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Days of Palestine
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Days of Palestine
Euro-Med: Israel's New Gaza Aid Plan Violates Inter. Law
DaysofPal— The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor (Euro-Med) has denounced Israel's newly announced humanitarian aid mechanism in Gaza as a clear breach of international law designed to uproot Palestinians and cement military control, the organization said in a statement Sunday. According to Euro-Med, the plan is intended to 'mislead global public opinion,' which is increasingly alarmed by the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza. 'Based on our field team's assessment, it is virtually impossible to meet current needs through a restricted, centralized system controlled by the occupying power,' the statement warned. Under the scheme, aid would be funneled through four distribution centers. Euro-Med cautioned that none can deliver assistance safely or effectively—and that the very design aims to drive tens of thousands of residents from Gaza and North Gaza governorates southward. Household heads would face invasive security screenings before receiving supplies, risking forced disappearance or arbitrary arrest. Even then, families would be compelled to traverse up to 30 kilometers each week on unpaved roads and without transport to claim meager rations, the monitor said. The new mechanism 'lacks any legal or humanitarian legitimacy and flagrantly violates international law and relief standards,' the group added. Rather than alleviating hunger, it represents 'a deliberate policy of managed starvation.' 'An Israeli government that uses starvation as a central tool of genocide cannot be a party to any humanitarian operation,' Euro-Med insisted. It called on all states to act immediately to restore unhindered aid access and lift Israel's unlawful siege of Gaza. An earlier report in the Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth detailed that three distribution points have been set up in Rafah between the Morag and Philadelphi corridors, with a fourth site on Salah al-Din Street between Netzarim and the central refugee camps. Each compound is ringed by internal boundary walls and dirt berms, further restricting movement and access. Shortlink for this post:
Days of Palestine
11-05-2025
- Health
- Days of Palestine
Euro-Med: 14 Elderly Palestinians Die of Starvation in Gaza in Only One Week
DayofPal– The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached catastrophic proportions, with starvation now claiming the lives of elderly Palestinians under Israel's ongoing siege, according to a report released Saturday by the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor. The Geneva-based organization revealed that 14 elderly Gazans have died over the past week due to acute malnutrition, describing the situation as a 'silent death wave' sweeping the besieged enclave. The group warned that the deadly living conditions, exacerbated by Israel's comprehensive blockade, are no longer limited to the most vulnerable but are impacting the entire population of Gaza. 'Starvation is no longer confined to the weak or ill. It is indiscriminate and now threatens every resident in Gaza,' the organization stated. Euro-Med reported that most of the recent elderly victims suffered from severe anemia and critical deficiencies in essential proteins and minerals. Local hospitals, already crippled by the blockade, have reportedly admitted dozens of elderly patients in critical condition due to extreme malnutrition. The human rights monitor also criticized the lack of a functioning tracking system within Gaza's Health Ministry, noting that many starvation-related deaths are misclassified as 'natural,' thereby obscuring the scale of the crisis. 'These are not natural deaths,' the organization emphasized. 'They follow a systematic pattern that suggests intentional deprivation, an act prohibited under international humanitarian and criminal law.' Since March 2, Israel has enforced a total siege on the Gaza Strip, halting the flow of food, water, medicine, and fuel. Humanitarian agencies, including several United Nations bodies, have repeatedly issued dire warnings that a full-scale famine is imminent. According to the rights group, no humanitarian aid has entered the territory since early March, and most established delivery routes remain sealed. In the 19 months since Israel launched its military campaign, more than 172,000 Palestinians have been reported killed or injured, with thousands still missing under the rubble or unaccounted for. The blockade has now driven hunger deep into all layers of Gazan society, with the elderly and children increasingly succumbing to the effects of deprivation. Shortlink for this post:
Irish Daily Mirror
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Kneecap manager says band received death threats after Coachella performance
