IDF strikes more than 200 targets in Gaza overnight

Dozens of Israeli fighter jets struck more than 200 targets in Gaza overnight, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement Tuesday, CNN reports.

Nicu Popescu leaves for Brussels to promote the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu undertakes a working visit to Brussels in order to promote the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union and to discuss the significant progress made by our country. The announcement was made by Nicu Popescu on his Facebook page.

Germany, the United States, France, Italy and the United Kingdom will support Israel's defense efforts

Germany, the United States, France, Italy and the United Kingdom "will support Israel's efforts to defend itself" and "unequivocally condemn Hamas and its outrageous acts of terrorism," reads a joint statement released after a discussion by leaders in these countries, reports Agerpres.ro.

Volodymyr Zelenskiy is making his first official visit to Romania

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenski, is making, today, his first official visit to Romania, to be received by the President Klaus Iohannis, by the Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. Also, he will meet with the presidents of the two Chambers of the Parliament and will deliver a speech in the joint plenary session, reports Hotnews.ro.

Israeli defense minister orders ‘complete siege’ of Gaza, as Hamas threatens hostages

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that the Israeli military would attack Hamas with a force “like never before,” as the militant group threatened to kill civilian hostages if airstrikes target Gaza without warning, CNN reports.

The UN chief condemns the attacks and calls on Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza

The United Nations’ chief says he’s “deeply distressed” by Israel‘s recent announcement of a complete siege of the Gaza Strip as the death toll from an unprecedented Hamas attack climbs to about 900 Israelis and more than 680 Palestinians dead from retaliatory airstrikes by Israel, BBC reports.

Nicu Popescu: "We are with Israel and its citizens in this difficult period"

The Republic of Moldova publicly condemns the terrorist acts of Hamas and stands with Israel and the citizens of this country. The statement was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu. Also, the official from Chisinau sent a message of solidarity and support to his counterpart Eli Cohen.

EU freezes aid payments for Palestinians after Hamas attack on Israel

The European Commission said on Monday it was putting all its development aid to Palestinians, worth 691 million euros ($729 million), under review and immediately suspending all payments following Hamas' attack on Israel, Reuters reports.

The competition for the selection of a new general prosecutor of the Republic of Moldova will be announced soon

In the next two weeks, the competition for the selection of a new general prosecutor could be announced, said Minister of Justice Veronica Mihailov-Moraru during the program "La 360 de grade" on Radio Moldova. After all the legal procedures, at least in December or January next year we could have a new head of the General Prosecutor's Office.

Ion Ceban presented his list of candidates for the position of councilors in the CMC

The president of the National Alternative Movement party, Ion Ceban, presented his team of councilors for the Chisinau Municipal Council (CMC) for the general local elections on November 5. It is mostly made up of the former vice mayors of Chisinau and councillors of Ion Ceban. He also stated that together they will continue to develop the city and to increase the number of projects in Chisinau.

The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Israel operates on alert and offers only emergency consular services

The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Israel operates in an alert mode, only emergency consular services are provided, such as issuing travel documents, informs the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (MAEIE). To date, the Embassy has received 65 requests for information regarding the situation in the country and commercial flights.

UN Security Council members condemn Hamas for Israel attack, but not unanimously

Numerous members of the UN Security Council denounced the Hamas terror group on Sunday over its massive assault on Israel but the United States regretted a lack of unanimity, AFP reports.