insert_link World UN report accuses Israel of targeting Gaza’s healthcare The Chairperson of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and Israel, presented the commission's latest investigative report to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, 31 October 2024. Navi Pillay and her team, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, determined that Israel has implemented a policy aimed at destroying Gaza's healthcare system as part of a larger offensive, committing war crimes, […] todayOctober 31, 2024 24
insert_link World UN Security Council members urge Israel to rescind its banning of UNRWA The United Nations Security Council in a statement on Wednesday strongly warned against any attempts to dismantle UNRWA's operations and mandate. This follows the passing of a bill on Monday by the Israeli parliament banning the UN agency from operating in Israel. There has been widespread criticism of this move which could impact the lives of millions of Palestineans. Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New […] todayOctober 31, 2024 14
insert_link Africa ANC reaffirms support for Palestinians The ANC, South Africa's former ruling party, has reaffirmed its support for the Palestinian people during the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In a media address in Boksburg, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula called on the international community to condemn the violence against Palestinians and in Lebanon, urging for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid. Meanwhile, the Israeli Defence Force has defended its continued operations in northern Gaza, […] todayOctober 30, 2024 18
insert_link World US and UK condemn Israel’s move to ban the UN refugee agency Israel's allies have condemned a vote by the Israeli parliament to ban the UN's Palestinian refugee agency from operating in the country. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain is gravely concerned by the development while US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says Israel should not move ahead with the ban. todayOctober 29, 2024 9
insert_link World The UN says Israel’s banning of UNRWA is “outrageous” The United Nations has warned that the law passed by the Israeli Parliament on Monday banning UNRWA violates the UN charter and Israel's obligations under international law. Israel's parliament approved the controversial bill, following allegations that some of UNRWA's staff members participated in the October 7th attacks last year. Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York. todayOctober 29, 2024 22
insert_link South Africa South Africa Submits Evidence to ICJ on Alleged Israeli Genocide Against Palestinians The S.A Presidency says they've has submitted evidence to the International Court of Justice at the Hague in the Netherlands, regarding alleged genocide by Israel against Palestinians in Gaza. This submission includes a memorial with over 750 pages detailing claims that Israel has violated the Genocide Convention. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says the evidence accuses Israel of harming Palestinians through military actions, denying them humanitarian aid, and creating conditions for […] todayOctober 29, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Namibia weighs in on Rising Tensions in the Middle East Following Israel’s Missile Strike on Iran Following Israel's missile strike on Iran over the weekend, tensions are escalating in the already volatile Middle East, potentially leading to repercussions that could affect not only the region but also the global community: Penda Naanda, Executive Director of International Relations and Cooperation: todayOctober 28, 2024 23
insert_link 5 Oshiwambo Israel a dhenge Iran ongula yonena,na America tati okwa pyakudhukwa oku popila Israel ngele Iran okwa yamukula America okwati okwa pyakudhukwa oku popila Israel ngele Iran okwa yamukula oku ponokela. O sky news oya lopota kutya omunambelewwa gopombanda mepangelo lyomupresitend Joe Biden ,okwali ta popi niikundaneki ,sha landula oshiponokela shoshikonene sha Israel ku Iran. Tati shika otashi kala ehulilo lyiiponokela pokati ka Israel na Iran,ashike ngele Iran okwa hogolola oku yamukula,nena America okwa pyakudhukwa oku popila Israel. Miiwike ya piti ,omupresitend Biden okwa kala noku tsa […] todayOctober 26, 2024 7 5
insert_link World 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: todayOctober 23, 2024 8