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15.02.2025 - 13:59 [ AFP News Agency / Youtube ]

Gazans celebrate as released detainees arrive in Khan Yunis | AFP

Palestinians celebrate as buses carrying released detainees arrive at the European hospital in Gaza‘s Khan Yunis, as part of the sixth prisoner-hostage swap with Israel under a truce deal.

15.02.2025 - 13:55 [ AFP / Youtube ]

Des prisonniers palestiniens libérés par Israël accueillis par la foule à Ramallah | AFP Images

Des prisonniers palestiniens libérés par Israël sont hissés sur les épaules de la foule à leur arrivée à Ramallah, en Cisjordanie occupée, dans le cadre du sixième échange depuis le début de la trêve qui a failli volé en éclats.

15.02.2025 - 13:44 [ CNN ]

Three Israeli hostages freed after dispute threatened Gaza ceasefire

American-Israeli Sagui Dekel-Chen, Russian-Israeli Alexandre Troufanov and Argentinian-Israeli Iair Horn were released in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, around 10 a.m. local time (3 a.m. ET) in the sixth such exchange under the truce.

13.02.2025 - 18:44 [ USA Today ]

Senate confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services

WASHINGTON – The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Health and Human Services secretary on Thursday, giving the longtime vaccine critic who has vowed to take on „big pharma“ and ultra-processed food the power to oversee the nation’s food and healthcare systems.

13.02.2025 - 18:36 [ CBS News ]

Senate confirms RFK Jr. as HHS secretary in 52-48 vote

Kennedy, 71, is a longtime environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist whose family has mythic status in Democratic politics. The nephew of President John F. Kennedy and the son of Robert F. Kennedy launched his own White House bid in 2023. And although he initially sought the Democratic nomination, Kennedy changed his bid to independent, before dropping out to endorse President Trump in Augus

13.02.2025 - 12:48 [ Middle East Eye ]

Heavy equipment to enter Gaza through Karem Abu Salem crossing

Heavy equipment, caravans and bulldozers currently near the Rafah crossing will enter the Gaza Strip through Karem Abu Salem, passing through the Philadelphi Corrdidor, MEE‘s reporting has found.

13.02.2025 - 12:40 [ Al Jazeera ]

LIVE: Israel-Hamas deal back on track, Gaza captives to be freed as planned

Hamas says the group will continue “to implement the [Gaza ceasefire] agreement in accordance with what was signed, including the exchange of prisoners according to the specified timetable”.

08.02.2025 - 14:45 [ Middle East Eye ]

Three Israeli captives released in exchange for 183 Palestinians

The freed Israelis – Eli Sharabi, 52, Or Levy, 34, and Ohad Ben Ami, 56 – were the latest to be released under the first stage of the ceasefire agreement.

They were handed over to members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) after being photographed on a stage in front of large crowds in central Gaza‘s Deir al-Balah.

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Meanwhile, video footage showed a bus carrying Palestinian detainees from Israel‘s Ofer Prison arriving in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, on Saturday afternoon.

01.02.2025 - 12:32 [ Middle East Eye ]

In pictures: Families greet released Palestinian prisoners

A former Palestinian prisoner released by Israel is hugged by members of his family as he disembarks a Red Cross bus after arriving in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank on February 1, 2025

01.02.2025 - 12:29 [ Middle East Eye ]

Three Israeli captives released in Gaza

Three Israeli captives – Keith Siegel, Ofer Kalderon and Yarden Bibas – have been released in two separate locations in Gaza City and Khan Younis.

30.01.2025 - 18:22 [ Al Jazeera ]

Crowds celebrate arrival of freed Palestinians prisoners near Ramallah

The Israeli government has explicitly forbade any celebrations surrounding the release.

This video has been verified by Al Jazeera’s fact-checking unit.

30.01.2025 - 17:45 [ Associated Press ]

Hamas frees 8 more hostages. Israel begins releasing Palestinian prisoners after delay

Hamas-led militants freed eight hostages on Thursday as part of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, but the chaotic handover of some of the captives, who were shuttled through a rowdy crowd of thousands by masked militants, drew an angry protest from Israel.

