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- Palestine Humanitarian Crisis Megathread IV
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Megathread 1 : https://lemmy.ml/post/6536435
Megathread 2 : https://lemmy.ml/post/7249170
Megathread 3: https://lemmy.ml/post/9765601
- Ukraine parliament passes bill for prisoners to join armywww.aljazeera.com Ukraine parliament passes bill for prisoners to join army
Parliament’s chairperson and President Zelenskyy need to sign the legislation for it to become law.
>The move on Wednesday marks a U-turn in Ukraine’s approach on the matter. Kyiv had long opposed the measure and had repeatedly criticised Moscow for mobilising prisoners to fill its ranks.
>Tsvily said he feared the creation of “special units” for mobilised soldiers would lead to abuse against prisoners. > >“It’s like in Russia – redemption by blood. … Anyone willing to fight will be put in one unit and commanded like meat,” he said.
- France joins China to condemn Israel’s Rafah attack plans in sign the European power is veering from US on key issueswww.scmp.com France joins China to condemn Israel’s attack plans, veering from US position
Beijing and Paris issue statement denouncing planned Israeli offensive against southern Gaza city following talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.
- Front of Boeing 767 scrapes along Istanbul runway after front landing gear failurewww.independent.co.uk Front of Boeing 767 scrapes along Istanbul runway after front landing gear failure
The Boeing 767, flying from Paris, told the traffic control tower at Istanbul Airport that its landing gear failed to open
- Rafah death toll surges as Israel rains down white phosphorus [May 8, 2024 | The Cradle]
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/15158511
> >“Overnight and into the early hours of the morning, the Israeli military continued to pound parts of eastern Rafah city,” Al Jazeera reported, adding that health facilities in Rafah are unable to accommodate large numbers of casualties. > > >The Israeli army has repeatedly used white phosphorus on civilians in Gaza and Lebanon since the start of the war. Rights groups have called for an urgent investigation after several Palestinian corpses were found vaporized in Gaza, suggesting Israel’s possible use of illegal thermobaric weapons to target civilians. > > >The UN has warned that Israel’s ongoing operation at the Rafah crossing threatens to seriously hinder humanitarian aid efforts. > > >A four-month-old baby, a six-year-old, and an eight-year-old were killed by an Israeli bombing on the Qishta family home in Rafah on Tuesday afternoon. One man was also killed in an airstrike near the Rafah border crossing.
- Austria plans to deport convicts to Kosovowww.politico.eu Austria plans to deport convicts to Kosovo
Denmark is trying to enact a similar plan.
- 'Lost' spy satellite orbited Earth undetected for 25 years—until now, scientists sayphys.org 'Lost' spy satellite orbited Earth undetected for 25 years—until now, scientists say
An experimental spy satellite that was deemed "lost" after eluding detection for decades has finally been found. "The S73-7 satellite has been rediscovered after being untracked for 25 years," astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell said in an April 29 post on X, formerly Twitter. He says it reappeared on ...
- US won’t guarantee Australia will have complete control of Aukus submarineswww.theguardian.com US won’t guarantee Australia will have complete control of Aukus submarines
US Aukus commitment should not be doubted, says assistant secretary of state, while refusing to be drawn on lingering concerns about the sale of nuclear submarines
- Biden withheld bomb shipment to Israel out of fear it could be used in Rafahabcnews.go.com Biden withheld bomb shipment to Israel out of fear it could be used in Rafah: Source
The Biden administration delayed the shipment of some 3,500 bombs to Israel that U.S. officials worried could be used in Rafah, an official tells ABC.
- Man Booked For Using VPN In J&K's Rajouri, 3rd Such Case In 2 Dayswww.ndtv.com Man Booked For Using VPN In J&K's Rajouri, 3rd Such Case In 2 Days
A man in Rajouri district was booked on Tuesday for using virtual private network (VPN) which was banned last month by the district administration, officials said.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/15187023
- Chainsaw Democracy - Argentina in Crisis Faces an Authoritarian Presidentunicornriot.ninja Chainsaw Democracy - Argentina in Crisis Faces an Authoritarian President - UNICORN RIOT
Unicorn Riot heard from Argentinians on the frontlines of mass protests against economic plans of newly elected President Javier Milei.
- Xi Says China Will ‘Never Forget’ the US Bombing of Its Embassywww.bloomberg.com Xi Says China Will ‘Never Forget’ the US Bombing of Its Embassy
President Xi Jinping vowed to “never forget” NATO’s deadly bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade, during a European trip that’s amplifying fissures in the region’s support for the US.
