Daily Archives: 8. Dezember 2023


08.12.2023 - 23:55 [ UN Web TV ]

75th Anniversary of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide

Every 9 December, the Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide marks the adoption of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide – a crucial global commitment that was made at the founding of the United Nations, immediately preceding the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. By General Assembly Resolution A/RES/69/323 of 29 September 2015, that day also became the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime.

This year‘s event to mark the 75th anniversary of the Genocide Convention will focus on the theme of „A Living Force in World Society: The Legacy of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide“ . It will seek to highlight some of the achievements that emanate from the Convention, showcasing its legacy and reminding of the efforts which led to its drafting and adoption. The event will also reflect on the challenges that remain for its effective implementation. Genocide is still a threat in the world today. Around the world, populations remain at risk of this crime. The need to invest in prevention as envisaged by the Convention drafters 75 years ago remains as relevant as ever.

08.12.2023 - 19:11 [ @UN_News_Centre / Twitter ]

#LIVE: The meeting has adjourned Security Council members, meanwhile, continue negotiations on a draft resolution, and are scheduled to reconvene this afternoon (Friday) at 5:30 PM New York time Stay with us for further developments

08.12.2023 - 19:05 [ Nabil Abi Saab, AlAraby TV, UNHQ New York / Twitter ]

The draft resolution has only 3 OPs. It „takes note and acts upon“ the UNSG Art. 99 letter. It was officially circulated in the #UNSC – Voting date and time TBD, but it‘s most likely on Friday. Here‘s the text:

„The Security Council,
PP1. Recalling its resolutions on the situation on the Middle East,

PP2. Taking note of and acting upon the letter dated 6 December 2023 of the Secretary-General, under Article 99 of the Charter of the United Nations, addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2023/962),

PP3. Expressing grave concern over the catastrophic situation in the Gaza Strip and the suffering of the Palestinian civilian population,

OP1. Demands an immediate humanitarian ceasefire;

OP2. Reiterates its demand that all parties comply with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, notably with regard to the protection of civilians;

OP3. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on an urgent and continuing basis on the state of implementation of the present resolution;

OP4. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.“

08.12.2023 - 17:19 [ United Nations - Web TV ]

1) The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question – Security Council, 9498th meeting. 2) The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question – Security Council, 9499th meeting.

The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
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Letter dated 6 December 2023 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2023/962).
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S/2023/962

08.12.2023 - 17:10 [ UN Web TV / Twitter ]

„The eyes of the world – and the eyes of history – are watching. Time to act.“ @antonioguterres Watch Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question:

webtv.un.org/en/asset/k19/k1…

Available in: لعربية 中文 English Français Русский Español

08.12.2023 - 17:01 [ United Nations ]

Secretary-General‘s remarks to the Security Council – on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question [bilingual as delivered; scroll down for all-English ]

More than 130 of my colleagues have already been killed, many with their families. (…)

More than 17,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed since the start of Israel’s military operations. This includes more than 4,000 women and 7,000 children. Tens of thousands are reported to have been injured, and many are missing, presumably under the rubble.

All these numbers are increasing by the day. (…)

At least 286 health workers have been killed. (…)

I urge the Council to spare no effort to push for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, for the protection of civilians, and for the urgent delivery of lifesaving aid.

While we deal with the current crisis, we cannot lose sight of the only viable possibility for a peaceful future: a two-State solution, on the basis of United Nations resolutions and international law, with Israel and Palestine living side-by-side in peace and security.

This is vital for Israelis, Palestinians, and for international peace and security.

The eyes of the world – and the eyes of history – are watching.

It’s time to act.

08.12.2023 - 11:55 [ Micheál Martin, Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs / Twitter ]

Ireland will co-sponsor ?? resolution on #Gaza at UN Security Council today, demanding: – Immediate humanitarian ceasefire. – Protection of civilians & compliance with int. law. – Immediate & unconditional release of hostages. – Urgent humanitarian access.