Israel later began releasing 110 Palestinian prisoners after the swap was initially put on hold by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who demanded that mediators assure the safe exit for hostages going forward. He said later that he had received that commitment

29.01.2025 - 19:34 [ Ulfh3dnar / Mastodon ]

According to reports, hostages Arbel Yehoud (29), Agam Berger (19), and Gadi Mozes (80) are set to be released from Hamas captivity on Thursday; they will be joined by five hostages from Thailand.

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25.01.2025 - 18:02 [ France24.com ]

Live: Hamas frees four female Israeli soldiers from Gaza in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners

Four female Israeli soldiers held hostage by Hamas since the October 7, 2023 attacks crossed into Israeli territory from Gaza on Saturday, the military said, in the second such handover since a ceasefire began in the Palestinian enclave last weekend. Israel later freed 200 Palestinian prisoners as thousands gathered in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah to celebrate the arrival of buses carrying the detainees.

24.01.2025 - 00:34 [ White House ]

DECLASSIFICATION OF RECORDS CONCERNING THE ASSASSINATIONS OF PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY, SENATOR ROBERT F. KENNEDY, AND THE REVEREND DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

I have now determined that the continued redaction and withholding of information from records pertaining to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy is not consistent with the public interest and the release of these records is long overdue. And although no Act of Congress directs the release of information pertaining to the assassinations of Senator Robert F. Kennedy and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I have determined that the release of all records in the Federal Government’s possession pertaining to each of those assassinations is also in the public interest.

23.01.2025 - 23:24 [ Times of Israel ]

Trump administration unwilling to grant extension for IDF withdrawal from Lebanon, wants it done by Sunday — report

The Trump administration expects the IDF to fully withdraw from southern Lebanon by Sunday, per the terms of the ceasefire agreement with the Hezbollah terror group, Army Radio reports.

The position of the new administration under US President Donald Trump, Army Radio says, differs from that of the Biden administration, which was said to be considering granting Israel an additional 30 days beyond the 60-day withdrawal period stipulated in the truce agreement

20.01.2025 - 13:33 [ World Foord Program USA ]

First WFP Trucks Cross Into Gaza as Ceasefire Opens Window of Hope for Hungry Families

United Nations World Food Programme convoys crossed into Gaza from the north and south on Sunday as the long-awaited ceasefire came into effect. The ceasefire is allowing the agency to bring in urgently needed food aid at scale and begin pulling the war-ravaged territory back from starvation.

The trucks, carrying parcels of ready-to-eat meals and bags of wheat flour, entered Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing in the south and through the Zikim crossing in the north. The U.N. World Food Programme aims to deliver at least 150 trucks loaded with food into Gaza every day and to provide transport services to partners, as part of a humanitarian surge operation designed to flood the Gaza Strip with lifesaving food supplies and other aid.

20.01.2025 - 06:45 [ Guardian News / Youtube ]

Scenes of joy in West Bank as freed Palestinian prisoners are reunited with family

Israel’s prison service said early on Monday that 90 Palestinian prisoners have been released as part of the hostages for prisoners swap deal between Israel and Hamas. Video showed people gathered around a bus carrying freed Palestinian prisoners celebrating their release

20.01.2025 - 06:42 [ NEWS9 Live / Youtube ]

Palestinians Celebrate Release Of Prisoners In Ceasefire Deal | News9

On January 20, 2025, Palestinians gathered in the streets near Ramallah to welcome freed prisoners returning from Israeli jails as part of the ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The release, which included 69 women and 21 teenage boys, came after a convoy of buses carrying the prisoners passed through the streets.

20.01.2025 - 06:39 [ Middle East Eye ]

Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of ceasefire deal

Sixty two women were freed, of whom one is a minor. An additional 28 men were released, including eight minors.

19.01.2025 - 16:58 [ Times of Israel ]

Hostages handed over to IDF troops in Gaza

Hostages Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher are in the hands of IDF troops in the Gaza Strip.

15.01.2025 - 23:28 [ KBS.co.kr ]

Authorities Take Custody of Yoon in Martial Law Probe

Before his departure, the president released a three-minute recorded video message saying he was cooperating only to prevent bloodshed between the secret service and law enforcement.

[Sound bite: President Yoon Suk Yeol (Korean-English)]
“I have agreed to appear before the CIO, despite the investigation being illegal, to prevent bloodshed.

