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<p>At least one person was killed and several others were injured following a shooting in Orlando on Wednesday (Feb 28), the news agency Associated Press reported on Thursday.&nbsp;Citing local media, the report said that the shooting happened at approximately 11 pm local time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police officers responded to the area of Iron Wedge Drive and South Lake Orlando in reference to several shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located multiple victims of which one person was dead.</p>

<p>Police officers said that they were working to identify all victims and their conditions. "This is an ongoing investigation, once we have more information we will make that available."</p>

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At least one person was killed and several others were injured following a shooting in Orlando on Wednesday (Feb 28), the news agency Associated Press reported on Thursday.

At least one person was killed and several others were injured following a shooting in Orlando on Wednesday (Feb 28), the news agency Associated Press reported on Thursday. Citing local media, the report said that the shooting happened at approximately 11 pm local time. Police officers responded to the area of Iron Wedge Drive and South Lake Orlando in reference to several shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located multiple victims of which one person was dead. Police officers said that they were working to identify all victims and their conditions. "This is an ongoing investigation, once we have more information we will make that available." (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>George Galloway, known for his condemnation of the ongoing Gaza war and harsh comments against Israel, has secured a victory in the UK's Rochdale by-election, marking his return to Westminster. In the crucial elections, Galloway from Workers’ Party of Britain, clinched 12,335 votes, representing a 37.6 percent turnout in Rochdale.</p>

<p>The pro-Palestinian leader's support by Labour party was withdrawn after he made controversial remarks against Israel. Galloway secured a substantial lead of almost 6,000 votes, signaling what he described as the start of a grassroots "movement".</p>

<p>The by-election, triggered by the passing of former Labour MP Sir Tony Lloyd, offered Galloway his fourth term in parliament and a platform to challenge Labour's position on the Israel-Palestinian conflict.</p>

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<p>In his victory speech, Galloway directed a message to Keir Starmer, stating, "Keir Starmer, this is for Gaza."&nbsp;“You have paid and you will pay a high price for the role you have played . . . covering for the catastrophe presently going on in occupied Palestine," he said adding, "Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak are two cheeks of the same backside and they both got well and truly spanked tonight here in Rochdale."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Labour party's controversial candidate&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Labour's initially selected candidate Azhar Ali also faced controversy over remarks regarding Israel's actions in Gaza. According to him, the Jewish nation wanted to invade Gaza and in order to achieve that objective the country allowed Hamas militant group to attack Israel on the fateful day of October 7 last year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This controversy prompted Labour to retract its support for Ali.</p>

<p>“We understand that these are highly unusual circumstances, but it is vital that any candidate put forward by Labour fully represents its aims and values,” the party said in a statement.</p>

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<p>However, he continued to remain on the ballot because by the time nominations had closed. Ali garnered only 2,402 votes, finishing fourth.</p>

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George Galloway, known for his condemnation of the ongoing Gaza war and harsh comments against Israel, has secured a victory in the UK's Rochdale by-election, marking his return to Westminster.

George Galloway, known for his condemnation of the ongoing Gaza war and harsh comments against Israel, has secured a victory in the UK's Rochdale by-election, marking his return to Westminster. In the crucial elections, Galloway from Workers’ Party of Britain, clinched 12,335 votes, representing a 37.6 percent turnout in Rochdale. The pro-Palestinian leader's support by Labour party was withdrawn after he made controversial remarks against Israel. Galloway secured a substantial lead of almost 6,000 votes, signaling what he described as the start of a grassroots "movement". The by-election, triggered by the passing of former Labour MP Sir Tony Lloyd, offered Galloway his fourth term in parliament and a platform to challenge Labour's position on the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Also Read | 'Sorry for the trouble': Japan mayor resigns after probe identifies 99 acts of sexual harassment In his victory speech, Galloway directed a message to Keir Starmer, stating, "Keir Starmer, this is for Gaza." “You have paid and you will pay a high price for the role you have played . . . covering for the catastrophe presently going on in occupied Palestine," he said adding, "Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak are two cheeks of the same backside and they both got well and truly spanked tonight here in Rochdale." Labour party's controversial candidate Labour's initially selected candidate Azhar Ali also faced controversy over remarks regarding Israel's actions in Gaza. According to him, the Jewish nation wanted to invade Gaza and in order to achieve that objective the country allowed Hamas militant group to attack Israel on the fateful day of October 7 last year. Also Read | China is making robotic dogs which can shoot. Here's what it means in a warring world This controversy prompted Labour to retract its support for Ali. “We understand that these are highly unusual circumstances, but it is vital that any candidate put forward by Labour fully represents its aims and values,” the party said in a statement. Watch | Texas' smokehouse creek fire rages on × However, he continued to remain on the ballot because by the time nominations had closed. Ali garnered only 2,402 votes, finishing fourth. (With inputs from agencies)

'This is for Gaza': Pro-Palestinian George Galloway after winning UK's Rochdale by-election

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<p>Death toll rose to 112&nbsp;after Israeli troops opened fire on hundreds of Gazans waiting for food aid near Gaza City, on Thursday (Feb 29), according to Hamas-run health ministry officials. While the death toll in the Palestinian enclave amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, according to the Gaza health ministry, crossed 30,000.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘A massacre’</strong></h2>

