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ABC News
21-05-2025
- Politics
- ABC News
International pressure mounts on Israel
Andy Park: International pressure continues to mount on Israel with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer describing the situation in Gaza as intolerable. Israel has conducted a blockade of Gaza for the past 11 weeks but has now agreed to allow what it's termed a basic amount of food to enter. Aid groups however say more food is desperately needed. The United Nations Humanitarian Agency is warning that 14,000 babies in Gaza are suffering from malnutrition and need urgent supplies of baby formula as Rachel Mealey reports. Rachel Mealey: It's been two days since Israel partially lifted its blockade of Gaza but these Palestinian people say there's still no sign of the aid that's been allowed in. Gazan: Our situation is very very difficult and nothing is coming in. There's no flour in any of the houses or inside any of the camps. People don't have flour. I don't know what to do. We want peace. Enough of the war. It's enough. Two years we've been in war and death. Gazan: Today children will sleep without dinner or with just one meal. They drink salty water. Can you see? This is the real famine that the Palestinian people are now experiencing and no one is paying attention. Rachel Mealey: Yousra Abu Sherekh is a project manager for Inara, an aid agency in Gaza. She says she hasn't seen evidence the supplies have arrived and expects they'll be a tiny fraction of what's needed. Yousra Abu Sherekh: Nine trucks after more than 11 weeks of blockade, complete blockade and starvation, they are like a drop in an ocean. People here in Gaza are in need for everything now. Not only the food but they are in need for cooking gas. They are in need for fuel for transportation. They are in need for every single shelter items. Rachel Mealey: Yousra Abu Sherekh says even with a job she's struggling to feed her own two sons. Yousra Abu Sherekh: The fear of hunger, the thinking of what and how you will feed your children is way worse and overwhelming than any other fears during this war and during this blockade especially. So this feeling is very heartbreaking. Rachel Mealey: While the crisis plays out Israel's threats to escalate the war in Gaza continue. Some of Israel's allies are now turning critics. Earlier in the week Britain, France and Canada issued a joint statement calling any escalation disproportionate and egregious. Overnight the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered his strongest rebuke yet. Keir Starmer: But first Mr Speaker I'd like to say something about the horrific situation in Gaza where the level of suffering, innocent children being bombed again is utterly intolerable. And I want to put on record today that we're horrified by the escalation from Israel. The recent announcement that Israel will allow a basic quantity of food into Gaza, a basic quantity, is totally and utterly inadequate. So we must coordinate our response because this war has gone on for far too long. We cannot allow the people of Gaza to starve. Rachel Mealey: The UK and the EU have suspended trade talks with Israel in light of its actions in Gaza. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote on social media that Britain, France and Canada were handing a huge prize to Hamas. He accused them of encouraging a repeat of the October 7th attacks on Israel that killed 1,200 people with 250 Israelis taken as hostages. US President Donald Trump has remained uncharacteristically silent on the developments. His Secretary of State Marco Rubio was asked about reports that the US has been working behind the scenes to relocate Palestinians to neighbouring countries while the conflict plays out. Marco Rubio: No there's no deportation. What we have talked to some nations about is if someone voluntarily and willingly says I want to go somewhere else for some period of time because I'm sick, because my children need to go to school or what have you, are there countries in the region willing to accept them for some period of time but those will be voluntary decisions by individuals. Andy Park: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ending that report by Rachel Mealey.
CBS News
09-05-2025
- CBS News
Man caught on camera beating dog in Long Beach sentenced to three years in prison
The man who was caught on camera violently beating a puppy in Long Beach in April has been sentenced to three years in prison. Alexander Cueva, a 28-year-old man from Westminster, was arrested last month and charged with animal cruelty after surveillance footage captured the highly disturbing abuse in an alley near 235 E. 12th Street in Long Beach on April 21. The video shows Cueva as he pulls the dog with its forelimbs in the air, only allowing it to hop on its hind legs behind him. He then uses the dog's leash to yank it over his shoulder and slam it into the ground. Afterwards, he again jerks the leash, lifting the dog to its feet immediately after it hit the ground. He then kicked the dog in the face before hanging it over his shoulder as he leaves the area. Police say that the dog is a German Shepherd mix between 6 and 8 months named Inara. After receiving treatment, officials say that she has continued to recover nicely. "She sustained some injuries consistent with suspected trauma, but is expected to heal with time and care," said Long Beach Animal Care Services officials. "She will be placed in a foster home for her recovery." Cueva pleaded no contest on Thursday. He was sentenced to three years in state prison and was also banned from possessing animals for 10 years, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. "This felony conviction and prison sentence send the important message that animal cruelty will not be tolerated in our community," LA County DA Nathan Hochman said in a statement following the sentencing.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect in disturbing animal abuse case in Long Beach pleads not guilty
The Brief Alexander Cueva, charged with felony animal cruelty for attacking his puppy in Long Beach, pleaded not guilty. The incident was captured on surveillance video and involved using a leash as a weapon. Cueva faces up to four years in prison if convicted. LONG BEACH, Calif. - A man charged with felony animal cruelty for attacking his puppy in Long Beach pleaded not guilty on Tuesday. What we know Alexander Cueva, 28, of Westminster, faces a felony count of animal cruelty with an allegation of using a deadly weapon—a leash. The attack on his 6- to 8-month-old German shepherd mix, Inara, involved slamming her to the ground, kicking her, and dragging her away on a skateboard. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 'No place for cruelty': Long Beach Police arrest suspect in disturbing animal abuse case The incident occurred at 235 E. 12th St., near Anaheim Street, and was widely shared on social media, prompting outrage. Cueva was located and arrested by Long Beach Police on April 22, and has remained in custody since. The dog, Inara, is recovering from injuries and is under the care of Long Beach Animal Care Services, which has warned of potential scams related to her recovery. What they're saying LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman stated, "To see this level of calculated violence inflicted on a helpless animal is deeply troubling." The case is the second this month involving an alleged attack on a dog caught on video, following charges against Donald Jeffes for a similar incident. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Long Beach man arrested after attacking dog What you can do Animal Care Services encourages donations through their official website to support Inara's recovery. What's next Cueva is due back in court in Long Beach on May 7. The Source Information for this story is from the LA County District Attorney's Office, the Long Beach Police Department, and previous FOX 11 reports.
