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UNRWA Forced to Halt All Gaza Activities in Coming Weeks Due to Funding Suspension
The funding suspension comes after the United States, Canada, Britain, Germany, Australia, Finland, and the Netherlands decided to pause financial support to UNRWA.
US Media Views ICJ Verdict on Israel as Symbolically Significant, Though Not Legally Enforceable
According to a Sunday edition of USA TODAY, the ruling, while not immediately altering conditions on the ground, holds symbolic value. Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs Riyadh Maliki hailed it as a decision in "favour of humanity and international law."
Netanyahu Urges Qatar to Increase Pressure on Hamas for the Release of Hostages
Netanyahu urged Qatar to substantiate its role as a mediator by applying pressure on Hamas to facilitate the return of the hostages. Qatar has played a crucial role as the primary mediator in indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas, focusing on resolving the ongoing conflict and securing the release of more than 100 hostages held by Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza.
UN Chief Optimistic That Israel Will 'Duly Comply' with ICJ Ruling on Gaza
Guterres, in an official statement, emphasized the legally binding nature of ICJ decisions. He conveyed his trust that all involved parties would duly comply with the court's order.
South African President Ramaphosa Feels Vindicated by ICJ Ruling in Genocide Case
The ICJ, while refraining from ordering a ceasefire, did not dismiss genocide charges against Israel, as requested by South Africa in its case.
South Africa's Parliament Urges International Pressure on Israel to Adhere to ICJ Order
According to Xinhua news agency, the ICJ has found Israel's actions in Gaza to be "plausibly genocidal" and has imposed provisional measures based on this assessment.
CIA and Mossad Chiefs to Hold Talks with Qatar PM on Temporary Ceasefire Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict
The primary focus of the discussion will be on securing the release of the remaining 132 hostages held by Hamas since October 7.
Ready to Observe Ceasefire in Gaza if ICJ Issues Such Ruling: Hamas
In addition, Hamas expressed its intent to release Israeli prisoners currently in its custody in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners detained by Israel.
Impact of Israel-Hamas Conflict on India: Region Faces Consequences Through Shipping Attacks
Without specifically naming the Houthi rebels responsible for the attacks or pinpointing the location in the Red Sea, Ravindra emphasized that the situation is detrimental to all parties involved. The Houthi rebels claim their attacks are in solidarity with Palestinians facing Israeli assaults in Gaza.
Spillover of Israel-Hamas Conflict Directly Impacts India’s Energy and Economic Interests, Deputy Permanent Representative Informs UNSC
Ravindra highlighted the impact of the conflict on the safety of maritime commercial traffic in the Indian Ocean, with reported attacks in the vicinity of India.
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