Gaza Conflict: International Condemnation Mounts

The article by Jeremy Bowen discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, highlighting the mounting evidence of war crimes committed by both sides. Israel's allies, including the UK and EU, are losing patience with Israel's conduct in Gaza, and there are growing calls for a ceasefire and recognition of a Palestinian state. The article notes that Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has refused to establish an inquiry into the mistakes that led to the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, and that he is facing arrest warrants for war crimes issued by the International Criminal Court.

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Europe to press for a ceasefire and peace deal in the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas are ongoing, with Qatar hosting talks earlier this month. A 60-day ceasefire, initially proposed by the US, is being considered, but a sticking point remains over the deployment of Israeli troops during the truce. Israel has continued military operations in Gaza, and new evacuation orders have been issued.

Twenty-five nations, including the U.K., Canada, and Japan, condemn Israel's actions in Gaza, citing 'inhumane killing' of civilians and 'drip feeding of aid.' The statement calls for an immediate end to the war and criticizes Israel's aid distribution method. Israel rejects the statement, saying it is 'disconnected from reality.' The conflict continues, with Israel expanding its ground war in Gaza, forcing thousands to flee.

The article reports on a recent Israeli strike on the Bureij Refugee Camp in Gaza, showing a child fleeing the area as munitions struck near a UNRWA school. The article also covers other international news, including protests in Mexico City over gentrification, a toxic algae bloom in Australia, and military drills in Taiwan. Additionally, it mentions recent developments in Brazil, including a police raid on former President Jair Bolsonaro's home, and comments made by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva about Donald Trump.

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The US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, has condemned nearly 30 Western countries for calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, stating that siding with Hamas is 'doing evil.' The countries, including the UK, issued a joint statement criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza, which Hamas welcomed. Israel and the US have come under fire for their handling of aid distribution in Gaza, with reports of civilians dying while attempting to receive aid. Israel denies using starvation as a tactic and claims it is working to prevent Hamas from stealing aid.

More than 100 people, including 80 children, have died of hunger in Gaza due to severe food shortages. Palestinian officials and aid organizations blame Israel for controlling supplies and preventing aid from reaching Gaza, while Israel denies responsibility and accuses the UN of failing to protect aid from being stolen by militant groups.

The article discusses the growing division within the MAGA movement over Israel's war in Gaza, with the evangelical right wing of America, a usually staunch ally, voicing rare criticism. The podcast episode also covers the shaky ceasefire in Sweida, Syria, and the situation in Afghanistan where women and girls have been arrested by the Taliban for violating their strict dress code.

Over 100 aid agencies, including Save the Children and Doctors Without Borders, have warned of 'mass starvation' in Gaza due to Israel's restrictions on humanitarian aid. The groups claim that Israel's new aid distribution system has been marred by violence, with over 670 people killed near aid sites. Israel's foreign ministry has rejected the aid groups' claims, blaming Hamas for the suffering in Gaza. The United Nations has reported that nearly a third of Gaza's population is not eating for multiple days in a row.