<p>The Palestinian foreign ministry condemned the attack on Gazans who were waiting for food aid and called it a cold-blooded “massacre.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Israel War: At least 104 killed, over 700 injured; Palestinian officials accuse Israel of attack</strong></p>

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">After the initial reports of 50 people being killed during the attack, the Palestinian foreign ministry confirming the incident said at least 70 Palestinians were killed and 250 others&nbsp;wounded.&nbsp;</div>

<p>The death toll was later revised to 112, with about 760&nbsp;injured, by the Hamas-run health ministry after it said that eight more people had been confirmed&nbsp;dead as their bodies arrived at al-Shifa Hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A witness told AFP the violence unfolded at the Nabulsi roundabout in the western part of Gaza City as thousands of Palestinians rushed towards the trucks carrying food aid.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Trucks full of aid came too close to some army tanks that were in the area and the crowd, thousands of people, just stormed the trucks,” said the witness, who declined to be named for safety reasons.</p>

<p>The witness added, “The soldiers fired at the crowd as people came too close to the tanks.”</p>

<p>“We went to get flour. The Israeli army shot at us. There are many martyrs on the ground and until this moment we are withdrawing them. There is no first aid,” another witness told Al Jazeera.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The death toll is expected to top 100, Gaza health ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra had previously said&nbsp;in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added, “Medical teams are unable to deal with the volume and type of injuries arriving at Al-Shifa Medical Complex as a result of weak medical and human capabilities.”</p>

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<h2><strong>Gunfire caused 10 out of hundreds of casualties: IDF probe</strong></h2>

<p>The Israeli army said that humanitarian aid was being delivered to the northern Gaza Strip when a “violent gathering” erupted around the trucks and Palestinians looted the equipment. Israeli gunfire caused some&nbsp;10 casualties out of the hundreds reported, according to&nbsp;Israel Defence Forces' (IDF), initial probe into the incident suggested.</p>

<p>According to Israeli forces, there was a&nbsp;stampede as Palestinians in the area rushed towards the aid trucks.</p>

<p>Subsequently, a&nbsp;small group of Palestinians began to move toward IDF troops stationed there&nbsp;reportedly prompting its soldiers&nbsp;to fire warning shots&nbsp;in the air and at the legs of those who were getting closer.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The incident, as per Israel, began around 4:00 am (local time)&nbsp;when some 30 trucks carrying humanitarian aid arrived&nbsp;in the Rimal neighbourhood and thousands of Palestinians rushed to the trucks passing&nbsp;an IDF checkpoint.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israeli forces also claim that some Palestinians were&nbsp;run over by the trucks and that some vehicles&nbsp;managed to continue further north where&nbsp;armed men allegedly&nbsp;opened fire at the convoy near Rimal and looted it.</p>

<p>The UN estimates that 2.2 million people in Gaza amid Israel’s relentless military campaign to eliminate Hamas are threatened with famine, particularly in the northern part of the Palestinian enclave where destruction, fighting and looting make the delivery of food nearly impossible.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report by the Times of Israel citing a&nbsp;military source said after the incident some people from the crowd began moving towards Israeli soldiers stationed in the area to&nbsp;coordinate entry of aid trucks&nbsp;to northern Gaza. The source told the Israeli media that&nbsp;troops opened fire at the crowd after feeling “endangered”.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Death toll in Gaza crosses 30,000: Gaza health ministry&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>At least 30,035 people, mostly women and children, have been killed and 70,457 wounded in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestinian militant group since October 7, said the Hamas-run health ministry, on Thursday (Feb 29).&nbsp;</p>

<p>At least 1,200 people were killed in Israel after Hamas launched its October 7 attack on southern Israel and more than 250 people were taken as hostages, according to the Israeli officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Death toll rose to 112 after Israeli troops opened fire on hundreds of Gazans waiting for food aid near Gaza City, on Thursday (Feb 29), according to Hamas-run health ministry officials.

