A second day of hearings into the legality of Israel’s 56-year occupation of Palestinian territory is underway at the United Nations’ highest court. After Palestine put forward its case on Monday, 51 countries are presenting their arguments over the rest of the week. The representative of South Africa compared the Israeli occupation to apartheid. He…
Talks on a ceasefire in Gaza and a prisoner-captive swap between Hamas and Israel continue despite big challenges, according to a Qatari foreign ministry spokesman. Dual standards in the international arena have been negatively affecting talks, however, he said, drawing comparisons between the war in Gaza with Ukraine. Qatar chided international institutions for having failed…
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees has been the main provider for millions across the Middle East since 1948. But for many years, Israel has worked to delegitimise UNRWA. Some Western countries suspended funding to the agency after Israel accused UNRWA staff of being involved in the October 7 attacks. Al…
For 16 years, Israel’s land, air and sea blockade of Gaza has stifled opportunities. Before the war, the strip had one of the highest literacy rates in the world — but it also had one of the highest rates of unemployment. Today, more than four months of bombardment has destroyed every facet of Palestinian existence….
Yemen’s Houthi rebels say they have targeted two US ships in the Red Sea. The announcement comes after the Houthis launched a missile strike on the British ship Rubymar, which is now in danger of sinking. On Monday, European Union foreign ministers approved the creation of an EU naval mission to help protect shipping in…
Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestinian territories has benefited its economy for decades – while making the life of Palestinians a never-ending struggle. The war on Gaza is damaging the economy in the occupied West Bank. Unemployment, inflation and mass closure of businesses are just the tip of the iceberg. Al Jazeera’s Dmitry Medvedenko explains. Subscribe…
For decades, Gaza has been gripped by a chokehold. Life in the enclave has often been described as an open air prison. No one leaves with out the express permission of its neighbour. This is nothing new. But in the weeks and days leading up to October 7, the feeling on the ground was changing….
South Africa has long been an advocate of Palestinian rights. Last month it took Israel to the International Court of Justice, accusing it of genocide in Gaza. Al Jazeera’s Fahmida Miller looks back at the history of its support for Palestinians. Arina Muresan, a senior researcher with the Institute for Global Dialogue, says South Africa’s…
Israeli police grappled with protesters marching to the house of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to demand a deal to free 134 captives held in Gaza. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile…
Over 500,000 Sudanese refugees have fled to Renk, South Sudan due to fighting, with women and children being the most vulnerable. Many have had their possessions taken by fighters at checkpoints along the way. The World Food Programme reports that half a million people have arrived in Renk in the last year, with many already…