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Protests across the world on May Day

Workers and activists across the world marked 1 May with protests on issues ranging from rising prices to the War in Gaza.

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Protests erupt in Italy as G7 ministers meet to discuss climate crisis

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Blinken In Israel: Blinken says he will press Netanyahu on Gaza aid measures | Oneindia

Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, has initiated a series of discussions with Israeli leaders to address the issue of increasing humanitarian aid into Gaza. Simultaneously, he has been urging Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, to accept a proposed deal aimed at securing the release of hostages and achieving a ceasefire. Following his visits to Riyadh and Amman earlier in the week, Blinken is now in Israel, the final stop of his broader Middle East tour. Reports indicate that Blinken is currently meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. This marks Blinken's seventh visit to the region, which has been engulfed in conflict since October 7th when Hamas launched an attack on Israel. Blinken's main focus during his time in Israel is to pressure the Israeli government into taking specific actions to enhance the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. He emphasised the need to address the suffering of the people in Gaza amidst the ongoing crossfire instigated by Hamas, while also striving to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages. #BlinkenInIsrael #GazaAid #Netanyahu #IsraelHamasWar #Ceasefire #GazaCeasefire #AidMeasures #PressingForAction #MiddleEastDiplomacy #HumanitarianEfforts ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~HT.96~

Blinken tells Hamas to accept truce deal as Israel PM warns of Rafah offensive

Israel Pitches Rafah Offensive Will Proceed Despite Gaza Truce Talks: Reports | Oneindia News

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed plans for a ground assault on Gaza's Rafah city, disregarding ceasefire negotiations with Hamas. Despite US pressure for de-escalation, Netanyahu remained resolute, citing the need to achieve military objectives against Hamas. The conflict, sparked by Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, has resulted in significant casualties, with families of hostages urging international intervention for their release. #rafahnews #rafahlive #rafahcrossing #rafahlivestreamnow #rafahisrael #rafahgaza #rafahpalestine #Israelwar #BenjaminNetanyahu #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.102~

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Clashes erupt between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters at Los Angeles campus

Police in riot gear gathered at UCLA amid violence between opposed groups of student demonstrators.

US Vetoes Resolution to Grant Palestine Full UN Membership

US Vetoes Resolution , to Grant Palestine , Full UN Membership. On April 18, the United States vetoed a United Nations resolution that would have allowed Palestine to become a full United Nations member. . Associated Press reports that the widely-supported resolution was backed by 12 of 15 Security Council members. . The United Kingdom and Switzerland both abstained from the vote, while the U.S. opposed the measure. AP reports that Palestine's broad support reflects the growing international concern for Palestinians facing a humanitarian crisis amid the ongoing war in Gaza. AP reports that Palestine's broad support reflects the growing international concern for Palestinians facing a humanitarian crisis amid the ongoing war in Gaza. The resolution would have made Palestine the 194th member of the United Nations. . Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood stressed to the Security Council that the U.S. veto of the resolution... . ... “does not reflect opposition to Palestinian statehood but instead is an acknowledgment that it will only come from direct negotiations between the parties.”. Similarly, deputy State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said that the U.S. has... ... “been very clear consistently that premature actions in New York — even with the best intentions — will not achieve statehood for the Palestinian people.”. In response to the failed vote, Palestinian U.N. Ambassador Riyad Mansour told the council that the decision would not deter the Palestinian people. The fact that this resolution did not pass will not break our will and it will not defeat our determination, Riyad Mansour, Palestinian U.N. Ambassador, via Associated Press. We will not stop in our effort. The state of Palestine is inevitable. It is real. Perhaps they see it as far away, but we see it as near, Riyad Mansour, Palestinian U.N. Ambassador, via Associated Press

Israel-Hamas War: U.S. Vetoes Palestinian Statehood Recognition at United Nations | Oneindia News

Witness the United States' veto at the United Nations Security Council, halting the recognition of a Palestinian state through full membership. Explore the reactions from key stakeholders and the implications for peace efforts in the region. Stay informed on the latest developments surrounding the Palestinian statehood debate. #USNews #UNNews #UnitedNations #PalestinianStatehood #Palestine #Israel #Hamas #IsraelIran #IsraelPalestine #IsraelHamas #Oneindia ~HT.178~PR.274~ED.101~GR.125~