Death toll rose to 112 after Israeli troops opened fire on hundreds of Gazans waiting for food aid near Gaza City, on Thursday (Feb 29), according to Hamas-run health ministry officials. While the death toll in the Palestinian enclave amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, according to the Gaza health ministry, crossed 30,000. ‘A massacre’ The Palestinian foreign ministry condemned the attack on Gazans who were waiting for food aid and called it a cold-blooded “massacre.” WATCH | Israel War: At least 104 killed, over 700 injured; Palestinian officials accuse Israel of attack After the initial reports of 50 people being killed during the attack, the Palestinian foreign ministry confirming the incident said at least 70 Palestinians were killed and 250 others wounded. The death toll was later revised to 112, with about 760 injured, by the Hamas-run health ministry after it said that eight more people had been confirmed dead as their bodies arrived at al-Shifa Hospital. A witness told AFP the violence unfolded at the Nabulsi roundabout in the western part of Gaza City as thousands of Palestinians rushed towards the trucks carrying food aid. “Trucks full of aid came too close to some army tanks that were in the area and the crowd, thousands of people, just stormed the trucks,” said the witness, who declined to be named for safety reasons. The witness added, “The soldiers fired at the crowd as people came too close to the tanks.” “We went to get flour. The Israeli army shot at us. There are many martyrs on the ground and until this moment we are withdrawing them. There is no first aid,” another witness told Al Jazeera. The death toll is expected to top 100, Gaza health ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra had previously said in a statement. It added, “Medical teams are unable to deal with the volume and type of injuries arriving at Al-Shifa Medical Complex as a result of weak medical and human capabilities.” Also Read | Australian intelligence chief says former politician sold out nation to foreign spy ring Gunfire caused 10 out of hundreds of casualties: IDF probe The Israeli army said that humanitarian aid was being delivered to the northern Gaza Strip when a “violent gathering” erupted around the trucks and Palestinians looted the equipment. Israeli gunfire caused some 10 casualties out of the hundreds reported, according to Israel Defence Forces' (IDF), initial probe into the incident suggested. According to Israeli forces, there was a stampede as Palestinians in the area rushed towards the aid trucks. Subsequently, a small group of Palestinians began to move toward IDF troops stationed there reportedly prompting its soldiers to fire warning shots in the air and at the legs of those who were getting closer. Also Read | North Korea's first spy satellite is 'alive' and can manoeuvre in space, say experts The incident, as per Israel, began around 4:00 am (local time) when some 30 trucks carrying humanitarian aid arrived in the Rimal neighbourhood and thousands of Palestinians rushed to the trucks passing an IDF checkpoint. Israeli forces also claim that some Palestinians were run over by the trucks and that some vehicles managed to continue further north where armed men allegedly opened fire at the convoy near Rimal and looted it. The UN estimates that 2.2 million people in Gaza amid Israel’s relentless military campaign to eliminate Hamas are threatened with famine, particularly in the northern part of the Palestinian enclave where destruction, fighting and looting make the delivery of food nearly impossible. A report by the Times of Israel citing a military source said after the incident some people from the crowd began moving towards Israeli soldiers stationed in the area to coordinate entry of aid trucks to northern Gaza. The source told the Israeli media that troops opened fire at the crowd after feeling “endangered”. Death toll in Gaza crosses 30,000: Gaza health ministry At least 30,035 people, mostly women and children, have been killed and 70,457 wounded in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestinian militant group since October 7, said the Hamas-run health ministry, on Thursday (Feb 29). At least 1,200 people were killed in Israel after Hamas launched its October 7 attack on southern Israel and more than 250 people were taken as hostages, according to the Israeli officials. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Hamas says 112 killed as fire opened on Gazans collecting food aid; IDF claims truck drove into Palestinians

<p>Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei cast his ballot in Tehran on Friday (March 1) and urged the people to participate in the parliamentary elections as over 15,000 candidates compete for seats in the 290-member parliament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Pay attention to this, make friends happy and disappoint the evil-wishers,” he reportedly said as he cast his vote at the ballot box.&nbsp;The electoral process of the Islamic Consultative Assembly holds immense importance and is conducted every four years. Iranians partake in selecting politicians for the parliament, while the 88-seat&nbsp;Assembly of Experts, responsible for choosing the supreme leader, undergoes selection every eight years.</p>

<p>The parliamentary elections are the first since the 2022 protests sparked by mandatory hijab laws following the tragic death of Mahsa Amini. There are uncertainties surrounding the voter turnout for this election after the massive protests which received worldwide condemnation, including from the United States.</p>

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<p>This election also includes selecting new members for Iran's Assembly of Experts. Media reports said that the initial results are anticipated as early as Saturday (March 2).</p>

<p>Notably, according to Iran's law, the parliament oversees the executive branch, however, the ultimate authority in Iran rests with its supreme leader, wielding absolute power in practice.</p>

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<h2><strong>Protests over Mahsa Amini's death&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Mahsa Amini was allegedly subjected to violence and abuse by the authorities. Her case symbolised the broader discontent with the oppressive enforcement of hijab laws and the treatment of women in Iranian society.</p>

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<p>Protesters took to the streets in various cities, demanding justice for Mahsa Amini and calling for an end to the mandatory hijab laws. The demonstrations gained momentum through social media and garnered international support, drawing attention to the plight of women in Iran and the need for reform.</p>

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Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei cast his ballot in Tehran on Friday (March 1) and urged the people to participate in the parliamentary elections as over 15,000 candidates compete for seats in the 290-member parliament.

Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei cast his ballot in Tehran on Friday (March 1) and urged the people to participate in the parliamentary elections as over 15,000 candidates compete for seats in the 290-member parliament. “Pay attention to this, make friends happy and disappoint the evil-wishers,” he reportedly said as he cast his vote at the ballot box. The electoral process of the Islamic Consultative Assembly holds immense importance and is conducted every four years. Iranians partake in selecting politicians for the parliament, while the 88-seat Assembly of Experts, responsible for choosing the supreme leader, undergoes selection every eight years. The parliamentary elections are the first since the 2022 protests sparked by mandatory hijab laws following the tragic death of Mahsa Amini. There are uncertainties surrounding the voter turnout for this election after the massive protests which received worldwide condemnation, including from the United States. Also Read | US IRS launches crackdown on 125,000 unfiled high-income tax returns This election also includes selecting new members for Iran's Assembly of Experts. Media reports said that the initial results are anticipated as early as Saturday (March 2). Notably, according to Iran's law, the parliament oversees the executive branch, however, the ultimate authority in Iran rests with its supreme leader, wielding absolute power in practice. Also Read | 'Live long, and prosper': Star Trek may hold the key to effectively communicating with AI chatbots Protests over Mahsa Amini's death Mahsa Amini was allegedly subjected to violence and abuse by the authorities. Her case symbolised the broader discontent with the oppressive enforcement of hijab laws and the treatment of women in Iranian society. Watch | Fresh gang violence erupts in Haiti, gang leaderaims to capture Police Chief & Ministers × Protesters took to the streets in various cities, demanding justice for Mahsa Amini and calling for an end to the mandatory hijab laws. The demonstrations gained momentum through social media and garnered international support, drawing attention to the plight of women in Iran and the need for reform. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran elections underway as over 15,000 candidates vie for seats in 290-member parliament

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<p>President Joe Biden, on Thursday (Feb 29), said that the United States is looking into the competing claims made by Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas over the deadly incident in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Hamas-run health ministry has alleged that 112 Palestinians who were seeking food aid were killed after Israeli forces opened fire.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Israeli forces have claimed that a “violent gathering” erupted around the trucks delivering humanitarian aid prompting soldiers to fire warning shots and that their gunfire caused some 10 casualties out of the hundreds reported. It also said that some Palestinians were run over by the aid trucks.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Gaza ceasefire unlikely for now: Biden</strong></h2>

<p>On Thursday, the US president said that they were checking “competing versions” of the incident. “We’re checking that out right now,” said the US president.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Israel War: Gaza claims Israeli troops fire on crowd at food aid point</strong></p>

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<p>He added, “There’s two competing versions of what happened. I don’t have an answer yet.”</p>

<p>Earlier this week, Biden said that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza in exchange for the release of hostages held by the Palestinian militant group would be possible to implement by Monday (March 4), but he is not so sure if that’s the case anymore.</p>

<p>“I know it will,” Biden told reporters when asked whether the incident would complicate the ceasefire talks, as he left the White House for a visit to the state of Texas to assess the situation at the US-Mexico border.</p>

<h2><strong>UN chief condemns deadly incident</strong></h2>

<p>United Nations chief&nbsp;Antonio Guterres condemned the deadly incident in Gaza.&nbsp;“The secretary-general condemns the incident today in northern Gaza in which more than a hundred people were reportedly killed or injured while seeking life-saving aid," said&nbsp;his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, "The desperate civilians in Gaza need urgent help, including those in the besieged north where the United Nations has not been able to deliver aid in more than a week."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>White House mourns the loss of lives</strong></h2>

<p>After the deadly incident in Gaza, the White House released a statement saying that it was a “serious incident” and that they are “looking into the reports.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“We mourn the loss of innocent life and recognise the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where innocent Palestinians are just trying to feed their families,” said the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added, “This underscores the importance of expanding and sustaining the flow of humanitarian assistance into Gaza, including through a potential temporary ceasefire.”</p>

<h2><strong>Italy calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’</strong></h2>

<p>Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza and called on Israel to protect Palestinian civilians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The tragic deaths in Gaza demand an immediate ceasefire to facilitate more humanitarian aid, the release of hostages and the protection of civilians. We strongly urge Israel to protect the people in Gaza and to rigorously ascertain facts and responsibilities,” said Tajani, in a post on X.</p>

<p>Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, expressed her “deep dismay and concern” over the violence and called on Israel to “urgently ascertain the dynamics of the incident and relative responsibilities”.</p>

<h2><strong>Egypt condemns attack</strong></h2>

<p>“We condemn the inhumane Israeli targeting of…unarmed Palestinian civilians in the Nabulsi roundabout in the northern Gaza,” said the Egyptian foreign ministry, in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added, “We consider targeting peaceful citizens rushing to pick up their share of aid a shameful crime and a flagrant violation of international law.”&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Jordan condemns attack on Gazans&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>“We condemn the Israeli occupation forces’ brutal targeting of the gathering of Palestinians who were waiting for aid on the Nabulsi roundabout near Al-Rashid Street in Gaza,” said Jordan’s foreign ministry.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Ugly massacre’: Palestinian Authority</strong></h2>

<p>The office of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas condemned what they called an “ugly massacre conducted by the Israeli occupation army this morning”.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“The killing of this large number of innocent civilian victims who risked their livelihood is an integral part of the genocidal war committed by the occupation government against our people,” said the presidential office, as quoted by Wafa news agency.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Life is draining out of Gaza’</strong></h2>

<p>Martin Griffiths, UN undersecretary for humanitarian affairs took to X and said he is “appalled at the reported killing and injury of hundreds of people during a transfer of aid supplies west of Gaza City.”</p>

<p>He added, “Life is draining out of Gaza at terrifying speed.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>The chief of the UN Palestinian aid agency (UNRWA)&nbsp;said&nbsp;Gaza has experienced “another day from hell” as the death toll according to the Hamas-run health ministry crossed the 30,000 mark.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Gaza reaches an unprecedented reported death toll of 30,000 Palestinians killed, while an additional 100 people are reportedly killed and 700 injured when they were desperately trying to get lifesaving humanitarian aid from a convoy," said&nbsp;Philippe Lazzarini, in a post on X.&nbsp;<br />
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He added, "Neither UNRWA nor any other UN agency were involved in this distribution. When will this madness end?"</p>

