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UN to vote on Gaza ceasefire amid US veto signal

The UN is poised to vote on a Gaza ceasefire; however, the US may veto the resolution, sparking concerns over continued violence in the region.

Top News · Feb 18, 2024

UN Court Hears Historic Case on Israeli Occupation Legality

Learn about the historic hearings at the International Court of Justice on the legality of Israel's occupation of Palestinian lands.

Top News · Feb 18, 2024

Israeli Allegations Against UNRWA Threaten Palestinian Refugee Aid Access

Learn about the ongoing tensions between Israel and the UN agency supporting Palestinians in Gaza, amid claims of political goals and funding issues.

Top News · Feb 18, 2024

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UN calls for urgent relocation of 61 asylum seekers stranded on Indian Ocean island

Damning report says group has experienced violence, abuse and arbitrary detention under ‘effective control’ of UK government

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024

Gaza’s Nasser Hospital ‘completely out of service’ as Israeli attacks mount

The strip’s second-largest hospital in southern Khan Younis city has many patients and other Palestinians sheltering.

Al Jazeera · Feb 18, 2024

Gaza's second largest hospital 'completely out of service' after Israel strikes on Hamas

The Gaza Strip's second-largest hospital is "completely out of service", a spokesperson for the Gaza health ministry said on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2024

New U.S. threat to veto Gaza ceasefire resolution

Washington's ambassador to the U.N. says U.S. will veto Gaza ceasefire resolution. Israel plans Rafah ground invasion amidst escalating violence.

Top News · Feb 18, 2024

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Middle East crisis: Nasser hospital in Gaza ‘not functional’, says WHO chief; US likely to veto UN vote calling for ceasefire – as it happened

Hospital in Khan Younis no longer functional due to Israeli forces’ ‘week-long siege’; US ambassador to UN says text could jeopardise negotiations

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2024

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 135

The US pledges to veto a new UN Security Council resolution put forth by Algeria that demands an immediate ceasefire.

Al Jazeera · Feb 18, 2024

Julian Assange’s moment of truth has arrived – and the stakes are high

If his appeal fails this week, the WikiLeaks founder could soon be on a plane towards a potential jail term of 175 years

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024

Prospects For Ceasefire Dim As Israel Rejects Calls To Spare Rafah

Prospects for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire dimmed Sunday after the United States signalled it would veto the latest push for a UN Security Council resolution and mediator Qatar acknowledged that truce talks on the other diplomatic front have hit an impasse.

International Business Times · Feb 18, 2024

U.N. court to hold hearings on legality of the occupation of Palestinian-claimed lands

The United Nations' highest court opens historic hearings Monday into the legality of Israel's 57-year occupation of lands sought for a Palestinian state.

WEKU · Feb 18, 2024

Afghanistan Special Envoys To Meet In Doha

National and regional special envoys to Afghanistan are to convene in Doha Sunday in the second UN meeting of its kind in less than a year, with uncertainty hanging over whether Taliban authorities would join.

International Business Times · Feb 18, 2024

DR Congo accuses Rwanda of airport ‘drone attack’ in restive east

Fighting has flared in recent days between M23 rebels and Congolese government forces near strategic city of Goma.

Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2024

Dozens trapped after Nasser hospital raid as Netanyahu vows to press ahead with Rafah offensive

Gaza ministry says at least 120 trapped without food and water and warns newborns at risk of death

International Business Times · Feb 17, 2024

Israel Out To Destroy UNRWA, Says Agency Chief

Israel is waging a concerted campaign aimed at destroying UNRWA, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said in an interview published Saturday.

International Business Times · Feb 17, 2024

DRCongo Army Accuses Rwanda Of 'Drone Attack' After Airport Bombing

DR Congo's army on Saturday accused Rwanda of staging a "drone attack" at night that damaged civilian aircraft at the airport in the strategic eastern city of Goma.

Afghan Women Fear Leaving Home Alone Amid Taliban Decrees

Discover the U.N. report on Afghan women's safety concerns under Taliban rule, including restricted freedoms and intimidation tactics.

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2024

Rwanda’s sacking of footballer adds to fears over UK’s ‘immoral’ asylum seekers plan

The suspension of a Congolese player for a gun gesture referring to conflict in DRC raises questions over government’s refugee policy

Displaced Palestinians fleeing Rafa due to intensified airstrikes, seeking shelter

Displaced Palestinians flee Gaza's Rafa due to intensified airstrikes & impending ground offensive, as UN reports on humanitarian crisis.

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2024

Patients with chronic illnesses in Gaza failing to get treatment, doctors warn

The lack of medicine, food and water means thousands of people with asthma, kidney disease or diabetes are unable to treat or control their conditions

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2024

Return of hostages is top priority, Israeli president tells Munich conference – as it happened

Isaac Herzog confirms meeting with Qatar PM but calls ceasefire negotiations ‘complicated’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2024

Middle East crisis live: ‘Extraordinary’ chance for Israel to be integrated into Middle East, says Blinken – as it happened

US secretary of state tells Munich security conference that almost all Arab countries want to normalise ties

Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2024

US to send weapons to Israel amid invasion threat in Gaza’s Rafah: Report

Planned delivery of bombs and other munitions comes as President Biden pushes for truce in Israel’s war on Gaza.

International Business Times · Feb 17, 2024

Fears Grow For Crucial Gaza Hospital After Israeli Raid

Fears mounted Saturday for people trapped in one of Gaza's main hospitals after Israeli troops raided the facility and the Hamas-run territory's health ministry said several patients had died there from a lack of oxygen.

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