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UN Relief Chief Sounds Alarm as Israel Raids Gaza’s Largest Hospital
Israeli forces' raid of al-Shifa Hospital Wednesday came days after they encircled the facility and began bombarding it.
“Baby Steps” Aren’t Enough: UN Warns COP28 Must Be a Clear Climate Turning Point
“The world is failing to get a grip on the climate crisis,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said.
22 House Democrats Voted With Republicans to Censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib
“This movement for a ceasefire is much bigger than one person," Tlaib said in a floor speech ahead of Tuesday's vote.
Amazon, DoorDash, Walmart Must Address Labor Violation Allegations, UN Says
Amazon, DoorDash and Walmart are among the top employers of recipients of government medical and food assistance.
Israel Bombed 4 UN Schools-Turned-Shelters in Just 24 Hours, Relief Agency Says
The UNRWA called for a “humanitarian ceasefire” in the face of the devastation.
Top UN Official Resigns: “We Are Seeing a Genocide Unfolding Before Our Eyes”
Craig Mokhiber says the UN follows a “different set of rules” when addressing Israel’s violations of international law.
Gaza Health System Is Hours Away From “Complete Collapse,” Officials Say
With only days or hours of fuel left, hospitals are on the verge of becoming “mass grave[s].”
Political Education Is as Essential to Organizing as Direct Action
Broader historical understanding of Palestine is critical to our resistance, says Palestinian Youth Movement organizer.
Over 300 Former Staffers Call on Sanders to Lead Ceasefire Resolution in Senate
They urge him to support ending U.S. military funding for Israeli war crimes, occupation and settlement expansion.
UN Security Council Votes to Deploy US-Backed, Kenyan-Led Troops Into Haiti
These UN missions don’t protect the population, they protect multinational investments, says scholar Mamyrah Prosper.