Belfast rap trio Kneecap have received death threats after criticising Israel at a performance at Coachella on April 18, their manager said. The bilingual band ended their set at the second weekend of the Coachella music festival in California with three messages on a screen that accused Israel of genocide and war crimes against Palestinians. They read: 'Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people', 'It is being enabled by the US government who arm and fund Israel despite their war crimes' and 'F*** Israel. Free Palestine.' The Irish rappers posted to X and referred to 'hundreds of violent Zionist threats'. In an interview on RTÉ Radio, the musicians' manager Daniel Lambert confirmed the band had received death treats, and that the nature of the threats would be 'too severe' to outline on air. 'I think that, to the band's massive credit, there's three working-class young people here who've built a career for themselves on the basis of the Irish language and music and culture and identity,' Mr Lambert said. 'They have the bravery and the conviction – especially given where they've come from in post-conflict society – to stand up for what's right, and are willing to do that despite the fact that it may harm their career, despite the fact that it may harm their income, and they should be praised massively for that. 'It's an extremely strong position for young people to take, especially young people from a working-class background.' When asked if they were at risk of tarring everyone in Israel with the same brush, Mr Lambert said: 'Absolutely not. 'I think when you refer to 'Israel' in messaging, as we did, that you're referring to the Israeli government.' Mr Lambert said that suggesting the rappers' message at Coachella was offensive would be 'buying into moral hysteria' and said the real issue was the tens of thousands of people being killed by Israeli forces in Gaza. 'If somebody is hurt by the truth, that's something for them to be hurt by. But it's really important to speak truth, and thankfully, the lads are not afraid to do that.' He added: 'The beautiful reaction has been the hundreds of young Americans who came up to us at Coachella, to the lads, to say that they had said something that wasn't being said in America and that these kids believed in. 'That was said to us by young girls, young boys, people in their 20s, 30s, and so, so many people came up to say thank you for saying what is right, what is just, and something that sadly isn't said enough.' Mr Lambert asked why a statement by Euro-Med on Friday, where it stated that Israeli forces had deliberately targeted 37 aid distribution centres and 28 food banks 'to starve civilians' was not being focused on 'rather than the opinions of individuals who felt hurt by factual information'. Asked about criticism of the band, including their alleged promotion of Hamas and Hezbollah, Mr Lambert said: 'Again, we've openly had Israeli government ministers talk about starving a population, cutting food, cutting water. These are the issues that we should be discussing.'
The Journal
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Journal
Kneecap manager says rapper received death threats following Israel display at Coachella gig
BELFAST RAP TRIO Kneecap have received death threats after criticising Israel at a performance at Coachella on April 18, their manager said. The bilingual band ended their set at the second weekend of the Coachella music festival in California with three messages on a screen that accused Israel of genocide and war crimes against Palestinians. They read: 'Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people', 'It is being enabled by the US government who arm and fund Israel despite their war crimes' and 'F**k Israel. Free Palestine.' The Irish group came in for heavy criticism from pro-Israel voices in the music industry. Kneecap's display at Coachella in California last weekend. Kneecap / X Kneecap / X / X The rappers posted to X and referred to 'hundreds of violent Zionist threats'. In an interview on RTE Radio, the musicians' manager Daniel Lambert confirmed the band had received death treats, and that the nature of the threats would be 'too severe' to outline on air. 'I think that, to the band's massive credit, there's three working-class young people here who've built a career for themselves on the basis of the Irish language and music and culture and identity,' Lambert said. 'They have the bravery and the conviction – especially given where they've come from in post-conflict society – to stand up for what's right, and are willing to do that despite the fact that it may harm their career, despite the fact that it may harm their income, and they should be praised massively for that. Advertisement 'It's an extremely strong position for young people to take, especially young people from a working-class background.' When asked if they were at risk of tarring everyone in Israel with the same brush, Lambert said: 'Absolutely not. 'I think when you refer to 'Israel' in messaging, as we did, that you're referring to the Israeli government.' Lambert said that suggesting the rappers' message at Coachella was offensive would be 'buying into moral hysteria' and said the real issue was the tens of thousands of people being killed by Israeli forces in Gaza. 