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Trump Urges Immediate End to Gaza War, Rejects Palestinian Statehood Recognition

Trump Urges Immediate End to Gaza War Rejects Palestinian Statehood Recognition

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U.S. President Donald Trump has called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, while dismissing the recognition of a Palestinian state by several Western nations as a “reward” for Hamas. “We have to stop the war in Gaza immediately,” Trump told world leaders on Tuesday. “We have to negotiate peace. We have to get the hostages back. We want all 20 back.” Trump referred to the 20 captives still believed to be alive among the 48 held by Hamas and said those in support of peace should be united in demanding their release. However, he sharply criticized recent efforts by countries to unilaterally recognize Palestinian statehood, claiming such moves would embolden Hamas. “As if to encourage continued conflict, some in this body are seeking to unilaterally recognise the Palestinian state. The rewards would be too great for Hamas terrorists, for their atrocities,” he said. The remarks stand in contrast to comments made earlier this week by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who stated that Palestinian statehood is “a right, not a reward.” Trump placed responsibility for the failure of ceasefire negotiations squarely on Hamas, stating that the group has “repeatedly rejected reasonable offers to make peace.” He offered minimal criticism of Israeli actions, despite mounting international outrage over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza, which began in October 2023. Human rights organizations and UN investigators have raised alarms over civilian casualties and humanitarian conditions in the besieged enclave. Trump’s remarks follow reports of an Israeli ground assault on Gaza City this month, displacing thousands and resulting in hundreds of Palestinian deaths. Israel has also been accused of deliberately stalling ceasefire negotiations. In a statement Tuesday, Hamas denied being an obstacle to peace: “We have never been an obstacle to reaching an agreement. The U.S. administration, the mediators, and the world know that [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu is the sole obstructionist in all attempts to reach an agreement.” Hamas reiterated its readiness for a truce that includes the release of captives, an exchange of prisoners, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza — conditions Netanyahu has refused to accept. More than 65,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed since the conflict escalated in 2023, according to local health authorities. International condemnation has grown over the U.S.’s continued military support for Israel during the war. Trump also used his UN address to issue strong warnings toward Iran, calling it the “world’s number one sponsor of terror” and vowing that Tehran would never obtain nuclear weapons. “Three months ago in Operation Midnight Hammer, seven American B-2 bombers dropped 30,000-pound bombs on Iran’s key nuclear facilities, totally obliterating everything,” he said. While Trump claimed the operation “demolished” Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity, U.S. defense officials have said the strikes only delayed Iran’s program by several months. Trump’s address included repeated references to his past foreign policy record, claiming he ended “seven different wars” and suggesting he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts — though he added he “didn’t care about awards.” He also took aim at the United Nations, accusing it of failing its core mission and enabling illegal immigration: “I had to end wars instead of the United Nations,” he said.“The UN is funding an assault on Western countries and their borders,” he added, alleging the organization is helping undocumented migrants enter the U.S. with food, shelter, and debit cards. Migration and climate change were recurring targets in the speech. Trump described immigration as an “invasion” and called climate policy “the greatest con job,” claiming renewable energy is “destroying” the West. “Some countries are going to hell over their border policies,” he said in closing remarks. Trump also addressed the ongoing war in Ukraine, arguing the conflict would have been avoided under his leadership. “Everyone thought Russia would win in three days, but it didn’t,” he said, describing his relationship with President Vladimir Putin as “a good one,” while admitting the invasion was “not making Russia look good.” He criticized European countries for continuing to buy Russian oil and gas despite sanctions and called on EU nations to impose tariffs on Moscow. Trump also blamed China and India for “funding” Russia’s war effort. Following his General Assembly address, Trump was scheduled to meet with UN Secretary-General Guterres and leaders from Ukraine, the European Union, Argentina, and a coalition of Middle Eastern and Asian nations. A reception with over 100 world leaders is expected before his return to Washington, D.C.