- Full text: China-France Joint Statement on the Situation in the Middle East
>At the invitation of H.E. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, paid a state visit to France from May 5 to 7, 2024. The two heads of state had an in-depth exchange of views on the situation in the Middle East: > >1. As permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, China and France are working together to find constructive solutions, based on international law, to the challenges and threats to international security and stability. > >2. China and France condemn all violations of international humanitarian law, including all acts of terrorist violence and indiscriminate attacks against civilians. They recall the absolute imperative of protecting civilians in Gaza in accordance with international humanitarian law. The two heads of state expressed their opposition to an Israeli offensive on Rafah, which would lead to a humanitarian disaster on a larger scale, as well as to forced displacement of Palestinian civilians. > >3. The two heads of state stressed that an immediate and sustainable ceasefire is urgently needed to enable the delivery of large-scale humanitarian aid and the protection of civilians in the Gaza Strip. They called for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages and the guarantee of humanitarian access to meet their medical and other humanitarian needs, as well as respect for international law with regard to all detainees. They called for the immediate and effective implementation of relevant United Nations resolutions, in particular Security Council resolutions 2712, 2720 and 2728. This is the only credible way to guarantee peace and security for all and to ensure that neither Palestinians nor Israelis will suffer from the horrors they have experienced since the attack on October 7, 2023. > >4. The two heads of state called for the effective opening of all necessary corridors and crossing points to enable rapid, safe, sustainable and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid throughout the Gaza Strip. The two heads of state stressed the importance of strengthening the coordination of international humanitarian efforts. > >5. The two heads of state called on all parties to refrain from unilateral measures on the ground that might aggravate tensions, and in this respect condemned Israel's policy of settlement construction, which violates international law and constitutes a major obstacle to lasting peace as well as to the possibility of establishing a viable and contiguous State of Palestine. The two heads of state reiterated that the future governance of Gaza cannot be dissociated from a comprehensive political settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict based on the two-State solution. > >6. The two heads of state called for a decisive and irreversible relaunch of a political process to concretely implement the two-State solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security, both with Jerusalem as their capital, and the establishment of a viable, independent and sovereign State of Palestine based on the 1967 borders. The two heads of state reaffirmed their commitment to this solution, which is the only way to meet the legitimate aspirations of the Israeli and Palestinian people for lasting peace and security. > >7. The two heads of state also expressed deep concern over the risk of escalation in the region, and called for the prevention of regional turbulence. China and France are working with their partners to deescalate the situation and call on all parties to exercise restraint. > >8. China and France reaffirm their commitment to promoting a political and diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear issue. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action concluded in 2015 is a major outcome of multilateral diplomacy. The two countries are concerned about the risks of escalation, recall the importance of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency and facilitation of diplomatic efforts, and reaffirm their commitment to safeguarding the international non-proliferation regime and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East. > >9. The two heads of state stressed the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, and called for an immediate cessation of attacks on civilian vessels to safeguard maritime security and global trade and prevent regional tensions and humanitarian and environmental risks. > >10. The two heads of state called for the observance of the Olympic Truce during the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Olympic Truce calls on all parties to stop hostilities throughout the Games. As conflicts spread and tensions rise, the Truce is an opportunity to work toward a durable resolution of conflicts in full respect of international law.
- Chinese official talks with DPRK counterpart in the nations’ highest-level meeting in yearswww.thestar.com Chinese official talks with North Korean counterpart in the nations’ highest-level meeting in years
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A top Chinese official arrived in North Korea and held talks on how to boost their cooperation, North Korea’s state media reported Friday, in the
- US report on Israel’s wartime conduct in Gaza delayed, aides say
The Biden administration’s report on whether Israel has violated U.S. and international humanitarian law during the war in Gaza has been delayed and will no longer be released Wednesday as planned, three Senate aides and a House aide told POLITICO.
The State Department has been working for months on the report, which will issue a determination on whether Israel has violated international humanitarian law since the war in Gaza began. If so, the U.S. would be expected to stop sending Israel military assistance.
- Tech War Crossfire: Middle Eastern Companies May Be Forced To Choose Between China And The U.S.www.forbes.com Tech War Crossfire: Middle Eastern Companies May Be Forced To Choose Between China And The U.S.
Abu Dhabi AI firm G24 was pressured into divesting its China investments to further its relationship with the U.S. As the Sino-U.S. tech war deepens, more tech firms may have to follow suit and choose a side.
- Text of the Gaza ceasefire proposal approved by Hamaswww.aljazeera.com Text of the Gaza ceasefire proposal approved by Hamas
The deal lays out a timetable for release of Israeli captives in Gaza and withdrawal of Israel’s troops from territory.
- Republican US senators sent threatening letter to ICC prosecutor over possible Netanyahu arrest warrantwww.jurist.org Republican US senators sent threatening letter to ICC prosecutor over possible Netanyahu arrest warrant
A group of 12 Republican US senators sent a letter to International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan, threatening repercussions if the court issues arrest warrants against Israeli Prim...
- Top Secret: In a 2018 letter, Netanyahu asks Qatar to fund Hamaswww.ynetnews.com Top Secret: In a 2018 letter, Netanyahu asks Qatar to fund Hamas
In letter seen by handful of people, PM urges Doha to deliver $30 million to Gaza monthly, claiming funding Hamas would preserve regional stability and avert humanitarian crisis
- Al Jazeera office raided as Israel takes channel off airwww.bbc.com Al Jazeera office raided as Israel takes channel off air
The network denies being a threat to security, and says Israel wants "to cover up its crimes".
