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Express Tribune
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Israeli attacks kill 11 in Gaza amid political turmoil for Netanyahu
Displaced Palestinian man Akram Al-Manasra and his children make their way to collect water from a distribution point amid shortages, in Gaza City July 14, 2025. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas At least 11 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn, according to hospital sources cited by Al Jazeera, as political turmoil deepens for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The network's correspondents on the ground reported that Israeli air raids, artillery shelling, and drone strikes struck several areas, including Shujayea, Jabalia, and the Shati refugee camp, one of Gaza's most densely populated zones. Five members of the same family were killed in Shati, and dozens more were wounded. Reporting from Deir el-Balah, Al Jazeera's Hind Khoudary said Israeli forces had issued evacuation orders to residents in eastern Gaza City, urging them to move west. But the western areas, where most displaced Palestinians are already sheltering, also came under attack. "Wherever they go, they are still being attacked," Khoudary reported. Food shortages were also noted, with displaced families unable to access basic supplies amid continuous threats of relocation. Political pressure mounts on Netanyahu as Israeli soldiers killed The Israeli military said three soldiers were killed and another wounded during fighting in northern Gaza on Monday. The deaths have renewed domestic pressure on Netanyahu, who has vowed to continue the war until achieving what he calls 'absolute victory.' However, those remarks have been met with growing opposition from families of hostages and dead soldiers, who argue a ceasefire is necessary to prevent further loss of life. Netanyahu's governing coalition is also under strain. Members of the far-right have threatened to withdraw and topple the government if a ceasefire deal is signed. Adding to the crisis, an ultra-Orthodox faction in Netanyahu's coalition submitted its resignation Monday over internal disputes related to Israel's military conscription law. The country's attorney general has criticised the government for failing to enforce penalties for draft evasion. The ultra-Orthodox parties have reportedly given Netanyahu 48 hours to address their demands or face the collapse of his coalition. International summit in Bogotá seeks end to war on Gaza Meanwhile, more than 30 countries are meeting in Bogotá, Colombia, for a summit focused on legal and diplomatic actions to end the war on Gaza and the Israeli occupation of the West Bank. The event is co-chaired by Colombia and South Africa and convened by The Hague Group, organisers said the summit was launched in response to 'escalating violations of international law in Palestine, including the crime of genocide.' Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, is expected to address the media later today. 🇨🇴Finalmente en Bogotá, junto a Estados que se comprometen a poner fin a la masacre en Gaza, sin retórica, reconduciendo la política a los límites del derecho internacional. — Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur oPt (@FranceskAlbs) July 14, 2025 'Finally in Bogotá, alongside states that commit to ending the massacre in Gaza, without rhetoric, bringing politics back within the limits of international law,' Albanese wrote on X. Israel's war on Gaza Israel has carried out a devastating military campaign in Gaza since late October 2023, killing nearly 58,400 Palestinians, the majority of them women and children. The relentless bombardment has levelled much of the besieged enclave, creating severe food shortages, collapsing health infrastructure, and fuelling the spread of disease. In November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Israel is also facing a genocide case at the International Court of Justice.
MTV Lebanon
19 hours ago
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
Officials from 30 countries to meet in Colombia to halt Gaza war
Officials from more than 30 countries will meet in Colombia's capital Bogota for a two-day event dedicated to define legal and diplomatic actions to end the war in Gaza and the illegal occupation of the West Bank. The meeting is convened by The Hague Group and co-chaired by Colombia and South Africa 'in response to the escalating violations of international law in Palestine, including the crime of genocide', according to a statement from the Colombian government. Francesca Albanese, UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, will preside over a news conference later today. 'Finally in Bogota, alongside states that commit to ending the massacre in Gaza, without rhetoric, bringing politics back within the limits of international law,' Albanese said on X.
