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Peace activists have taken part in a protest in Israel’s third-largest city, Haifa, demanding a ceasefire in the war on Gaza and the exchange of captives and prisoners between Hamas and Israel. “This is the first time we are seeing this protest happen in the north,” said Al Jazeera’s Stefanie Dekker, reporting from Haifa on Saturday. “It’s a protest with Israeli Jews and Palestinian Israelis, and it is significant because of the two coming together. “The message here is to end the war and that they can only live peacefully side by side with a political solution for the Palestinians,”…

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan and Iran have agreed to de-escalate tensions after tit-for-tat military strikes on each other’s territory this week, but the episode reveals a lack of trust between the neighbours that will continue to plague relations even after the missiles and accusations have subsided, say analysts. On Friday evening Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani spoke to his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian. “The two foreign ministers agreed that working level cooperation and close coordination on counter terrorism and other aspects of mutual concern should be strengthened. They also agreed to de-escalate the situation,” a Pakistan foreign ministry statement read.…

Swiss prosecutor confirmed the filing but would not reveal details about the nature and number of the complaints.Israeli President Isaac Herzog is the subject of criminal complaints during his visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Swiss prosecutors have confirmed, as Israel finds itself accused of committing war crimes in Gaza. “The criminal complaints will be examined according to the usual procedure,” the Office of the Swiss Attorney General said, adding that it would contact the Swiss foreign ministry to examine the question of immunity of the individual concerned. In theory, third countries do not hold criminal jurisdiction over current…

These days one of the most talked-about news stories in the United States is the resignation of Harvard University President Claudine Gay. As Harvard and its leadership are centred in the media, however, Palestinians continue to be killed by US-supplied bombs and buried under the rubble of their homes, schools, mosques and hospitals. While Harvard Yard is filled with speculation about the career of a millionaire academic, two million Palestinians are displaced by carpet bombing intended to ethnically cleanse Gaza. Amid the attempted distractions from an actualised genocide whose targets include families of students at Harvard, those of us in…

The Sudanese youth are again at the forefront of organising online and offline as the country is being ravaged by war.Five years ago, the Sudanese youth were able to garner the world’s sympathy and support during their revolution. Since then, it has turned into a devastating war, which has led to one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. But today, the country is receiving little to no coverage and support. Many are asking: “Why? And what can be done about it?”     Source link

Two countries express ‘growing worry’ over ‘escalation of violence’ in a referral to the International Criminal Court over possible crimes.The Palestinian foreign ministry has welcomed a request by Chile and Mexico for the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate crimes against civilians, as Israel’s war on Gaza continues unabated. Israeli attacks have devastated the Gaza Strip since Hamas fighters launched a surprise attack inside Israel on October 7 that killed about 1,140 people, mostly civilians, according to Israeli officials. Israel retaliated with a relentless air and ground offensive that has killed more than 24,600 people, about 70 percent of them…

In the 45th minute of Ghana’s 1-1 draw with Egypt on Thursday at the Africa Cup of Nations, Mohamed Salah was substituted. His exit came after a suspected hamstring injury, dealing what could be a tough blow to the star forward and his country’s chances at the tournament. For all that the Egyptian has achieved in his illustrious career, there has been much ado about what is missing. The Liverpool star is one of the world’s best players and has enjoyed a gilded time at Merseyside, winning every trophy on offer with the Reds since joining from Italian side Roma…

EXPLAINERClashes over a two-state solution and US foreign policy on Houthi strikes – here are major updates.Here’s how things stand on Friday, January 19, 2024: Latest updates A near-total communications blackout in Gaza has entered its seventh day on Friday. Families of Hamas captives in Gaza blocked Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv on Thursday. Losing patience with the Israeli government, family members of four captives have promised to take “extreme actions”, including blocking humanitarian aid from entering Gaza with their own bodies, as a means to bring their loved ones home, reported the Times of Israel. An Israeli siege of…

Follow our live build-up and commentary as Egypt face Ghana in their second match, which begins at 20:00 GMT in Abidjan. Source link

Pakistan launches strikes inside Iran, saying they were retaliation for attacks by Tehran on targets in Pakistan.Iran and Pakistan have launched attacks across their border into each other’s territory. Both said they are targeting armed groups and cited “national security” for their actions. Armed groups in the Balochistan region have been launching attacks in Iran and Pakistan for years. Both governments accuse the other of not doing enough to stop them. The latest military strikes have raised tensions between the regional powers. What might the consequences be? Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam Guests: Ahmed Rashid – expert on armed groups in Pakistan, Afghanistan and…