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The Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, today (8 Aug) told the Security Council that the “fragile” truce between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad militants in Gaza “has allowed the resumption of essential movements of goods and people in and out of Gaza, including the delivery of humanitarian assistance and fuel for the Gaza Power Plant.”
After three days of deadly fighting, the Security Council held an emergency meeting on Monday to assess the truce.
Wennesland welcomed Israeli authorities’ “timely” reopening of the Erez and Kerem Shalom crossings after the ceasefire went into effect, allowing a total of 23 trucks of fuel to enter the Gaza Strip today, and enabling the Gaza Power Plant to resume normal operations.
He stressed to Council members that “the ceasefire is fragile” and political progress remains elusive.
Ultimately, he said, “the underlying drivers of this and previous escalations remain” and added that “these cycles of violence will only cease when we achieve a political resolution of the conflict that brings an end to the occupation and the realization of a two-State solution on the basis of the 67 lines, in line with UN resolutions, international law and previous agreements.”
Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour, in his address to the Council, said, “Israel claims for itself a right to security that would seemingly justify murdering, imprisoning, and oppressing an entire nation. It claims the right to security that would trump our right to life, our right to self-determination, our right to be safe in our homes. It claims a right to security that supersedes the UN Charter, international humanitarian law, and human rights law. It claims for itself everything that it denies us.”
He told Council members, “we should not wait until the next war or the next election. Peace is never reached by waiting. You need to seek it out with all your strength and determination and the power that you have under the provisions of the Charter. You are very powerful. You can make it. You can enforce it. And we want you to do that. Act now. Save Lives. Save peace. Whatever the price, peace must be achieved, as the cost of war will always be infinitely higher.”
For his part, Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan said, “this debate must focus on the facts. A terror organization attempted to murder Israeli civilians, murdering innocent Palestinian civilians along the way, and due to the terrorists clear and present threat against our citizens, Israel defended itself. There is no room for false narratives. The facts are clear.”
Erdan said, “no matter how much hard evidence Israel has to show, the Palestinians always fall back on their lies. It's disgraceful and pathetic.”
He invited Council members to review “our irrefutable evidence.”
Preliminary numbers indicated that since Friday, Israeli Defense Forces launched 147 air strikes against targets in Gaza while Palestinian militants unleashed 1,100 rockets and mortars into Israel.
After the dust settled, 46 Palestinians were killed and 360 injured.
In turn, 70 Israelis were injured along with damages to civilian structures.
Published: 9th Aug 2022 03:44:12 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: 'Nuclear Threat is back in Focus'- UN Chief in Tokyo - Press Conference (8 August 2022)
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres held a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on 8 August 2022.
"Good morning distinguished members of the media,
It’s a great pleasure to be back in Japan, and I thank the government and the Japanese people for your very warm welcome.
Saturday’s peace ceremony in Hiroshima was an unforgettable and moving experience. The dedication of the people of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to the cause of peace, and the dignity and resilience of the hibakusha, are an example and a lesson for all of humanity.
I intended to go to Hiroshima for the 75th anniversary of the horrendous explosion. Unfortunately, COVID-19 did not allow me. I had gone to Nagasaki one year before, and I have to tell you that whenI came to Hiroshima and Nagasaki as a citizen of the world in the 1980s, this had a profound influence in my political career in my country, and later in my actions in international affairs.
I’d like to underline that in Hiroshima I made two concrete asks. First, ask the nuclear armed countries to commit to no first use of nuclear weapons and ask nuclear armed countries, never to use or threaten non-nuclear armed countries with the use of nuclear weapons, with full transparency in relation to their arsenals. I hope these asks will be taken seriously because we are witnessing a radicalization in the geopolitical situation that makes the risk of a nuclear war again, something we cannot completely forget.
I also want to express my deep condolences, remembering former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, whom I met several times and was a true believer in multilateralism and a staunch partner of the United Nations. I was deeply shocked and saddened by his killing.
Mr. Abe leaves a legacy of strengthened relations with the United Nations, and I would once again like to convey our condolences to the Government, the people of Japan and his family on his passing.
Japan is a pillar of the multilateral system, and the third largest financial contributor to the United Nations.