15.01.2025 - 23:25 [ CNN ]

South Korean president arrested by anti-corruption investigators after weekslong showdown

The embattled president had been holed up in his fortified residence for weeks surrounded by his Presidential Security Service team, evading arrest as he faces several probes and an impeachment trial.

The Corruption Investigation Office (CIO), which is working with police and the defense ministry to investigate Yoon, first attempted to detain him earlier this month, but it failed after an hours-long showdown in which soldiers and members of the presidential security detail blocked some 80 police and investigators from approaching the presidential compound.

15.01.2025 - 23:16 [ KBS.co.kr ]

Erstmals in Südkoreas Geschichte amtierender Präsident verhaftet

Südkoreas Ermittlungsbehörden haben am Mittwoch Präsident Yoon Suk Yeol verhaftet.

Er steht im Zusammenhang mit der Ausrufung des Kriegsrechts am 3. Dezember im Verdacht des Hochverrats.

05.01.2025 - 17:28 [ Communist Party of Israel ]

Next Thursday in Berlin: A Meeting with Prominent Activists in the Anti-War Movement in Israel

A meeting with Reem Hazan and Sapir Sluzker-Amran, two prominent activists in the anti-war movement in Israel, who are fighting against Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza and advocating for an end to the occupation will be held in Germany next Thursday, January 9, 2025, 18:00 at Heiners Bar, Weserstraße 58, Berlin-Neukölln 12045.

In a conversation hosted by the Berlin-based group Israelis für Frieden (Israelis for Peace), Hazan and Sluzker-Amran will discuss the link between Israel’s current war crimes and the deep-rooted heritage of discrimination and oppression within Israeli society—targeting the Arab-Palestinian minority as well as Mizrahi Jews and other marginalized communities, and their analysis and experiences from the past 15 months of struggles against intense state violence and oppression within a public opinion that supports the war. In addition, they will share their perspectives on the situation and potential paths toward a future of equality and peace for both Palestinians and Israelis.

04.01.2025 - 15:44 [ AfricaNews.com ]

Police and soldiers from Guatemala, El Salvador arrive for Haiti mission

The 83 security personnel included an advance team of eight soldiers from El Salvador and the first 75 of 150 military police officers from Guatemala.

While the Salvadorans will be providing casualty and medical evacuations in support of the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support mission, the Guatemalans will be joining operations to take down Haiti’s gangs.

14.12.2024 - 17:35 [ KBS.co.kr ]

Speaker: Public’s Passion, Courage, Devotion to Democracy Brought about Impeachment

The speaker thanked the public, emphasizing that the future of the country and hope lie within the people.

14.12.2024 - 17:22 [ KBS.co.kr ]

Parlament stimmt für Absetzung von Präsident Yoon

Es gab 204 Fürstimmen, 85 Gegenstimmen und acht ungültige Stimmen bei drei Enthaltungen.

An der Abstimmung haben insgesamt 300 Abgeordnete teilgenommen. Unter der Annahme, dass alle 192 Oppositionsabgeordneten und Parteilosen den Antrag befürwortet haben, müssen mindestens 12 Parlamentarier von der regierenden Partei Macht des Volks (PPP) dem Amtsenthebungsverfahren zugestimmt haben.

13.12.2024 - 19:23 [ CNN ]

South Korea’s ruling party backs impeachment as president refuses to step down over martial law

The People Power Party (PPP) had initially refused to back impeachment, hoping instead Yoon would resign from office. But its leadership said attempts to persuade him had made no progress.

“We tried to find a better way than impeachment, but that other way is invalid,” party leader Han Dong-hoon said. “Suspending the president from his duties through impeachment is the only way for now, to defend democracy and the republic.”

04.12.2024 - 18:58 [ KBS.co.kr ]

Main Opposition Party to File Treason Charges against President Yoon, Defense and Interior Ministers

The main opposition Democratic Party says it will file treason charges against President Yoon Suk Yeol, as well as his defense and interior ministers, and impeach them.

04.12.2024 - 18:49 [ Korean Broadcasting System - KBS.co.kr ]

Oppositionsparteien reichen Amtsenthebungsantrag gegen Präsident Yoon im Parlament ein

Vertreter der Demokratischen Partei, der Partei für den Umbau Koreas und von vier weiteren Parteien reichten den Antrag um 14.43 Uhr am Mittwoch bei der Nationalversammlung ein.

