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.
Archiv: Respekt / respect
Replay! SpaceX launches Starship on 5th flight, booster catch successful
SpaceX launched Starship for 5th time on Oct. 13, 2024 from Starbase in south Texas. The Super Heavy booster was caught by the launch tower‘s ‚chopsticks‘ shortly after separation from Starship.
SpaceX’s Starship rocket completes fifth test flight, lands booster in dramatic catch
The company successfully used the arms of its launch tower to catch the rocket’s booster, a major milestone toward SpaceX’s goal of making Starship a fully reusable rocket system.
Starship continued on into space, traveling halfway around the world before splashing down in the Indian Ocean.
Israel attack on UNIFIL could be war crime – Crosetto
„These are extremely serious violations of the norms of international law, not justified by any military reason.
„There is no justification in saying that the Israeli armed forces had warned UNIFIL that some bases had to be vacated.
„I told the ambassador to tell the Israeli government that the United Nations and Italy cannot take orders from the Israeli government“.
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).
France voted in favour of the draft resolution submitted by Palestine
STATEMENT BY MR NICOLAS DE RIVIERE,
PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF FRANCE TO THE UNITED NATIONS
TO THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
(TRANSLATED FROM FRENCH)
New York, September 18, 2024
Madam President,
France is committed to the respect of international law. We reaffirm our full support of the International Court of Justice. As the Court indicated in its advisory opinion of July 2024, the settlements in the Palestinian Territories, including East Jerusalem, constitute a violation of international law.
States have therefore the obligation not to recognise the situation resulting from the illegal presence of the State of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. France will not recognise the illegal annexation of these territories.
We will ensure compliance with Security Council Resolution 2334, which aims to draw a distinction between the internationally recognised territory of Israel and the territories occupied since 1967.
In that spirit, France voted in favour of the draft resolution submitted by Palestine. We would have preferred it to stick completely to the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion, but we commend the efforts undertaken to improve the initial draft.
France calls on this Assembly to condemn the flagrant violation of international law constituted by the terrorist attacks committed on 7 October 2023. We reiterate our solidarity with the Israeli people and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to Israel’s security.
The continuation of Israeli settlements is a major obstacle to the two-state solution. This is the only way to guarantee a just and lasting peace. It is the only way to guarantee Israel’s long-term security. This entails the establishment of a Palestinian state, as well as a resumption of the peace negotiations.
Wärtsilä launches world’s first large-scale 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant
(18 June 2024)
Wärtsilä is addressing this need through its new hydrogen-ready engine power plant, which can be converted to run on 100% hydrogen. The new engine power plant is a significant step beyond existing technology, which can run on natural gas and 25 vol% hydrogen blends.
We have put up the most glorious fight. We did not allow the movement to end with a false deal from Columbia.
Keep all eyes on your comrades, mobilize to Columbia. If you are free, come to protect the encampment.
Student protesters at #UTAustin are being hit with pepper spray as they attempt to push police and state troopers off campus.
c/o Peter Holley, Texas Monthly
Another US official resigns over Gaza policy amid growing protests
United States State Department’s spokesperson for the Middle East and North Africa, Hala Rharrit, has resigned in protest of America’s policy on Gaza — at least the third high-profile resignation from the department, as pro-Palestinian demonstrations at university campuses across the country grow.
Secret meetings, social chatter: How Columbia students sparked a nationwide revolt
“We talked about what it was like to recruit people and join, and what it meant to stand in solidarity together, and what it would look like if these camps started popping up everywhere,” said Soph Askanase, 21-year-old junior at Barnard College who was arrested at Columbia.
What followed was the start of what historians now call one of the most consequential student uprisings the nation has seen in recent times.
Schumer defends call for Israel to replace Netanyahu in meet with US Jewish leaders
(20.03.2024)
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer convened a meeting Tuesday with executives from major American Jewish organizations to defend the lightning rod speech he gave last week calling for early elections in Israel to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“There was a fundamental question of whether he would backpedal or defend himself, and he very clearly defended himself,” said one the executive on the call Schumer held with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.
„Zone of Interest“ Wins Best Int‘l Feature | Academy Awards 2024
#oscars #academyawards
#oscars #academyawards
‘The Zone of Interest’ Director Makes Gaza Statement in Oscars Speech
“Right now, we stand here as men who refute their Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked by an occupation, which has led to conflict for so many innocent people — whether the victims of October the 7th in Israel or the ongoing attack on Gaza — all the victims of this dehumanization… how do we resist?” Glazer asked.
Glazer, who is Jewish, then dedicated the film’s win to Alexandria, a 90-year-old woman he met,while working on the film and who inspired one of the key characters in The Zone of Interest. She had worked for the Polish resistance at the age of 12, leaving apples for prisoners as she cycled through Auschwitz.
