UN Secretary General warns Israel against the use of AI in Gaza

UN Secretary General warns Israel against the use of AI in Gaza

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned against using Artificial Intelligence as a tool of war. Speaking to reporters in New York on Friday, Guterres once again called on the Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza to be implemented. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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US tension grows over arms sales to Israel

There's growing tension in the US amid the Biden administration's approval of the transfer of thousands of weapons to Israel without Congressional sign-off. It follows the accidental killing of seven aid workers in Gaza by the Israeli military. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

April 4, 2024 19

World

Three British aid workers killed in Gaza have been named

Three British aid workers killed in Gaza have been named - after Israel admitted the airstrike was a "grave mistake". John Chapman, James Kirby and James Henderson were among seven people who died as a convoy they were travelling in was hit. US President Joe Biden says he's 'outraged and heartbroken' by the incident and the UK government has demanded a full investigation. Former Prime Minister of Israel Ehud Olmert […]

April 3, 2024 39

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Palestinian Authority requests full membership at the UN

The Palestinian Authority will be requesting full membership at the United Nations later this month. According to UN protocol the Security Council will have to put this request to a vote before the General Assembly can approve it. Palestine is currently recognised as a permanent observer at the world body. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

April 3, 2024 8

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Starvation is a weapon of war: Gazans are paying the price

By Ateqah Khaki, The Conversation; Husein Haveliwala, The Conversation, and Vinita Srivastava, The Conversation On Monday, the European Union’s foreign policy chief accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war and provoking famine in Gaza. Israel denies the allegations, which are some of the strongest words we have heard from a western power about the situation in Gaza since October. The EU statement comes on the heels […]

April 2, 2024 29

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Malta Urges the ICC to Hurry Up Its War Crimes Probes in Palestine

Ambassador Vanessa Frazier of Malta detailed to the press her country’s plans presiding over the Security Council in April 2024. Frazier is one of five women envoys in the Council, and she successfully led a resolution calling for a pause in fighting in Gaza in November by focusing on the plight of children. “Children are affected more in Gaza, and as women, it affects us too,” she said in […]

April 2, 2024 14

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U.S and Israel talks over Gaza offensive

The United States and Israel held a virtual meeting to discuss the alternatives to a military invasion of the Gazan city of Rafah. Israeli forces have for weeks been planning to push into the southern tip of the besieged strip, where more than a million displaced Palestinians are gathered. Benji Hyer reports.

April 2, 2024 27

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UN says Security Council ceasefire resolution must be implemented

The United Nations says the ceasefire resolution adopted by the Security Council on Monday must be respected. This comes after the United States insisted that the resolution was non-binding. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

March 27, 2024 25

South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has expressed his approval of Resolution 2728 adopted by the United Nations Security Counci

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has expressed his approval of Resolution 2728 adopted by the United Nations Security Council. The resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during the holy month of Ramadan. Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson for President Ramaphosa, described the resolution as a crucial development towards establishing a solid groundwork for a permanent ceasefire and the resumption of negotiations in the region.

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