insert_link World U.N Human Rights office calls for an investigation into bodies found at Gaza hospitals The United Nations Human Rights Office has called for an independent investigation into the mass graves uncovered at Gaza hospitals. Over the weekend, Palestinian authorities said they had recovered hundreds of bodies at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. This follows the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the southern city earlier this month. Jody Jacobs reports. todayApril 24, 2024 20
insert_link World UNRWA report into the organization’s neutrality released A U.N report on a review of the world body's humanitarian organisation, UNRWA has found it has robust frameworks to ensure compliance with humanitarian neutrality. The review of the organisation was initiated by the Secretary General following allegations by Israel that several UNRWA staff had been involved in the October 7th attacks on Israel. Jody Jacobs has more. todayApril 23, 2024 13
insert_link World Israel hits back at Iran: How domestic politics is determining Israeli actions By James Horncastle, Simon Fraser University Israel has carried out a missile strike on Iran in retaliation for a recent barrage of missiles and drones launched by the Iranians towards Israeli soil. Notably, Israel’s strike against Iran appears to have been more symbolic than substantive. Nevertheless, the overnight Israeli strike is the latest escalation in tensions between the two countries. The hostilities boiled over after Israel’s April […] todayApril 22, 2024 29
insert_link World U.S officials have told American media that an Israeli missile did hit Iran U.S officials have told American media that an Israeli missile did hit Iran, though Iranian state media is downplaying reports of an attack. Israel had for days pledged to respond after Iran's unprecedented drone assault on Israel last weekend, a retaliation for what it claims was a deadly Israeli air strike on its consulate in Syria earlier this month. Secretary of State-Antony Blinken: todayApril 22, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Namibia Urges Restraint Amid Escalating Tensions in Middle East International Relations and Cooperation minister, Peya Mushelenga, has expressed Namibia's growing concern over developments in the Middle East. In a statement, Mushelenga highlighted the potential for current events to escalate into a broader conflict in the region and beyond. He emphasized Namibia's call for maximum restraint to avoid exacerbating the already delicate situation underscoring that attacks, counterattacks, and threats of reprisals are detrimental to peace, a commitment all United Nations […] todayApril 19, 2024 5
insert_link World Guterres calls for calm in the Middle East Diplomats in the UN Security Council called for restraint following Iran's drone attack on Israel on Saturday. The council met for an emergency meeting on Sunday with members fearing a full-blown spillover of the conflict in the region. Jody Jacobs reports from the U.N HQ in New York. todayApril 15, 2024 20
insert_link World Biden says U.S won’t get involved in tit for tat strikes against Iran U.S President Joseph Biden has told Israel's leader the United States will not get involved in any tit for tat strikes against Iran. That's as G7 leaders have condemned Iran's drone attack against Israel and reaffirmed their commitment to Israel's security. Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. todayApril 15, 2024 13
insert_link World Israel accused of using AI to target thousands in Gaza, as killer algorithms outpace international law By Natasha Karner, RMIT University The Israeli army used a new artificial intelligence (AI) system to generate lists of tens of thousands of human targets for potential airstrikes in Gaza, according to a report published last week. The report comes from the nonprofit outlet +972 Magazine, which is run by Israeli and Palestinian journalists. The report cites interviews with six unnamed sources in Israeli intelligence. The sources claim the […] todayApril 12, 2024 6
insert_link World U.S. says it will stand by Israel in face of threat from Iran, but is trying to deescalate Washington officials have confirmed that the U.S. fully supports Israel in preparing for any possible attack from Iran. Iran has threatened one in retaliation for a strike on their embassy compound in Damascus that killed 13 people including an Iran military commander. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. todayApril 12, 2024 24