Alle 191 Abgeordneten der sechs Oppositionsparteien beteiligten sich daran.

04.12.2024 - 18:34 [ Korean Broadcasting System - KBS.co.kr ]

Opposition Files Motion to Impeach Pres. Yoon after Martial Law Declaration

The opposition parties submitted an impeachment motion to be put to a plenary vote either on Friday or Saturday.

04.12.2024 - 00:29 [ Korean Broadcasting System ]

Yoon hebt Ausnahmezustand auf Antrag der Nationalversammlung auf

(2024-12-04 06:46:35 / Update: 2024-12-04 07:16:01)

In einer Fernsehansprache gegen 4.20 Uhr erklärte Yoon, dass er die Forderung des Parlaments sofort akzeptieren und den Ausnahmezustand durch das Kabinett aufheben werde.

Die Ankündigung erfolgte etwa dreieinhalb Stunden, nachdem die Nationalversammlung den entsprechenden Antrag verabschiedet hatte.

04.12.2024 - 00:22 [ Associated Press ]

South Korea lifts president’s martial law decree after lawmakers vote against it

(Updated 12:00 AM GMT+1, December 4, 2024)

Yoon, who appeared likely to be impeached over his actions, imposed martial law late Tuesday, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces as he struggles against an opposition that controls parliament and that he accuses of sympathizing with communist North Korea.

Less than three hours later, parliament acted, with National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik declaring that the martial law was “invalid” and that lawmakers would “protect democracy with the people.”

01.12.2024 - 06:25 [ channel8english / Instagram ]

The SDF fighters have taken control of #Aleppo International Airport and are defending the area while playing Kurdish songs.

01.12.2024 - 05:41 [ Kurdistan24.net ]

Aleppo International Airport ‚controlled‘ by SDF, says SOHR

On Saturday and according to reports by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has entered into and gained control over the Aleppo International Airport.

According to the SOHR, the SDF has also taken control of two towns Nubl and Zahra near Aleppo as well.

27.11.2024 - 19:52 [ BBC News / Youtube ]

Civilians returning home to southern Lebanon after ceasefire | BBC News

Traffic jams built up on the main highway out of Beirut to southern Lebanon as people queued up to return home.

27.11.2024 - 19:45 [ Middle East Eye ]

In photos: Displaced Lebanese celebrate as they return to their homes

A view of Beirut‘s southern suburbs and its surroundings, with smoke rising from Israeli strikes that occurred before the ceasefire

21.11.2024 - 20:10 [ International Criminal Court ]

Statement of ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC on the issuance of arrest warrants in the Situation in the State of Palestine

Today, our collective mind and focus should be on the victims of international crimes in Israel and in the State of Palestine. In my own meetings with the victims and families of hostages taken from kibbutzim, and with victims from Gaza who have lost so many loved ones, I have underlined that the law is there for all, that its role is to vindicate the rights of all persons.

21.11.2024 - 19:55 [ International Criminal Court ]

Situation in the State of Palestine: ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I rejects the State of Israel’s challenges to jurisdiction and issues warrants of arrest for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant

Today, on 21 November 2024, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (‘Court’), in its composition for the Situation in the State of Palestine, unanimously issued two decisions rejecting challenges by the State of Israel (‘Israel’) brought under articles 18 and 19 of the Rome Statute (the ‘Statute’). It also issued warrants of arrest for Mr Benjamin Netanyahu and Mr Yoav Gallant.

21.11.2024 - 19:44 [ International Criminal Court ]

Situation in the State of Palestine: ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I issues warrant of arrest for Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri (Deif)

Today, on 21 November 2024, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (‘Court’), in its composition for the Situation in the State of Palestine, unanimously issued a warrant of arrest for Mr Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, commonly known as ‘Deif’, for alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes committed on the territory of the State of Israel and the State of Palestine from at least 7 October 2023.

The Prosecution had initially filed applications for warrants of arrest for two other senior leaders of Hamas, namely Mr Ismail Haniyeh and Mr Yahya Sinwar. Following confirmation of their deaths, the Chamber granted the withdrawal of the applications on 9 August 2024 and 25 October 2024, respectively. With respect to Mr Deif, the Prosecution indicated that it would continue to gather information with respect to his reported death.

