Palestinian officials, witnesses, and journalists are accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza, denying civilians access to their homes, food, water, and medical support. The Israeli army’s push aims to close in on Hamas fighters, but tens of thousands of civilians are still in the area without aid, heightening fears of famine and disease. Israel is accused of employing a “General’s Plan” to forcibly empty Gaza’s north of its population. The conditions in northern Gaza are dire, with no aid allowed in, healthcare in critical condition, and civilians facing constant threats. Experts, rights groups, and politicians are calling for action to stop Israel’s actions, condemning them as ethnic cleansing.
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Christchurch’s Jamie Richard Pope caught drug dealing, importing meth, while on community detention
SummaryJamie Richard Pope, who was on police curfew serving community detention for firearms charges, has been placed under home detention after Customs intercepted multiple packages containing methamphetamine and cocaine destined for his Christchurch address. Initially, Customs alerted police to two drug shipments, followed by the seizure of three additional packages. Pope now faces charges for importing methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as supplying ecstasy, due to his illegal activities while under supervision. Full Article
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