In its annual report, Amnesty charged that Israel had acted with “specific intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza, thus committing genocide”. Israel has rejected accusations of “genocide” from Amnesty, other rights groups, and some states in its war in Gaza. Israel launched a relentless bombardment of the Gaza Strip and a ground operation that, according […]
In its annual report, Amnesty charged that Israel had acted with “specific intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza, thus committing genocide”. Israel has rejected accusations of “genocide” from Amnesty, other rights groups, and some states in its war in Gaza. Israel launched a relentless bombardment of the Gaza Strip and a ground operation that, according […]
Kicking off a week of hearings at the International Court of Justice about Israel’s obligations to United Nations aid agencies, Ammar Hijazi told judges: “Starvation is here. Humanitarian aid is being used as a weapon of war.” The ICJ is holding a week of hearings over Israel’s obligations to the UN, including aid agencies, in […]
United Nations representatives will start the five days of sittings at the International Court of Justice in The Hague at 10:00 am (0800 GMT), followed by a Palestinian submission. Another 38 countries will then address the 15-judge panel, including the United States, China, France, Russia, and Saudi Arabia. The League of Arab States, the Organisation […]
“Come forward if you dare; we will treat you as we did in 1965,” JUI-F chief Mualana Fazlur Rehman said while addressing the National Palestine and Defence of Pakistan Conference at Minar-e-Pakistan Ground in Lahore. He criticized India for using the Pahalgam incident as a pretext to threaten Pakistan, stating. Speaking about Israeli atrocities in […]
Almost all shops and major markets remain closed, with business activities suspended in several cities, including Karachi, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Charsadda, and Peshawar. Traffic on the roads is significantly lighter than usual, and lawyers have also boycotted court proceedings. Protest rallies are being held in various areas to show support for the people of Gaza. Jamaat-e-Islami […]
In a statement issued here, All Pakistan Traders Association President Ajmal Baloch said that over 10 million traders across the country will keep their businesses closed in support of the strike. He said that the traders will also stage a protest at Abpara Chowk in Islamabad at 5 pm. The All Pakistan Traders Association President […]
Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, Hafiz Naeem announced a nationwide strike to be observed tomorrow on April 26, to protest against Indian aggression and to express solidarity with the Palestinian people facing Israeli atrocities in Gaza. He stated that the traders of Pakistan would demonstrate their support for both Palestine and Kashmir. Hafiz […]
Mills revealed that discussions with Sharaa covered the conditions for lifting U.S.-imposed economic sanctions on Syria and the potential for a peace agreement with Israel. Sharaa indicated that Syria would be open to joining the Abraham Accords—normalization agreements brokered by former U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration between Israel and countries including the United Arab Emirates, […]
The Palestinian Civil Defence and medics said 12 people from the same family in north Gaza’s Jabalia were among those killed in the Israeli attacks. The Health Ministry in Gaza reports that 1,978 people have now been killed and 5,207 injured since Israel broke its ceasefire with Hamas on March 18, 2025. At least 51,355 […]