Will South Africa’s new coalition gov’t change tack on Israel-Palestine? As the new government includes parties neutral about Israel’s war on Gaza, ANC insists it will still support Palestine. Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2024
Youth activists are now real agents of change at global climate summits Standing in the middle of the UN climate change conference in Bonn, Germany, a young undergraduate student asks to learn more about the conversations that were shaping the negotiations. She’s attending discussions around the global goal on adaptation, one of the many key themes in these latest climate negotiations. The Conversation · Jun 12, 2024
Spain Joins S. Africa's Gaza Case At UN Top Court Spain said Thursday it would join South Africa's case at the UN's top court in which Pretoria has accused Israel of "genocide" in the Gaza Strip. International Business Times · Jun 6, 2024
Which countries have joined South Africa’s case against Israel at the ICJ? More than 10 countries are supporting South Africa’s genocide case against Israel’s actions in Gaza. Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2024
Spain says to join South Africa’s Gaza genocide case against Israel at ICJ The case accuses Israel of violating its obligations under the Genocide Convention in its war on Gaza. Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2024
Revealed: repairing Israel’s destruction of Gaza will come at huge climate cost Reconstructing buildings destroyed in first four months of Israeli assault will generate nearly 60m tonnes of CO2 equivalent – study The Guardian - US · Jun 6, 2024
Thousands of Israelis march through Jerusalem, some attacking Palestinians Islamic authorities say more than 1,100 Israelis encroached on Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during provocative annual parade. Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2024
Strong evidence that Ethiopia committed genocide in Tigray war: Report Report says Ethiopia and allies had ‘intent to destroy Tigrayans as an ethnic group’ and calls for prosecution at ICJ. Al Jazeera · Jun 4, 2024
Palestinian Officials Seek To Join Genocide Case Against Israel Palestinian officials seek to join South Africa's case against Israel for genocide in Gaza. Ongoing conflict in Gaza leads to humanitarian crisis. ICJ orde... Top News · Jun 3, 2024
ICJ Is Collateral Damage In Dysfunctional Global System: Experts Ignored by Russia and Israel, the International Court of Justice is hamstrung by a dysfunctional global system that sees countries comply with its rulings -- or not -- based on their own double standards, experts say. International Business Times · Jun 2, 2024
First Thing: Trump becomes convicted felon after being found guilty on all 34 hush-money counts Trump is the first US president to become a convicted felon. Plus, Nan Goldin on her shame over Gaza The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2024
Gaza update: as assault on Rafah continues international sentiment shifts away from supporting Israel If Israel’s ongoing assault on Rafah on the Gaza Strip is anything to go on, the concept of “red lines”, so beloved of US presidents as a measure of when to take action, is increasingly flexible. Back in February, when the Israeli government was planning the operation, the US president… The Conversation · May 30, 2024
How Israel pushed dotted ‘red lines’ to have its way in Rafah Israel has ignored calls from its Western allies not to conduct a major operation in Rafah and faced no consequences. Al Jazeera · May 30, 2024
Taylor Swift Fans Are Demanding The Singer ‘Speak Now’ On Gaza: ‘Your Silence Is Deafening’ Swifties are using the hashtag #SwiftiesForPalestine to call out the singer's silence. Pedestrian.tv · May 30, 2024
The Conversation · May 30, 2024 As Israel pushes into Rafah, it exposes an uncomfortable truth: no court alone can protect civilians in war The world has reacted with anger this week after an Israeli air strike on a safe zone for displaced civilians in southern Gaza reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 45 people, including women and children.
Top News · May 29, 2024 US Senator Lindsey Graham Reassures Israel Of Ongoing Support US Senator Lindsey Graham reassures Israel of unwavering US support amidst challenges and criticism of international bodies.
The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2024 How a single comma is allowing Israel to question ICJ Rafah ruling Israel is among those arguing that international court of justice directive is ambivalent and far from a blanket order to halt its offensive
Al Jazeera · May 29, 2024 Is Israel acting like the ICC is ‘only for Africa and thugs like Putin’? Two recent legal judgements from international courts could potentially undermine support for Israel.
The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2024 Jonathon Shafi: Why has John Swinney's SNP seen a step-change on Gaza? I WROTE this column with the images of the latest massacre in Gaza fresh in my mind. They were among the worst yet, if it is possible, that is, to…
The Guardian - US · May 28, 2024 Nikki Haley writes ‘finish them’ on IDF artillery shells during Israel visit Ex-governor also criticises Biden administration for temporarily withholding weapons to discourage attack on Rafah
The Conversation · May 28, 2024 Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel are becoming increasingly isolated internationally – they need to listen to their friends Pressure, both external and internal, is rapidly changing the international landscape for Israel. In 2011, Ehud Barak, then Israel’s defence minister, warned that Israel would face a “diplomatic-political tsunami” of international isolation and censure if it could not resolve the conflict with the Palestinians. More than a decade later, that…
Top News · May 28, 2024 France Urges Halt To Israeli Operations In Rafah France urges Israel to stop military operations in Rafah as global pressure mounts. ICJ ruling intensifies scrutiny on Israel's actions.
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2024 Tuesday briefing: ‘There are massacres everywhere’: what has happened since Rafah was struck? In today’s newsletter: World leaders condemn strike on refugee camp that killed at least 45 people. Who were the victims and how will the conflict unfold from here?
Salon · May 27, 2024 Israel: Attack on camp "tragic" mistake "Something went tragically wrong," Netanyahu says. Officials in France, Germany, EU call for ceasefire
The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2024 Israel-Gaza war: Netanyahu says deadly Rafah strike a ‘mishap’ as UN humanitarian chief warns ‘impunity cannot continue’ – as it happened US urges Israel to take ‘precaution’ to protect civilians after trike that killed at least 45 people as EU calls for Israel to explain offensive