<p>The UN chief was also "appalled" by the reported death toll, said his spokesperson, adding "Tragically, an unknown number of people lie under rubble."</p>

<h2><strong>Belgium deputy PM ‘horrified’</strong></h2>

<p>Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium Petra De Sutter took to X and said she is “horrified” by the “news of today’s massacre on over 100 Palestinian citizens.”</p>

<p>She added, “Murdering people queueing for essential humanitarian aid? This is a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and fully goes against the (International Court of Justice’s) provisional measures.”</p>

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President Joe Biden, on Thursday (Feb 29), said that the United States is looking into the competing claims made by Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas over the deadly incident in Gaza.

President Joe Biden, on Thursday (Feb 29), said that the United States is looking into the competing claims made by Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas over the deadly incident in Gaza. The Hamas-run health ministry has alleged that 112 Palestinians who were seeking food aid were killed after Israeli forces opened fire. Meanwhile, the Israeli forces have claimed that a “violent gathering” erupted around the trucks delivering humanitarian aid prompting soldiers to fire warning shots and that their gunfire caused some 10 casualties out of the hundreds reported. It also said that some Palestinians were run over by the aid trucks. Gaza ceasefire unlikely for now: Biden On Thursday, the US president said that they were checking “competing versions” of the incident. “We’re checking that out right now,” said the US president. WATCH | Israel War: Gaza claims Israeli troops fire on crowd at food aid point He added, “There’s two competing versions of what happened. I don’t have an answer yet.” Earlier this week, Biden said that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza in exchange for the release of hostages held by the Palestinian militant group would be possible to implement by Monday (March 4), but he is not so sure if that’s the case anymore. “I know it will,” Biden told reporters when asked whether the incident would complicate the ceasefire talks, as he left the White House for a visit to the state of Texas to assess the situation at the US-Mexico border. UN chief condemns deadly incident United Nations chief Antonio Guterres condemned the deadly incident in Gaza. “The secretary-general condemns the incident today in northern Gaza in which more than a hundred people were reportedly killed or injured while seeking life-saving aid," said his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. He added, "The desperate civilians in Gaza need urgent help, including those in the besieged north where the United Nations has not been able to deliver aid in more than a week." White House mourns the loss of lives After the deadly incident in Gaza, the White House released a statement saying that it was a “serious incident” and that they are “looking into the reports.” Also Read | Hamas says 112 killed as fire opened on Gazans collecting food aid; IDF claims truck drove into Palestinians “We mourn the loss of innocent life and recognise the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where innocent Palestinians are just trying to feed their families,” said the White House. It added, “This underscores the importance of expanding and sustaining the flow of humanitarian assistance into Gaza, including through a potential temporary ceasefire.” Italy calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza and called on Israel to protect Palestinian civilians. “The tragic deaths in Gaza demand an immediate ceasefire to facilitate more humanitarian aid, the release of hostages and the protection of civilians. We strongly urge Israel to protect the people in Gaza and to rigorously ascertain facts and responsibilities,” said Tajani, in a post on X. Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, expressed her “deep dismay and concern” over the violence and called on Israel to “urgently ascertain the dynamics of the incident and relative responsibilities”. Egypt condemns attack “We condemn the inhumane Israeli targeting of…unarmed Palestinian civilians in the Nabulsi roundabout in the northern Gaza,” said the Egyptian foreign ministry, in a statement. It added, “We consider targeting peaceful citizens rushing to pick up their share of aid a shameful crime and a flagrant violation of international law.” Jordan condemns attack on Gazans “We condemn the Israeli occupation forces’ brutal targeting of the gathering of Palestinians who were waiting for aid on the Nabulsi roundabout near Al-Rashid Street in Gaza,” said Jordan’s foreign ministry. ‘Ugly massacre’: Palestinian Authority The office of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas condemned what they called an “ugly massacre conducted by the Israeli occupation army this morning”. Also Read | Putin warns West over 'real' risk of nuclear war, announces deployment of new hypersonic weapons “The killing of this large number of innocent civilian victims who risked their livelihood is an integral part of the genocidal war committed by the occupation government against our people,” said the presidential office, as quoted by Wafa news agency. ‘Life is draining out of Gaza’ Martin Griffiths, UN undersecretary for humanitarian affairs took to X and said he is “appalled at the reported killing and injury of hundreds of people during a transfer of aid supplies west of Gaza City.” He added, “Life is draining out of Gaza at terrifying speed.” The chief of the UN Palestinian aid agency (UNRWA) said Gaza has experienced “another day from hell” as the death toll according to the Hamas-run health ministry crossed the 30,000 mark. "Gaza reaches an unprecedented reported death toll of 30,000 Palestinians killed, while an additional 100 people are reportedly killed and 700 injured when they were desperately trying to get lifesaving humanitarian aid from a convoy," said Philippe Lazzarini, in a post on X. He added, "Neither UNRWA nor any other UN agency were involved in this distribution. When will this madness end?" The UN chief was also "appalled" by the reported death toll, said his spokesperson, adding "Tragically, an unknown number of people lie under rubble." Belgium deputy PM ‘horrified’ Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium Petra De Sutter took to X and said she is “horrified” by the “news of today’s massacre on over 100 Palestinian citizens.” She added, “Murdering people queueing for essential humanitarian aid? This is a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and fully goes against the (International Court of Justice’s) provisional measures.” (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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<p>New Zealand on Thursday (Feb 29) designated Hamas as a "terrorist entity", becoming one of the last Western countries to do so stating that the October 7 assault destroyed the notion that its political wings could be separated from the military ones.</p>

