The United Nations has raised alarm about dire humanitarian conditions in northern Gaza, where no significant aid has been delivered for 40 days due to an ongoing siege by Israeli forces. According to the UN, 65,000 to 75,000 people in areas like Beit Hanoun, Beit Lahia, and Jabalia face severe shortages of food and other essentials.
The UN Security Council is set to vote on Wednesday on a resolution demanding an “immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire” in Gaza, along with the release of all hostages. However, the United States, a key ally of Israel, may block the draft, which has already drawn criticism from Israeli officials.
At least 34 people, including many women and children, were killed in an Israeli air strike targeting a five-story residential building in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, according to Gaza’s civil defence agency. Seven others were injured, and dozens are believed to remain trapped under the rubble.
Hundreds protested near the Stade de France on Thursday as France hosted Israel in a UEFA Nations League match. The game, held under tight security, came amid heightened tensions following recent clashes in Amsterdam between Israeli football fans and pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
HRW has accused Israel of committing war crimes by forcibly displacing nearly 90% of Gaza’s population, amounting to about 1.9 million people. In its report, HRW says this constitutes “forcible transfer” and possibly “ethnic cleansing,”
Over the past two weeks, it has become increasingly evident that politicians, backed by powerful lobby groups, often feel unaccountable to the public except during election periods. This is precisely when the electorate must pressure and hold their representatives—whether MPs, governors, or members of Congress—to account.
We are also seeing a notable rise in interest toward BRICS. Western nations’ firm control over the global financial system has spurred Middle Eastern and Eastern European states to reassess their reliance on this framework.
A further revelation over the past fortnight has highlighted duplicity within the EU, where evidence suggests that despite sanctions, the EU is continuing to purchase Russian oil and gas through intermediaries.
Today’s main headlines
America’s U-turn on Gaza,
The knock on effect from a TRUMP,
The inquest into the Democratic Party,
The Church of England is in trouble,
Israeli hooligans in Amsterdam have been arrested,
The Guardian boycotts X,
It’s not all rosey in Saudi.
Uncover the world in 5 minutes.
The US will not limit arms supplies to Israel as it claims Israel has not violated laws regarding the obstruction of aid in Gaza. But the UN has contradicted the assessment saying aid levels in Gaza are at their lowest in a year and warns of famine in the north.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has denounced Israel’s actions in Gaza as “genocide,” marking one of the strongest criticisms of Israel by a Saudi official since the conflict began.
Israeli airstrikes on northern Lebanon and Gaza have killed dozens of people, including several children, according to local officials and rescuers. In northern Lebanon, at least 23 people, including seven children were killed. In Gaza, strikes on homes killed at least 30, injured over 30 others.
Gaza polio vaccinations continue after Israel bombs clinic A polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza continued on Sunday after being disrupted by an attack on…
At least 55 killed in Gaza; Israel resumes raids across Lebanon resuming raids across Lebanon. Netanyahu callously dismisses the death toll in a speech and…
Key updates Middle East news bulletin today – Genocide in Gaza, Israeli strikes in Syria, US issues warning over aid Death toll latest Genocide in…
US issues warning to Israel over Gaza aid amid humanitarian crisis The United States has pressed Israel to take immediate action to address the worsening…
Another deadly Israeli strike killed more than 110 Palestinians in Beit Lahiya. An attack the United States called “horrifying”. For the United States to comment…
US condemns Israeli airstrikes on Gaza as ‘horrifying’ At least 93 people are dead or missing after an Israeli air strike on Beit Lahia in…
Latest Middle East news – Genocide in Gaza – UNRWA banned, international community react with horror A roundup of the latest news from the crisis in…
Israel passes law banning UNRWA amid Gaza aid concerns Israel’s parliament has approved legislation to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine…
Polio vaccinations suspended amid Israeli bombardment The UN has postponed a polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza due to heavy Israeli bombardments and mass displacement.…
The latest from the Israel-Gaza conflict as more civilians are slaughtered and calls for ceasefires go unheard. Some international takes on the conflict include fears…
US top diplomat Blinken issues warning to Israel over Gaza aid US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told Israeli leaders to increase the flow…
Foreign media access to Gaza or face revolt is what Representative James P. McGovern leads 64 lawmakers in a powerful letter to US president, arguing…
Israeli bombing of northern Gaza leaves 87 dead or missing Israeli airstrikes on multiple homes in northern Gaza have resulted in at least 87 people…
Israel bombs Gaza school killing at least 15 Israel bombed a school in central Gaza on Sunday killing at least 15 people. The school was…
Grzegorz Braun a Polish MEP calls for Israel to be declared a terrorist state to solve the conflict in Gaza and Lebanon. Polish MEP calls…
Picasso’s ‘Motherhood’ covered with picture of Palestinian mother and child in Gaza protest Two members of the British civil resistance group Youth Demand have been…
Copyright WTX News 2024