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During the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs met with Qatar’s State Minister for International Cooperation on September 22nd, 2024. They discussed enhancing economic ties, increasing trade exchange, and potential investments in various sectors. The Qatari minister expressed gratitude for BiH’s support in UN resolutions favoring the Palestinian people and showed interest in tourism cooperation, including establishing a year-round direct flight between the two countries. Both ministers emphasized the importance of maintaining good relations and discussed the situation in Palestine, exploring options for negotiations to end hostilities. BiH’s…
Israeli forces continued to bomb Lebanon. (Photo: via social media) By Palestine Chronicle Staff “In response to the Zionist enemy’s claims of assassinating our brother, the fighter Ali Karaki, we confirm that our dear brother, the fighter leader, Hajj Ali Karaki, is fine”. – Hezbollah Hezbollah denied Israel’s claims of killing their top leader Ali Karaki in an Israeli strike on Beirut. Despite reports, Hezbollah confirmed Karaki’s safety and wellness, announcing he had moved to a safe location. Israeli forces carried out preemptive strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon, killing hundreds and causing injuries. In retaliation, Hezbollah launched long-range…
Chief Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, Mr. Serge Brammertz, recently attended the annual conference of war crimes prosecutors from the Western Balkans region in Montenegro. The conference, financed by the European Union and organized by UNDP, aimed to strengthen war crimes justice in the region. Prosecutor Brammertz emphasized the importance of regional cooperation in bringing perpetrators to justice, noting challenges faced due to perpetrators residing in different countries. Despite past setbacks, there have been positive developments in cooperation between Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro. During the conference, delegates discussed solutions for challenges in prosecuting war…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo: President of Ukraine, via Wikimedia Commons) By Palestine Chronicle Staff The delay in Netanyahu’s trip to New York follows intensive airstrikes by Tel Aviv on Lebanon, resulting in over 100 casualties. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed his departure to New York for the second time due to increased tensions with the Hezbollah movement in Lebanon. Originally planned for Monday, the trip has been rescheduled for Wednesday as Netanyahu addresses the UN General Assembly on Friday. If the security situation worsens during his stay, Netanyahu will return to Israel immediately after his…
An Israeli airstrike targeted the Lebanese capital Beirut. (Photo: via social media) By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli airstrikes targeted hospitals and medical centers in Beirut. An Israeli airstrike hit Beirut, Lebanon, causing injuries and escalating tensions. The Lebanese Health Minister reported casualties due to Israeli raids since morning. Lebanese government schools open for those displaced by Israeli raids; violent airstrikes reported in southern Lebanon. Follow… pic.twitter.com/vH5Yqx4tXn — The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) September 23, 2024 Hezbollah responded with missile attacks on Israel, prompting sirens in Tel Aviv. The conflict intensifies with rocket exchanges between the two sides. Hezbollah fires long-range missiles…
Jewish settlers assault a Palestinian journalist during the Flag March in occupied East Jerusalem. (Photo: video grab) “You do not exist in the land of our ancient ancestors… Go to Jordan before our holy army wakes up.” The Israeli Promised Land settler association is ramping up efforts to push Palestinians out of the occupied West Bank towards Jordan. Propaganda posters and flyers have been distributed, urging residents to leave, citing safe routes and a looming threat if they do not comply. Residents are being directed to specific destinations in Jordan from various West Bank cities. The inflammatory campaign, including messages…
Colombian President Gustavo Petro. (Photo: video grab) By Palestine Chronicle Staff Colombian President Denounces Genocide in Palestine Colombian President Gustavo Petro spoke out against the media’s silence on Israel’s aggression towards Gaza, labeling it a genocide. Petro criticized journalists for turning a blind eye to the atrocities in Palestine. Este fue su pronunciamiento👉 https://t.co/18B07ZneMS pic.twitter.com/SFpnhkAwFm — El Espectador (@elespectador) September 21, 2024 Petro also condemned the Israeli raid on Al-Jazeera’s office in Ramallah, calling it an attack on press freedom. He rebutted US Envoy Deborah Lipstadt’s accusations of antisemitism, highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and his decision to ban…
The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly is set to commence in New York, gathering leaders from member states for a week of diplomatic discussions. Headed by Cameroonian Philemon Yong and opened by Secretary General Antonio Guterres, the Assembly will see 133 heads of state and government in attendance. The traditional order of speeches will have Brazil followed by the USA, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaking third, focusing on the situation in Gaza. With crises in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and Haiti on the agenda, leaders are expected to address pressing issues such as the need for…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. (Photo: Kremlin, via Wikimedia Commons) By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Chinese embassy in Tel Aviv has advised its citizens to return home or move to safe areas as tensions escalate between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah. The embassy cited the severe and volatile security situation in the region, urging Chinese nationals to follow safety guidelines and avoid high-risk areas. The ongoing conflict has seen Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, resulting in casualties and injuries, with Hezbollah retaliating with missile strikes on Israeli regions. Impact of Conflict Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant described the situation as a “new…
The High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Christian Schmidt, is set to testify in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) regarding the case of “Slaven Kovacevic.” After the ECHR ruled in Kovacevic’s favor, the BiH Council of Ministers appealed the decision, leading to Schmidt’s involvement and sparking controversy. Kovacevic, a member of the “Others” group, sued BiH for violating his voting rights. The Council of Ministers argues that Kovacevic changed his national identification, challenging his claims. Kovacevic accused Schmidt of being biased and serving the interests of the HDZ, claiming Schmidt requested to testify voluntarily through a UK…