But Japan’s support goes far beyond funding. I commend Japan’s solidarity and help in response to the war in Ukraine; its strong commitment to Universal Health Coverage; its leadership on disaster risk reduction; and its contributions to United Nations peacekeeping.
Japan’s global leadership extends to an increasing advocacy for peace, human security and disarmament.
At a time when geopolitical tensions are rising and the nuclear threat is back in focus, Japan’s strong and consistent voice on peace is more important than ever.
My talks with Prime Minister Kishida in Hiroshima confirmed this. We covered many aspects of the serious global challenges we face today, including the situation also on the Korean Peninsula.
This mission I am undertaking is centered on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. It takes place when the Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference is taking place in New York.
I came to Hiroshima paying tribute to the victims, paying tribute to the hibakusha, paying tribute to the people of Hiroshima, and I will be going to Mongolia and the Republic of Korea. Mongolia has been an important interlocutor of the UN in relation to the situation in the DPRK and the Republic of Korea. Considering that the denuclearization - full denuclearization, verifiable and irreversible of the Korean Peninsula remains a major objective together with the success of the JCPOA to avoid the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
As you know, I have repeatedly advocated for and welcomed the reopening and strengthening of communication channels to reduce tensions, and I hope the parties will resume dialogue and build on earlier agreements.
I would also like to express my total solidarity on the issue of abductees, a historical injustice that is completely unacceptable in today’s world.
Recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is being hampered at the global and national levels by growing inequalities between developed and developing countries, between north and south, and by discrimination against women and minorities of all kinds.
I count on Japan’s efforts to reduce these unjust inequalities, and to support inclusive, resilient, sustainable economies and societies, based on the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.
I also urge Japan to support efforts at the global level to reform the financial architecture that is failing developing countries. We need solidarity to create a more just and equitable global financial system that works for everyone. (...)" [Excerpt]
Full Remarks: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounter/2022-08-08/secretary-generals-remarks-the-press-japan-national-press-club
Published: 9th Aug 2022 01:00:02 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: Palestine on the Country - Security Council Media Stakeout (8 August 2022)
Informal Comments to the media by Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations, on the situation in Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
Published: 8th Aug 2022 10:00:10 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: Trip to Mongolia, Israel/Gaza, Ukraine & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (8 August 2022)
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
- Secretary-General/Trip
- Middle East
- Ukraine
- Chad
- Mali
- Ethiopia
- Central African Republic
- Cuba
- Colombia
- Sri Lanka
SECRETARY-GENERAL/TRIP
The Secretary-General arrived in Ulaanbaatar, today – the capital of Mongolia today. This is his second stop during this current trip. As you know, Mongolia is a nuclear weapon free zone, and has also been an important interlocutor of the United Nations in relation to the situation on the Korean Peninsula. The issue of the Peninsula will come up in discussions the Secretary-General will have on his current trip. He will then go to the Republic of Korea.
Earlier today in Tokyo, the Secretary-General spoke to the media where he stressed that at a time when geopolitical tensions are rising and the nuclear threat is back in focus, nuclear-armed countries need to commit to “no first use” of nuclear weapons and must never use or threaten non-nuclear armed countries with the use of nuclear weapons.
He also said that he hoped that these requests will be taken seriously because we are witnessing a radicalization of the geopolitical situation that makes the risk of a nuclear war something we cannot completely forget.
In addition, he urged Japan to take climate action by cutting emissions, stop funding coal plants abroad and partner with countries to help them transition to renewable energy. And this afternoon, before leaving Tokyo, he met with Emperor Naruhito of Japan.
You will have seen that on Saturday, he took part in the Peace Memorial Ceremony in Hiroshima. In his message there the Secretary-General said his message to world leaders is simple: Stop flirting with disaster. Take the nuclear option off the table — for good.
MIDDLE EAST
The UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, is continuing to closely follow implementation of last night’s Ceasefire agreement and commitments, including the opening of Gaza for humanitarian assistance. He will be briefing the Security Council at 3:00 p.m. today on the ceasefire and developments related to the escalation.