US military veteran calls for end to Gaza killings
I know war. What‘s going on in Palestine right now is not a war,“ Shebaro said.
A number of serving and former members of the US military have publicly expressed their opposition to US support for Israel in recent weeks.
The full clip featuring Shebaro can be viewed here.
No one in Congress should vote to send $10 billion in military aid to Netanyahu’s war machine when they are responsible for an unprecedented humanitarian disaster.
Merkley: Netanyahu’s War Campaign Fails to Reflect American Values
“Here is the challenge: On the one hand, I strongly support aid to Ukraine. We need to sustain the supply of ammunition and weapons the Ukrainians need to stop the Russians. We must find a way to get this done.
“On the other hand, I strongly oppose sending more offensive military aid to Israel at a time when they are using American weapons in what President Biden has called an ‘indiscriminate’ campaign of bombing. I supported Israel going after Hamas following the horrific attack on October 7th. But the indiscriminate bombing and shelling that have killed 28,000 Palestinians and more than 18,000 women and children is unacceptable. Hamas is Israel’s enemy. Palestinian civilians are not the enemy.
“President Biden has repeatedly and urgently called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to adopt a much more targeted campaign against Hamas. Netanyahu has refused. President Biden has repeatedly and urgently called on Netanyahu to provide the dramatically expanded supply of food, water, medicine, and shelter needed to address the catastrophic humanitarian conditions generated by Israel’s campaign. Netanyahu has refused.
“The campaign conducted by the Netanyahu government is at odds with our American values and American law, which requires recipients of American assistance to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid. While I have supported military aid to Israel in the past, and continue to support aid for defensive systems like Iron Dome and David’s Sling, I cannot vote to send more bombs and shells to Israel when they are using them in an indiscriminate manner against Palestinian civilians.
Prime Minister Netanyahu‘s military campaign has killed and wounded a shocking number of civilians, and created a massive humanitarian crisis. I cannot in good conscience support sending more taxpayer dollars to support his continued bombardment of Gaza.
Palestinian human rights organisation @alhaq_org has forced the gov’t to answer a legal challenge and tell the Court why it has kept granting weapons licences to Israel. The response shows why it was necessary. We @GLAN_LAW are proud to represent them – the pressure is building.
Minister Fajon: Slovenia one of the few EU Member States in the ICJ advisory opinion proceedings against Israel
(January 11, 2024)
Slovenia‘s position on the conflict in the Middle East is clear and has been expressed many times: “We strongly condemn the violence of both Hamas in Israel and of Israel in Gaza – civilians must not be targeted. We draw attention to the serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law in Gaza. Since 7 October 2023, 23 thousand Palestinians have been killed, 70% of them women and children. 1.9 million people have been displaced, representing almost 85 per cent of the total population. We also strongly condemn any intention to expel the Palestinian population from Gaza or the West Bank and to reduce the size of the Palestinian territory. Slovenia has consistently called for additional sanctions against Hamas and violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank, as well as for the establishment of a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, unrestricted humanitarian access and the early start of a two-state solution peace process, including international recognition of the State of Palestine, with the ultimate goal of peaceful and secure coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians,” added Minister Fajon.
Slovenia to join UN General Assembly case against Israel
(January 11, 2024)
Meanwhile, Fajon also told reporters that Slovenia was following the proceedings in the genocide case brought by South Africa with interest, but was not able to join the case at this stage.
Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon said Slovenia was one of few EU countries to have decided to actively participate in those proceedings and present its positions. The procedure was initiated by the UN General Assembly based on a December 2022 resolution, which Slovenia supported at the time.
„Now, in Jerusalem: the police arrested 2 activists in an anti-war demonstration. We do not hesitate. We must stop this horror. We must plan for life and not live for death. Ceasefire, free the hostages now.“
Fourth arrest at the anti-war rally in Jerusalem‘s Paris Square. „The police have decided that expressing an opinion against the war is illegal and dispersed the demonstration,“ writes Ofran.
BREAKING.. Activists shut down Elbit suppliers OIP Sensor Systems in Belgium! #StopArmingIsrael
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0s-7FRtVIv/
Despite a vile ban on pro-Palestine protests in France, thousands have massed in support of Gaza in Paris.
Visiting Julian Assange at Belmarsh Prison this morning
(November 2, 2023)
The day that @Pal_action rammed the gate of Leicester’s israeli arms factory & brought israeli drone makers to their knees #ShutElbitDown
(Oct 20, 2023)
Die 680. Montagsdemo am 16.10.23 auf dem Schlossplatz
Die 680. Montagsdemo findet am 16. Oktober 2023 ab 18 Uhr auf dem Schlossplatz in Stuttgart statt. Ab 18.40 Uhr beginnt der Demozug, ausgehend vom Schlossplatz bis auf den Gehwegbereich vor der Mahnwache, dort endet die Demonstration mit dem Schwabenstreich.
