Israeli UN ambassador wears yellow star, mocks Security Council
The Israeli ambassador to the United Nations caused a stir by wearing a yellow star on his jacket at the UN Security Council on Monday. Gilad Erdan and his staff …
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Israel-Gaza war: Philippines’ ‘embarrassing’ abstention from UN resolution sparks protest near Israeli embassy
The resolution passed with an overwhelming 120 votes in favour of a “continuous, sufficient and unhindered” entry of supplies into Gaza along with the “immediate and unconditional release” of all …
As war in Gaza rages, Israel’s ambassador wears yellow star at UN
Israel’s United Nations ambassador displayed a yellow star on his chest on Monday as he addressed the Security Council, provocatively pledging to wear the badge until members of the body …
Israeli forces attack from 2 directions in Gaza as WHO calls war ‘disaster on top of disaster’
THE LATEST: Israel’s military is advancing deeper into the northern part of the Gaza Strip. UN agency says the chaos has put four of its aid distribution centres out of …
Canada, allies have discussed sanctioning Azerbaijan, committee hears
Canada and its allies have discussed sanctioning Azerbaijan over its military incursion last month into the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh — which triggered a mass exodus of more than 100,000 …
South Africa calls for UN force to protect civilians in Gaza
South Africa on Monday called for the United Nations to deploy a rapid protection force to protect civilians in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza from further bombardment. The plea came …
Can new Philippines law help tackle child, teen pregnancy emergency?
“This is a critical issue that Filipinos deeply care about, and expressing unified support will emphasise its significance and urge swift action for its passage,” he said. A midwife examines …
ICC lawyer warns Israel over preventing aid getting to Gaza
“These supplies must get to the civilians of Gaza without delay.” International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan. Photo: Reuters Khan said his office had a continuing investigation into “any crimes …
U.N. aid warehouses looted in Gaza as Netanyahu declares “second phase” in war
Thousands of people broke into aid warehouses in Gaza to take flour and basic hygiene products, a U.N. agency said Sunday, in a mark of growing desperation and the breakdown …
Israeli military to expand ground operations in Gaza, internet cut off
The Israeli military on Friday said its ground forces were “expanding their activity” as the army moved closer to a full-on ground invasion of the besieged Gaza Strip, where internet …