The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has resumed hearings on South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza and seeking an immediate halt to its military actions in Rafah. Israel has dismissed the case as "wholly unfounded" and "morally repugnant."...
ICJ Ruling Clarified in South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel
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Israeli Military Recovers Bodies of Three Hostages from Gaza
The Israeli military announced on Friday that it has recovered the bodies of three hostages from the Gaza Strip. The hostages, identified as Shani Louk, Amit Bouskila, and Itshak Gelernter, were taken captive on October 7 while escaping the Nova music festival and...
Rafah Exodus Surpasses 360,000 as UN Urges $2.8 Billion Aid Appeal for Gaza, West Bank
The ongoing Israeli bombardment in Rafah has triggered a mass exodus, with nearly 360,000 individuals fleeing the area over the past week, reports the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. The situation has severely hindered humanitarian aid deliveries and led to...
Egypt Refuses to Transport Israeli Aid Supplies Across Rafah Border
Egypt has withdrawn from cooperation with Israel for the transportation of aid supplies across the border at Rafah, in response to what Cairo views as an "unacceptable escalation" in Gaza. A government representative stated this on Saturday on the Egyptian news...
Israeli Authorities Raid Al Jazeera Office in Jerusalem Hotel Following Shutdown
Following the Israeli government's decision to shut down Al Jazeera's local operations in Israel, authorities raided a hotel room in Jerusalem reportedly used by the Qatari-owned TV station as its office. According to both an Israeli official and a source from Al...
Israel Votes to Shut Down Al Jazeera Operations Citing National Security Concerns
In a landmark decision, the Israeli government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has unanimously voted to close down Al Jazeera's operations within Israel. The move comes amidst escalating tensions and concerns about national security,...
College Protests Rage On: Pro-Palestine Demonstrations Spark Debate on Free Speech and Divestment
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House Passes $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, Alongside Potential TikTok Ban
On April 20, 2024, the House of Representatives approved a significant aid package totaling $95 billion, aimed at providing crucial support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The package includes $60.8 billion allocated for Ukraine and $26 billion for Israel, with an...
Tensions Escalate as Israel Strikes Iran: Explosion Reported Near Isfahan Airport But No Damages or Injuries
Reports of explosions near Isfahan airport have escalated tensions between Iran and Israel, further highlighting the fragile situation in the Middle East. Iranian media outlets, including Fars news agency and Iranian state television, have confirmed the incident,...
Aid agencies see little improvement in Gaza
UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, and Israel are embroiled in a heated dispute while humanitarian conditions in Gaza show little improvement, according to aid organizations. The Israeli military announced the dispatch of the first aid convoy to Gaza from...
Iran Launches Drone Blitz on Israel, Sparking Fears of Wider Conflict
UPDATE 13/04/2024 - 18:55 GMT: Iran says it has “concluded” attack on Israel Iran announced the conclusion of its retaliation for the attack on its Damascus embassy with a drone and missile strike against Israel. They warned of a harsher response if Israel retaliates...
Tensions Escalate in Rafah as Israel and Hamas Remain Deadlocked
In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, tensions have flared once again in the Rafah region, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issuing a stern warning that "no force in the world" would prevent Israeli troops from entering Rafah to eliminate...
Israeli military pulls out of Khan Younis after months of combat.
The Israeli military has announced the withdrawal of its ground forces from Khan Younis in southern Gaza after months of intense conflict. The IDF's 98th division, which spearheaded operations in the area, has completed its mission and is now regrouping for future...
International Outcry as Israeli Defense Admits Grave Error in Humanitarian Aid Attack
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have come under intense scrutiny following their admission of a serious error in a drone strike targeting a humanitarian aid convoy in Gaza. The attack, intended to dismantle Hamas weapon operations, tragically resulted in the deaths...
Humanitarian aid agencies withdraw efforts due to Israel’s deadly attacks against Aid Workers
Israel's deadly attacks on humanitarian workers in Gaza have led to the withdrawal of several humanitarian aid efforts, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation in the region. Following the Israeli airstrikes that killed seven workers from the World...
Israel Accused of Targeting Aid Workers in Gaza Strikes
In the aftermath of strikes in Gaza that resulted in seven fatalities, the founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK) has accused Israel of systematically targeting aid workers. The strikes, which hit three WCK vehicles in central Gaza on Monday, have sparked...
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