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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Israel

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World

UN voices concern over peacekeeper safety in Lebanon

At least 21 people have been killed in an Israeli air strike in northern Lebanon. Meanwhile, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied purposefully targeting peacekeepers in Lebanon but has repeated calls for them to leave combat areas. Richard Gowan is the United Nations Director at the Crisis Group - he says the UN is concerned about its peacekeeping troops.  

todayOctober 15, 2024 27

World

Former US House Speaker says Israeli prime minister has never believed in peace or a two-state solution

Former US House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi says Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has never believed in peace or a two-state solution. The landmark ruling of the International Court of Justice in July called for the immediate end of Israel’s illegal occupation and apartheid rule. The ruling reinforced a clear pathway to peace based on a sovereign state of Palestine in the context of the two-state solution. Pelosi says the US […]

todayOctober 15, 2024 16

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 […]

todayOctober 11, 2024 7

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.  

todayOctober 11, 2024 6

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 […]

todayOctober 10, 2024 10

World

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres Urges Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for an urgent ceasefire in both Gaza and Lebanon as the Middle East conflict intensifies. He warned that the situation is worsening rapidly, with his calls for de-escalation being ignored. UN humanitarians in Lebanon are struggling to assist 1.2 million displaced people amidst heavy bombardment. On the ground for us is Jody Jacobs in New York wher the United Nations is Headquartered.  

todayOctober 9, 2024 21

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Israeli military has carried out further airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in the Lebanese capital Beirut

The Israeli military has carried out further airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in the Lebanese capital Beirut. The action followed a day of commemorations marking one year since the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7th. Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country will continue military campaigns for as long as its existence is threatened. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy says diplomacy can still ease the crisis in the Middle […]

todayOctober 8, 2024 14

World

UN says Lebanon’s shelters are full as fighting continues

The United Nations says almost all its shelters in Lebanon are full as people continue to flee their homes amidst increasing Israeli military strikes. Meanwhile, the world body is also painting a distressing picture in Gaza where at least six schools and one orphanage serving as shelters were hit in the last four days. Jody Jacobs reports from the UN Headquarters in New York.

todayOctober 7, 2024 11

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