Deputy Special Coordinator, Lynn Hastings, entered Gaza this morning, leading the UN and humanitarian response on the ground. She has spent the day meeting with UN and humanitarian agencies, families affected by the escalation, and civil society groups, in order to begin assessing the damage and needs in the aftermath of the hostilities.
Essential personnel of the UN Relief and Works Agency’s (UNRWA) are working around the clock to monitor the
situation and ensure critical service delivery. The electricity situation in Gaza is improving and rolling daily power cuts are expected to decline from 20 to 14 hours per day, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
The World Food Programme (WFP) is set to distribute cash assistance to 5,000 people in need.
Last night, the Secretary-General welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza and Israel. He is deeply saddened by the loss of life and injuries, including children, from airstrikes in Gaza and the indiscriminate firing of rockets toward Israel from population centres in Gaza by Palestinian Islamic Jihad and other militant groups.
The Secretary-General calls on all sides to observe the ceasefire. He reaffirms the United Nations’ commitment to the achievement of the two-State solution based on relevant United Nations resolutions, international law, and prior agreements and the importance of restoring a political horizon.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=08%20August%202022
Published: 8th Aug 2022 06:13:58 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: Israel on Palestine- Security Council Media Stakeout (8 August 2022)
Surging gang violence in Haiti's capital has left hundreds dead and thousands forced to flee. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh gives an inside look into the country's harrowing situation. #CNN #News
Published: 9th Aug 2022 03:26:24 By: CNN
CNN Video: Retired gen. weighs in on Milley’s reported resignation letter to Trump
Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling weighs in on The New Yorker’s reporting that then-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley penned a lengthy and vociferous critique of Trump in a resignation letter he ultimately never sent. #CNN #News
Published: 9th Aug 2022 01:12:02 By: CNN
CNN Video: 'Drastic and serious': Ex- FBI official on FBI search at Mar-a-Lago
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe reacts to the FBI executing a search warrant at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, as part of an investigation into the handling of presidential documents, including classified documents, that may have been brought to Florida, three people familiar with the situation say. #CNN #News
Published: 9th Aug 2022 12:59:41 By: CNN
CNN Video: 'They even broke into my safe': Trump responds to search of his Mar-a-Lago home
A climate crisis-induced ice melt is making Greenland the epicenter of the dire impacts of climate change, while it's also creating opportunities to find new sources of precious metals needed to power green energy, with many companies are already scrambling to mine these essential resources. CNN's René Marsh reports. #CNN #News
Published: 8th Aug 2022 10:37:13 By: CNN
BBC News Video: Donald Trump says FBI agents 'raided' his Florida home – BBC News
Ex-US President Donald Trump has said his Florida home was raided by the FBI, and that agents broke open a safe.
Monday's search of Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach was reportedly connected to an investigation into Mr Trump's handling of official papers.
The FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and the justice department have not commented on the reported search.
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Published: 9th Aug 2022 07:45:01 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Unexploded WWII bomb revealed in drought-hit Italian river - BBC News
An unexploded World War Two bomb submerged in an Italian river has been revealed due to an extreme drought.
The 450kg (1,000lb) bomb was found by fishermen on the banks of the depleted River Po.
Large sections of the 650km (400 mile) river have dried up in Italy's worst drought for 70 years.
Some 3,000 residents near the Lombardy village of Borgo Virgilio were reportedly evacuated so bomb disposal experts could safely carry out a controlled explosion on Sunday.
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Published: 8th Aug 2022 06:30:40 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Russia’s war effort hampered by tighter export controls, report says - BBC News
Russia's military could be unable to operate the high-tech weapons and communications systems it has been using in Ukraine if the West were to tighten export controls, says a report.
Almost all Moscow's modern military systems depend on western-made microelectronics, according to UK think tank The Royal United Services Institute (Rusi).
Researchers for Rusi spent months in Ukraine, examining 27 of Russia's most modern military systems, either captured, brought down or abandoned by Russian troops.
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Published: 8th Aug 2022 04:30:03 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Colombia's new president Gustavo Petro sworn into office – BBC News
Colombia's new president, Gustavo Petro, has been sworn into office in front of a crowd of thousands in the country's capital city of Bogota.
