Special Israel’s warfare in Gaza consistent with genocide, UN committee finds

Israel’s warfare in Gaza consistent with genocide, UN committee finds

  • Committee’s report states ‘Israeli officials have publicly supported policies that strip Palestinians of the very necessities required to sustain life’
  • It raises ‘serious concern’ about Israel’s use of AI to choose targets ‘with minimal human oversight,’ resulting in ‘overwhelming’ casualties among women and children
By Ephrem Kossaify ·

People check the damage following a reported Israeli strike in the Mazzeh district of Damascus on November 14, 2024. (AFP) video

Israeli attacks on Syria’s Damascus kill 15, state media says

  • The buildings are located in the suburbs of Mazzeh and Qudsaya, both west of the capital, the SANA report said
By Reuters ·

US hands Lebanon draft truce proposal -two political sources

US hands Lebanon draft truce proposal -two political sources

  • The US has sought to broker a ceasefire that would end hostilities between its ally Israel and Hezbollah
By Reuters ·

Saudi and British defense ministers hold talks on cooperation and Middle East security

Saudi and British defense ministers hold talks on cooperation and Middle East security

  • Prince Khalid bin Salman and John Healey discuss ‘joint efforts to address regional challenges’ and ‘shared vision’ for regional and international security and stability
By Arab News ·

Israeli forces demolish Palestinian Al-Bustan community center in Jerusalem

Israeli forces demolish Palestinian Al-Bustan community center in Jerusalem

  • Al-Bustan Association functioned as a primary community center in which Silwan’s youth and families ran cultural and social activities
By Arab News ·

Ben & Jerry’s says parent Unilever silenced it over Gaza stance

Ben & Jerry’s says parent Unilever silenced it over Gaza stance

  • The ice cream maker has sued Unilever for selling its business in Israel to its licensee there
By Reuters ·

Los Angeles is on the clock for 2028 Olympics with focus turning to delivery and planning next year

Los Angeles is on the clock for 2028 Olympics with focus turning to delivery and planning next year

  • The commission visited the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, the new Intuit Dome in Inglewood, the Long Beach Convention Center, waterfront and Marine Stadium during its first trip to Los Angeles in two years
  • In 2025, the Games plan, the venues and competition schedule, medal event program and athlete quota will be finalized
By AP ·