insert_link 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. todayJanuary 10, 2024 3
insert_link Press Releases 2023 : Alarming increase in journalists killed in conflict zones UNESCO figures show that 2023 has been a particularly deadly year for journalists who work in conflict zones, with killings almost doubling compared to the past three years. The last three months of this year in particular have already been the deadliest quarter for journalists in conflict zones since at least 2007, with 27 deaths. 65 journalists have been killed in the line of duty in 2023, compared with […] todayDecember 20, 2023 5
insert_link World Biden warns of declining global support for Israel amid Gaza casualties US President Joe Biden is warning that Israel is starting to lose global support over what he says is its indiscriminate bombing of civilians in Gaza. According to Al Jazeera, Palestinian health officials say more than 18-thousand people have been killed in the Israeli assault on Gaza since October seventh. Biden says there is no question about the need to take on Hamas, but Israel has to do it right […] todayDecember 13, 2023 4
insert_link Africa What’s east Africa’s position on the Israel-Hamas war? An expert unpacks the reactions of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda By Michael Bishku, Augusta University via The Conversation The reactions of some east African countries to the ongoing conflict in Gaza have been less dramatic than South Africa’s. South Africa’s parliament has passed a resolution calling for the closure of its embassy in Tel Aviv. Algeria and South Africa have been the most supportive of the Palestinians. Thus far only South Africa and Chad have withdrawn their representatives from Tel […] todayDecember 12, 2023 7
insert_link World UN Human Rights Office calls for political solution for Israel-Hamas conflict The United Nations Human Rights Office is calling for a political solution to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, built on the only viable long-term basis, the full respect of the human rights of Palestinians and Israelis. UN Human Rights chief Volker Türk says the renewed and intensified hostilities will lead to even more deaths, diseases, and destruction than seen before. todayDecember 4, 2023 15
insert_link World Temporary humanitarian truce between Israel and Hamas extended A temporary humanitarian truce between Israel and Hamas has been extended for a seventh day as negotiations continue in hopes of reaching a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. However, three people have been killed in a shooting in Jerusalem with the attackers thought to have been Hamas members. Here’s Richard Makepeace from Medical Aid for Palestinians. todayNovember 30, 2023 14
insert_link Business / Economics Saudi Arabia to be host of 2030 World Expo Saudi Arabia has been announced as the host of the 2030 World Expo. Riyadh beat off competition from the Italian capital Rome and the South Korean city of Busan to secure the right to host the international fair. Ross Cullen reports. todayNovember 29, 2023 10
insert_link World Israel-Hamas ceasefire extended for 2 days A two-day extension of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire has been agreed. It's hoped it will allow extra time for the release of more hostages. It comes on the fourth and final day that Hamas is expected to set hostages free, in return for Israel releasing Palestinians. Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv. todayNovember 28, 2023 3
insert_link World India’s Modi calls for “humanitarian pause” in Gaza at G20 meet The Israel-Hamas war was high on the agenda at the virtual summit of the G20 nations hosted by India. Chairing the meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a “humanitarian pause” in Gaza. Ishan Garg has more. todayNovember 23, 2023 8
