How does Israel’s occupation of Palestine work? Why do some call it an ‘apartheid’ and what does the occupation look like in practice? Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2024
US vetoes UN Gaza ceasefire resolution Algerian envoy says vote effectively backs "collective punishment inflicted upon" Palestinians in Gaza Salon · Feb 20, 2024
Palestine demands end to Israeli occupation at ICJ hearing Foreign Minister Riad Malki urges judges to order an end to Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories. Al Jazeera · Feb 19, 2024
What’s the ICJ case against Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine? The ICJ will hear 52 countries on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Al Jazeera · Feb 19, 2024
Present UNSC does not reflect today's reality: UNGA President The Security Council has progressively been unable to take decisions in recent years to strengthen global peace and security, UNGA President Dennis Francis said at a media briefing shortly after holding talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The Hindu · Jan 24, 2024
Will encourage India to continue to lead by example, work to bridge divides around world: UNGA president Dennis Francis Calling India a “valuable” member of the United Nations (UN), the president of the General Assembly on January 23 said he would encourage it to continue to lead by example, maintain its principled stance for achieving lasting peace through dialogue and diplomacy and to work to bridge divides around the… The Hindu · Jan 23, 2024
UNGA President arrives in India, pays 'solemn tribute' to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat Dennis Francis, the president of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), paid a 'solemn tribute' to the 'Father of the Nation' at his final resting place, Rajghat, in the national capital on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jan 22, 2024
India in constant touch with Israel, Palestine leaders: Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj tells UNGA India has said that it is in constant touch with the leaders of Israel and Palestine and its “clear and consistent” message since the start of the latest Middle East conflict has been to prevent escalation to ensure continued delivery of humanitarian aid and early restoration of peace and stability. The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024
Jaishankar lands in Moscow, talks to focus on bilateral issues External Affairs Minister Jaishankar visits Moscow, St. Petersburg for bilateral talks with Russian counterparts, recalling childhood memories. The Hindu · Dec 25, 2023
Principled shift: On India’s stand on Gaza Much will depend on the role India chooses for itself in ensuring a Gaza ceasefire is effected and holds The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023
Allies raising pressure on Israel to halt Gaza bombardment Calls for a ceasefire are growing after the UN passed a resolution and the US warned of deteriorating support. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2023
UNGA demands ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza: How your country voted The nonbinding, symbolic resolution passed with 153 votes in favour, 10 against, and 23 abstentions. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2023
UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of immediate Gaza ceasefire United States and Israel vote against Gaza ceasefire resolution The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023
UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of Gaza ceasefire The US and Israel were among the few votes against the non-binding resolution calling for an end to the fighting. Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2023
Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2023 Israeli forces launch deadly West Bank raids, pound Gaza ahead of UN vote Four Palestinians killed in Jenin and 22 in southern Gaza, while Kamal Adwan Hospital raided in the north.
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023 What’s UN Resolution 377A, can it help in efforts to stop Israel-Gaza war? The resolution empowers member states to make collective recommendations, but it is legally nonbinding.
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023 WHO calls for immediate passage of humanitarian relief into Gaza Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says he hopes resolution will be starting point for further UN action on crisis.
The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023 India votes in favour of UNGA resolution that expresses deep concern over Israel not withdrawing from Syrian Golan India has voted in favour of a draft resolution in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that expressed deep concern over Israel not withdrawing from the Syrian Golan. The Syrian Golan is a region in southwest Syria that was occupied by Israeli forces on June 5, 1967.
The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023 Bridge to nowhere: On India’s voice, Israel and the Palestinian cause When it comes to the Israel-Palestine issue, India’s voice, once known for being forceful and balanced on such issues, must not be replaced by an expedient silence
The Hindu · Nov 12, 2023 India votes in favour of resolution that condemns Israeli settlement activities in ‘Occupied Palestinian Territory’ India voted in favour of UNGA resolution condemning Israeli settlement activities in Occupied Palestinian Territory. 145 nations voted in favour, 7 against & 18 abstained. India urged world to unite & adopt zero-tolerance approach to terrorism.
The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023 Why did India abstain from the call for truce? | Explained India's abstention at UNGA on resolution calling for humanitarian truce in Israel-Hamas conflict welcomed by Israel. India's vote, a break from past, seen as a desire to equivocate on global issues, keep "tightrope balance" between conflicting sides.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023 Jamaica was never afraid to stand on the side of justice – silence on Gaza shames us In not speaking out, the government has broken with a proud Caribbean history of condemning human rights violations
The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023 Lost voice: On India’s abstention on the Gaza vote at the UN By abstaining on a Gaza vote in the UN General Assembly, the Indian government lost an opportunity to make India’s voice heard in the growing geopolitical conflict
The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023 Morning Digest | India defends abstention at UNGA vote on Gaza; former Hamas chief Khaled Mashal’s online speech sets off row in Kerala, and more Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day
The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023 UNGA vote on Gaza | India defends abstention, says resolution should have referred to October 7 terror attacks on Israel India defended its abstention at a UN General Assembly vote on resolution that called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, saying it did not include “explicit condemnation” of the October 7 Hamas terror attacks in Israel.