Feb 26 Air Force member dies after setting himself on fire in Gaza war protest outside D.C. Israeli embassy By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Law enforcement officials believe the man started a livestream, set his phone down and then doused himself in accelerant and ignited the flames. At one point, he said he “will no longer be complicit in genocide."… Continue reading
Feb 02 In Ukraine’s genocide case against Russia, the UN’s top court says it has jurisdiction By Mike Corder, Associated Press The United Nations' top court said Friday it has jurisdiction to rule on a request by Ukraine for a declaration that Kyiv is not responsible for genocide. Continue reading
Jan 26 WATCH: Biden speaks with Egyptian, Qatari leaders about hostages, NSC spokesman says By Aamer Madhani, Matthew Lee, Zeke Miller, Associated Press National Security Council spokesman John Kirby says Biden's Friday conversations with the Egyptian president and Qatari emir were constructive but people "should not expect any imminent developments."… Continue reading
Jan 25 How did genocide become a crime and why is South Africa accusing Israel of committing it? By Mike Corder, Associated Press In the aftermath of World War II and the murder by Nazi Germany of 6 million Jews in the Holocaust, the world united around the pledge: Never again. Continue reading
Jan 19 African leaders criticize Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and call for an immediate cease-fire By Risdel Kasasira, Associated Press The African Union Commission Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat described the war in Gaza as immoral and unacceptable. “We demand an immediate end to this unjust war against Palestinians and implementation of the two-state solution,” he said. Continue reading
Jan 11 South Africa argues Israel is committing genocide in Gaza at UN top court as a landmark case begins By Mike Corder, Raf Casert, Associated Press At the start of two days of legal arguments, South Africa said the latest Gaza war is part of decades of oppression of the Palestinians by Israel. Continue reading
Jan 09 WATCH: Blinken dismisses South Africa genocide case against Israel as ‘meritless’ By Matthew Lee, Najib Jobain, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The U.S. has pressed Israel to scale down its offensive in Gaza to more precise operations targeting Hamas. But the pace of death and destruction has remained largely the same, with several hundred Palestinians killed each day, according to health… Continue reading
Jan 02 Israel to defend itself at world court after South Africa files genocide accusations By Melanie Lidman, Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Since the war began, Israel has banned entry of food, water, medicine and other supplies to its population of 2.3 million people, except for a trickle of aid that the U.N. says falls far below its needs. Continue reading
Dec 29 South Africa launches case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza By Mike Corder, Associated Press South Africa has launched a case at the United Nations' top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks. Continue reading
Nov 06 South Africa recalls ambassador to Israel and accuses country of genocide in Gaza By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press The government also threatened action Monday against the Israeli ambassador to South Africa over his recent remarks on the African country's stance on the Israel-Hamas war. Continue reading