UN Blacklists Israel Over Sexual Violence Claims
The UN does not blacklist states for laughs. This is the nightmare Israel’s defenders hoped would stay buried, and now the narrative war begins.

The UN does not blacklist states for laughs. This is the nightmare Israel’s defenders hoped would stay buried, and now the narrative war begins.

A humanitarian flotilla attempting to challenge the Gaza blockade is now reportedly surrounded by israeli naval forces in international waters, with three New Zealanders among those onboard. The confrontation risks becoming another explosive international incident tied to the war on Gaza.

Israel’s reported threat to sue over coverage of alleged abuse of Palestinian prisoners has intensified debate over propaganda, media narratives and war crimes scrutiny.

Global Sumud Flotilla organisers say Israel is repeating the same propaganda tactics used before the deadly Mavi Marmara raid.

Palestine advocates say New Zealand cannot champion human rights while conducting military exercises alongside Israel during the Gaza war.

The Global Sumud Flotilla says global pressure helped force movement on Saif and Thiago’s release, but warns detention is not freedom.

The Global Sumud Flotilla says governments can no longer hide behind statements while activists are detained, abused and abducted in international waters.

A New Zealander came home from the Gaza flotilla with a story Wellington would rather not hear: guns, beatings, threats — and silence from our leaders.

New Zealanders trying to deliver aid to Gaza were allegedly beaten and detained by Israeli forces. And PSNA says the Government can no longer stay silent.

A death penalty law that doesn’t apply equally isn’t justice; it’s policy. The UN is warning Israel’s latest move crosses a dangerous line.