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Qatar’s Emir Accuses Israel of Undermining Gaza Truce Talks at UN

Qatar’s Emir Accuses Israel of Undermining Gaza Truce Talks at UN

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Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sharply condemned Israel for a “treacherous attack” on Hamas leaders in Doha, accusing it of derailing ceasefire efforts and violating international norms during his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. The emir warned that the September 9 attack “undermines any diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the genocide against the people in Gaza” and said it demonstrated that Israel has become a “rogue” state. The strike, which targeted Hamas officials in Qatar’s capital while they were meeting to discuss a ceasefire proposal brokered by the United States, was described by Doha as “state terrorism.” Although top Hamas leaders survived, six people were killed in what was seen as an unprecedented escalation. The attack took place in a residential neighborhood near diplomatic missions and schools. Qatar, a key mediator in the Gaza negotiations, said the bombing amounted to a political assassination. The emir said, “It is difficult to cooperate with such a mentality that does not respect the most minimum standards of cooperation,” adding that Israel simultaneously “negotiates with delegations” while plotting to assassinate members of negotiation teams. He accused Israel of attempting to render Gaza unlivable, “where no one can study or receive treatment.” Labeling Israel as a state “engaged in genocide,” Sheikh Tamim criticized it for branding all critics as either antisemitic or terrorists, a tactic he said “even Israel’s allies realise … and reject.” Drawing parallels to past global struggles, the emir likened the growing solidarity with Palestinians to the global movement against apartheid in the 20th century. His remarks came amid growing international backlash over the war in Gaza, where more than 65,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel’s military campaign began in October 2023. Speaking earlier on the same day, U.S. President Donald Trump called for the war to stop “immediately,” while Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said silence in the face of the war amounted to complicity in “barbarity.” Jordan’s King Abdullah II described the Gaza war as “one of the darkest moments in this institution’s history,” urging world leaders to move beyond repeated condemnations and toward concrete action. “How long will we be satisfied with condemnation after condemnation without concrete action?” he asked. France and Saudi Arabia jointly convened dozens of leaders earlier this week to revive talks on a two-state solution, while several European nations—including France, Belgium, Malta, and Luxembourg—formally recognized Palestinian statehood. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also spoke, defending international human rights standards and referencing a landmark UN Human Rights Council report that found Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute genocide. The U.S. and Israel have both rejected the report. Guterres stated, “We must choose human dignity and human rights. Human rights are not an ornament of peace, they are its bedrock.” He emphasized that respecting rights must go beyond rhetoric, calling for “justice over silence.” Sheikh Tamim concluded his speech by tying the September 9 attack to broader violations of the international order, warning that tolerating such behavior would erode global norms. “These rules are based on the maintenance of international peace and security and the respect for human dignity and state sovereignty,” he said. “If we allow violations to continue, it means allowing the rule of the jungle, where perpetrators and violators enjoy benefits just because they can.”

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Dehumanisation and Genocide: How Israel's Narrative Enables Its War on Gaza

Dehumanisation and Genocide: How Israel’s Narrative Enables Its War on Gaza

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As global condemnation intensifies over Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza, a growing number of analysts and human rights experts are pointing to a chilling root cause: the systematic dehumanisation of Palestinians. A recent United Nations commission concluded that Israel’s actions in Gaza amount to genocide — a charge that, according to legal experts, hinges not only on the scale of violence but on the ideology underpinning it. To commit genocide, the victims must first be viewed as less than human. “You dehumanise your victims. They’re animals. And so, without conscience, you can kill them,” said Navi Pillay, chair of the UN inquiry and former ICC judge. Pillay drew stark comparisons between Gaza and Rwanda, citing how both genocides were enabled by narratives that stripped victims of humanity. A Long History of Dehumanisation For many observers, this dehumanisation didn’t begin with Israel’s 2023 war on Gaza. It traces back decades — from the 1948 Nakba, when more than 700,000 Palestinians were forcibly displaced, to the present-day occupation. According to Israeli human rights group B’Tselem, this is part of a broader policy designed “to cement the supremacy of the Jewish group across the entire territory under Israeli control.” Yair Dvir, spokesperson for B’Tselem, told Al Jazeera that most Israelis grow up never interacting with Palestinians, attending segregated schools and receiving no education on Palestinian culture or history. “We don’t even know about the Nakba,” he said. In schools, textbooks and children’s literature have long portrayed Palestinians as dangerous or subhuman — a reality confirmed in multiple studies over the years. By the time these children enter the army, the groundwork for justifying large-scale violence has already been laid. Normalising the Mass Killing of Civilians Israel’s military campaign has devastated Gaza City — described by UNICEF as the “last refuge” for many civilians in northern Gaza — as famine spreads and infrastructure collapses. Yet, within Israel, public discourse has largely focused on returning Israeli captives rather than the staggering Palestinian death toll, now surpassing 64,900. A poll by Israel’s aChord Center in August found that 76% of Jewish Israelis believed there were “no innocents” left in Gaza. This perception appears to align with statements from officials such as Defence Minister Israel Katz, who declared, “Gaza is burning.” Even so-called moderates in Israeli society are not immune. Aharon Haliva, former head of military intelligence — widely viewed as a centrist — was recorded saying that “50 Palestinians must die for every Israeli life lost on October 7,” regardless of whether they are children. A Society Conditioned for Genocide Israeli journalist Orly Noy argues that genocidal thinking doesn’t emerge overnight. “A society doesn’t just become genocidal. The conditions are cultivated systematically,” she said. Those conditions, analysts say, include decades of colonial framing, institutional discrimination, and political manipulation by hardline religious-nationalist movements. Since Israel’s 2005 withdrawal from Gaza, these groups have steadily gained control over education, media, and political life — shaping public opinion to support or ignore atrocities. Israeli sociologist Yehouda Shenhav-Shahrabani calls the gap between the religious right and the liberal center “very thin.” He says both camps are steeped in the belief that Palestinian life is expendable — a view rooted in the original Zionist narrative that treated Palestine as a “land without a people.” “The Nakba is not just a historical event,” he said. “It’s a process — and it’s ongoing in Gaza and the West Bank today.”

