Rights expert condemns death of Palestinian doctor in Israeli custody
  • Author: United Nations
  • Date: 2024-05-18 05:50:15

Rights expert condemns death of Palestinian doctor in Israeli custody

Dr Adnan Al Bursh, 50, the head of the orthopaedic department at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, died on April 19, 2024, in Ofer prison, a detention facility.

OCHA: Aid delivery to Gaza via floating dock welcomed, but land routes ‘more important’
  • Author: UN News
  • Date: 2024-05-17 21:20:53

OCHA: Aid delivery to Gaza via floating dock welcomed, but land routes ‘more important’

The floating dock was anchored to a beach in Gaza the previous day. With most border crossings to the enclave closed or unsafe, it will provide an additional path for aid delivery to the embattled enclave.

Israeli cabinet rifts over Gaza break out into the open
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-16 23:09:43

Israeli cabinet rifts over Gaza break out into the open

Netanyahu has not articulated any clear strategic goal for the end of the campaign, which has killed some 35,000 Palestinians and left Israel increasingly isolated internationally.

Israel must be stopped, South Africa tells World Court
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-16 21:44:14

Israel must be stopped, South Africa tells World Court

South Africa also asked the court to order Israel to allow unimpeded access to Gaza for UN officials, organisations providing humanitarian aid, and journalists and investigators.

129 journalists killed, 427 imprisoned worldwide in 2023 - report
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-14 16:28:19

129 journalists killed, 427 imprisoned worldwide in 2023 - report

Africa lost eight journalists under different circumstances, and there was one accidental killing in Rwanda.

  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-13 19:33:45

[Hold] Amnesty International criticises US report on Israel's gaza operations

The report, which was anticipated to address whether Israel's actions violated international law, fell short of conclusive judgment, prompting criticism from human rights advocates.

Gaza war: Egypt to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-12 21:16:52

Gaza war: Egypt to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Egypt's Foreign Affairs ministry attributed the decision to the escalating severity and scope of Israeli attacks on Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip.

UN Palestine refugee agency closes Jerusalem office following arson attacks
  • Author: UN News
  • Date: 2024-05-11 16:17:33

UN Palestine refugee agency closes Jerusalem office following arson attacks

Fowler underlined UNRWA’s mandate to provide services to Palestine refugees, which includes healthcare, education and social support.

South Africa seeks more protection for Palestinians in Gaza
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-11 13:09:36

South Africa seeks more protection for Palestinians in Gaza

In its latest act of aggression against the people of Gaza, Israel seized that side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, forcing tens of thousands of Palestinians to flee.

Palestine's UN bid: Key reasons why Kenya voted 'yes'
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-11 12:48:06

Palestine's UN bid: Key reasons why Kenya voted 'yes'

In the vote, Kenya acknowledged Palestine as qualified to join the UN and urged the UN Security Council to reconsider the matter favourably.

UAE hits out at Netanyahu for saying Gulf state could help run Gaza
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-11 07:14:39

UAE hits out at Netanyahu for saying Gulf state could help run Gaza

Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan rebuked Netanyahu, saying Abu Dhabi denounced the Israeli leader's comments.

In Nairobi, Guterres reiterates appeal for end to Gaza war
  • Author: UN News
  • Date: 2024-05-10 19:50:12

In Nairobi, Guterres reiterates appeal for end to Gaza war

Speaking at a press conference in Nairobi, he warned that “the fate of Palestinians and the entire region hangs in the balance.”

Gaza's sick and injured search for help as Rafah assault brings hospitals to their knees
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-10 07:16:42

Gaza's sick and injured search for help as Rafah assault brings hospitals to their knees

Fighting has directly shut down some of the main medical facilities that had served half of Gaza's 2.3 million people who have been sheltering in Rafah.

Gaza 'choked off' from aid since crossings shut, UN agencies say
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-07 14:43:43

Gaza 'choked off' from aid since crossings shut, UN agencies say

Israel has shut down both the Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings for aid and people as part of its military operation in Rafah.

Hamas accepts Egypt, Qatar's ceasefire proposal
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-06 22:58:58

Hamas accepts Egypt, Qatar's ceasefire proposal

The US, which has played a mediation role in the talks, said it was studying the Hamas response and would discuss it with Middle East allies.

OIC summit pushes for sanctions against Israel over Gaza 'genocide'
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-05-06 17:48:33

OIC summit pushes for sanctions against Israel over Gaza 'genocide'

The OIC also emphasised the need for an immediate, permanent, and unconditional ceasefire. 

Gaza war: Success of Egypt peace deal would set blueprint for Middle East's future
  • Author: The Conversation
  • Date: 2024-05-05 19:57:47

Gaza war: Success of Egypt peace deal would set blueprint for Middle East's future

Amid diplomatic manoeuvres in the push for an end to the Israel-Palestine conflict, Middle East expert John Strawson says the crisis has reached a critical moment.

Al Jazeera condemns shutdown by Israel as police raid takes place
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-05 17:49:41

Al Jazeera condemns shutdown by Israel as police raid takes place

The network has been critical of Israel's military operation in Gaza, from where it has reported around the clock throughout the war.

Cairo talks continue but hopes for Gaza ceasefire appear slim
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-05 15:42:23

Cairo talks continue but hopes for Gaza ceasefire appear slim

On their second day of truce talks in Cairo with Egyptian and Qatari mediators, Hamas negotiators maintained their stance that any truce agreement must end the war.

Hamas negotiators arrive in Cairo for Gaza truce talks
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-04 20:40:21

Hamas negotiators arrive in Cairo for Gaza truce talks

Taher Al-Nono, a Hamas official and advisor to Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, said meetings with Egyptian and Qatari mediators had begun.