Palestinians suffer daily horrors while the United States stands by its ally Israel, as do the United Kingdom and European Union. As Israel steps up its bombardment of Gaza, military and political support from the United States remains steadfast. But could this war – which has caused such a humanitarian catastrophe – lead to wider … Read more
Israeli air raids have killed many Palestinians at the al-Fakhoora School, run by the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), in the Jabalia refugee camp and another school in Tal al-Zaatar, also in northern Gaza. At least 50 people were killed in the attack on the al-Fakhoora School, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said … Read more
Demonstrators the world over have rallied in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, condemning the high rate of civilian casualties in Israeli attacks and calling for an immediate ceasefire. Protests were held on Thursday across Spain and in Mexico City, Rotterdam, New York, Rabat and elsewhere. People also showed solidarity with the Palestinian people and called … Read more
The United Nations says rebuilding Gaza will cost billions of dollars. The human cost of Israel’s war on Gaza is beyond calculation – lives lost, families destroyed, tens of thousands injured. But what about the economic cost – and who will pay? Will Israel contribute anything to rebuild communities devastated by its bombs? Presenter: James … Read more
Israel is dropping tonnes of bombs on Gaza. It wants to replenish its stock. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine spurred a global rush to buy military equipment last year. Defence spending across the world hit more than $2 trillion. That’s the highest level in inflation-adjusted figures since at least the end of the Cold War, according … Read more
For over a month, Gaza’s night sky has been lit by the red glow of missile flashes, delivering death and destruction to its 2.3 million residents. It is the same during the day, except the colours are different, as Gaza’s blue skies are blackened with plumes of smoke rising from newly levelled homes. Since the … Read more
While Israel processes the trauma of October 7, the country’s media offer minimal scrutiny on the horrors in Gaza. Plus, invasive surveillance in the West Bank. After three weeks of a punishing Israeli bombardment of Gaza, Israel is still refusing to allow international journalists in. News outlets and audiences are entirely reliant on local Palestinian … Read more
Israel is blocking essential supplies while destroying neighbourhoods in relentless bombing. Israel’s siege and destruction of Gaza is a “humanitarian catastrophe” for the enclave’s 2.3 million people. Those are the United Nations’ words, as it warns that cutting off water, food, fuel and electricity is a war crime. So what can stop such a collective … Read more
Divisions among UN Security Council members have prevented the passage of a binding resolution. Diplomatic attempts to end Israel’s war on Gaza have so far failed. Calls for a ceasefire, an end to Israel’s bombardment of Palestinian homes and Hamas’s release of all the captives held in Gaza have gone unanswered. On Tuesday, the UN … Read more
Power supply in the Gaza Strip plummeted By October 16, most sectors in the Gaza Strip had experienced a 90 percent drop in power availability since October 6. Average nighttime brightness of Gaza in naowatts by area Lighting lost in the Gaza Strip Before the “complete siege” Sept. 14 After the “complete siege” Oct. 11 … Read more