Arab-Israeli conflicts
The latest escalation of violence in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of at least 22 people, with rescuers reporting heavy strikes in and around the main southern city of Khan Yunis. As international pressure to lift the blockade on the Gaza Strip continues to mount, Israel has pledged to
Antisemitism
The debate around antisemitism has sparked intense discussions, especially regarding the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) definition. Adopted in Bucharest in 2016, the IHRA definition has been approved by over 40 countries, including Australia, but has faced criticism for its focus on Israel. A competing definition, the Jerusalem
Arab-Israeli conflicts
As Israel's military offensive on Gaza continues, a further 73 people have been killed in devastating strikes, bringing the total death toll to 70. The UK and Canada have warned Israel of "concrete action" if it persists with the war, while criticism from within Israel has
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Foreign ministers from 22 countries have issued a joint statement calling for Israel to allow the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, amid growing international condemnation of Israel's military campaign. The statement, issued by Germany's Foreign Ministry, warns that the new aid delivery mechanism introduced by
Arab-Israeli conflicts
As Israel's military operation continues to pound Gaza with airstrikes, the already dire humanitarian situation has taken a catastrophic turn, with hundreds of Palestinians killed and thousands more displaced. The war, sparked by a surprise Hamas attack in October 2023, has left a trail of destruction and suffering
Arab-Israeli conflicts
A devastating humanitarian crisis in the besieged Gaza Strip has persisted for 225 consecutive days, marked by relentless Israeli airstrikes, mounting civilian casualties, and a deepening humanitarian catastrophe. Palestinians have been killed and wounded on an unprecedented scale, with at least 96 fatalities and over 140 injuries reported on Saturday
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The Palestinian National Council (PNC) has released a statement condemning the Israeli occupation army's crimes in the Gaza Strip, describing them as systematic ethnic cleansing and genocide. The PNC emphasizes that Israel is targeting unarmed civilians, promoting selective killings of prominent Palestinian figures, and erasing collective memory to
Human rights
The situation in the Gaza Strip has reached a boiling point as the Israeli military continues its relentless destruction of neighborhoods, prompting a stern warning from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Trk. The UN official has called for an immediate halt to the plans, labeling them
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The Israeli military has announced the early stages of a new operation in Gaza aimed at defeating Hamas, as the humanitarian situation in the besieged Palestinian territory continues to worsen. The operation, which comes as rescuers in Gaza report 10 killed in fresh strikes, marks the latest escalation in the
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Leaders from 22 Arab League member states and international organizations gathered in Baghdad for the 34th Arab League Summit, where Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Abbas emphasized that ending the Israeli occupation and ensuring the
Aerial bombing
As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continued to impose pressure on Hamas in ceasefire talks, Israel escalated its strikes on the Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of 93 people and over 200 wounded. The latest bombardment coincided with Netanyahu's declaration that Israel would not stop until achieving "
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Human Rights Watch has sounded the alarm, warning that Israel's policy in Gaza is "inch closer to extermination." The rights group has urged the international community to condemn Israel's plans and prevent further atrocities. The outcry comes as Israel has unveiled a plan to
