Amb. Michael Freeman, Isreali Ambassador to Nigeria and Permanent Representative of Israel to ECOWAS
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The United Nations has emphasised the importance of press freedom following Israel’s decision to close broadcaster Al Jazeera’s operations in the country.
According to Israeli reports, this means that offices in Israel could be closed, broadcasting equipment confiscated, the station removed from cable and satellite television channels and its website blocked.
Turkey is joining South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which accuses Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
“We are not advocates of war and we call on America, Britain, France and Germany to stop supporting Israel. Our response showed part of our strength, and our missiles and marches crossed the Iron Dome,” Khamanei said.
“Khamenei’s war is not a war of Iran or the Iranian people… Khamenei and his regime have turned Iran into a backward and isolated country, and by dragging the nation and state into another war, they are only exacerbating the suffering of the Iranians.”
“Attacking military bases in the Zionist entity is a legitimate defense guaranteed by the United Nations Charter.
“The defensive action carried out by the armed forces is a natural right to legitimate defense of our country in response to the zionist aggression on our interests.
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) warned that the basic principles of the Convention, which seeks to protect women and girls have been challenged with the subjection of mothers burying over 7,729 of their children in the last four months in Gaza.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is due to attend the UN climate talks in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, where he will hold talks with diplomats on the release of hostages held by Hamas.