The UN general assembly is set to vote on a resolution that would provide new rights and privileges to Palestine and urge the Security Council to reconsider its membership request. The United States has expressed opposition to the resolution, stating its preference for the Palestinian bid to be achieved through negotiations with Israel. However, since there are no vetoes in the general assembly, the resolution is likely to be approved by a large majority.
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A case has been booked against the owner of a non-governmental organisation (NGO) in Hyderabad for defrauding citizens by pretending to raise funds for the people affected by the situation in Gaza, Palestine.
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Satellite images analysed by The Associated Press show that Egypt is constructing a wall near the border with the Gaza Strip, ahead of a possible Israeli offensive on the city of Rafah. The construction, not acknowledged publicly by Egypt, raises concerns about the displacement of Palestinians into Egyptian territory. The preparations on the Egyptian side of the border suggest a potential mass ejection, which could jeopardize the 1979 peace deal with Israel. Israeli officials deny any intention of pushing Palestinians into Egypt.
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Over 30 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, while a US strike against Iran-backed rebels in Yemen raised fears of regional conflict. The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees described the war between Israel and Hamas as staining humanity. In Yemen, the US and Britain conducted airstrikes against Houthi rebels in response to their attacks on commercial ships. The war in Gaza saw 135 Palestinians killed in the past 24 hours, bringing the total toll to 23,843.
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Seconds after ringing in the New Year, young Israelis in Tel Aviv found themselves running for cover as missile defence systems intercepted rockets overhead. Despite the ongoing conflict in Gaza, many of the young revellers gathered to celebrate New Year’s Eve expressed their hopes for peace in 2024.
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The chief of Gaza’s biggest hospital and five health workers were arrested during a UN mission to evacuate patients, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO has expressed concern over their fate.
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Gary Lineker, the BBC’s highest-paid presenter, faced criticism for endorsing an Israeli academic who described Israel’s operation in Gaza as a ‘textbook genocide’. After sharing the video on social media, Lineker was temporarily suspended by the BBC. He later expressed support for a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. Lineker’s actions have drawn backlash, including accusations of ignorance. The BBC highlighted the importance of presenters maintaining a balance between freedom of expression and impartiality on social media.
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Noted poet Balachandran Chullikkad discusses the sufferings of Palestinians and the reasons behind the Israel-Palestine conflict. He highlights the financial interests of wealthy nations, the displacement of Jews, and the control of natural resources in the Palestine region. Chullikkad emphasizes the demand for a Palestinian nation and the need for solidarity in their plight.
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Over 3,600 Palestinian children have lost their lives in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, making up 40% of the total casualties. The war has left many children injured or psychologically traumatized. The international community has condemned the violence and called for measures to protect children’s rights. However, the death toll continues to rise as airstrikes and misfired rockets devastate the region. The impact of the war on Gaza’s children is catastrophic, with images and stories of their suffering grabbing global attention.
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Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev throws his support behind an independent state of Palestine and warns the youth in the country to guard against falling for extremism and committing illegal actions. He expresses his solidarity with the people of Palestine and supports their right to establish an independent state. Mirziyoyev calls for an immediate humanitarian truce and cessation of hostilities, emphasizing the importance of a peaceful resolution for the conflict. He also urges the youth to protect Central Asia’s atmosphere of unity and mutual understanding, which has been a hallmark of the region.
