UN suspends polio vaccine drive in the north of Gaza

UN suspends polio vaccine drive in the north of Gaza

The United Nations has been forced to pause it's polio vaccination drive in the north of Gaza. More than 100 thousand children were to receive the second dose of the vaccine but due the escalating violence this is now not possible. Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

October 24, 2024 16

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Blinken & Netanyahu discuss capitalising on death of Sinwar

Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken have discussed "the need to capitalize on" the killing of the Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar. During Tuesday's meeting in Israel Blinken also emphasised the need to get more aid into Gaza according to the State Department. Here's our Kate Fisher reporting from Washington:

October 23, 2024 14

World

Growing Confidence in Israel Over Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar’s Death in Gaza

There's growing confidence in Israel that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed in Gaza. Testing is being carried out to establish whether he was one of several people killed in a military operation. The 62-year-old's thought to be a key figure behind the October 7th attacks on Israel last year. Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, despite Israel's firm reports, Al Jazeera indicates Hamas has not made any […]

October 18, 2024 8

World

Israel says no aid shortage in Gaza

The Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations says there is no shortage of aid in Gaza. Speaking to reporters in New York on Wednesday ahead of another emergency session of the UN Security Council, Danny Danon laid the blame squarely at the feet of Hamas, claiming it hijacks the aid. Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations.

October 17, 2024 6

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UN concerned about food supplies in Northern Gaza

The World Food Programme says all major crossings into the north of the Gaza strip have been closed with no food aid having entered the area since October 1st. It's now warning that if the conflict continues to escalate at the current scale, it's unsure how long the food supplies will last. From the UN Headquarters in New York: Jody Jacobs:

October 16, 2024 12 1

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Israeli air strikes kill at least 13 children in Gaza

Israeli bombardments in Gaza killed at least 41 people, including 13 children. Five of the children were killed by a drone strike while playing on a street corner in northern Gaza. This comes as the Israeli Defence Forces renewed its evacuation orders for Palestinians still living in the northern half of Gaza at the weekend. Over the past nine days, Israeli bombardments on Gaza’s biggest refugee camp, Jabalya, have killed […]

October 14, 2024 12

South Africa

South African Cabinet Welcomes UN Resolution on Israel’s Occupation

The cabinet of South Africa welcomed the United Nations General Assembly's resolution declaring Israel’s occupation of East Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza as unlawful. The resolution mandates the complete withdrawal of Israeli settlers and soldiers from these areas and reaffirms international support for the two-state solution. Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni told the media the government has reiterated its commitment to peace and justice, supporting diplomatic efforts to […]

October 11, 2024 8

World

Israel Defense Forces fire at UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon

The United Nations says Israel Defense Forces have fired on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon early Thursday morning. This is the latest in a string of reports coming out of Lebanon following more intense fighting overnight. Israel has been widening its offensive in the Middle East country against the heavily armed Hezbollah movement. Here's our Jody Jacobs with more.

October 11, 2024 10

Africa

African Migrant Workers Stranded in Lebanon Amid Escalating Regional Conflict

As conflict intensifies in Lebanon following Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, many migrant domestic workers, especially those from Africa, are struggling to find safety reports Duetsche Welle. Abandoned by their employers, these workers face difficulty accessing emergency shelters in a rapidly worsening conflict zone. While the Lebanese government estimates over 1.2 million nationals have been displaced, no reliable data exists on how many foreign workers are affected […]

October 10, 2024 14