insert_link World More U.S students walk out of lectures in support of Palestinians Students are continuing to walk out of lectures across the U.S on Wednesday, in support of Palestinians in Gaza. The past week has seen demonstrations on campuses from New York City to California - demanding universities boycott Israel. Sally Patterson reports from Columbia University. todayApril 25, 2024 28
insert_link World The U.S is urging restraint as Israel weighs up how to respond to Iran’s unprecedented attack The U.S is urging restraint as Israel weighs up how to respond to Iran's unprecedented attack. President Joseph Biden has spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and pledged support, but also cautioned against retaliation that could widen the Middle East conflict. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayApril 15, 2024 21
insert_link 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 […] todayMarch 22, 2024 7
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 8
insert_link World Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of not complying with ICJ order Human Rights Watch says Israel has failed to comply with the International Court of Justice order connected with the genocide case brought against it by South Africa. Israel is expected to report back to the court on the actions it's taken to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and how it's prevented the commission of genocidal acts. Jody Jacobs reports. todayFebruary 27, 2024 22
insert_link World UNRWA chief says the agency has reached breaking point The Commissioner General of the UN aid agency in Gaza, UNRWA says the agency has reached breaking point. In a letter written to the United Nations General Assembly President on Thursday, Philippe Lazzarini says he fears that they are on the edge of a monumental disaster with grave implications. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. ENG UNRWA BREAKING POINT todayFebruary 23, 2024 9
insert_link World Fears mount over further regional spillover in the Middle East Regional tensions are mounting after an alleged Israeli strike on a residential building in the Syrian capital Damascus on Wednesday, with state media reporting the blast killed two people. Violence is also increasing between Israel and Hezbollah, amid growing fears of a wider spillover from the war in Gaza. Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv. todayFebruary 22, 2024 9