The UN Security Council’s failure to pass a resolution calling unequivocally for a ceasefire in Gaza has highlighted how the international body has become “irrelevant” to resolving the war, says Tamer Qarmout, assistant professor in Public Policy at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies. “When the UN was formed after the second world war, it…
The UN Security Council has passed a resolution demanding an increase in aid deliveries to Palestinians in Gaza who the World Health Organization say are facing the risk of starvation. The resolution asks both Israel and Hamas to provide the safe and unhindered delivery of supplies but it did not call for a stop in…
For every seven cars sold around the world last year, one was electric. And global sales of electric cars are expected to set another record this year. Governments are offering incentives to buy cleaner cars, as part of a push to reduce carbon emissions. China is leading the race right now. But, United States President…
The Czech Republic is in mourning in the wake of Thursday’s mass shooting which killed at least 14 people. The gunman then killed himself as police approached him. Al Jazeera’s Camille Nedelec reports. 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…
In South Africa, hundreds of firefighters are battling multiple blazes near Cape Town. High winds are driving the fires, and authorities have ordered the evacuation of homes in the path of the flames. Al Jazeera’s Fahmida Miller has more. 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…
In the US state of New Jersey, Palestinian Americans have expressed their grief and frustration, as continuing calls for a truce in Gaza go unheeded. Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo Reports. 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/…
Dozens of Palestinians have been killed in Jabalia following Israeli strikes. Al Jazeera’s Anas Al Sharif reports from 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 #Palestine #Gaza #GazaAirRaids #GazaAirStrikes #GazaUnderAttack #GazaHumanitarianCrisis…
Hostilities along the Lebanon-Israel border are escalating, but the violence is still largely contained in the border region. Despite intensified attacks, the Israeli army and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah seem to be sticking to their unwritten rules of engagement. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Beirut. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on…
Large swathes of Gaza have been reduced to rubble. The scale of the destruction is most evident in the north of the strip. Palestinians were trapped in the Christian Youth Association hostel for days, while the Israeli military shelled the building. Al Jazeera’s Jihad Abu Shanab reports from northern Gaza . Subscribe to our channel…
In this special roundtable, @MalikaBilalis joined by guest hosts Halla Mohieddeen, Kevin Hirten and Natasha Del Toro to revisit some of the stories that defined 2023 at The Take. We’ve been breaking down 2023 in 10 episodes – check out the episodes featuring the guest hosts here on YouTube. What story and news defined the…