- Celebrations in Gaza after Hamas says it accepts ceasefire deal
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- 'This is a Crime Ahainst Humanity': 600,000 Children in Line of Fire as IDF Moves on Rafahtherealnews.com 'This is a crime against humanity': 600,000 children in line of fire as IDF moves on Rafah
"We had already run out of words to describe how catastrophic the situation is in Rafah—but this next chapter will take it to indescribable new levels," said Save the Children International's CEO.
- “They Are Starving,” Says Doctor Back from Gazawww.democracynow.org “They Are Starving,” Says Doctor Back from Gaza
The World Food Programme is warning northern Gaza has reached a “full-blown” famine that is spreading south. This comes after the Israeli military has spent months blocking the entry of vital aid into Gaza, attacking humanitarian aid convoys and opening fire on Palestinian civilians waiting to recei...
- “Dead on Arrival”: Doctors Back from Gaza Describe Horrific Hospital Scenes, Decimated Health Systemwww.democracynow.org “Dead on Arrival”: Doctors Back from Gaza Describe Horrific Hospital Scenes, Decimated Health System
Nearly seven months of constant bombardment, siege and obstruction of aid deliveries have annihilated the healthcare system in Gaza. Last week, the Palestinian Health Ministry said that around 600,000 Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip no longer have access to any kind of healthcare. The World ...
- Netanyahu's Cabinet votes to close Al Jazeera offices in Israel following rising tensionsapnews.com Netanyahu's Cabinet votes to close Al Jazeera offices in Israel following rising tensions
There was no immediate comment from the channel headquarters. But several Al Jazeera correspondents went on air to give their understanding on how the decision would affect the channel.
- [Video][DW] Attack on German politician shines light on far-right violence
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- Gaza is 'choked off' from aid since crossings shut, UN agencies say
U.N. agencies said on Tuesday the two main crossings into the southern Gaza Strip remained shut, virtually cutting off the Palestinian enclave from outside aid with few stocks positioned inside.
The global agency's humanitarian office spokesperson Jens Laerke told journalists Israel had shut both the Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings for aid and people as part of its military operation in Rafah, where around 1 million uprooted people are sheltering.
- We need an exodus from Zionism | Naomi Kleinwww.theguardian.com We need an exodus from Zionism | Naomi Klein
This Passover, we don’t need or want the false idol of Zionism. We want freedom from the project that commits genocide in our name
- Indian prison demands 50,000 rupees to release Myanmar refugees imprisoned for illegal entry at end of sentences
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/20747977
> cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/20747975 > > > There are over 100 Myanmar nationals who, despite having completed their sentences and paid all their fines for illegally staying in Manipur State, are still being held at Imphal Prison. Their families are allowed to contact them once a week. > > > > Family members of those imprisoned say they are facing difficulties in raising 50,000 rupees because they have been fleeing conflict and lack stable employment.
- Israeli airstrikes on Rafah begin despite mounting ceasefire pressurewww.theguardian.com Israeli airstrikes on Rafah begin despite mounting ceasefire pressure
Gazans thrown into confusion by Hamas’s acceptance of a deal, followed by Israel’s sceptical response and bomb attacks
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/31296101
> Israeli airstrikes on Rafah begin despite mounting ceasefire pressure
- Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Israel hits Rafah as Hamas accepts truce dealwww.aljazeera.com Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Israel hits Rafah as Hamas accepts truce deal
Israeli army says it is striking targets after Hamas announces it accepted a truce proposal put forward by mediators.
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- Yemen Braces For Impending Massive US-Led Air/Ground Campaignscheerpost.com Yemen Braces For Impending Massive US-Led Air/Ground Campaign
Senior Yemeni military offficials say there are plans to initiate a significant aerial assault on the Yemeni mainland.
- U.S. Military Personnel in Iraq Put on Standby to Support Ground Involvement in Israel’s War on Gazatheintercept.com U.S. Military Personnel in Iraq Put on Standby to Support Ground Involvement in Israel’s War on Gaza
Documents suggest the U.S. has put military personnel in Iraq on standby to support U.S. ground involvement in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- ‘They’re sending a message’: harsh police tactics questioned amid US campus protest crackdownswww.theguardian.com ‘They’re sending a message’: harsh police tactics questioned amid US campus protest crackdowns
More than 1,400 people have been arrested as police dismantle campus encampments – but are the tactics used too brutal?
>There have been 970 US student protests related to the Israel-Gaza conflict between 7 October and 26 April, the vast majority of them peaceful, according to the latest available statistics from the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (Acled), which tracks political violence and political demonstrations across the US and around the world. > >The number of student protests related to the Israel-Gaza conflict surged in April, Acled found – as did the rate of police “interventions”, which Acled defines as police actions including arrests and physical dispersions of crowds with physical force or chemical agents. At student protests where there were no counter-demonstrators, the analysis found, “police have intervened against pro-Palestine demonstrations more than four times as often as pro-Israel demonstrations”.
- The Russians break through into the Donetsk: the risk of a domino effect on the entire Ukrainian front. Moscow wants to take troops to the Dnieperwww.ilfattoquotidiano.it I russi sfondano nel Donetsk, ora il rischio è l'effetto domino su tutto il fronte ucraino
L'obiettivo di Mosca? Portare le sue truppe fino al fiume Dnepr