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UN Appeals to Israel on UNRWA

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February 24, 2025

Ben Saul, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion of Human Rights and Counterterrorism, appealed to Israel to repeal two laws preventing the UN agency for Palestinian refugees from “fulfilling its international mandate to provide humanitarian relief and essential services.”

Saul joined 25 independent UN experts in their initiative, “Peace Starts Here,” stating in a report that “certain provisions in these laws” – which came into effect at the end of last month – may violate international law.

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Gazans Need Drinking Water

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February 17, 2025

The Government Media Office in Gaza reports that significant efforts are required to improve access to safe drinking water for Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip, as 70% of areas in the Strip currently lack this vital resource as a result of the massive destruction brought about by the Israeli troops during the genocide.

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Al Shifa After The Genocide

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February 17, 2025

Dr. Hassan Al-Shaer, Medical Director of Al-Shifa Hospital, reports on the devastating impact of the recent Israeli aggression on the hospital’s operations.

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First in EU: Brussels Calls For Sanctions Against Israel

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February 17, 2025

The Brussels-Capital Region Parliament made history as the first in Belgium and Europe to pass a resolution calling for sanctions on the Israeli occupation, according to the BDS movement. The resolution urges the Brussels government to withhold weapon licenses to Israel, stop supporting companies linked to its military, and sever cooperation with firms listed in the UN database.

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Thank You Africa

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February 17, 2025

Final statement of the 38th African Union Summit:

“Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinians and must be prosecuted internationally. We call for an end to cooperation and normalization with Israel until it ends its occupation and aggression against Palestine.”

The Summit was held in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa.