Lebanon braces for war amid Israel-Hezbollah hostilities

Lebanon braces for war amid Israel-Hezbollah hostilities

Cross-border hostilities are increasing between Israel and Hezbollah, with concern mounting over a potential full-scale conflict in Lebanon. Fighting has been ongoing since the war broke out in Gaza, with Israel under growing pressure to push Hezbollah operatives off the northern border and restore the security situation.

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Namibia

Namibia Applauds UN Security Council Resolution for Ceasefire in Gaza

Namibia has expressed its satisfaction with the adoption of Resolution 2728 by the United Nations Security Council on Monday. The resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan and urges the release of all hostages. In a media statement released yesterday, Penda Naanda, Executive Director in the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, emphasized that the resolution brings relief to the people of Gaza, who have endured relentless […]

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World

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.

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South Africa

South Africans fighting for Israel in Gaza: what does the law say?

By Michelle Nel, Stellenbosch University South Africa’s foreign minister, Naledi Pandor, said the country’s citizens fighting for the Israel Defence Forces in Gaza faced prosecution upon their return. This statement followed tension between South Africa and Israel amid the “humanitarian catastrophe” resulting from Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. There is a history of South African citizens of Jewish descent fighting for Israel, but the number fighting […]

March 26, 2024 24

World

UNSC finally approves a ceasefire resolution

The United Nations Security Council has adopted a Gaza ceasefire resolution on Monday. The resolution was drafted by the elective members of the council and calls for an immediate ceasefire for Ramadan. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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World

UNSC to vote on Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote later on a US-drafted resolution urging an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. It comes as US secretary of state Anthony Blinken continues to insist negotiators can still reach a deal for a truce between Hamas and Israel. EU leaders have also called for an 'immediate humanitarian pause' which they hope will lead to a 'sustainable ceasefire' in Gaza. World Affairs Editor of […]

March 22, 2024 7

World

The United States has tabled a revised Gaza ceasefire resolution

The United States yesterday tabled a revised ceasefire resolution to be voted on by the UN Security Council. Jody Jacobs reports that with the document calling for an "immediate ceasefire" tied to the release of all hostages, and Washington having blocked previous attempts to pass such a ceasefire resolution, this could mark a significant change in its approach to the conflict, though a date for the vote has yet to […]

March 22, 2024 18

World

UNRWA’s Money Woes May Be Easing as Some Donors Return, but US Is Unlikely

Numerous donors are returning to fund UNRWA, the UN Relief and Works agency for Palestinians, reacting to preliminary results from a UN probe into Israeli accusations that agency staff participated in the Oct. 7 massacre. But it appears the United States will not be directing contributions to the organization this year. UNRWA is the main operation delivering food to Gaza, above. UNRWA/INSTAGRAM After weeks of deepening financial straits amid […]

March 15, 2024 8

World

Schumer calls for change of Israeli government

US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has called for a change of government in Israel, saying Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preventing peace in the Middle East. Schumer is the highest ranking Jewish lawmaker to call for a change. It comes amid increasing criticism from the US, as well as from the Biden administration over Israel's handling of the conflict with Hamas, and the impact of Palestinian civilians. Schumer spoke […]

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