Tag: genocide
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One year of genocide: Films that tell Gaza’s story of struggle and hope
Today marks a year since the genocide in Gaza began. There is no better way to show the power of storytelling than through films and documentaries. These powerful stories not only show the pain and loss that Palestinians are subjected to by Israel but also highlight the strength and hope of the people of Gaza…
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Kamala Harris ‘will not be silent’ on suffering in Gaza
United States Vice President Kamala Harris, who is now running for candidacy in the upcoming presidential election, has asserted that she will not remain “silent” on the suffering in Gaza. “What has happened in Gaza over the past nine months is devastating. The images of dead children and desperate hungry people fleeing for safety, sometimes…
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From maggots to the devil: All you need to know about Netanyahu’s US visit
July 24, 2024, was another day that will go down in history. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was enthusiastically welcomed at the United States Capitol to address Congress for the fourth time. But this time, things were different. On the streets of America, a large number of protestors swarmed in, carrying Palestinian flags, asserting their…
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10-year-old chef in Gaza offers a taste of hope during genocide
Amid Israeli military operations, the streets of Gaza have found a new star. Renad Attalah, a 10-year-old girl with a big smile and a love for cooking, has captured many hearts with her entertaining cooking videos. “One of her recipe videos is titled ‘War’s Lollipop by Chef Renad’,” reads a caption. Her recipes are always…
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Israeli official confirms Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet
An Israeli government spokesman on Monday said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had dissolved the war cabinet following the resignation earlier this month of centrist leader Benny Gantz. David Mencer, spokesman at the prime minister’s office, told reporters the war cabinet was a “prerequisite” for former army chief and defence minister Gantz to join a unity…
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UN probe accuses Israel of crimes against humanity
A UN investigation concluded on Wednesday that Israel has committed crimes against humanity during the genocide in Gaza, including that of “extermination”, while saying Israeli and Palestinian armed groups have both committed war crimes. The independent Commission of Inquiry’s report is the United Nations’ first in-depth investigation into the events following October 7. It found…
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Ceasefire agreement in Gaza coming close at hand?
The UN Security Council gave a green signal to a US-proposed ceasefire plan on Monday aimed at ending the Israeli attacks in Gaza. The proposition consists of a three-stage ceasefire and captive-release proposal laid out on May 31 by President Biden, prompting the “parties to fully implement its terms without delay and without condition”.As per…
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Israel army says retrieved bodies of three Gaza hostages
The Israeli military said Friday its forces had retrieved the bodies of three hostages in an overnight operation in the northern Gaza Strip’s Jabalia. The bodies of Israeli hostage Chanan Yablonka, Brazilian-Israeli Michel Nisenbaum and French-Mexican Orion Hernandez Radoux “were rescued overnight” and their families were notified after forensic identification, the military said in a…
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Spain, Norway, Ireland recognise Palestine state in historic move
Spain, Norway and Ireland have officially recognised the Palestinian state on Wednesday, paving the way for other European countries to do the same. The momentous development comes as yet another setback to Israel after the ICC announced this week that it will seek arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant for…
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Ireland to recognise Palestinian statehood ‘this month’: minister
Ireland is certain to recognise Palestinian statehood by the end of May, the country’s foreign minister said Wednesday, without specifying a date. “We will be recognising the state of Palestine before the end of the month,” Micheal Martin, who is also Ireland’s deputy prime minister, told the Newstalk radio station. In March the leaders of…