The authorities have identified the remains and informed the next of kin. The two Israelis were captured on October 7, when Hamas launched a large-scale attack on Israel. In the Gaza Strip, for every Hamas militant killed, about two civilians die, senior Israeli army officials, who wished to remain anonymous, admitted on December 4. The … Read more
11 dec 2023 om 21:06 At least 85 percent of the Palestinian population has been displaced since the start of the conflict between Hamas and Israel. This concerns more than 1.9 million people, the United Nations reports. They have nowhere to go while the humanitarian crisis worsens every day. Nearly two million people have been … Read more
The Biden administration is feeling the pressure Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden’s administration continues to support Israel when it comes to arms sales. The US State Department continues to sell nearly 14,000 rounds of armor-piercing ammunition to Israel, bypassing the US Congressional review process normally required for arms sales to other countries. According to a … Read more
Dec 9, 2023 at 6:36 PM Update: an hour ago NU.nl regularly gives you an overview of the situation in Israel and the Palestinian Territories. This time: harsh accusations against the United States after they decided to veto a ceasefire in Gaza. In the meantime, the fighting there is increasing. Developments in Israel and the … Read more
The United States vetoed a UN proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on Friday. Because the Americans have the right to veto, the resolution was rejected. UN chief António Guterres urged the Security Council this week for a ceasefire on humanitarian grounds. The Palestinian population could therefore receive help. Thirteen countries were in … Read more
UN Secretary-General António Guterres had called an emergency meeting of the Security Council in an attempt to push for such a resolution about two months after the start of hostilities in the Gaza Strip. According to the Ministry of Health of the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, 17,487 people, mostly women and children, have been killed in … Read more
Dec 7, 2023 at 8:48 PM Update: 7 hours ago Citizens in Gaza are increasingly in dire straits due to Israeli attacks and forced evacuations. Oxfam has stopped counting aid convoys. “No matter how much comes in, it doesn’t meet the needs.” The way in which Israel has resumed military operations since the ceasefire and … Read more
Dec 5, 2023 at 8:22 PM Update: 6 hours ago The United States will refuse visas to extremist Israeli settlers. These are people who have attacked or otherwise harmed Palestinians in the West Bank. The measures may also apply to their family members. The measures apply to anyone who “undermines peace, security or stability in … Read more
EBU very exceptionally refuses the participation of countries. The organization of broadcasters emphasizes the “non-political nature of the competition”. A few years ago, the EBU made an exception for Russia due to the war in Ukraine. That was unprecedented at the time. “The exclusion of Russia was not obvious and partly came about after pressure … Read more
Dec 05, 2023 at 8:22 PM Update: 7 minutes ago The United States will refuse visas to extremist Israeli settlers. These are people who have attacked or otherwise harmed Palestinians in the West Bank. The measures may also apply to their family members. The measures apply to anyone who “undermines peace, security or stability in … Read more