China and Indonesia Call for Immediate and Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza
China and Indonesia jointly call for a cease-fire in Gaza, emphasizing the importance of resolving the Palestinian issue through a two-state solution. [ more ]
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and key bridges in major US cities
Pro-Palestinian protesters conducted nationwide demonstrations, including blockades at key locations, calling for a ceasefire in the conflict with Israel. [ more ]
Live: US vice president calls for 'immediate ceasefire', more aid convoys into Gaza
US Vice President Kamala Harris calls for a six-week ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and criticizes Israel for insufficient aid to Gaza.
Hamas delegation in Cairo for ceasefire talks; US officials involved in diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict in Gaza and Lebanese-Israeli border. [ more ]
Commons descends into chaos over Gaza ceasefire vote
The Commons debate on a ceasefire in Gaza caused chaos after the Speaker allowed a Labour vote, angering the SNP and Conservatives.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle's decision to break with convention and allow a vote on a Labour motion for a ceasefire led to accusations of disrespect towards the SNP. [ more ]
Lambeth: Protesters shout 'shame on you' after South London council votes against Gaza ceasefire
Pro-Palestine protesters were escorted out of a town hall chamber after a South London council voted against calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Labour councillors voted against a motion brought by the Green Party calling for an immediate ceasefire and the end to human rights atrocities in the Israel/Palestine conflict. [ more ]
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is meeting with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to discuss efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza.
Qatar is an important player in international mediation efforts and coordination with Qatar and Egypt is crucial to end the aggression against the Palestinian people. [ more ]
Labour MPs facing wave of independent challengers over stance on Gaza
Labour MPs face challenge from well-funded slate of independent candidates opposed to Keir Starmer's position on Israel-Gaza war
Meetings have taken place to identify, fund, and champion independent candidates to take on Labour MPs who failed to back an immediate ceasefire in November vote [ more ]
Cori Bush: Lawmakers' Warmongering Against Iran Is "Blatantly Unconstitutional"
Progressive lawmakers in the U.S. advocate for restraint and a ceasefire amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, warning against calls for war with Iran. [ more ]
President Biden criticized PM Netanyahu's approach to the Gaza conflict, calling it a mistake and underscoring strained relations.
Biden's frustration peaked after an Israeli strike on aid workers, leading to a call for a ceasefire and conditioning future support for Israel. [ more ]
Columbia holds classes remotely after pro-Palestinian protesters arrested
Universities facing protests and unrest over pro-Palestinian stance, leading to calls for divestment and ceasefire, met with backlash and accusations of antisemitism. [ more ]
Berkeley High students paint 'Free Palestine' mural downtown
Berkeley High students painted a mural in downtown Berkeley calling for a Free Palestine and a ceasefire in the Gaza war.
The mural features a young person in a keffiyeh reading a book stylized as a Palestinian flag, conveying a message of peace, nonviolence, and human rights. [ more ]
Gaza ceasefire protesters rally outside Parliament as MPs debate SNP motion
Protesters gathered outside UK Parliament calling for a ceasefire in Gaza as MPs debated a motion demanding an end to the conflict.
There was uproar in the Commons as Speaker Lindsay Hoyle allowed a vote on Labour's call for a ceasefire, leading to chaotic scenes and calls for his resignation. [ more ]
Ireland and Spain take first European steps towards economic penalties on Israel over war in Gaza
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, have written a joint letter to President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, urging the EU to propose measures against Israel for breaching its association agreement.
Varadkar claims Israel is 'blinded by rage' in its actions in Gaza and calls for an urgent review of Israel's compliance with its human rights obligations under the EU/Israel Association Agreement.
The letter stresses the need for a ceasefire and the protection of civilians in Gaza, as well as the importance of continued humanitarian assistance from organizations like UNWRA. [ more ]
This court is a failure': Palestinians in Gaza decry ICJ's interim ruling
Palestinians in Gaza express disappointment and lack of trust in the international community and global justice system
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued provisional measures requiring Israel to comply with the Genocide Convention and allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza [ more ]