Israel has carried out unprecedented airstrikes on Qatar, targeting what it claimed were senior leaders of Hamas, in an escalation that threatens to destabilise the Middle East and derail fragile mediation efforts. Videos shared on social media showed residents in the Qatari capital, Doha, fleeing in panic as explosions lit up the night sky. Huge… Continue reading Israel Faces Global Backlash After Unprecedented Strikes on Qatar
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ICJ Orders Israel To Stop, Punish Genocide
In a landmark ruling with far-reaching implications for international law, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to stop genocide against Palestinians, punish soldiers who commit genocidal acts, and facilitate humanitarian aid in Gaza. The court sitting in The Hague, Netherlands, ruled in South Africa’s favour on Friday, January 26, and ordered the… Continue reading ICJ Orders Israel To Stop, Punish Genocide
ARETA Calls On SA Citizens To Join Pro-Palestine Demonstration At Israeli Embassy
The African Radical Economic Transformation Alliance (ARETA) has urged all South Africans to take part in a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside the Israeli embassy in Pretoria, saying Hamas attacks were “legitimate retaliation against Israel”. Party president Carl Niehaus also called on all left-wing political parties and civil society organizations to rally behind Palestine on Monday in… Continue reading ARETA Calls On SA Citizens To Join Pro-Palestine Demonstration At Israeli Embassy
Netanyahu Declares “State of War” After Unprecedented Hamas Attacks Kill 700 Israelis
GAZA/JERUSALEM, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) — Israel’s cabinet declared a “state of war” on Sunday after a massive surprise attack launched by Hamas has so far killed at least 700 in Israel while retaliatory Israeli airstrikes killed at least 413 in Gaza. The Israeli army continued its extensive airstrikes on targets in Gaza on Sunday as Hamas… Continue reading Netanyahu Declares “State of War” After Unprecedented Hamas Attacks Kill 700 Israelis