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‘Gravely concerned’: Australia votes in favour of humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza at UN amid Israel Hamas conflict

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‘Gravely concerned’: Australia votes in favour of humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza at UN amid Israel Hamas conflict

Australia has voted in favour of a UN resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, hours after the prime minister called for a “sustainable ceasefire” with his Canadian and New Zealand counterparts. The 193-member United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday (AEDT) passed a resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza with 153 members in favour, … Read more

UN approves Gaza aid resolution that removes call for ‘urgent’ ceasefire – National

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UN approves Gaza aid resolution that removes call for ‘urgent’ ceasefire – National

The U.N. Security Council adopted a watered-down resolution Friday calling for immediate speeded-up aid deliveries to hungry and desperate civilians in Gaza — but without the original call for an “urgent suspension of hostilities” between Israel and Hamas. The long-delayed vote in the 15-member council was 13-0 with the United States and Russia abstaining. The vote came … Read more

UN passes resolution for increased aid into Gaza, but stops short on calling for ceasefire

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UN passes resolution for increased aid into Gaza, but stops short on calling for ceasefire

The UN Security Council has approved a toned-down bid to boost humanitarian aid to Gaza that stopped short of a call for a ceasefire because of fears the United States and Israel would veto the motion. The US, which is Israel’s main ally had threatened to veto the Security Council motion during days of wrangling, … Read more

Human Rights Watch finds ‘systemic censorship’ of Palestinian content on Meta platforms

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Human Rights Watch finds ‘systemic censorship’ of Palestinian content on Meta platforms

A new report from Human Rights Watch found that Meta’s policies have been “silencing voices” in support of Palestinians on Instagram and Facebook in a “wave of heightened censorship” amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The human rights-focused advocacy group documented more than 1,050 takedowns and suppression of content posted by Palestinians and supporters on Meta … Read more

U.N. Security Council Passes Resolution On Aid For Gaza After U.S. Resistance

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U.N. Security Council Passes Resolution On Aid For Gaza After U.S. Resistance

The United Nations Security Council on Friday passed a resolution aimed at increasing humanitarian aid for Gaza — overcoming intense resistance from the U.S. that ultimately forced diplomats from multiple countries to weaken the potential effect of the initiative. The U.S. abstained from voting on the resolution while 13 other council members voted for it. … Read more

Displaced Gaza civilians facing starvation, disease, and winter chill amid Israel Hamas conflict

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Displaced Gaza civilians facing starvation, disease, and winter chill amid Israel Hamas conflict

Salwa Tibi recalls how she covered several miles on foot in southern Gaza in a desperate search for blankets and sheets that might help keep her four children and other young relatives warm at night. The aid worker, 53, told CNN she and her husband were “full of fear” as they ventured out to buy … Read more

Australians with visa approved families in Gaza told they will not receive help for non-immediate family members

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Australians with visa approved families in Gaza told they will not receive help for non-immediate family members

Palestinians who have applied for their families to arrive in Australia on temporary visas say they are being left in the lurch after the federal government told them it cannot assist the evacuation of non-immediate family members from the war zone. The Department of Home Affairs announced last month that 860 temporary visas were approved … Read more

Canada lays out plan to get families of citizens out of ‘unlivable’ Gaza – National

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Canada lays out plan to get families of citizens out of ‘unlivable’ Gaza – National

Canada has unveiled temporary immigration measures to help the family members of Canadians get out of Gaza, as the conflict between Israel and Hamas rages on. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller made the announcement Thursday, which includes a path for extended relatives of Canadians to flee the conflict zone and become temporary residents. … Read more

Hamas Says Israel’s Goal Of Eliminating It Doomed To Fail

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Hamas Says Israel’s Goal Of Eliminating It Doomed To Fail

According to Israeli authorities, 129 hostages remain held in Gaza. Palestinian Territories: Hamas’s military wing on Thursday said Israel’s objective to eliminate the militant group in Gaza was “doomed to fail”, more than two months into war triggered by attacks on Israel. Abu Obeida, spokesman for Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, also said in an audio recording … Read more

Evidence Doesn’t Support Israeli Claims About Hamas Command Center In Al-Shifa Hospital, Washington Post Reports

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Evidence Doesn’t Support Israeli Claims About Hamas Command Center In Al-Shifa Hospital, Washington Post Reports

There is not sufficient public evidence to support Israel’s claims that a Gaza hospital the country raided had served as a Hamas command center, according to a Washington Post investigation published Thursday. The Israeli raid on al-Shifa Hospital last month, which was preceded by an evacuation order aimed at thousands of people sheltering at the … Read more