Redner:
Dr.-Ing. Hans-Jörg Jäkel, Aktionsbündnis gegen Stuttgart 21, Ingenieure22; „Stuttgart21 – von Streichholzschachteln zu modernen Schildbürgerstreichen“-
Dr. Norbert Bongartz, Aktionsbündniss gegen Stuttgart 21; „UMSTIEG21, Einladung für Plagiatoren und Umsetzer!“
#Germany will not supply Taurus cruise missiles to #Ukraine in the near future. Scholz was asked last week why France and the UK are supplying cruise missiles while Germany continues to refuse. Scholz replied that both countries „can do what we are not allowed to do“ – Bild
Scholz will derzeit keine „Taurus“-Raketen liefern
Trotz Forderungen teils auch aus den Ampelparteien will Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz nach Informationen des ARD-Hauptstadtstudios derzeit keine „Taurus“-Raketen an die Ukraine liefern. Stattdessen wird zwischen Berlin und Kiew über die Verstärkung der Flugabwehr und eine mögliche weitere Lieferung von „Patriot“-Abwehrraketen aus Deutschland gesprochen.
Hanegbi sits with protesters in front of his home who urge him to obey High Court
The Tuesday night protest in the Jerusalem suburb of Mevaseret Zion was made up largely of former defense officials, including senior members of the National Security Council, which Hanegbi now leads.
While protests outside the homes of lawmakers have become the norm over the past year, the decision to target Hanegbi, who is no longer a politician appeared relatively rare — as was his willingness to sit with those demonstrating against him.
The mercenaries of the sky
(November 22, 2021)
Laurent Aubigny’s name is well-known to the Sirli operational team, both civilian and military. Between 2016 and 2018, as then deputy director for research at the DRM, he supervised the agents’ mission in the field. It is also him who, since December 2020, presides over CAE Aviation, in what could appear to be a conflict of interest. Under the French defence code, a member of the armed forces does not have the right to join, within a period of three years after leaving their job in the military, “a company which they have been in charge of monitoring or controlling” or “with which they have concluded contracts or given advice upon contracts”.
According to that stipulation, Aubigny was entitled to join CEA Aviation only as of 2021. Contacted by Disclose, the French military’s deontology commission, which is in charge of studying such cases, did not reply to the questions submitted. Similarly, both the management of CEA Aviation, and the DRM, did not respond to questions submitted by Disclose.
Operation Sirli
(November 21, 2021)
The documents, kept confidential under France’s national “national defence secrecy” regulations (“le secret de la défense nationale”), originate from the services of the presidential office, the Élysée Palace, the French armed forces ministry, and the French military intelligence services. They show how this military cooperation exercise, kept secret from the public, was diverted from its original mission, that of reconnaissance of terrorist activity, in favour of a campaign of arbitrary executions. It involved state crimes about which the French presidential office was kept constantly informed, but which took no action.
Egypt Papers
Sunday, November 21, 2021
Disclose has obtained hundreds of secret documents, circulated at the highest levels of the French state, which reveal the responsibility of France in crimes committed by the dictatorship of Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Egypt. Discover “the terror memos” in a week-long series of investigative reports, beginning this Sunday November 21st.
Staatstrojaner Pegasus: Wir verklagen das BKA – zum dritten Mal
Pegasus ist der wohl berüchtigtste Staatstrojaner der Welt. Nach den Enthüllungen des Pegasus-Projekts arbeitete das EU-Parlament diverse Skandale in einem eigenen Untersuchungsausschuss auf. Die USA haben den Einsatz von Pegasus verboten und Sanktionen gegen das Unternehmen NSO verhängt, weil ihr Staatstrojaner die nationale Sicherheit und die internationale Ordnung gefährdet. Deutschland belohnt NSO weiter mit Steuergeld.
Seven Million Israelis Have Participated in Protests Against Far-Right Govt
Attending an Israeli Bar Association event, Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai reveals the estimated number of total protesters that have gathered at 4,400 locations across the country
Thousands of Israelis stage weekly protests every Saturday to show opposition to the government of Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Organizers say that the protests are staged at some 155 locations.
Israeli Army Suspends Top Navy Commander From Reserve Duty for Resisting Netanyahu‘s Judicial Coup
‚My values don’t allow me to serve in the army of a dictatorship,‘ Brig. Gen. Ofer Doron had written to the Israeli Navy‘s chief
Senators in stormy session, reject military invasion of Niger
A source who was privy to the discussions among the senators, who met behind closed doors, said lawmakers from seven northern states, which share border with Niger Republic namely; Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Zamfara, Jigawa, Yobe and Borno, vehemently rejected the move.
The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity said, “It was a stormy session with concern on the implications of the war if allowed to start.