Israel has become the first country to vote in favour of capital punishment in the 21st century. Far-right ministers held champagne celebrations after Israel’s parliament approved a death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of “lethal” attacks. The United Nations, Europe and human rights groups have condemned the law, but the United States has not. What … Read more
Ukraine has been fending off Russian President Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion since February 2022 with the help of Western weapons. While Russia’s defense ministry claims to have intercepted four of the missiles, fragments of a fifth detonated in mid-air after being struck by air defenses, killing four people and injuring 151 on the ground, according … Read more
Israeli army kills more Palestians in Gaza after takeover of crossing on vital route for aid deliveries. Israel’s seizure of the Rafah crossing worsens an already dire situation for the 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza. Why has Israel defied the US and taken over the crossing? And what could the consequences be for all sides? … Read more
Several of Israel’s allies say they are opposed to Israeli forces launching an assault on the southern Gaza city. More than one million Palestinians have sought shelter in Rafah in southern Gaza, but there are growing fears that Israeli forces could launch an offensive on the city. Israel’s US and European allies say they are … Read more
Violence has surged in the occupied West Bank since Israel launched its assault on Gaza last year. Last year was the worst on record for Israeli attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Attacks have intensified since the war on Gaza began. West Bank Palestinians have also carried out several attacks on Israelis. So … Read more