insert_link World Jerusalem tensions could boil over as ceasefire talks stall U.S. President Joseph Biden has warned that failing to reach a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel could risk tensions spreading to Jerusalem as the holy month of Ramadan starts. Alex Cadier reports from Jerusalem: todayMarch 11, 2024 6
insert_link World Ending Impunity for the Crimes Against Palestinian and Israeli Civilians, From A to Z Starvation and forced displacement are among the numerous crimes being committed in the Israeli war on Gaza since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. The essayist writes: “While the list of crimes by Hamas is long,” the tally of crimes by Israel and its armed forces and armed settlers “is much longer.” UNRWA/INSTAGRAM Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasts that he single-handedly blocked a Palestinian State from becoming a reality even though […] todayMarch 8, 2024 8
insert_link World US to build Gaza port for aid deliveries US President Joseph Biden will announce in his State of the Union speech that US forces will create a temporary port on Gaza's coast to increase humanitarian aid deliveries. Biden has been under pressure from within his own party to do more to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians stuck in the Gaza Strip. From Washington, Nick Harper reports . todayMarch 8, 2024 24
insert_link Videos An estimated half a million people in Gaza are facing famine The gravity of the situation has prompted the UN to issue a warning of a potential famine. In response, the United States and other international governments have advocated for a surge in aid to the besieged Palestinian enclave. Given the closure of most border crossings into Gaza, they have resorted to airdrops as a means of delivering assistance. Particularly in the heavily affected northern region, many people are struggling to […] todayMarch 7, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa South Africa says force should be used to break Israel blockade on Gaza aid South Africa's Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor on Tuesday said that countries should use force to break Israel's blockade on aid getting into Gaza. Pandor was meeting with his Danish counterpart in Pretoria. The two leaders discussed bilateral ties and Israel's war on Gaza. "Those powerful armed forces of the world should be instructed by their presidents or prime ministers that they will go to the Rafah border and […] todayMarch 6, 2024 15
insert_link World Negotiations for Gaza truce continue US Vice President Kamala Harris is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for at least the next six weeks. Hamas says an agreement on a temporary ceasefire could be reached within the next 24 to 48 hours if Israel meets its demands. The six-week ceasefire being negotiated would allow for the release of more Israeli hostages, the flow of aid into Gaza, and more Palestinian prisoners being released in […] todayMarch 4, 2024 22
insert_link World ‘Flour Massacre’: Lifesaving Aid Becomes a Deadly Struggle in Gaza A boy injured from the aid convoy tragedy that occurred in Gaza City on Feb. 29, which has been described as a “massacre” by Gazans, who accuse Israel of shooting at the frenzied crowd trying to get food. Israel denies the allegations and says the people were trampled to death. The photographer, Mohammed Hajjar, was at the scene seeking food for his extended family of 34 relatives before the catastrophe […] todayMarch 4, 2024 7
insert_link World Harris and Gantz due to discuss Gaza ceasefire in Washington The Vice President of the United States is due to meet with a member of Israel's war cabinet in Washington to discuss how to get humanitarian aid into Gaza. Kamala Harris and Benny Gantz are also expected to talk about the need for a temporary ceasefire. According to Gantz's office he will also meet US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave has more. todayMarch 4, 2024 23
insert_link World More than half of U.S. Democrats want a leader who does not support military aid for Israel Most voters in President Joe Biden's party want a leader who does not back U.S. military aid for Israel, according to a new Ipsos/Reuters poll. The President's full support for Israel, in its war against Hamas in Gaza, has angered many people, as the death toll there grows to 30,000. Caroline Malone reports. todayMarch 1, 2024 25