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Israel is still operating with "intent to destroy, in whole or in part, the Palestinians in Gaza," the UN-backed independent inquiry body said, despite a so-called "ceasefire"

Human rights experts said Israel's genocidal actions persist despite a "ceasefire" that began a year ago, referencing attacks on residences and further land seizure of occupied Gaza past the so-called "Yellow Line"

Now, the concern is a renewed humanitarian crisis in the coming months as Russia's military picks up attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure like it has for past winters

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Israeli air strikes on 25 October repeatedly attacked the Islamic University in Gaza City, where three were killed and Al Jazeera reported that in-person classes at the university were canceled for the week

Investigators talked to 255 Ukrainians who shared experiences with no heating, electricity or water in below freezing weather for long periods of time because of Russian strikes last winter

Independent investigators appointed by the UN say Israel's crimes against humanity persist on the eve of the country's first legislative elections since October 7

The latest in Conflict Journal's Gaza Notes: Israel "continues to commit genocidal acts" in Gaza, UN commission says

Russian authorities knowingly struck energy facilities, depriving people heat and electricity in brutal winters, according to independent UN investigators

Russia "committed war crimes" making civilians suffer with attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine, an independent UN inquiry said in a new report

Gaza officials claimed that Israeli strikes damaged a major water source from Israeli corporation Mekorot, worsening access to clean water as military attacks greatly impacted supply lines in the occupied territory

Bakeries are closing, limits on food deliveries, high food costs, and less aid under Israel's siege of Gaza are contributing to renewed famine warnings

Gaza hospitals are running out of oil for its generators that keep critical care going—and officials said generator engine failure could impact ICU spaces, ventilators, and incubators for babies

“We just run out of funding, literally,” World Food Program’s communication officer for Palestine, Claire Nevill, told Arab News of WFP's food assistance cuts that will affect half a million people in Gaza

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Gaza is dealing with a growing hunger crisis—again—due to Israeli limits of food deliveries under its siege over the Palestinian territory

Famine warnings are returning to occupied Gaza this week as sustainable food access for Palestinians under Israel's siege worsens

Navi Pillay, the newest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, on Monday told the AP that the US sancitons on the ICC were "negative and cruel," and “completely unlawful"

Global advocates of international law issue calls to defend the International Criminal Court after new US sanctions seek to dismantle the court's operations

The latest in Conflict Journal's Gaza Notes: One year since the US-brokered "ceasefire" in Gaza began, Israeli forces continue to consistently violate it

Israelis and Gazans this week marked the third year anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks on Israeli soil and the beginning of Israel's genocidal war

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On the same street outside the UN, thousands against Israel's war on Gaza were demonstrating in a plaza while a high-level meeting about Gaza pressed for stronger action by the international community. Become a Conflict Journal member today to read more

Across from the UN, a high-level gathering that discussed healthcare in Gaza under siege happened at the same time Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu made anti-genocide claims in the general assembly hall. Become a Conflict Journal member today to read more

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Ukraine’s operations took place during Russia’s first wartime parliamentary polls—a vote seen highly restrictive with lack of serious opposition and voter freedoms.

Two people were killed and 20 wounded in Ukraine's latest strikes against Russia. Moscow’s mayor called the strikes the “most massive enemy drone attack” on the Russian capital and largest city.

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The latest at Conflict Journal: Ukraine sent more than a thousand drones into Russia, including hundreds targeted at Moscow, as part of an overnight operation during the country's first wartime elections.

Demonstrations began in multiple northeast Syrian cities as early as Sunday after the government announced fuel price hikes, partially due to the Israeli-US war on Iran

The new fuel increases announced by Syria’s government on Sunday follow other hikes earlier in the year; and Al Jazeera reports the price of petrol rose more than 85% since February, and the price of diesel doubled

The latest: Fuel price protests grow in northeast Syria, adding to political and economic challenges for a relatively new government

Our latest: Houthi advance in Yemen brings fresh Saudi, US, global quagmire

The brief bout of renewed attacks centered around Israel's actions in Lebanon, which will remain an issue if the US wants to reach a deal with Iran.

The fresh hostilities between Iran and Israel raised concerns that there would be a return to “full-scale war.”

After US president Donald Trump pleaded that the violence halt, both countries have backed away from further attacks, while cautioning they’re ready for more.

Iran’s missiles towards Israel—in retaliation to Israeli strikes on Beirut—was seen as the first time Tehran moved militarily to defend another country, or one of its proxies elsewhere.

New from Conflict Journal: Iran and Israel reach relative calm after first direct attacks during ceasefire

The fresh wave of deadly violence was ignited by a new political crisis, where the current presidency and parliament extended their terms for another year.

The move to extend government terms in Somalia effectively delayed elections, angering the opposition in a nation divided by clans and threatened by an insurgency.

Multiple nights of gunfire and explosions were heard throughout neighborhoods in Somalia’s Mogadishu, causing thousands of households to flee for safety.