15.11.2024 - 16:23 [ ABC News ]

Former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is Trump‘s pick for director of national intelligence

(November 13, 2024)

„Trump ended up with some neocons around him who were trying to undermine his objectives so they could feed their goals of continuing to keep us in a perpetual state of war,“ Gabbard said, discussing his first administration. „This administration has us facing multiple wars on multiple fronts and regions around the world and closer to the brink of nuclear war than we ever have been before,“ Gabbard said when she endorsed Trump during a campaign event in Michigan.

„This is one of the main reasons why I‘m committed to doing all that I can to send President Trump back to the White House, where he can, once again, serve us as our commander in chief.“

15.11.2024 - 16:10 [ CNN ]

Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be his Department of Health and Human Services secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be his next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, a choice that would add to Trump’s list of provocative picks whose confirmation processes will test the loyalty of Senate Republicans.

Trump on Thursday announced the selection, confirming CNN’s earlier reporting, saying he was thrilled to share the pick.

10.11.2024 - 18:48 [ MaktoobMedia.com ]

Malaysia prepares draft resolution to expel Israel from UN

(November 6, 2024)

Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that Malaysia is preparing a draft resolution for the UN General Assembly to expel Israel from the United Nations.

“We are also studying (a proposal)… after the violation of laws, principles and UN decisions, for Israel to be expelled as a member of the UN,” Anwar told parliament in a special address on Monday.

10.11.2024 - 11:36 [ theAmericanConservative.com ]

Trump Announces Readiness to End Gaza War in Call With Abbas

(November 8, 2024)

Trump told Abbas that he would “work to stop the war,” and that he looks forward to working to “promote peace in the Middle East.”

The call represents a shift in Trump’s relations with the Palestinian Authority. During his first term, the group severed ties with the U.S. due to Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital. Until now, Trump had not since spoken with Abbas.

09.11.2024 - 16:10 [ Palestinian News and Information Agency – WAFA.ps ]

President Abbas congratulates U.S. President-elect Trump, emphasizes commitment to peace

(November 8, 2024)

President Abbas also reaffirmed his readiness to work with President Trump in pursuit of a just and comprehensive peace, based on international legitimacy and principles.

In response, President Trump emphasized his commitment to the stop the war and reiterated his willingness to collaborate with President Abbas, as well as other regional and global stakeholders, in efforts to achieve peace in the region.

09.11.2024 - 16:02 [ Middle East Eye ]

Trump tells Palestinian president he’s committed to ending Gaza war

US President Donald Trump told Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in a phone conversation on Friday that he‘s committed to stopping the war in Gaza and willing to collaborate with the Palestinian leader, Wafa news agency reported.

President Abbas congratulated the US president during the call and expressed his hope that Trump would lead the United States towards further progress and prosperity during his term in office.

09.11.2024 - 15:37 [ Fox News ]

Elon Musk joins Donald Trump in ‚very good call‘ with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

(November 8, 2024)

A senior Ukrainian official confirmed to Fox News that Elon Musk joined a Trump-Zelenskyy call on Wednesday in which President Zelenskyy congratulated the president-elect on his win.

„It was a very good call. Our work continues,“ said the Ukrainian official to Fox News.

09.11.2024 - 15:28 [ euromaidanpress.com ]

Zelenskyy congratulates Trump on “historic landslide” US presidential victory in “excellent” phone call

(November 7, 2024)

The Ukrainian President wrote:

“I had an excellent call with President [Donald Trump] and congratulated him on his historic landslide victory—his tremendous campaign made this result possible. I praised his family and team for their great work.“

Zelenskyy noted that both leaders “agreed to maintain close dialogue and advance our cooperation,” emphasizing that “strong and unwavering US leadership is vital for the world and for a just peace.”

05.11.2024 - 13:25 [ NST Online / Youtube ]

UN draft resolution: Malaysia proposes expelling Israel from UN

Malaysia has prepared a draft resolution of the United Nations General Assembly (UN) which, among others, suggests that Israel be removed as a member of the organisation should there be a violation of laws, rules and decisions in issues involving Palestine.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told the Dewan Rakyat yesterday that the draft resolution is in the negotiation process and is expected to be tabled at the UN General Assembly for approval soon.

