Syria fights ‘catastrophic’ fires for fourth day

Michael Farrell, a human rights lawyer, resigned from the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) after 14 years, protesting the group's refusal to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and support humanitarian aid. He expressed concern over Council of Europe states supplying weapons to Israel, contributing to the devastation in Gaza, where nearly 58,400 Palestinians have been killed since October 2023. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Michael Farrell, a lawyer from Ireland, quit...

The UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese accused the EU of supporting “Israel’s genocide of the Palestinians” after it refused to suspend its Association Agreement with Israel, despite the agreement's human rights clause. Albanese urged EU member states to cut ties with Israel and take legal action, as Israel's ongoing offensive in Gaza has resulted in over 58,000 Palestinian deaths and significant humanitarian crises. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The UN's special helper for...

At least 20 people were killed in a crush at an aid centre in southern Gaza, attributed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to "agitators" and by local civil defense to Israeli gunfire. This incident occurred amid ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid, with Hamas accusing Israel of seeking long-term military control over Gaza, while discussions have shown no progress. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: At an aid center in southern Gaza,...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified in his corruption trial at the Tel Aviv District Court, attended by U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, amid ongoing wartime tensions and hostage negotiations. Facing charges in multiple cases related to bribery and media manipulation, Netanyahu is also wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes related to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in court because...

The Israeli military targeted Syrian army headquarters in Damascus and near Suwayda in response to escalating violence involving Druze and Bedouins, injuring nine individuals, according to Syrian health officials. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized the need to protect the Druze community, while the Syrian government condemned the violence and pledged accountability for those responsible. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Israeli military bombed Syrian army headquarters in Damascus to protect the Druze community...

Israel bombed Syrian military headquarters in Damascus after warning the Islamist-led government to stop attacks on the Druze minority in the Sweida region, where sectarian clashes have reportedly killed nearly 250 people. Tensions escalated as Syrian forces entered Sweida, allegedly joining Bedouin tribes in violent confrontations against Druze fighters, prompting Israeli officials to threaten increased military responses. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israel bombed a Syrian military headquarters after warning the Syrian government...