Note. This URGENT NEWS BLAST includes stories in part from the mainstream media (MSM) for now… When possible, we prioritize alternative sources.
kumparan.com (2024-04-03). Unmasking Aggression: The Heinous Face of Israel in Breaching International Law Following a six-month intensification of the Zionist regime of Israel's attacks on Gaza, which included the slaughter of innocent Palestinian women and children, the obstruction of humanitarian aid into Gaza, and repeated violations of international humanitarian law, the regime has now breached the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which prohibits attacks on embassies and consulates.
middleeasteye.net (2024-04-03). Israel's slaughter of aid workers is a tragedy. But it is also a story of western racism
wsws.org (2024-04-03). "Nothing has changed": White House backs Israel after murder of foreign aid workers
standard.co.uk (2024-04-03). Irish MEP accuses von der Leyen of 'silence' on genocide case against Israel
truthout.org (2024-04-03). The Majority of Americans Now Disapprove of Israel's Genocide, Polling Finds
palestinechronicle.com (2024-04-03). Gaza Genocide – Arab League Convenes to Address Israel's Aggression
znetwork.org (2024-04-03). World Court Ordered Israel to Allow Aid Into Gaza But Failed to Order Ceasefire
thenation.com (2024-04-03). Israel's Brutality Is Increasingand So Is Its Denialism
jewishexponent.com (2024-04-03). Israel Cannot Afford to Be a Nation That Dwells Alone
english.palinfo.com (2024-04-03). UN expert calls for imposing arms embargo on Israel
jacobin.com (2024-04-03). Israel's Horrific Massacre at Gaza's Largest Hospital
english.wafa.ps (2024-04-03). Ministry of Education condemns Israel's destruction of Palestine University in Gaza
aljazeera.com (2024-04-03). US Senate leader Chuck Schumer calls for new Israel elections amid Gaza war
washingtonpost.com (2024-04-03). How Israeli strikes on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza unfolded The dynamic international food aid group has been one of the few organizations able to get supplies into the embattled enclave and distributed to hungry civilians from north to south. Two of the SUVs traveling Monday were armored and bore the frying pan logo on the roof, the group said. A third was an unmodified “soft-skin” vehicle. | | None of them would return to base.
huffpost.com (2024-04-03). Loved Ones Recall Dedication Of Killed World Central Kitchen Workers Israeli airstrikes that killed seven aid workers delivering food to starving Palestinians have reverberated around the world.
kumparan.com (2024-04-03). kumparan.com/media-center-iran-embassy/u… Following a six-month intensification of the Zionist regime of Israel's attacks on Gaza, which included the slaughter of innocent Palestinian women and children, the obstruction of humanitarian aid into Gaza, and repeated violations of international humanitarian law, the regime has now breached the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which prohibits attacks on embassies and consulates.
un.org (2024-04-03). Ratification of the Genocide ConventionThe Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Genocide Convention) is an instrument of international law that codified for the first time the crime of genocide. The Genocide Convention was the first human rights treaty adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 9 December 1948 and signified the international community’s commitment to ‘never again’ after the atrocities committed during the Second World War. Its adoption marked a crucial step towards the development of international human rights and international criminal law as we know it today.
politicsweb.co.za (2024-04-03). Additional provisional measures ordered by ICJ welcomed – PresidencyThese provisional measures supplement those of 26 January, which ordered Israel inter alia to refrain from committing genocidal acts against Palestinians in Gaza and to prevent and punish direct and public incitement to commit genocide in relation to members of the Palestinian group in the Gaza Strip.
aa.com.tr (2024-04-02). 7 aid workers killed in Israeli strike in Gaza: World Central Kitchen The World Central Kitchen (WCK) on Tuesday confirmed that its seven humanitarian aid workers were killed in Monday's Israeli strike in the Gaza Strip. | | "The WCK team was traveling in a deconflicted zone in two armored cars branded with the WCK logo and a soft skin vehicle," the WCK said in a statement. | | Despite coordinating movements with the Israeli army, it added that the convoy was hit as it was leaving the Deir al-Balah warehouse, where the team had unloaded more than 100 tons of humanitarian food aid brought to Gaza on the maritime route.
aljazeera.com (2024-04-03). Israel's war on Gaza updates: Aid workers killed amid 'man-made famine' UNRWA chief says averting famine in Gaza requires 'complete reversal' of Israeli policy of targeting humanitarian aid.