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Amnesty International says forced displacement in Gaza ‘unlawful and inhumane’

Amnesty International says forced displacement in Gaza ‘unlawful and inhumane’

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The rights watchdog says that Israel’s mass evacuation orders for Gaza City have compounded genocidal conditions in the strip, where Israeli authorities continue to severely restrict humanitarian assistance and Israeli attacks kill scores of civilians. “The order issued yesterday morning by the Israeli military for the mass displacement of Gaza City residents is cruel, unlawful, and further compounds the genocidal conditions of life that Israel is inflicting on Palestinians,” Heba Morayef, Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Amnesty International, said in a statement. The press release quotes a medical worker in Gaza describing the impossible dilemmas of another round of forced displacement. “I don’t want to leave my patients, the little children whose bodies are too frail to deal with yet another displacement, but I don’t know what to do. It’s like having to choose between two deaths: death by bombardment or the slow death of displacement, not knowing where to go,” they said. “I have already been displaced on 15 occasions; I couldn’t sleep a wink for the past few nights because of the heavy bombardment nearby, and we’re still trying to go to our work to treat the children, but we have collapsed.”

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Israel attacks kill dozens as new Gaza operation announced

Israel Launches New Gaza Offensive Killing Dozens Including Aid Seekers

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More than 70 people, including children and civilians seeking aid, have been killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip since dawn, according to local health officials. The attacks come as the Israeli military announced the launch of a new phase of its offensive, aimed at capturing one of Gaza’s major urban centers. The deadly escalation marks one of the bloodiest days in recent weeks, with reports emerging of casualties among families queuing for essential supplies such as water and food. Video footage circulating online shows scenes of chaos and devastation in densely populated neighborhoods, with rescue workers scrambling to recover bodies from the rubble. The Israeli military has stated that the renewed offensive is part of its ongoing campaign to eliminate Hamas fighters and regain control of key areas in Gaza. However, humanitarian organizations have condemned the strikes, citing the rising civilian death toll and the dire humanitarian conditions on the ground. Meanwhile, in a related political development, Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich unveiled a controversial proposal calling for the annexation of nearly all of the occupied West Bank. He urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to formally endorse the plan, a move likely to draw international criticism and further strain regional tensions. The United Nations and several international human rights groups have expressed alarm over the growing violence, urging both sides to return to negotiations and avoid further civilian suffering. As of this report, the total death toll in Gaza since the beginning of the Israeli military campaign earlier this year continues to climb, with health services stretched beyond capacity and critical infrastructure on the brink of collapse.