Mr Petro won Colombia's general election in June, becoming the country's first ever leftist president and bringing to an end the ruling of conservative, Ivan Duque.
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Published: 8th Aug 2022 02:30:00 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Israel-Gaza: Ceasefire holds overnight after days of violence – BBC News
A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants is holding, after three days of violence in which at least 44 people have died.
The ceasefire was mediated by Egypt - which has acted as an intermediary between Israel and Gaza in the past.
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'London Explosion Kills Girl Whilst Three Others Fight for Their Lives'
An explosion in south London has claimed the life of a young girl, whilst three further people are being treated for life-threatening injuries in hospital.
The explosion happened in the early hours in a residential area in Thornton Heath, and neighbours came out in pyjamas to investigate what one claimed she thought was an "earthquake".
The victim has not yet been identified.
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Published: 8th Aug 2022 04:19:00 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: London Battles Fires and Floods Ahead of SECOND Heatwave
While this week’s weather won’t beat July’s record-breaker, Britain is bracing for another “prolonged period” of dry and hot weather.
Report by Lauren Burns.
Published: 8th Aug 2022 03:59:40 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: Israel's Iron Dome: What is it and How Does it Work?
'Israel's Iron Dome: What is it and How Does it Work?'
You might have heard of Israel's Iron Dome - but what actually is it? It's an invisible shield protecting the country, and it’s the reason only a fraction of Palestinian rockets land on IsraeIi soil.
From up to 43 miles away, it intercepts and destroys enemy missiles with extreme efficiency. This explainer reveals more about how Israel's Iron Dome works and how effective it is.
Report by Sophie Braybrook.
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Published: 8th Aug 2022 03:57:04 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: Hamas MISSILES Ignite the Sky Before Ceasefire Begins
'Skies lit up with MISSILES as Israeli-Gaza Ceasefire Begins'
After three days of escalating violence, an Egypt-brokered truce between Israel and Gaza is underway.
Yet missiles were still being exchanged minutes before the truce began, with Israel's Iron Dome defending Israeli land.
44 people have been killed over the weekend, all on the Palestinian side of the border.
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Published: 8th Aug 2022 12:44:47 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: Israeli Airstrike Flattens Gaza Home in DRAMATIC Footage
'Israeli Airstrike Flattens Gaza Home in DRAMATIC Footage'
Israeli airstrikes flattened homes in Gaza on Saturday, raising fears of another major escalation in the Mideast conflict.
Gaza’s health ministry said at least 24 people had been killed so far, including six children.
Nearly 600 Palestinian rockets and mortars have been fired back at Israel in retaliation but were intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome missile defence shield.
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Published: 7th Aug 2022 10:33:30 By: On Demand News
CBC Video: 'A force of nature': Grease star Olivia Newton-John dies at 73
Actress and singer Olivia Newton-John died Monday at the age of 73, her family said, citing her battle with breast cancer. Music journalist Alan Cross recounts Newton-John's legacy and says she was 'one of the great voices of the 20th century.'
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Published: 9th Aug 2022 01:05:56 By: CBC News
CBC Video: Canada's top soldier declines to say if Canadian troops are operating in Ukraine
Canada's Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre joins Power & Politics to discuss Canada's participation in the war in Ukraine. Eyre declined to confirm reports that Canadian soldiers are on the ground in Ukraine operating in a training capacity. 'We're never going to talk about discreet or sensitive special operations,' he said.
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CBC Video: Father, son sentenced to life in prison for Ahmaud Arbery killing
A U.S. District Court judge has sentenced Travis McMichael and his father, Greg McMichael, to life in prison for committing a federal hate crime in Ahmaud Arbery's fatal shooting after they armed themselves and used a pickup truck to chase the 25-year-old on Feb. 23, 2020, after he ran by their home in Georgia.
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CBC Video: Out-of-control fires have Newfoundland towns on edge as crisis moves into 3rd week
Two fires threatening communities in central Newfoundland grew less than anticipated yesterday due to higher humidity and lighter than predicted winds, says Jeff Motty, Newfoundland and Labrador's forest protection supervisor. However, he said, firefighters are unable to use water bombers in some areas because of the heavy smoke.
