Hezbollah launches more attacks in retaliation to Israeli strikes
Over 200 Lebanese have been killed in repeated Israeli air and artillery strikes in the southern and eastern parts of the country since October 8. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has said attacks will continue even if a truce is reached in Gaza
Israel’s brutal offensive on Gaza continues as death toll nears 30,000
The UNRWA said that it was last able to deliver aid to Northern Gaza on January 23 and warned that the situation is a “looming famine” and a “man-made disaster”
At ICJ hearing, Global South countries call for end to occupation of Palestine; US and allies back Israel
The ICJ is conducting hearings before giving an opinion on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of Palestine. The US and its allies have asked the court to not demand an end to the occupation
On day 138 of Israeli assault, death toll rises in Gaza and attacks continue in West Bank
The death toll in Gaza rose to at least 29,313, with at least 69,333 injured. World Food Programme authorities warned that a famine is likely if things do not change and significantly higher volumes of food are needed
NUMSA calls for boycott of PUTCO bus company over “inhumane” treatment of workers
Around 120 members of NUMSA employed by South African transporter PUTCO, who were suspended following an unprotected strike in 2022 over a wage dispute, have been subject to undignified conditions including a lack of access to decent toilets at the company’s depots.
Thousands hits the streets in Zagreb in a massive anti-government protest
Croatians mobilized against the appointment of a state attorney who has been accused of communicating with people involved in scandals and fraud. The opposition has also demanded the dissolution of parliament and fresh elections
75% of all journalists killed across the world in 2023 were killed in Israeli war on Gaza, says CPJ
A report by the Committee to Protect Journalists said that 78 journalists and media workers were killed in Gaza in the first three months of Israel’s war. The report added that the circumstances leading to the killing of these media professionals were difficult to ascertain due to Israel’s refusal to cooperate
Israel continues attacks on hospitals in Gaza
Israeli forces continued with attacks on the al-Amal and Nasser hospitals. Meanwhile, aid agencies and political leaders from across the world have warned against the escalation of the attack on Rafah