Lebanon’s Salam: Normalization with Israel possible with two states

Francesca Albanese, a UN special rapporteur, criticized the West's loss of credibility for allowing Israel unchecked actions, responding to French President Macron's warning that abandoning Gaza undermines global credibility. Albanese stated that the West has sacrificed its credibility by granting Israel free passes for decades, advocating for sanctions against Israel and protection for occupied Palestinian territories. Macron emphasized the need for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza, while Amnesty International's Agnes Callamard echoed that...

Israel is blocking over 3,000 health aid trucks from entering Gaza, resulting in a dire humanitarian crisis, according to Munir al-Bursh, Director-General of Gaza’s Health Ministry. Hospitals are facing catastrophic conditions due to shortages of medicine and safe water, leading to a rise in infectious diseases. The ongoing blockade has contributed to widespread hunger among Gaza's 2.4 million residents, with over 54,400 Palestinians killed since October 2023, amid Israeli military actions, which have prompted international...

The Barbados government is being urged to cut diplomatic ties with Israel due to civilian deaths in Gaza, as highlighted during a solidarity rally outside the US Embassy organized by advocacy groups. The event, coinciding with the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's death, condemned global injustices and called for unity against American imperialism. Speakers, including David Denny and Lalu Hanuman, emphasized the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and the need for solidarity with Palestine, while...

British foreign minister David Lammy announced that Morocco's 2007 autonomy plan for Western Sahara is the "most credible" solution to the long-standing dispute, marking a shift from the UK's previous support for self-determination. Morocco, which largely controls the territory, has gained backing for its plan from Spain, Germany, and France, while the UN maintains Western Sahara as a non-self-governing territory. Lammy emphasized the need for urgent negotiations that focus on Morocco's autonomy proposal, as the...

Israeli gunfire reportedly killed at least 31 Palestinians near a US-backed aid distribution site in Rafah, with both Israeli military and the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation denying the incident. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens as the UN warns of famine risk after over two months without aid, despite Israel easing its blockade and introducing a new aid mechanism. As violence continues, calls for a ceasefire intensify, with humanitarian leaders emphasizing the need for safe and...

Iraq and Lebanon's Call for Gaza RescueIraq and Lebanon issued a joint plea to rescue the besieged Gaza Strip, enduring over 20 months of Israeli attacks, during a press conference in Baghdad between Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. Sudani condemned Israeli aggression on both Lebanese and Syrian territories and called for immediate intervention to protect Gazans amid international silence, while Aoun emphasized Lebanon's commitment to sovereignty and stability. The...