<p>"The organisation as a whole bears responsibility for these horrific terrorist attacks," the government said, announcing a move that spells a freeze on Hamas assets in New Zealand and a ban on providing it with "material support".</p>

<p>"The terrorist attacks by Hamas in October 2023 were brutal and we have unequivocally condemned them," New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Luxon highlighted that the designation was about Hamas "and is not a reflection on the Palestinian people in Gaza and around the world" while indicating humanitarian support would continue.</p>

<p>"The designation does not stop New Zealand from providing humanitarian and future development assistance to benefit civilians in Gaza."</p>

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<p>New Zealand has designated the Qassam Brigades, which is the military wing of the Palestinian militant group Hamas as a terrorist entity since the year 2010. However, it was earlier reluctant to designate the entire group as a terrorist entity.</p>

<p>Hamas, which is also a political party and enjoys widespread support across Palestine, had won the elections in Gaza in the year 2006 and since then has ruled without fresh polls.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Israel War: Israeli families march to demand release of hostages held by Hamas</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>New Zealand announces sanctions on 'extremist Israeli settlers'</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, some New Zealand political figures have argued that the Israel Defense Forces should also be slapped with a similar terrorist designation as the one being handed over to Hamas over its months-long Gaza offensive that has claimed the lives of over 30,000 people, as per Hamas-controlled authorities in the territory.</p>

<p>The probability of such a move is highly unlikely, however, New Zealand on Thursday also announced sanctions on nearly a dozen "extremist Israeli settlers" accused of violence against Palestinians.</p>

<p>"We are imposing travel bans on a number of people known to have committed violent acts. These individuals will not be able to travel to New Zealand," said Foreign Minister Winston Peters.</p>

<p>The individuals were not publicly named.</p>

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New Zealand on Thursday (Feb 29) designated Hamas as a "terrorist entity", becoming one of the last Western countries to do so stating that the October 7 assault destroyed the notion that its political wings could be separated from the military ones.

New Zealand on Thursday (Feb 29) designated Hamas as a "terrorist entity", becoming one of the last Western countries to do so stating that the October 7 assault destroyed the notion that its political wings could be separated from the military ones. "The organisation as a whole bears responsibility for these horrific terrorist attacks," the government said, announcing a move that spells a freeze on Hamas assets in New Zealand and a ban on providing it with "material support". "The terrorist attacks by Hamas in October 2023 were brutal and we have unequivocally condemned them," New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said in a statement. Luxon highlighted that the designation was about Hamas "and is not a reflection on the Palestinian people in Gaza and around the world" while indicating humanitarian support would continue. "The designation does not stop New Zealand from providing humanitarian and future development assistance to benefit civilians in Gaza." Also Read: Israel-Hamas war: To stop the Gaza bloodbath, stop sending Israel arms New Zealand has designated the Qassam Brigades, which is the military wing of the Palestinian militant group Hamas as a terrorist entity since the year 2010. However, it was earlier reluctant to designate the entire group as a terrorist entity. Hamas, which is also a political party and enjoys widespread support across Palestine, had won the elections in Gaza in the year 2006 and since then has ruled without fresh polls. WATCH | Israel War: Israeli families march to demand release of hostages held by Hamas × New Zealand announces sanctions on 'extremist Israeli settlers' Meanwhile, some New Zealand political figures have argued that the Israel Defense Forces should also be slapped with a similar terrorist designation as the one being handed over to Hamas over its months-long Gaza offensive that has claimed the lives of over 30,000 people, as per Hamas-controlled authorities in the territory. The probability of such a move is highly unlikely, however, New Zealand on Thursday also announced sanctions on nearly a dozen "extremist Israeli settlers" accused of violence against Palestinians. "We are imposing travel bans on a number of people known to have committed violent acts. These individuals will not be able to travel to New Zealand," said Foreign Minister Winston Peters. The individuals were not publicly named. (With inputs from agencies)

New Zealand designates entirety of Hamas as 'terrorist entity'

The PML-N and PPP are technically the two largest parties, with 79 seats and 54 seats respectively, because the candidates loyal to former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had to run as independents.

