Israeli supreme court postpones decision on eviction at Sheikh Jarrah amidst growing protests
The opposition to Israeli attempts to evict Palestinian residents from Sheikh Jarrah in East Jerusalem to build Jewish settlements has also increased across the occupied territories and around the world
Bill Gates’ Stand on Intellectual Property Is Facing a Pushback
Alexander Zaitchik discuss Bill Gates’ recent comments on intellectual property rights in the context of COVID-19 vaccines, his long history as a spokesperson for Big Pharma, and the various struggles across the world for a fairer IPR regime and health for all
Leader of shack-dwellers’ movement arrested by South African police for ‘conspiracy’ to murder
George Mqapheli Bonono, the deputy president of Abahlali baseMjondolo, was arrested on May 4. The movement maintains that it is a politically motivated attempt by the police to discredit the organization at the behest of the ruling ANC
Under mounting pressure, US agrees to support limited IP waiver for COVID-19 vaccine; others follow
Shortly after the US announced that it will support a limited TRIPS waiver for COVID-19 vaccines, the European Union announced that it was open to discussions. However, the approval of the proposal at the World Trade Organization might take longer
Israeli airstrikes in Syria kill one, injure six others
In recent years, Israel has attacked Syria with frequent airstrikes, resulting in not only extensive damage to civilian and military infrastructure, but also killing and injuring many civilians and armed forces personnel
Majority in G7 countries wants COVID-19 vaccine know-how to be shared, says poll
The findings of the survey shared by the the People’s Vaccine Alliance shows that the vast number of respondents want governments to intervene and ensure the knowledge is shared with others. Most G7 countries are opposed to patent waivers on vaccines
After postponing elections, Palestinian Authority moots national unity government
Amid mounting criticism of its decision to postpone elections scheduled for May 22, the Palestinian Authority is trying to talk to other factions to form a national unity government
The fight against evictions in Palestine’s Sheikh Jarrah
At least six Palestinian families out of 28 in Sheikh Jarrah were asked to vacate their homes after some Jewish organizations filed a case claiming that the land belongs to Jews.