More U.S students walk out of lectures in support of Palestinians

More U.S students walk out of lectures in support of Palestinians

Students are continuing to walk out of lectures across the U.S on Wednesday, in support of Palestinians in Gaza. The past week has seen demonstrations on campuses from New York City to California - demanding universities boycott Israel. Sally Patterson reports from Columbia University.

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OHCHR alarmed by reports of mass graves in Gaza

Disturbing reports continue to emerge about mass graves in Gaza in which Palestinian victims were found reportedly stripped naked with their hands tied. Responding to these developments the UN human rights office OHCHR expressed deep concern about possible war crimes. OHCHR spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani. In the statement, the United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk said the UN human rights office had "renewed concerns about possible war crimes" after officials […]

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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.

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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.

April 23, 2024 30

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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 […]

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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:

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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 […]

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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.

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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.

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