Failure haunts UN environment conferences

Australia will officially recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September, a move aimed at promoting a two-state solution, according to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. This recognition depends on commitments from the Palestinian Authority, specifically ensuring that Hamas will not be involved in any future state, as a means to alleviate conflict and suffering in the region. Want More Context? 🔎

In southern Oman, men in traditional attire strive to preserve the endangered Jibbali language, spoken by just 120,000 people, through ancient poetry recitals led by poet Khalid Ahmed al-Kathiri. Despite its rich history and cultural significance, Jibbali faces extinction risks due to lack of documentation and education, prompting efforts to create a comprehensive dictionary and digital resources to aid its survival. Want More Context? 🔎

Australia is set to recognize a Palestinian state as early as Monday, following similar announcements from France, Canada, and the UK, amid Israel's condemnation of such actions. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese advocates for a two-state solution, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expresses disappointment, asserting that establishing a Palestinian state would lead to conflict, not peace. Want More Context? 🔎

Four Al Jazeera journalists, including Anas al-Sharif, were killed in an Israeli strike near Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital while they were in a designated journalists' tent. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claimed al-Sharif was affiliated with Hamas, prompting Al Jazeera to denounce the attack as an attempt to silence reporting from Gaza amidst ongoing military offensives that have claimed 186 journalists' lives since October 2023. Want More Context? 🔎

The Israeli prime minister's announcement to take control of Gaza City has sparked significant concern among families of hostages held by Hamas, who fear it will jeopardize their loved ones' safety. Critics, including the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, argue that military escalation over negotiation risks abandoning the hostages, with a strong public backlash against the government's decision. Want More Context? 🔎

Israel's military announced the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al Sharif, alleging he led a Hamas cell, during a strike on Gaza City, which also resulted in the deaths of three other journalists and a total of seven casualties. Palestinian journalists' groups condemned the incident, citing prior warnings from press freedom advocates and UN experts regarding Al Sharif's safety amid unsubstantiated Israeli claims against him. Want More Context? 🔎