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EU nations divided on sanctioning Israel for Gaza war as FMs meet

EU Nations Divided Over Sanctions on Israel as Foreign Ministers Meet in Copenhagen

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Published By Kamal Yalwa: on August 30, 2025 European Union foreign ministers are grappling with deep divisions over the appropriate response to Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza. The ministers convened in Copenhagen on Saturday, August 30, to discuss potential punitive measures as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza intensifies. The meeting comes amid growing calls from within the EU to take stronger action against Israel following allegations of war crimes, including civilian deaths and man-made starvation across the besieged Palestinian enclave. One of the primary issues on the agenda was a proposal to suspend EU funding for Israeli start-ups, which would serve as an initial form of punitive action. However, sources indicate that the proposal has yet to gain the majority support needed to move forward, with significant resistance from some EU countries. Deepening Divisions Within the EU The EU remains deeply divided on the issue. Countries like Spain and Ireland have been vocal in urging for more significant measures to pressure Israel, arguing that the EU has been too slow and ineffective in its response to the Gaza conflict. Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares described the EU’s actions as “too little too late,” and emphasized the need for stronger measures to bring an end to the violence in Gaza. On the other hand, Israel’s staunch allies within the EU, including Germany and Hungary, are reluctant to impose any substantial sanctions, preferring instead to maintain dialogue. German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has notably expressed a desire to avoid punitive measures, citing the importance of maintaining diplomatic channels open. Humanitarian Concerns and Calls for Sanctions Ahead of the meeting, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen echoed calls for a stronger EU response, stating, “We are witnessing the most catastrophic humanitarian catastrophe. Israel must change its course.” He proposed suspending the trade chapter of the EU-Israel association agreement and imposing sanctions on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and key members of his government. EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas expressed skepticism over the likelihood of a unified decision, noting, “I’m not very optimistic, and today we are definitely not going to adopt decisions. It sends a signal that we are divided.” The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has worsened in recent weeks, with alarming reports of famine and increasing civilian casualties. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), working with the UN, recently declared a famine in Gaza, a finding rejected by Israel despite mounting evidence. Growing Pressure From European Citizens Hashem Ahelbarra, reporting from Copenhagen, noted that public opinion across Europe is shifting. “There is a change of mood on the streets of Europe,” he said, highlighting growing frustration among citizens over the EU’s failure to effectively address the Gaza crisis and enforce international humanitarian law. Hadja Lahbib, the European Commissioner for Crisis Management, called for a collective EU stance on Gaza, stating, “What is happening there is haunting me and should haunt all of us. This is a tragedy, and we will be judged by history.” In addition to the discussions on Gaza, EU foreign ministers are also expected to address the ongoing war in Ukraine. One contentious issue involves the use of frozen Russian assets, estimated at around €210 billion ($245.85 billion), which some EU members—particularly Poland and the Baltic States—are advocating to be confiscated and redirected to aid Ukraine. However, key EU nations, including France and Germany, have opposed this move, urging caution. As EU ministers continue to meet, the bloc remains divided on how to approach Israel’s military actions in Gaza. While some EU members push for stronger sanctions, others call for restraint. The outcome of these discussions will not only impact EU-Israel relations but also determine the future of European involvement in the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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LIVE: Israel kills 41 Palestinians in Gaza, al-Mawasi ‘safe zone’ included

Israel Strikes Kill 41 in Gaza, Including in Designated Safe Zone of al-Mawasi

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At least 41 Palestinians — including children and individuals seeking humanitarian aid — were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, with several casualties reported in al-Mawasi, an area previously designated by Israel as a “humanitarian zone.” The strikes come as Israel intensifies its military operations to gain full control over Gaza City. Among the dead are civilians who had taken refuge in areas believed to be protected under humanitarian agreements. The United Nations has strongly condemned the escalation. Secretary-General António Guterres stated that Israel’s latest push marks “a new and dangerous phase” in the ongoing conflict, warning of its devastating implications for civilians trapped in the densely populated enclave. The situation continues to deteriorate amid growing international concern over the mounting civilian death toll and worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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Israel’s Gaza Offensive Claims 51 More Lives, 10 Palestinians Die from Hunger

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The Health Ministry in Gaza has reported that 10 more Palestinians have died from famine and malnutrition in the past 24 hours, including two children, bringing the total number of hunger-related fatalities to 313. Of those, 119 were children. The dire situation has worsened amid ongoing conflict, with aid access severely restricted. Israeli forces have killed 51 Palestinians since the early hours of Wednesday, including 12 individuals who were waiting for aid deliveries. As Israel’s military offensive continues, its forces have intensified efforts to occupy Gaza City. Al Jazeera’s team on the ground has reported widespread destruction, with tanks and warplanes leveling entire blocks. Since the start of the conflict, Israel’s actions in Gaza have resulted in at least 62,895 deaths and 158,927 injuries. The current escalation is part of a broader conflict that began with Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, which left 1,139 Israelis dead and over 200 taken captive.

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