We round up the week at the UN in New York where thousands have gathered to denounce Benjamin Netanyahu and demand his arrest. Groups have also called for the resignation of Antony Blinken for alleged lies to Congress, and we question why Jordan, also a US ally, can speak out against Israel. Finally, we applaud the recognition of a young journalist in Gaza on the world stage.
Breaking: Thousands march to the UN to denounce Benjamin Netanyahu
@PeoplesForumNYC
🚨 BREAKING: Thousands are marching to the UN to denounce the architect of the genocide in Gaza, Benjamin Netanyahu, set to address world leaders on the floor of the UN. The people say: ARREST NETANYAHU FOR CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY! Hands off Lebanon! End the genocide in Gaza!… pic.twitter.com/BvtPxd5nnS
— The People’s Forum (@PeoplesForumNYC) September 26, 2024
Why does Jordan have more bravery in opposing Israel’s illegal war
@PeterCronau
Why does little Jordan, sharing borders with Israel and Palestine, and like us a US ally, have more honour and bravery than Australia in opposing Israel’s illegal war?
👉 If you don’t normally watch speeches in the United Nations, you must watch this one.
Articulately,… https://t.co/EsjBIxcIAf
— Peter Cronau (@PeterCronau) September 26, 2024
Blinken faces calls for resignation
@AJEnglish
The US’s top diplomat Antony Blinken is facing calls for his resignation over allegations he lied to Congress about Israeli forces blocking US aid for besieged Gaza. pic.twitter.com/p680xvze0R
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) September 25, 2024
The myth of Western humanity dies in Gaza and Lebanon
@mhdksafa
You know what else died in Gaza and Lebanon? The myth of western humanity.
I never want to hear any western leader ever talk about human rights. pic.twitter.com/IjaGpQVqxq
— Mohamad Safa (@mhdksafa) September 25, 2024
The power of a young journalist with an iphone posting daily from Gaza – Bisan recognised with an Emmy.
@ajplus
Gaza journalist Bisan Owda – @Wizard__Bisan and @ajplus have won an Emmy for their report, “It’s Bisan From Gaza – and I’m Still Alive”. The short film documented the initial days of Israeli bombardment and its devastating impact on ordinary people in the Gaza Strip. pic.twitter.com/k8z4iNiuRx
— Al Jazeera PR (@AlJazeera) September 26, 2024
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