Antonio Guterres has begun his address to the Security Council during a session to discuss the resolution for an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” in Gaza. This is what he has said so far: “We have already seen the spillover in the occupied West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Yemen. There is clearly, in my view, a…
Central to the ongoing war in Gaza is the role of U.S. President Joe Biden. He made a trip to Israel days after October 7th to show his unwavering support for Israel. As Al Jazeera’s Patty Culhane explains, it’s coming at a political cost. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find…
As Israel presses forward in its war with Hamas, Gazans search for safety with few options. More than 15,000 Palestinians have been killed since Oct. 7, with the death toll from Hamas-run authorities in Gaza not distinguishing between civilians and militants. As operations continue, footage posted to social media app Snapchat shows how the war…
Argentines will have a new president taking office this Sunday. The far-right, self-described “anarcho-capitalist” Javier Milei secured a resounding victory in the November elections. Argentina is facing its worst economic crisis in 20 years, with triple-digit inflation and more than 40 percent of the population living below the poverty line. Milei, who is an economist,…
Human rights groups are calling for an urgent investigation after video emerged of Palestinian prisoners in Gaza stripped and blindfolded. Israel says they are suspected fighters. But there’s evidence many are civilians — including a prominent journalist. More on that in a moment… but first let’s begin with the mass arrests in Gaza. Al Jazeera’s…
The European Union remains divided on the war. Some countries support Israel’s offensive, while others say it’s disproportionate. But the failure to come up with a united position is damaging the EU’s standing on the international stage. Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler reports from Brussels. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find…
An armada of aging oil tankers is helping to keep Russian oil flowing. Hundreds of ships are part of a “shadow fleet” that’s allowed the Kremlin to dodge Western sanctions over its war on Ukraine. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive perks: http://www.youtube.com/bloomberg/join Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for…
Every week, young worshippers heading to Al Aqsa Mosque are prevented from entering. They don’t even manage to get close enough because Israeli forces, every single Friday, push them back with tear gas and water spray. They only allow those who are older to get past. Usually, around 60,000 to 70,000 worshippers attend Friday prayer…
The war on Gaza enters its third month with over 17,000 Palestinians killed. The recent assault comes as Israel expanded its offensive to the entire enclave after talks between Hamas and Israel broke down last week. As Israel continues with its aim of “eradicating" the Palestinian group, how effective is its operation? And what is…
Children as young as 15, UN workers and a journalist are believed to be seen in a video showing dozens of Palestinians stripped and detained by Israeli forces. 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…