PPP and PML-N agree to form Coalition Government in Pakistan

<p>Pressed by parents to pose in videos with make-up and skincare products, pre-teen girls dubbed "Sephora Kids" have taken TikTok by storm in a trend that some specialists brand a danger to children's mental and physical health.</p>

<p>American girls between the ages of eight and 12 are gaining thousands of followers on the video platform by modelling their make-up purchases.</p>

<p>The trend focuses particularly on products from the French high-street brand Sephora, championed by reality TV star Kim Kardashian's daughter, North West.</p>

<p>Gushing over pots of moisturiser or begging their parents to buy them anti-wrinkle cream, they pose in front of the mirror with their hair tied back, aping popular grown-up make-up tutorials.</p>

<p>Skin specialists warned that some of the products used in the kids' videos contain ingredients not suited to young skin, such as retinol.</p>

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<p>"Many of the 'skin influencers' sometimes are more trusted than real physicians," US dermatologist Danilo Del Campo told AFP.</p>

<p>"This has led to an increase in consultations related to skin reactions and concerns resulting from the misuse of these products," he warned.</p>

<p>"Most parents do not realise there are any risks."</p>

<p>Parroting famous beauty influencers, the "Sephora kids" review products from high-end lines, such as moisturisers costing nearly 70 euros ($76).</p>

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<p>"How can these little girls spend like, my salary, really, in skincare?" said one Sephora salesperson in the United States, in a TikTok video.</p>

<h2><strong>'Self-esteem issues'</strong></h2>

<p>Del Campo warned young skin can be damaged by unsuitable ingredients.</p>

<p>He has also seen "self-esteem issues" among his child patients who "feel the need to correct perceived flaws that may not actually exist."</p>

<p>Employees at Sephora have complained about the behaviour of young customers in stores with videos showing make-up counters in disarray with spilt products.</p>

<p>Sephora, which is part of the LVMH luxury group, did not respond to requests to comment from AFP.</p>

<p>Michael Stora, a psychoanalyst specialising in online behaviour, said the girls in the videos are "not playing with dolls as you might expect at their age -- they are the dolls."</p>

<p>Some mothers in the videos defend the trend as just a "game" -- but Stora accused parents of the "fetishisation" of their offspring.</p>

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<p>Solene Delecourt, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley who specialises in social inequality, also believes the videos can "contribute to a very stereotypical representation of girls and women online".</p>

<p>"These are not women but little girls, and they are already subject to this intense social pressure," she said.</p>

<p>Delecourt released a study in the Nature journal this month which said that online images amplify gender bias, particularly against women.</p>

<p>And in recent months, TikTok and other social media platforms have come under fire over the impact of videos on young people.</p>

<p>In January, tech giants faced a grilling before the US Senate Judiciary Committee after being accused of not doing enough to thwart online dangers for children, including sexual predators and teen suicide.</p>

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Pressed by parents to pose in videos with make-up and skincare products, pre-teen girls dubbed "Sephora Kids" have taken TikTok by storm in a trend that some specialists brand a danger to children's mental and physical health.

Pressed by parents to pose in videos with make-up and skincare products, pre-teen girls dubbed "Sephora Kids" have taken TikTok by storm in a trend that some specialists brand a danger to children's mental and physical health. American girls between the ages of eight and 12 are gaining thousands of followers on the video platform by modelling their make-up purchases. The trend focuses particularly on products from the French high-street brand Sephora, championed by reality TV star Kim Kardashian's daughter, North West. Gushing over pots of moisturiser or begging their parents to buy them anti-wrinkle cream, they pose in front of the mirror with their hair tied back, aping popular grown-up make-up tutorials. Skin specialists warned that some of the products used in the kids' videos contain ingredients not suited to young skin, such as retinol. Also Read | Electronic Arts announces workforce reduction and office space cutbacks: Report "Many of the 'skin influencers' sometimes are more trusted than real physicians," US dermatologist Danilo Del Campo told AFP. "This has led to an increase in consultations related to skin reactions and concerns resulting from the misuse of these products," he warned. "Most parents do not realise there are any risks." Parroting famous beauty influencers, the "Sephora kids" review products from high-end lines, such as moisturisers costing nearly 70 euros ($76). Also Read | Bangs heard during Titan submersible search to be heard for 1st time in new documentary "How can these little girls spend like, my salary, really, in skincare?" said one Sephora salesperson in the United States, in a TikTok video. 'Self-esteem issues' Del Campo warned young skin can be damaged by unsuitable ingredients. He has also seen "self-esteem issues" among his child patients who "feel the need to correct perceived flaws that may not actually exist." Employees at Sephora have complained about the behaviour of young customers in stores with videos showing make-up counters in disarray with spilt products. Sephora, which is part of the LVMH luxury group, did not respond to requests to comment from AFP. Michael Stora, a psychoanalyst specialising in online behaviour, said the girls in the videos are "not playing with dolls as you might expect at their age -- they are the dolls." Some mothers in the videos defend the trend as just a "game" -- but Stora accused parents of the "fetishisation" of their offspring. Watch | Wendy's: No surge pricing on orders × Solene Delecourt, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley who specialises in social inequality, also believes the videos can "contribute to a very stereotypical representation of girls and women online". "These are not women but little girls, and they are already subject to this intense social pressure," she said. Delecourt released a study in the Nature journal this month which said that online images amplify gender bias, particularly against women. And in recent months, TikTok and other social media platforms have come under fire over the impact of videos on young people. In January, tech giants faced a grilling before the US Senate Judiciary Committee after being accused of not doing enough to thwart online dangers for children, including sexual predators and teen suicide.