apnews.com (2024-04-03). World Central Kitchen is saving lives with food but paying a price in bloodThe deaths of seven World Central Kitchen workers in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza was a tragic turn for an American homegrown charity that, in less than 15 years, has mushroomed from the grassroots brainchild of a celebrity chef into one of the world's most recognized food relief organizations
wck.org (2024-04-03). Honoring WCK team members killed in Gaza "These are the heroes of World Central Kitchen. These 7 beautiful souls were killed by the IDF in a strike as they were returning from a full day's mission. Their smiles, laughter, and voices are forever embedded in our memories. And we have countless memories of them giving their best selves to the world. We are reeling from our loss. The world's loss.” – Erin Gore, CEO
washingtonpost.com (2024-04-03). How Israeli strikes on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza unfolded The dynamic international food aid group has been one of the few organizations able to get supplies into the embattled enclave and distributed to hungry civilians from north to south. Two of the SUVs traveling Monday were armored and bore the frying pan logo on the roof, the group said. A third was an unmodified “soft-skin” vehicle. | | None of them would return to base.
huffpost.com (2024-04-03). Loved Ones Recall Dedication Of Killed World Central Kitchen Workers Israeli airstrikes that killed seven aid workers delivering food to starving Palestinians have reverberated around the world.
kumparan.com (2024-04-03). kumparan.com/media-center-iran-embassy/u… Following a six-month intensification of the Zionist regime of Israel's attacks on Gaza, which included the slaughter of innocent Palestinian women and children, the obstruction of humanitarian aid into Gaza, and repeated violations of international humanitarian law, the regime has now breached the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which prohibits attacks on embassies and consulates.
un.org (2024-04-03). Ratification of the Genocide ConventionThe Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Genocide Convention) is an instrument of international law that codified for the first time the crime of genocide. The Genocide Convention was the first human rights treaty adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 9 December 1948 and signified the international community’s commitment to ‘never again’ after the atrocities committed during the Second World War. Its adoption marked a crucial step towards the development of international human rights and international criminal law as we know it today.
politicsweb.co.za (2024-04-03). Additional provisional measures ordered by ICJ welcomed – PresidencyThese provisional measures supplement those of 26 January, which ordered Israel inter alia to refrain from committing genocidal acts against Palestinians in Gaza and to prevent and punish direct and public incitement to commit genocide in relation to members of the Palestinian group in the Gaza Strip.
economictimes.indiatimes.com (2024-04-02). Israeli PM calls for Al Jazeera shutdown, new law allows for 'security threat' bans on international media Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to close down Al Jazeera news network following the passing of a comprehensive law on Monday, granting the government authority to ban foreign networks perceived as posing a threat to national security…
ifj.org (2024-04-02). Palestine: IFJ and 38 others urge Media Freedom Coalition member states to act on Gaza The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joined other 38 other media freedom organisations in calling out the "collective official silence" of the Media Freedom Coalition member states regarding the killings of journalists in Gaza and further warned that this silence seriously diminishes their ability to stand up for media freedom globally. The Media Freedom Coalition is a group of 52 countries that have pledged to protect media freedom at home and abroad.
aljazeera.com (2024-04-03). Israel's war on Gaza updates: Aid workers killed amid 'man-made famine' UNRWA chief says averting famine in Gaza requires 'complete reversal' of Israeli policy of targeting humanitarian aid.
apnews.com (2024-04-03). World Central Kitchen is saving lives with food but paying a price in bloodThe deaths of seven World Central Kitchen workers in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza was a tragic turn for an American homegrown charity that, in less than 15 years, has mushroomed from the grassroots brainchild of a celebrity chef into one of the world's most recognized food relief organizations
wck.org (2024-04-03). Honoring WCK team members killed in Gaza "These are the heroes of World Central Kitchen. These 7 beautiful souls were killed by the IDF in a strike as they were returning from a full day's mission. Their smiles, laughter, and voices are forever embedded in our memories. And we have countless memories of them giving their best selves to the world. We are reeling from our loss. The world's loss.” – Erin Gore, CEO
nytimes.com (2024-04-03). Conflict in Israel and Gaza, in Photos
nydailynews.com (2024-04-03). Anti-Muslim hate spikes amid Israel-Hamas war: Council on American-Islamic Relations
tasnimnews.com (2024-04-03). Int'l Community Held Hostage to Israel, Iran Tells UN Chief
newarab.com (2024-04-03). How Israel's war on Gaza could determine the US elections