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Situation in Gaza could amount to 'war crime,' says UN human rights chief

Situation in Gaza could amount to 'war crime,' says UN human rights chief

There is 'plausible' evidence that Israel uses starvation as weapon, Volker Turk tells BBC

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Israeli army shuts Jericho in West Bank after shooting attack
28.03.2024

Israeli army shuts Jericho in West Bank after shooting attack

3 Israeli settlers injured in shooting attack on two cars in West Bank, according to Israel’s national ambulance service

Oil up due to escalating geopolitical tensions
28.03.2024

Oil up due to escalating geopolitical tensions

However, strengthening US dollar against other currencies limits further price rises with demand curb expectations

Pakistan calls on 'backers' of Israel to end massacre of Palestinians
28.03.2024

Pakistan calls on 'backers' of Israel to end massacre of Palestinians

Foreign Ministry says Israeli war continues despite UN Security Council resolution calling for immediate cease-fire

ICC urged to issue arrest warrant over war crimes in Palestine, Israel
28.03.2024

ICC urged to issue arrest warrant over war crimes in Palestine, Israel

Tayab Ali, director of the International Centre for Justice for Palestinians, urges ICC prosecutor to act, saying 'it's time'

Palestinian doctor who worked in Gaza elected Glasgow University rector
28.03.2024

Palestinian doctor who worked in Gaza elected Glasgow University rector

Author of Balfour Declaration, Arthur James Balfour, had also served as rector of same university