'If somebody is hurt by the truth, that's something for them to be hurt by. But it's really important to speak truth, and thankfully, the lads are not afraid to do that.' He added: The beautiful reaction has been the hundreds of young Americans who came up to us at Coachella, to the lads, to say that they had said something that wasn't being said in America and that these kids believed in. Lambert said the band had 'so, so many people' approaching them to say 'thank you for saying what is right, what is just, and something that sadly isn't said enough'. Lambert asked why a statement by Euro-Med last Friday, where it stated that Israeli forces had deliberately targeted 37 aid distribution centres and 28 food banks 'to starve civilians' was not being focused on 'rather than the opinions of individuals who felt hurt by factual information'. Asked about criticism of the band, including their alleged promotion of Hamas and Hezbollah, Lambert said: 'Again, we've openly had Israeli government ministers talk about starving a population, cutting food, cutting water. These are the issues that we should be discussing.' Kneecap have consistently voiced support for Palestinians, from appearances on the The Late Late Show to last weekend's Coachella festival. With reporting by Eoghan Dalton
Irish Independent
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Kneecap received death threats after Coachella gig, says manager
The bilingual band ended their set at the second weekend of the Coachella music festival in California with three messages on a screen that accused Israel of genocide and war crimes against Palestinians. They read: 'Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people', 'It is being enabled by the US government who arm and fund Israel despite their war crimes' and 'F**k Israel. Free Palestine.' The Irish rappers posted to X and referred to 'hundreds of violent Zionist threats'. In an interview on RTÉ Radio, the musicians' manager Daniel Lambert confirmed the band had received death treats, and that the nature of the threats would be 'too severe' to outline on air. 'I think that, to the band's massive credit, there's three working-class young people here who've built a career for themselves on the basis of the Irish language and music and culture and identity,' Mr Lambert said. 'They have the bravery and the conviction – especially given where they've come from in post-conflict society – to stand up for what's right, and are willing to do that despite the fact that it may harm their career, despite the fact that it may harm their income, and they should be praised massively for that. 'It's an extremely strong position for young people to take, especially young people from a working-class background.' When asked if they were at risk of tarring everyone in Israel with the same brush, Mr Lambert said: 'Absolutely not. 'I think when you refer to 'Israel' in messaging, as we did, that you're referring to the Israeli government.' Mr Lambert said that suggesting the rappers' message at Coachella was offensive would be 'buying into moral hysteria' and said the real issue was the tens of thousands of people being killed by Israeli forces in Gaza. ADVERTISEMENT 'If somebody is hurt by the truth, that's something for them to be hurt by. But it's really important to speak truth, and thankfully, the lads are not afraid to do that.' He added: 'The beautiful reaction has been the hundreds of young Americans who came up to us at Coachella, to the lads, to say that they had said something that wasn't being said in America and that these kids believed in. 'That was said to us by young girls, young boys, people in their 20s, 30s, and so, so many people came up to say thank you for saying what is right, what is just, and something that sadly isn't said enough.' Mr Lambert asked why a statement by Euro-Med on Friday, where it stated that Israeli forces had deliberately targeted 37 aid distribution centres and 28 food banks 'to starve civilians' was not being focused on 'rather than the opinions of individuals who felt hurt by factual information'. Asked about criticism of the band, including their alleged promotion of Hamas and Hezbollah, Mr Lambert said: 'Again, we've openly had Israeli government ministers talk about starving a population, cutting food, cutting water. These are the issues that we should be discussing.' Meanwhile, footage of Irish rappers Kneecap performing at a London venue in November is being assessed by counter-terrorism police. Clips posted online by Danny Morris, from Jewish security charity the Community Security Trust, appear to show one member of the group shouting 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah' at a performance at the Kentish Town Forum, and a Hezbollah flag being displayed. Both Hamas and Hezbollah are banned in the UK and it is a crime to express support for them. A Met Police spokesperson said: 'We have been made aware of the video and it has been referred to the Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit for assessment and to determine whether any further police investigation may be required.' Kneecap have already come under fire for their performance at Coachella on April 18, with Sharon Osbourne calling for their US work visas to be revoked. They ended their set at the second weekend of Coachella with three messages on a screen that read: 'Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people', 'It is being enabled by the US government who arm and fund Israel despite their war crimes' and 'F*** Israel. Free Palestine.'
