UN judges giving decision on whether Israel should halt its war in GazaWhat is the ICJ and what is South Africa’s claim against Israel?Snipers around the vicinity of al-Amal hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, are shooting people as they try to leave the buildings, according to an Al Jazeera reporter.Hani Mahmoud, a journalist reporting for the Qatari-state owned news organisation, said the hospital was under military siege. He writes:This hospital has been under siege for the past few days and now it’s completely out of service.But what’s really shocking right now is the fact that there are snipers around the vicinity of this hospital. The buildings of the hospital accommodate hundreds of displaced Palestinians. They’re being shot if they try to leave the buildings.”We are very concerned that the attacks on Red Sea shipping are adding tensions to global trade, exacerbating [existing] trade disruptions due to geopolitics and climate change Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/jan/26/middle-east-crisis-live-updates-icj-genocide-case-ruling-israel-hamas-gaza-hostage-talks-cia
Author : Amy Sedghi and Oliver Holmes (now); Sammy Gecsoyler and Reged Ahmad (earlier)
Publish date : 2024-01-26 12:24:18
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Middle East crisis live: ICJ says it will not throw out South Africa’s case alleging genocide by Israel in Gaza as it gives ruling
