What really happened on October 7th? – ICC chair calls for investigation

Over 1000 Israeli civilians were brutally killed on October 7th during the sneak breakout by Hamas fighters. Panic ensued and many atrocities were committed. Israel claimed all the victims were the result of Hamas’ antisemitic savagery. But contradictory evidence has surfaced. The Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has called for an independent investigation. Israel has denied him access to investigate. Read more…

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Who, or what, is Hamas? And what do they want?

“Hamas is a terrorist organization”, a stern looking US president Joe Biden told the world a couple of days after the events of October 7th. “Hamas is evil”, he said, “it’s a group whose stated purpose for being is to kill Jews” he added. The atrocities committed against civilians on October 7th were terrible and must be condemned. But what is Hamas, exactly? Why do they do what they do? Here is some background….

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UN General Assembly overwhelmingly votes for “immediate, durable and sustained humanitarian truce” in Gaza despite last minute Canadian attempt to refocus attention away from Israel

The United Nations General Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution calling for an “immediate, durable and sustained humanitarian truce” between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in Gaza. It also demands “continuous, sufficient and unhindered” provision of lifesaving supplies and services for civilians trapped inside the enclave in favour, 14 against. Read more.

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A furious Israel demands resignation of UN boss after saying “Hamas attacks did not occur in a vacuum”

UN Secretary General Guterrez was blistering in his condemnation of Israel at yesterday’s session of the UN Security Council. He called for an immediate ceasefire. While he condemned the attack on Israeli civilians by Hamas, he also said “It is important to also recognize the attacks by Hamas did not happen in a vacuum”. Israel promptly called for his resignation, but no other country expressed support for his resignation. Read more.

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