The Sun
21 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia joins global Gaza emergency conference in Colombia
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is among over 30 countries participating in the landmark Bogota Emergency Conference in Colombia, aimed at coordinating legal and diplomatic responses to the worsening situation in Gaza. The event, co-hosted by Colombia and South Africa under The Hague Group, includes nations such as Algeria, Brazil, China, Cuba, and Indonesia. The Hague Group Secretariat stated that the July 15-16 conference represents the most ambitious multilateral effort yet to challenge Israel's actions in Gaza and enforce international law compliance. 'It is part of the effort to strengthen multilateral support for accountability and justice for the Palestinian people,' the group said. UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese called the gathering a historic turning point. 'The Bogota conference will go down as the moment in history that states finally stood up to do the right thing,' she said, praising The Hague Group's formation as the most significant political development in 20 months. Albanese is expected to critique the international system's failure to protect Palestinians and the selective enforcement of international law. 'For too long, international law has been treated as optional—applied selectively to the weak and ignored by the powerful,' she noted ahead of the conference. She will also address recent US sanctions against her and emphasize the UN Charter as a moral and legal guide. Colombian President Gustavo Petro stressed the need to shift 'from condemnation to collective action,' while Vice Foreign Minister Mauricio Jaramillo Jassir warned that alleged genocide in Gaza endangers global legal norms. The conference follows The Hague Group's formation earlier this year. Its eight founding members, including Malaysia, committed to upholding ICJ provisional measures on Gaza, preventing arms transfers to Israel, and blocking military supply vessels. The event also seeks to implement the ICJ's 2024 advisory opinion and UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/ES-10/24 by September 2025. - Bernama
Barnama
a day ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Malaysia Joins Emergency Conference On Gaza In Colombia
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has joined over 30 countries at the landmark Bogota Emergency Conference in Colombia to coordinate legal and diplomatic action in response to the dire situation in Gaza. Other participating countries in the multilateral initiative, co-hosted by Colombia and South Africa under the framework of The Hague Group, include Algeria, Brazil, China, Cuba, Honduras, Indonesia, Namibia, Qatar, Senegal, South Africa and Spain. The Secretariat of The Hague Group said in a statement that the conference on July 15 and 16 was the most ambitious multilateral initiative yet to confront Israel's actions in Gaza and to push for compliance with international law. bootstrap slideshow 'It is part of the effort to strengthen multilateral support for accountability and justice for the Palestinian people,' it said. UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, Francesca Albanese, described the gathering as a turning point. 'The Bogota conference will go down as the moment in history that states finally stood up to do the right thing,' she said, hailing the formation of The Hague Group as the most significant political development of the past 20 months. At the opening session on Tuesday, Albanese is expected to highlight the failure of the international system to protect Palestinians and the selective application of international law, which has undermined its credibility and legitimacy. 'For too long, international law has been treated as optional -- applied selectively to the weak and ignored by the powerful,' she said in the statement released ahead of the conference. Albanese is also expected to address recent sanctions imposed against her by the United States (US) and to highlight the UN Charter and universal human rights instruments as a shared moral and legal compass.
The National
a day ago
- Politics
- The National
'Collective action' against Israel to be decided at global conference
A conference in Bogota, Colombia on July 15 and 16 will see a number of countries join global efforts to hold Israel accountable for its actions in Gaza. Other European countries involved include Portugal, Spain, Slovenia and Norway. Jaramillo Jassir, Colombia's vice minister of multilateral affairs, said: 'The assembled states will not only reaffirm our commitment to resist the genocide, but devise a series of specific measures to move from words to collective action.' READ MORE: 'Patients are dying inside Gaza,': MSF calls for urgent medical evacuations It aims to build on the work of The Hague Group, launched in the Netherlands in January, which brought together eight countries to impose sanctions on Israel. They agreed to an arms embargo on Israel and also vowed to prevent ships carrying military fuel or weaponry to the country from docking at their ports if they were believed to be involved in the assault on Gaza. (Image: NQ) The inclusion of China, as one of the world's leading economic powerhouses, is significant as the country has been relatively muted in its criticism of Israel to date. During the brief war between Iran and Israel earlier this year, the Chinese ministry of foreign affairs released a statement saying that 'the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza must not continue', while calling for a two-state solution. The Hague Group is co-chaired by Colombia and South Africa, with the latter country the instigator of the genocide case faced by Israel at the International Court of Justice. READ MORE: Labour politicians fail to declare all-expenses-paid trip to Israel Also in attendance will be Francesca Albanese, the United Nation's special rapporteur on human rights in the West Bank and Gaza, who was recently sanctioned by the US government. She is expected to say: 'For too long, international law has been treated as optional – applied selectively to those perceived as weak, ignored by those acting as the powerful. 'This double standard has eroded the very foundations of the legal order. That era must end. The law must either be universal, or it will cease to mean anything at all. No one can afford this selective approach.' Addressing the sanctions imposed on her by the Trump administration, Albanese will say: 'These attacks shall not be seen as against me personally. They are a warning to everyone, who dares defend international justice and freedom. 'But we cannot afford to be silenced – and I know I am not alone. This is not about me or any other single individuals, but about justice for the Palestinian people at the most critical juncture in their history.' Writing in The Guardian ahead of the conference, Colombian president Gustavo Petro said: 'We can either stand firm in defence of the legal principles that seek to prevent war and conflict, or watch helplessly as the international system collapses under the weight of unchecked power politics.' The conference will bring together:
