The United Nations’ top court opens two days of hearings on Thursday into a request from South Africa to make … More
Tag: human rights
Ireland to recognise Palestinian statehood ‘this month’: minister
“We will be recognising the state of Palestine before the end of the month,” Micheal Martin, who is also Ireland’s … More
South American state to sever ties with Israel
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has slammed the continued violence in Gaza, calling it “an extermination of an entire nation” Bogota … More
Evidence of torture as nearly 400 bodies found in Gaza mass graves
Mass graves found in two hospitals in the Gaza Strip containing 392 bodies, including those of women, children and the elderly, showed … More
US poised to impose sanctions on IDF unit accused of violations in West Bank
A unit of the Israel Defense Forces is facing US sanctions over its treatment of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, even … More
‘We’re on the edge’: Palestinians terrified by Israeli settler violence
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are living in fear as armed Israeli settlers attack them, their families and homes … More
Taliban edict to resume stoning women to death met with horror
The Taliban’s announcement that it is resuming publicly stoning women to death has been enabled by the international community’s silence, … More
Famine imminent in north Gaza, ‘unprecedented’ crisis: UN
Half of Gazans are experiencing “catastrophic” hunger, with famine projected to hit the north of the territory by May without … More
New Israeli Settlements Threaten Creation Of Palestinian State, Says UN
Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories have expanded by a record amount and risk eliminating any practical possibility of … More
Brazil’s president accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, doubling down after earlier uproar
Brazil’s president alleged Saturday that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians, doubling down on harsh rhetoric after stirring controversy a … More
Israel orders new evacuations in northern Gaza, where UN says one in six children are malnourished
Israel ordered new evacuations from parts of Gaza City on Tuesday, as a study led by the UN Children’s Agency … More
Palestine 1920: The Other Side of the Palestinian Story
In the annals of history, the narrative of Palestine has often been overshadowed by myths and misconceptions, perpetuated by various … More
World Court To Hear Arguments On Israeli Occupation Of Palestinian Territories
The United Nations’ top court on Monday opens a week of hearings on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of … More
Russia: UN human rights office ‘appalled’ at death of Navalny in prison
he UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Friday said it was “appalled” over the death announced by Russian authorities of … More
Ireland and Spain demand EU reviews Israel trade deal over rights obligations
The prime ministers of Ireland and Spain have implored EU leaders to take action over the “deteriorating” situation in Gaza, demanding an … More
Dakar authorities ban protest march against Senegal’s delayed presidential vote
Elymane Haby Kane, one of the organisers of the march, told AFP he had received an official letter from local … More
Israel’s new AI-enabled military technology in Gaza war: Details
Israel’s army has deployed some AI-enabled military technology in combat for the first time in Gaza, raising fears about the … More
Norwegian FM: Palestinian state essential for Middle East peace
Espen Barth Eide discusses Norway’s peace efforts in the Israel-Palestine conflict – from Oslo Accords to advocating Gaza truce. Tracing … More