05.11.2024 - 13:22 [ AgenziaNova.com ]

Malaysia PM Anwar to propose expelling Israel from UN

“Strong measures, including the removal of Israel from the United Nations after its human rights violations and crimes of genocide, must be implemented as soon as possible,” Anwar said. “Malaysia will ensure that this agenda is heard and given attention, so that the atrocities of the Israeli regime can be stopped and that crucial aid can reach the Palestinian people at a time when the massacre continues to escalate,” the Malaysian prime minister said in a speech shared in part on the social media platform X.

05.11.2024 - 13:07 [ South China Morning Post ]

Malaysia seeks Israel’s expulsion from United Nations

Anwar said he would present the measure at an emergency summit convened by the Arab League in Riyadh next Monday.

05.11.2024 - 12:59 [ Borneo Bulletin ]

Malaysia part of group working on UN draft resolution mulling removal of Israel’s membership

KUALA LUMPUR (ANN/THE STAR) – Malaysia is playing a key role in drafting a United Nations resolution addressing the Israel-Palestine conflict, which could potentially seek to revoke Israel’s UN membership, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced.

Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday, Anwar noted that the resolution also aims to obtain an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the presence and operations of international agencies in Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT).

04.11.2024 - 15:52 [ theStar.com.my ]

Malaysia part of group working on UN draft resolution mulling removal of Israel’s UN membership, says Anwar

The proposal, said Anwar, will be made at the Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Nov 11, which he will be attending.

“Malaysia intends to use this meeting to get support from Arab and Muslim nations on this initiative and to prevent the implementation of the Oct 28 decision of the Israeli Parliament to wipe out UNRWA and worsen the humanitarian situation in northern Gaza which has been ridden by famine since basic aid has been cut off,” Anwar said.

04.11.2024 - 15:09 [ theOnlineCitizen.com ]

Malaysia proposes UN Resolution to address Israel’s membership amid Palestine conflict

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced this development in the Dewan Rakyat (Parliament) on 4 November stating that the draft resolution is currently undergoing negotiation and is expected to be tabled at the UNGA for approval soon.

On 31 October 2024, Malaysia joined a Core Group tasked with preparing a resolution requesting an Advisory Opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), according to Anwar.

03.11.2024 - 11:13 [ FloridaPolitics.com ]

Jill Stein tops Kamala Harris in national poll of Muslim voters

According to polling conducted the last two days of October by the Council on American Islamic Relations of “1,449 verified Muslim voters,” Green Party candidate Jill Stein is marginally ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris with America’s 2.5 million voters of the Islamic faith.

“42% now favor Stein for president while 41% favor Harris. This is a statistical tie similar to the 29% support each candidate received in CAIR’s late August survey,” the group is announcing.

03.11.2024 - 10:47 [ Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) ]

BREAKING: CAIR’s Final Election Poll Shows Stein and Harris Still Tied Among Muslim Voters, Trump Trailing

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that the results of its latest and final poll of Muslim voter preferences in the 2024 presidential election show that 42% now favor Green Party nominee Jill Stein for president while 41% favor Vice President Kamala Harris. This is a statistical tie similar to the 29% support each candidate received in CAIR’s late August survey.

12.10.2024 - 19:21 [ Reuters ]

Nicaragua breaks diplomatic relations with Israel

Nicaragua is breaking off diplomatic relations with Israel, the Central American nation said on Friday, calling the Israeli government „fascist“ and „genocidal.“

10.10.2024 - 22:35 [ Shafaq.com ]

Iran‘s Quds Force commander Qaani under investigation for suspicion of espionage

On Thursday, Iranian sources revealed that the commander of the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, Esmail Qaani, is under investigation on suspicion of espionage, after his chief of staff, Ehsan Shafiqi, was suspected of collaborating with Israel.

10.10.2024 - 21:55 [ Middle East Eye ]

Exclusive: Esmail Qaani under guard and questioned as Iran probes Nasrallah killing

Nilforoushan, who had flown into Beirut that evening from Tehran, was taken directly from the plane to the operations room beneath the residential neighbourhood of Haret Hreik, the sources said. He arrived there before Nasrallah.

The strike that targeted the meeting took place shortly after Nasrallah entered the room, the sources said.

“The breach was 100 percent Iranian and there is no question about this part,” a source close to Hezbollah told MEE.

Iranian state media announced Nilforoushan’s death as a “martyr” who died alongside Nasrallah.

