Genocide
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's former First Minister, has spoken out against Israel's actions in Gaza, labeling them as genocide. During an event at the Govanhill Book Festival, Sturgeon emphasized her long-standing support for a Palestinian state and her conviction that the current situation in Gaza is "
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Muslim leaders in the US and internationally have issued a joint statement, calling on Arab Muslim nations to take concrete action to end the Israeli occupation's escalating genocide in Gaza. The statement, signed by over 90 prominent Muslim scholars, imams, and community leaders, emphasizes the unique opportunity and
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The UK government's continued provision of military aid and political backing to Israel has been met with strong condemnation from the Scottish Greens. The party's co-leader, Lorna Slater, has called for an immediate end to arms sales and support, urging Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to take
Palestinian Arabs
US support for governments committing mass atrocities is a long-standing issue. Since World War II, the US has consistently provided backing to regimes responsible for genocide, massacres, and other forms of large-scale violence against civilian populations. Despite this, US officials often employ various rhetorical strategies to distance the country from
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Nicola Sturgeon, former first minister of Scotland, has condemned Israel's actions in Gaza, calling them "nothing short of a genocide." She made the statement after pressure from her constituents, who questioned her silence on the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Sturgeon's comments come as experts
Arab-Israeli conflicts
In January 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a provisional ruling in a case brought by South Africa against Israel, alleging genocide in Gaza. The court found Palestinians have a "plausible" right to protection from genocide in Gaza and that Israel must take all measures to
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has formally requested an emergency session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to address the ongoing genocide in Gaza, which has resulted in the deaths of over 38,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children. Araghchi accused Israel of attempting a permanent military occupation under
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Australia's legal and genocide experts weighed in on the International Court of Justice's provisional ruling in January 2024, in a case brought by South Africa against Israel, alleging genocide in Gaza. The court found Palestinians have a "plausible" right to protection from genocide in
Palestinian Arabs
As the conflict in Gaza and the West Bank continues to escalate, a group of 58 former European Union ambassadors has come forward to condemn the bloc's inaction in the face of Israel's alleged genocide. These diplomats, who have dedicated their professional lives to upholding European
Palestinian Arabs
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has condemned Israel's latest massacre of over 50 intentionally-starved civilians in Gaza, calling it "part of an ongoing genocide aimed at exterminating the Palestinian people." This devastating attack comes as part of a broader campaign of forced starvation, with Israeli
Arab-Israeli conflicts
For over two years, Israel's airstrikes and governmental policy have decimated Gaza's health care system, leaving hundreds of thousands of Palestinians without medical care. The destruction of hospitals, denial of fuel and supplies, and killing of medical personnel have stripped Palestinians of even basic medical care,
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Palestinians in Gaza have been suffering from catastrophic hunger, with more than 80% of the population experiencing extreme levels of hunger, according to UN and international aid agency figures. The conditions have been exacerbated by Israel's systematic destruction of local food production and its blockade of aid, which
