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Spain Moves Forward on Recognizing Palestinian Statehood
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Spain Moves Forward on Recognizing Palestinian Statehood

Spain is poised to take a significant step in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez indicated the country's intention to recognize Palestinian statehood by July 2024. If it proceeds, the recognition will likely spark further debate and potentially complicate relations with Israel. In a move that could influence other Western powers, Spain is aiming to recognize Palestinian statehood by July 2024 by April 2024. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is a vocal critic of Israel's recent offensive in Gaza. He announced this goal during a trip to the Middle East. Sánchez hopes this recognition will pave the way for similar actions from other Western nations. The European Union currently supports a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict but lacks a unifi...
WHO warns of “inhumane” conditions in Gaza
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WHO warns of “inhumane” conditions in Gaza

The World Health Organization Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, described the situation in Gaza as a "death zone" with widespread destruction and over 29,000 people dead. The WHO and other international organizations urge an immediate end to the ongoing violence and unrestricted access to humanitarian aid. The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a stark warning today, calling the situation in Gaza "inhumane" and urging immediate action to address the health crisis unfolding in the war-torn territory. "Gaza has become a death zone," declared WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, highlighting the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict. He reported over 29,000 deaths, widespread destruction, and a healthcare system on the brink of collapse. Also See: Th...
PSL 9 Faces Boycott Calls Over KFC Partnership
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PSL 9 Faces Boycott Calls Over KFC Partnership

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) faces calls for a boycott after announcing KFC as its official "snacks partner." Many people are upset because this KFC partnership is seen as being linked to Israel, which has conflicted with Palestine. The highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 kicked off today, but not without controversy. Fans are calling for a boycott of the tournament due to its KFC partnership, citing the fast-food chain's perceived links to Israel and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. As of now, over 28,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel in strikes on Gaza. Fueling the Boycott: KFC's association with Israel: While KFC is an American company, it operates franchises in Israel. Some fans view this as indirect support for the Israeli government...
India Delivers Hermes 900 Drones to Israel To Bombard Gaza
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India Delivers Hermes 900 Drones to Israel To Bombard Gaza

India provides 20 lethal Hermes 900s to Israel to conduct genocide in the Gaza Strip. Adani-Elbit Advanced Systems India Ltd, a joint venture between Indian and Israeli companies, makes the drones. However, these drones are fully capable of surveillance and airstrikes. The Israeli army will use the Hermes 900s drones made in India. These drones are being sent to Gaza, a place where there is a brutal genocide is happening. However, Human rights activists and experts say this deal shows that India is becoming more involved in Israel's actions against the Palestinians. The drones can stay in the air for a long time and are used for different military purposes, like spying and attacking. Israel and the United States have been using drones in Gaza for a while. The Hermes 900 drones were...
United Nations Tolls as 17,000 Gaza Children Away From Homes
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United Nations Tolls as 17,000 Gaza Children Away From Homes

According to the United Nations, around 17,000 children in Gaza have been separated from their families due to the ongoing conflict. This is a significant number, representing roughly 1% of the total population displaced by the conflict. In the Gaza Strip, the United Nations (UN) estimates that around 17,000 children are currently without their parents or separated from them after nearly four months of conflict. This makes up 1 percent of the displaced population, 1.7 million people. The UN children's agency UNICEF expressed deep concern over the heartbreaking stories of loss and grief among these children. Jonathan Crickx is UNICEF's spokesperson in the Palestinian territories. He explained that identifying these children is challenging because they might arrive at hospitals injure...