Sources close to Hezbollah told MEE that Qaani was in Lebanon and had been expected to attend the Shura Council meeting at Safieddine‘s invitation on the day of the air strike.

But Qaani apologised and backed out of the meeting shortly before it began, they said.

04.10.2024 - 14:35 [ United Nations ]

Lebanon: UN peacekeepers to stay the course amid escalating hostilities

Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, expressed deep alarm over the escalation in southern Lebanon and the impact on civilians, reiterating the need for a cessation of hostilities and negotiations to restore calm.

“UNIFIL peacekeepers feel duty-bound to the mandate given to them by the Security Council, and they feel duty-bound to the population in southern Lebanon,” he told journalists at UN Headquarters in New York, referring to the UN Interim Force in Lebanon.

“The peacekeepers are currently staying in their position…Team UNIFIL remains united and committed.”

He added that the mission continues working with partners “to do whatever they can” to protect the population, providing temporary shelter to affected populations in recent weeks and supporting the delivery of humanitarian assistance.

04.10.2024 - 14:17 [ theHindu.com ]

Indian troops with United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon to stay put in south Lebanon amid Israeli ground incursion

(October 2, 2024)

The Indian contingent in the United Nations Interim Force in South Lebanon (UNIFIL) will be staying put and performing its duties in the face of Israel’s decision to enter the country amid escalating tensions in the region.

“The (Indian) battalion of more than 900 people is holding its position and everybody is safe,” a UNIFIL source in south Lebanon told PTI over the phone Tuesday (October 1, 2024).

02.10.2024 - 01:11 [ CBS News ]

Iran launches missile attack on Israel, but Israeli military says no casualties reported

After about 45 minutes, the Israel Defense Forces said it was safe for people across Israel to leave shelters, and spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said the military did not „identify any additional aerial threats from Iran.“

Hagari said that while a few of the Iranian weapons did land and assessments were ongoing, the IDF was „not aware of any casualties.“

18.09.2024 - 17:59 [ webtv.UN.org ]

General Assembly: 55th plenary meeting, Tenth emergency special session (resumed)

Summary
Illegal Israeli actions in occupied East Jerusalem and the rest of the Occupied Palestinian Territory – Item 5

18.09.2024 - 17:55 [ Viory Video / Youtube ]

The UN General Assembly demands Israel end its occupation of Palestinian land within 12 months

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution demanding the end of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land within 12 months.

The resolution urges Israel to promptly comply with its legal obligations under international law, including those set by the International Court of Justice.

18.09.2024 - 17:41 [ Michael Downey / floss.social / Mastodon ]

The resolution passes: – 124 in favour – 14 against – 43 abstentions

13.09.2024 - 19:40 [ Tagesschau.de ]

Europäische und arabische Staaten dringen auf Zweistaatenlösung

An dem Treffen in der spanischen Hauptstadt nahmen der palästinensische Regierungschef Mohammed Mustafa, die Außenminister Katars, Saudi-Arabiens, Ägyptens und der Türkei sowie die Generalsekretäre der Arabischen Liga und der Organisation für Islamische Zusammenarbeit teil.

Die EU war durch ihren Außenbeauftragten Josep Borrell vertreten. Zudem nahmen die Außenminister Irlands, Norwegens, Sloweniens und Spaniens an den Gesprächen teil. Alle vier Länder hatten vor einigen Monaten offiziell einen eigenständigen palästinensischen Staat anerkannt.

13.09.2024 - 15:00 [ Reuters ]

UN likely to vote next week on push to end Israel presence in Palestinian territory

(September 9,2024)

The United Nations General Assembly is likely to vote next week on a Palestinian draft resolution demanding Israel end „its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory“ within six months.
The key aim of the draft resolution, written by the Palestinian Authority and seen by Reuters, is to welcome a July advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice that said Israel‘s occupation of Palestinian territories and settlements is illegal and should be withdrawn.

12.09.2024 - 20:15 [ Middle East Monitor ]

Palestine to seek end to ‘unlawful’ Israel occupation within 12 months at UN

Palestine’s permanent mission to the UN is expected to present a draft resolution to the UN General Assembly next week demanding Israel to end its presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories within 12 months, according to a document obtained by Anadolu on Thursday.