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Israeli Settlers Destroy Food and Damage Trucks in Gaza Aid Convoy
Israeli lawyer Sapir Sluzker Amran, who documented the attack, says soldiers stood by during the attack.
Israeli Officials Vote to Expand Rafah Invasion Amid “Unspeakable” Disaster
One source said that the expansion of the invasion would cross the Biden administration’s stated “red line.”
Israeli Extremists Set Fire to UNRWA’s Headquarters in East Jerusalem
The agency was forced to close its compound in the occupied city after the latest attack.
UN Conference on Plastic Pollution Crisis Dominated by Industry Reps
The negotiations for a plastics treaty appeared to lack rules on conflict of interest or transparency.
Top UN Human Rights Official Raises Alarm Over Repression of Student Protests
Over 1,200 protesters have been arrested across dozens of campuses just over the past two weeks.
US Vetoes Palestine’s Bid to Become a Full Member of the UN
The resolution's failure “will not defeat our determination,” said Palestine's permanent observer at the United Nations.
Under UN Charter, Iran’s Attack Was a Legal Response to Israel’s Illegal Attack
Iran’s attack on Israel was lawful self-defense carried out in compliance with international humanitarian law.
Honduras Woman Says Country Denied Her Access to Abortion in UN Complaint
The country’s strict abortion ban violates Hondurans’ rights to “life, health, privacy, autonomy, and bodily integrity.”
Egypt Has Betrayed Palestinians in Their Time of Greatest Need
The Egyptian government has expressed rhetorical support for Palestinians but is complicit in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
State Department Official Resigns Over Biden Gaza Policy
“Trying to advocate for human rights just became impossible,” Foreign Affairs Officer Annelle Sheline said.