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Published: 8th Aug 2022 06:00:27 By: CBC News
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Hockey Canada is clarifying the number of incidents of alleged abuse, harassment and discrimination it has reported to Sport Canada, after a discrepancy was pointed out.
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Global Video: Ballroom culture: World’s 1st Global Black Pride LGBTQ+ celebrations
The world’s first in-person Global Black Pride (GBP) events were held in Toronto, exactly one month after Pride and overlapping with the city’s Caribbean Carnival.
Founded in 2020, it is an event that brings together Black 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across all continents. One of these events was the Black Pride Kiki Ball, co-hosted by the City of Toronto with the Toronto Kiki Ballroom Alliance (TKBA).
In Canada, ballroom culture has exploded in recent years. Founded in 2010 in Toronto by Legendary Twysted Miyake-Mugler and Legendary Vixen, TKBA is a space to nurture the needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ BIPOC youth facing barriers and trauma.
Started in New York during the 1960s, ballroom spaces were created by the queer and trans Black and Latinx community due to discrimination and a need for a safer nightlife. A function that hosts multiple competitive categories, each event typically consists of a DJ, a commentator, a judges panel, ballroom walkers and spectators coming together to celebrate one another and compete.
For the world’s first in-person GBP event, this global event celebrated the unique intersection of these diverse cultures, marking how far the movement has come over the course of 60 years. For those who may be hearing about it for the first time, what exactly is a ball and what does it mean for the community?
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Published: 2nd Aug 2022 01:08:21 By: Global News
Global Video: “I feel very isolated”: People with disabilities face barriers accessing LGBTQ+ spaces
Disability is a reality for many Canadians. Yet, people with disabilities often struggle to access businesses, nightclubs and other spaces.
This is true in the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community as well.
“I feel very isolated in a lot of those spaces because they’re not accessible,” disability awareness consultant Andrew Gurza tells Global News about hot spots in Toronto’s LGBTQ+ neighbourhood, “The Village.”
“And if I can access the space a lot of the community doesn’t know how to receive me. Has never seen a disabled person like me in the space.”
Global News’ Alyssa Julie spoke to two disabled people in the queer community, who said physical barriers aren’t the only hurdle they encounter. Global News’ Alyssa Julie reports.
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Published: 29th Jun 2022 09:00:32 By: Global News
Global Video: Bisexual erasure: What it is, and how it impacts mental health
Almost 500,000 people in Canada identify as bisexual, according to official data from Statistics Canada.
However, although a growing portion of the Canadian population identifies as bisexual, those who come out as such are still met with denial, or their identities are questioned. This phenomenon is referred to as bisexual erasure.
One example of this is when a bisexual person is said to be “experimenting,” or transitioning to gay or lesbian, as described by 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations, like GLAAD or Pflag.
Global News’ Alyssa Julie explains what bisexual erasure is and how it can affect the mental health of those impacted.
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Published: 22nd Jun 2022 09:00:25 By: Global News
Global Video: Raging Asian Women make themselves heard through traditional Taiko drumming
In celebration of Asian Heritage Month and Pride in Canada, a group of pan-Asian women and non-binary drummers called Raging Asian Women (RAW), are making themselves heard through the traditional performance of Japanese Taiko drumming, one of the few ensembles of its kind.
In Japanese, "taiko" literally means "drum," first used in ancient Japan over 2000 years ago. However the term has also come to refer to the wider art of traditional and modern Japanese drumming, with a mix of various technical rhythms, forms and instruments.
The origins of RAW lay in “trying to fight against stereotypes of Asian women as submissive or quiet or powerless,” said Jody Chan, one of the drummers of the group.
Y.J., another member of the group, said that “there’s still moments where I just feel a sense of pride and connection that I don’t think I feel anywhere else” when performing or rehearsing.
Asian Heritage Month recognizes the contributions and influence of Canadians from diverse Asian backgrounds to the nation’s history, culture, and achievements. Started in the 1990s, the Government of Canada officially designated the month of May for celebrations in 2002.
A recent survey released by the Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter (CCNC) and Project 1907 showed that reports of anti-Asian incidents last year saw a 47 per cent increase from 2020.
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Published: 31st May 2022 09:51:13 By: Global News
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