UN genocide ruling won’t change Israel’s behaviour: three reasons why

UN genocide ruling won’t change Israel’s behaviour: three reasons why

By Anthoni van Nieuwkerk, University of South Africa South Africa took Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the latter’s military operation in Gaza, which South Africa calls acts of genocide. The excessive bombing campaign and wilful destruction of property, life and limb is hardly in dispute. Israel calls it legitimate acts of self-defense, following Hamas’s murderous incursion from Gaza on Israeli terrain on 7 October […]

January 29, 2024 8

World

Biden wobbles under weight of multiple open fronts around the world

Long gone is the Joe Biden of February 2023, strolling confidently through the streets of Kyiv, basking in the role as champion of the Ukrainian cause in the fight against Vladimir Putin's Russia. Nearly one year after that triumphant appearance, the US president is instead facing the harsh realities of running for re-election while bogged down in one stagnant war and navigating the volatility of another, as the conflict in […]

January 25, 2024 7

World

UN Security Councl calls for Middle East two state solution

There are strong calls for a two-state solution in the Middle East from the UN Security Council on Tuesday. The council held an open debate on the Israel-Gaza conflict attended by several Foreign Ministers. Jody Jacobs reports.

January 24, 2024 28

World

EU Foreign ministers meet to discuss middle east crisis

Foreign Ministers from European Union member states are pushing for a peace plan between Israel and Palestinians at a meeting on Monday. Along with the foreign chiefs of the 27 nation bloc - representatives from Israel and the Palestinian territories are also attending. Ishan Garg reports from Brussels where the meeting is taking place.

January 22, 2024 19

Africa

Kenyan coastal gem gets a direct link to Middle East as Dubai ties to Africa

By Seth Onyango, via bird story agency Mombasa is set for a surge in tourism after FlyDubai launched direct flights between Dubai, the commercial hub of the United Arab Emirates, and the coastal city. This new direct route, a first for any UAE airline, is also poised to strengthen economic ties and cultural exchange between the two regions. Flydubai will operate four weekly direct flights to Mombasa from January […]

January 19, 2024 14

World

Israel now ranks among the world’s leading jailers of journalists. We don’t know why they’re behind bars

By Peter Greste, Macquarie University Israel has emerged as one of the world’s leading jailers of journalists, according to a newly released census compiled by the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists. Each year, the committee releases a snapshot of the number of journalists behind bars as of December 1 2023 was the second highest on record with 320 in detention around the world. In a small way, that […]

January 19, 2024 15

Opinion Pieces

Give Peace a Chance in Yemen Despite Regional Violence

A screen grab of a Houthi video capturing the militia’s seizure of the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea, Nov. 19, 2023. The Houthis still control the ship. As violence between the rebels and certain Western countries rises, the author writes that the Omani-led peace deal for Yemen is still viable. EMILY SCHRADER/TWITTER By Arwa Mokdad via PassBlue The relentless bombardment in Gaza by Israel Defense Forces is […]

January 18, 2024 4

World

US condemns Iran strikes in Iraq

The United States has condemned Iran for missile strikes in northern Iraq, calling them "reckless and imprecise." Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Monday struck what they claimed were Israeli "spy headquarters" in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region. Four civilians were killed. Benji Hyer reports.

January 17, 2024 14

World

Blinken tells Israel civilian toll in Gaza far too high

The AFP news agency reports that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel must stop undercutting the ability of Palestinians to govern themselves. Following a meeting Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Blinken called on Israel to ease the toll on civilians in Gaza.

January 10, 2024 8