What’s UN Resolution 377A, can it help in efforts to stop Israel-Gaza war? The resolution empowers member states to make collective recommendations, but it is legally nonbinding. Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023
WHO calls for immediate passage of humanitarian relief into Gaza Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says he hopes resolution will be starting point for further UN action on crisis. Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023
Tens of thousands again march in London calling for Gaza ceasefire Latest protest comes a day after UK abstained from voting on UNSC resolution demanding ceasefire, which the US vetoed. Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2023
‘Double standards’: World reacts to US veto on Gaza truce resolution at UN International rights groups say US ‘risks complicity in war crimes’, has ‘callous disregard for civilian suffering’. Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2023
Pro-Palestine protest to march through London as US vetoes Gaza ceasefire vote The march comes after the UK abstained on a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2023
Ahead of key Israel-Hamas ceasefire vote, where do UNSC members stand? Support for a ceasefire has grown within the UN Security Council, but the US and UK might veto the proposal. Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2023
US raises criticism of Israel ahead of UNSC ceasefire meeting US officials urge Israel to protect Gaza civilians but are unlikely to back calls for permanent truce. Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2023
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 63 Gaza’s ‘literary giant’ Refaat Alareer has been killed as deaths in the enclave mount – here are major updates. Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2023
Two months of Israel-Gaza war: How divided is the world? The war has cleaved the world between those calling for a ceasefire, those backing Israel and some sitting on the fence. Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2023
UAE asks for UN security council to vote on draft resolution demanding humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2023
Assets of those named by UNSC for terror funding to be frozen within 24 hours, government tells agencies Government directs agencies to impose financial sanctions against UNSC-named entities for links to terrorism/terror financing "without delay" and within 24 hrs under UAPA and WMD Act. FIU is nodal agency to identify, notify and initiate legal action. DoR issued directive to agencies to implement law. The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023
Rise of China, its assertiveness in Indo-Pacific region shaped Indo-US relationship: former Foreign Secretary India-U.S. relations shaped by China's assertiveness in Indo-Pacific region: Former Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao. India's role in world changing, esp. in providing vaccines to developing nations. India has credentials to become UNSC permanent member, but needs consensus. The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023
Hamas claims responsibility for shooting near Jerusalem that killed Israeli soldier Hamas's armed wing claimed responsibility Thursday for a gun attack near Jerusalem that killed a soldier, saying it was in response to the ongoing bloodshed in Gaza. The news came after Gaza’s main telecommunications companies Paltel and Jawwal said services in the enclave were down due to a lack of… France 24 · Nov 16, 2023
Analysis: Can the next UN vote stop Israel’s war on Gaza? Malta has circulated a new draft resolution focusing on Gaza’s children, Al Jazeera has learned. Will the US veto it? Al Jazeera · Nov 11, 2023
The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023 To interview, or not to interview Interviewing terrorists, guerrilla fighters, and revolutionaries was seen as a part of any credible journalist’s repertoire; this changed post 9/11
The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023 Is the United Nations toothless in ending wars? The Hindu Parley discussion | The United Nations has become toothless in bringing about peace, citing the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine as examples. Has the U.N. become toothless in ending wars?
Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023 ‘Despair’: UN deplores Gaza conditions, child casualties amid Israeli war Half a million people crammed in UN buildings, with nowhere to sleep and food and water scarce, while casualties soar.
The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023 The voice of a Gaza under occupation As far as Israel and Palestine are concerned, nothing has been achieved towards the idea of two states, from 1948 until today
Al Jazeera · Oct 26, 2023 How the US has used its veto power at the UN in support of Israel The US has used its veto power at least 34 times to block UN Security Council resolutions that were critical of Israel.
Al Jazeera · Oct 25, 2023 Starvation used as a ‘weapon of war’ in Gaza amid Israeli siege: Oxfam Oxfam says about 104 trucks a day would be needed to deliver food to Gaza to overcome the crisis.
Al Jazeera · Oct 19, 2023 Analysis: Will Israel attack Gaza on the ground and if so, when and how? Nearly two weeks into Israel’s aerial bombardment, this is the question many in Gaza and around the world are asking.
France 24 · Oct 19, 2023 Israel-Hamas war tests Western unity as Global South slams 'double standards' International responses to the October 7 Hamas attack were broadly split between the Global North and South over condemnations of the killings of just Israeli civilians in the terror attack or all civilians in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But as the Gaza humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, divisions are increasing within…
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Al Jazeera · Oct 9, 2023 UN Security Council meets on Gaza-Israel, but fails to agree on statement US pushes for harsh condemnation of Hamas but fails to achieve the consensus necessary for a statement.
Al Jazeera · Oct 8, 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict: List of key events, day 2 after surprise attack As the conflict between Israel and Palestine reaches its second day, these are the main developments.