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US imposes sanctions on Palestinian rights groups
The United States has imposed sanctions on three prominent Palestinian rights groups, Al-Haq, Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR), and Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights, for their engagement with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating Israeli abuses. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions, stating that the groups were targeted for “directly […]
Scholars declare Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide
The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) has made a landmark declaration, stating that Israel’s war on Gaza meets the legal definition of genocide. This resolution, passed with overwhelming support from its 500 members, marks a significant intervention from leading experts in international law. The IAGS cited the 1948 United Nations Convention for the Prevention […]
Mayhem, chaos in Gaza city as Israel intensifies attacks
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has taken a dire turn, with Israel intensifying its attacks on Gaza City, resulting in widespread destruction and displacement. According to reports, at least 77 Palestinians have been killed across Gaza, including 47 people in northern Gaza City, as the military pushes ahead with its campaign to seize the city and displace […]
Gaza devastation mounts as Israel demolishes buildings in Zeitoun
The Israeli ground operation in Gaza City has left the southern part of the Zeitoun neighborhood in ruins, with Gaza’s Civil Defence reporting over 1,500 homes demolished. The devastating impact of the conflict is further underscored by the staggering number of casualties. According to reports, at least seven people have lost their lives in Israeli […]
UN, ILO push bold job-creation drive to confront Africa’s crises
The United Nations (UN) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have urged African governments and international partners to prioritise job creation and employment-focused strategies as a sustainable solution to the continent’s persistent crises. Speaking at a side event during the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), UN and ILO officials stressed that decent […]
More body bags as Gaza child survival crisis deepens
The situation in Gaza has reached a critical juncture, with UNICEF warning of “a real child survival crisis” as famine has been officially declared in the region. According to the UN agency, it is “already too late” for many children, underscoring the dire circumstances facing the most vulnerable populations in Gaza. The declaration of famine […]
Dutch foreign minister resigns over Israel sanctions deadlock
Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp has resigned after failing to secure cabinet support for additional sanctions against Israel over its military onslaught in Gaza. Veldkamp, a member of the centre-right New Social Contract party, cited the lack of internal consensus as a key reason for his resignation. “I feel constrained in setting the course I […]
Israel continues blockade as catastrophic famine takes toll in Gaza
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached unprecedented levels of severity, with Israel‘s ongoing blockade severely restricting the flow of essential goods and aid into the region. As a result, a catastrophic famine has taken hold, causing widespread malnutrition, starvation, and disease among the civilian population. The situation is particularly dire for vulnerable groups, including […]
Malnourished Palestinian woman dies in Italy after Gaza evacuation
A 20-year-old Palestinian woman, Marah Abu Zuhri, who was suffering from severe malnutrition, has died in Italy after being evacuated from Gaza. Zuhri arrived in Pisa on an Italian government humanitarian flight on Wednesday night, along with other critical patients. According to the University Hospital of Pisa, she had a “very complex clinical picture” and […]
12 aid seekers among 25 killed by Israeli troops in Gaza since dawn
The death toll in Gaza has tragically increased to 25, with 12 people killed while seeking aid, according to newsmen reports. This devastating situation is further compounded by the sheer number of wounded patients treated at the Red Cross field hospital in Rafah. Between May 27 and August 8, the hospital treated over 4,500 patients, […]