The Council must act

08.12.2023 - 11:20 [ United Nations ]

Gaza fighting continues amid ‘apocalyptic’ conditions; Security Council to meet Friday

(December 7, 2023)

Meanwhile, in New York, Ecuador – which holds the presidency of the Security Council, announced that an emergency meeting to discuss the Palestine-Israel crisis would take place at 10 AM local time in New York on Friday.

UN chief António Guterres called on the 15-member Council on Wednesday – invoking the rare but powerful Chapter 99 tool – to “press to avert a humanitarian catastrophe” and unite in a call for a full humanitarian ceasefire.

08.12.2023 - 11:10 [ Tagesschau.de ]

Ausfuhr aus Deutschland: Rüstungsexporte nach Israel fast verzehnfacht

Stand: 08.11.2023 13:32 Uhr

Deutschland hat bis Anfang November dieses Jahres deutlich mehr Rüstungsexporte nach Israel genehmigt als im Vorjahr. Der Wert der Waren stieg von 32 auf 303 Millionen Euro. Der Großteil wurde seit Kriegsbeginn bewilligt.

08.12.2023 - 10:15 [ Alfred de Zayas, former #UN Independent Expert on the Promotion of a #Democratic & Equitable #International Order / Twitter ]

Israel has clearly violated articles 2 and 3 of the Genocide Convention. Pursuant to article 3(e) all States that have militarily supported Israel and made the genocide possible bear penal responsibility for complicity.

08.12.2023 - 09:17 [ Gerry Hassan / Twitter ]

„Even in a war on terror there are rules“ says Jan Egeland, head of the Norwegian Refugee Council. He calls out the US, UK, France, Germany & the EU on Israel & their refusal to criticise Israeli brutality while providing armaments for Israel.

08.12.2023 - 09:00 [ Norwegian Refugee Council ]

Civilian deaths in Gaza are a stain on Israel and its allies

“Many of my own NRC staff members now live on the streets. One of them does so with her two-month-old baby.

“Our colleagues in Gaza ask themselves a simple question: how is it that these atrocities are beamed across the world for all to witness, and yet so little is done to stop them?

“Countries supporting Israel with arms must understand that these civilian deaths will be a permanent stain on their reputation.

08.12.2023 - 01:40 [ Jewish Voice for Peace / Twitter ]

The footage of Israeli soldiers torturing and humiliating detained Palestinian men in Gaza is horrific. We’ve seen terrible images like this from genocides throughout history. We know what this leads to. Never again means never again for anyone.

08.12.2023 - 01:24 [ Will Christou / Twitter ]

One of the men arrested in this video is our colleague Al-Araby Correspondent Diaa Kahlot, along with his family, who are most definitely not members of Hamas.

08.12.2023 - 01:14 [ Ramy Abdu| رامي عبده / Twitter ]

Among those detainees is my dear friend and veteran journalist Diaa Al-Kahlot.

I had begged him to leave Beit Lahia and go to the south of Wadi Gaza, but he told me how to leave your dear Nada and my elderly mother.
His daughter, Nada, is disabled and needs special care and equipment, she wouldn’t survive displacement.

My heart is with Diaa, my heart is with Nada. My heart is with all our hostages.

08.12.2023 - 00:55 [ Ramy Abdu| رامي عبده / Twitter ]

Among those taken hostage today in Beit Lahia are:

– Khalil Hashem Al-Kahlot, 65,
– Rafiq Ahmad Al-Kahlot, 60,
– Muhammad Ismail Al-Kahlot, 57
– Darwish Gharbawy, @unrwa School director, 48
– Ahmed Akram Lubad, 56, @UN staff
In addition to the children
– Muhammad Hamza Al-Kahlot, 15 years old.
– Youssef Khaled Lubad, 15 years old
@EuroMedHR

08.12.2023 - 00:50 [ MoTaz / Twitter ]

Israeli army arrested Palestinian civilians from a school in Beit Lahia in the north of Gaza Strip, and forced them to take off their cloths and left them in the cold street before detaining them They were all civilians