21 Israeli soldiers are killed in the deadliest single attack on the army since the war began

21 Israeli soldiers are killed in the deadliest single attack on the army since the war began

Dozens of Palestinians were killed on Monday in heavy fighting in Khan Younis, where people dug graves in the courtyard of the city’s Nasser Hospital as staff struggled to deal with the large number of wounded people, including children.

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US calls for Israel to protect innocent as forces storm Gaza hospital, death toll reaches 25,200

US calls for Israel to protect innocent as forces storm Gaza hospital, death toll reaches 25,200

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby on Monday said Israel had a right to defend itself but added: “We expect them to do so in accordance with international law and to protect innocent people in hospitals, medical staff and patients as well, as much as possible.”

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EU boss Borrell: Israeli war in Gaza is not destroying Hamas, but sealing hate for generations

EU boss Borrell: Israeli war in Gaza is not destroying Hamas, but sealing hate for generations

Israel’s massive aerial and ground offensive in small, densely populated Gaza has killed more than 25,000 Palestinians, according to Hamas-run enclave’s health authorities, flattened built-up areas and left most of its 2.3 million people homeless.

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Palestinian death toll in Gaza crosses 25,000 as Israel announces death of another hostage

Palestinian death toll in Gaza crosses 25,000 as Israel announces death of another hostage

Israel’s military announced the death of 19-year-old Sergeant Shay Levinson, who was among the hostages. His date of death was given as October 7, but there were no further details. According to Israeli media, his body is still in Gaza.

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Israeli military says it has uncovered Gaza underground tunnel that once held hostages

Israeli military says it has uncovered Gaza underground tunnel that once held hostages

No hostages were there when it was discovered. The military released photos from the underground labyrinth and said it brought in journalists to document the tunnel before it was destroyed.

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Non-Aligned Movement leaders meeting in Uganda denounces Israel’s military campaign in Gaza

Non-Aligned Movement leaders meeting in Uganda denounces Israel’s military campaign in Gaza

Nearly all African countries belong to the NAM, comprising nearly half of its members, while other members range from India and Indonesia to Saudi Arabia and Iran, Chile, Peru and Colombia.

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‘Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards, Hezbollah helping Houthi launch strikes on Red Sea shipping’

‘Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards, Hezbollah helping Houthi launch strikes on Red Sea shipping’

In his weekly news conferences, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has repeatedly denied Tehran is involved in the Red Sea attacks by the Houthis. The IRGC public relations office did not respond to request for comment.

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Israeli army closes in on Khan Younis hospital as Biden, Netanyahu differ on two-state solution to crisis

Israeli army closes in on Khan Younis hospital as Biden, Netanyahu differ on two-state solution to crisis

The World Health Organization says most of the enclave’s 36 hospitals have stopped working. Only 15 are partially functioning and those are operating at up to three times their capacity, without adequate fuel or medical supplies, it says.

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Unperturbed Israel scoffs at harsh Israeli rhetoric claim that’s central to South Africa’s genocide case

Unperturbed Israel scoffs at harsh Israeli rhetoric claim that’s central to South Africa’s genocide case

The genocide case against Israel opened last week at the International Court of Justice at The Hague. South Africa is looking to prove that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and that Israel has specific intent to commit genocide. It is using the litany of harsh statements as part of the evidence in its case.

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South African case against Israel is an example of activist foreign policy that’s ignored Russia’s crimes in Ukraine

South African case against Israel is an example of activist foreign policy that’s ignored Russia’s crimes in Ukraine

Having taken up the cause of Palestinians in Gaza, South Africa could come under pressure to take up the causes of other groups whose human rights are trampled upon, and which could face genocide. If South Africa really wants to pursue an activist foreign policy, it has to be all-embracing, as no just cause can be neglected. There is no sign that it is prepared to do so.

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