Tag: Israel
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Biden denies genocide in Gaza, condemns ICC prosecutor's arrest warrant
Biden is facing political pressure from both sides of the aisle ahead of a November election clash with Donald Trump, with pro-Gaza student protests roiling US campuses, while Republicans have been increasingly critical of Israel. Accusing them of failing to support. The White House declined to comment on whether the United States might retaliate against…
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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders over 'war crimes'
Israel will “never accept” ICC's “disgraceful” rulings, Netanyahu said in a message on Twitter. “We will not succumb to this.” In mid-November five countries called for an ICC investigation into the Israel–Hamas war, with Khan saying his team had gathered a “significant amount” of evidence on “relevant incidents”. But ICC teams have not been able…
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UN aid chief warns of 'catastrophic' consequences of Gaza drawdown
Israel's attack on Hamas militants in Rafah has left 800,000 people “forced to flee”, the United Nations said on Saturday. Griffiths said the military action in southern Gaza City was exactly as we feared, with fuel, food and medicine running out. “And we all said very clearly, that the Rafah operation is a disaster in…
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800,000 people have fled fierce fighting in Rafah: UN
800,000 people have fled fierce fighting in Rafah: UN
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Israel condemns South Africa's 'genocide' case at ICJ
On Thursday, lawyers representing Pretoria presented the judges with a box of charges against Israel, including mass graves, torture and the deliberate blocking of humanitarian aid. Top lawyer Vusimuzi Madonsela said, “When we last appeared before this court, South Africa hoped that this genocidal process would be stopped in order to preserve Palestine and its…
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South Africa tells UN court Israel 'genocide' is at 'new and horrific stage'
UNRWA, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, said on Wednesday that 600,000 people had fled Rafah since the military operation intensified. “As the primary humanitarian hub for humanitarian assistance into Gaza, if Rafah falls, so does Gaza,” South Africa said in a submission to the court. “Blocking humanitarian aid can be seen as nothing…
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Police at UC Irvine quickly responded after pro-Palestinian protesters took over a university building
Pro-Palestinian protesters occupied a building at the University of California, Irvine on Wednesday, prompting university officials to call in multiple police agencies, cancel classes and tell people to shelter in place on campus, a university spokesperson said. Had to give advice. An Irvine police spokesperson said no arrests or injuries were reported as multiple Orange…
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Bangladesh condemns Israeli attack on humanitarian convoy in Gaza
It said Bangladesh underlined the need for signatory parties to uphold international humanitarian law (IHL) which clearly outlines the responsibilities of States and non-State armed groups for prompt and unimpeded passage of all humanitarian assistance. Determines. The statement said, “As we express our support and solidarity with the Government of Jordan in its efforts to…
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Biden administration plans $1 billion in new arms for Israel despite Rafah threat
US President Joe Biden's administration briefed Congress on Tuesday on a $1 billion arms package for Israel, official sources told AFP, a week after threatening to freeze some weapons over concerns over the Rafah attack. The administration has informally notified Congress of the weapons package it would need to approve, a U.S. official said, while…
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Who are Israel's top arms suppliers?
Who are Israel's top arms suppliers?
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US criticizes Israel's use of American weapons in Gaza conflict
UN agencies said Israeli military operations around Rafah are already having a serious impact on Gaza civilians. The United Nations said more than 100,000 people, many of whom have already been displaced from other areas of Gaza, have fled Rafah this week. Many have returned to the city of Khan Yunis, where there was intense…
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US warns Israel: Rafah offensive threatens arms supplies, Biden vows action
Palestinian militant group Hamas said late Wednesday it would not make any more concessions to Israel in ceasefire talks. Delegations from Hamas, Israel, the US, Egypt and Qatar have been meeting in Cairo since Tuesday. Citing a source familiar with the matter, Egypt's state-affiliated Al Qahera TV said Thursday morning that areas of disagreement were…
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Israel sent tanks into Rafah and captured the main crossing
Hamas said Israel was planning a large-scale attack without regard to the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza or the fate of hostages in the Hamas-run area. Israel said its “limited” and temporary Rafah evacuation order was aimed at “getting people out of harm's way”. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported “thousands” of Gazans leaving the eastern…
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Islamic Cooperation condemns 'genocide' in Gaza, urges sanctions against Israel | OIC resolution demands sanctions on Israel and immediate ceasefire
It also called for an “immediate, permanent and unconditional ceasefire”.Established in 1969 after the burning of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, the OIC aims to increase Muslim solidarity, support the Palestinian struggle, and protect Muslim holy sites. In November 2023, it met with the Arab League in Riyadh for a joint summit, condemning the actions…
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Israeli air strikes kill 16 people, including two families, in Rafah
Medics and first responders in Gaza said Israeli airstrikes killed 16 people in the southern city of Rafah on Sunday, hours after Hamas rockets killed three Israeli soldiers earlier in the day. “The number of martyrs in Rafah has reached 16,” emergency first responders told AFP. He said that seven people of one family and…