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Should Biden worry about Netanyahu's address to Congress? | Inside Story
Israel’s prime minister is set to address a joint session of the US Congress next month. It’s Benjamin Netanyahu’s first trip to Washington since he launched his devastating war on Gaza. His speech could have big political implications for President Joe Biden and Israel. So, what might happen? Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam Guests: Akbar Shahid Ahmed – Senior Diplomatic Correspondent at HuffPost. Yossi Mekelberg – Associate…
Who will hold Israel to account for committing war crimes? | Inside Story
A report by a UN-backed commission of inquiry finds Israel has committed war crimes and crimes against humanity during the more than eight months of war in Gaza. It also says Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups violated international humanitarian law during their attack on southern Israel in October. The conclusions follow thousands of interviews with victims and advanced forensic analysis of medical reports and…
How can the ICJ's orders against Israel on Gaza be enforced? | Inside Story
The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to stop its assault on Rafah. The order is one of three issued by the UN’s top court in the genocide case brought by South Africa against Israel over its war on Gaza. Israel has long-declared it plans to intensify its assault on the southern city, saying it is necessary to dismantle Hamas. And it appears it…
What does the increasing recognition of Palestinian statehood mean? | Inside Story
Until now, most western countries have maintained they will formally recognise Palestinian statehood only at the end of a peace process with Israel. But after nearly seven months of Israel’s devastating war on Gaza that’s killed more than 35,000 Palestinians, Norway, Ireland and Spain say they won’t wait any longer. But the European Union is divided on the issue and larger powers like France say…
What does Ebrahim Raisi's death mean for Iran? | Inside Story
Ebrahim Raisi was widely believed to be on track to shaping Iran’s future for years to come. Instead, the country is observing five days of mourning after he died in a helicopter crash. There is no power vacuum, however. According to the constitution, the first vice president assumes power until elections are held within 50 days. So, how will Raisi’s death affect Iranian policy –…
Why is the west concerned by the deepening China-Russia alliance? | Inside Story
Vladimir Putin’s latest visit to China comes as Russia’s dependence has increased in the face of crippling western sanctions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine. Although it’s not directly supplied Moscow with weapons, the flow of Chinese technology and goods have helped its war effort. Western powers are increasingly troubled by this deepening friendship. Will this collaboration extend beyond their borders? Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam Guests:…