TikTok make-up influencers spark health warnings

The families of hostages held in Gaza and their supporters are launching a four-day march from southern Israel to Jerusalem to demand their loved ones be set free.

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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday the government was mulling a “temporary” closure of the border with Ukraine for goods, amid tensions over low-priced Ukrainian grain.

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Iran will hold parliamentary elections on Friday amid widespread discontent over the country’s failing economy, but it’s likely that few voters will turn out at the ballot. Watch in for more details!

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<p>Pro-Russian separatist officials in Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria, on Wednesday (Feb 28), held a rare meeting of its special congress and passed a resolution which sought Moscow’s “protection” against the Chisinau government. The Moldovan government said that it rejected “propaganda statements” from the region’s officials who are trying to gain headlines.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Transnistria asks Russia for ‘protection’</strong></h2>

<p>Transnistria, long seen as a flashpoint with Russia in Europe, held a rare meeting of the “congress of deputies of all levels,” on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During this meeting, the pro-Russian officials of the unrecognised statelet passed a resolution saying that it would appeal to both houses of the Russian parliament to “protect Transnistria in the face of increasing pressure from Moldova”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The rare meeting came a month after Moldova introduced customs regulations requiring the Transnistria companies to pay import duties into the Moldovan budget.</p>

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<p>Transnistria has maintained its three-decade-long autonomy from Moldova thanks to support from Russia, which has sent more than a thousand of its troops since a brief war in 1992.</p>

<p>The region’s officials alleged that the Moldovan government in Chisinau had unleashed an “economic war” against Transnistria by blocking vital imports to turn it into a “ghetto”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The decisions of the current congress cannot be ignored by the international community,” said Transnistria’s foreign policy chief Vitaly Ignatiev during the meeting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He later also told Russian media that they were “talking about an appeal for diplomatic support.”</p>

<h2><strong>‘Propaganda statements’</strong></h2>

<p>Moldova’s government swiftly rejected the resolution and called it “propaganda statements” from pro-Russian separatists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The government “recalls that the Transnistrian region benefits from the policies of peace, security and economic integration with the European Union, which are beneficial for all citizens,” Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister Oleg Serebrian wrote on Telegram.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Moldovan government also downplayed the concerns saying “things look calm” in Chisinau and that there “is no danger of escalation and destabilisation of the situation in the Transnistrian region. This is another campaign to create hysteria.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“This is a propaganda event, a trap that does not deserve the attention of foreign journalists or sensational headlines in news bulletins,” Moldovan government spokesman Daniel Voda had said before the resolution was passed.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Russia makes region its ‘priority’</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking about the resolution, the Russian foreign ministry said defending the interests of Transnistria is their priority and that the request would be reviewed carefully, reported news agency RIA.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moldova has previously accused Russia of stoking tensions in Transnistria which is a primarily Russian-speaking region and heavily relies on Moscow for support.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chisinau has also expressed concerns that the Kremlin could use Transnistria to open a new front amid its ongoing war with Ukraine, in Moldova’s southwest near Odesa.&nbsp;</p>

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Pro-Russian separatist officials in Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria, on Wednesday (Feb 28), held a rare meeting of its special congress and passed a resolution which sought Moscow’s “protection” against the Chisinau government.

Pro-Russian separatist officials in Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria, on Wednesday (Feb 28), held a rare meeting of its special congress and passed a resolution which sought Moscow’s “protection” against the Chisinau government. The Moldovan government said that it rejected “propaganda statements” from the region’s officials who are trying to gain headlines. Transnistria asks Russia for ‘protection’ Transnistria, long seen as a flashpoint with Russia in Europe, held a rare meeting of the “congress of deputies of all levels,” on Wednesday. During this meeting, the pro-Russian officials of the unrecognised statelet passed a resolution saying that it would appeal to both houses of the Russian parliament to “protect Transnistria in the face of increasing pressure from Moldova”. The rare meeting came a month after Moldova introduced customs regulations requiring the Transnistria companies to pay import duties into the Moldovan budget. Also Read | Use frozen Russian profits for Ukrainian military, says EU's von der Leyen Transnistria has maintained its three-decade-long autonomy from Moldova thanks to support from Russia, which has sent more than a thousand of its troops since a brief war in 1992. The region’s officials alleged that the Moldovan government in Chisinau had unleashed an “economic war” against Transnistria by blocking vital imports to turn it into a “ghetto”. “The decisions of the current congress cannot be ignored by the international community,” said Transnistria’s foreign policy chief Vitaly Ignatiev during the meeting. He later also told Russian media that they were “talking about an appeal for diplomatic support.” ‘Propaganda statements’ Moldova’s government swiftly rejected the resolution and called it “propaganda statements” from pro-Russian separatists. The government “recalls that the Transnistrian region benefits from the policies of peace, security and economic integration with the European Union, which are beneficial for all citizens,” Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister Oleg Serebrian wrote on Telegram. The Moldovan government also downplayed the concerns saying “things look calm” in Chisinau and that there “is no danger of escalation and destabilisation of the situation in the Transnistrian region. This is another campaign to create hysteria.” Also Read | With eye on Russia, Moldova wants to join EU 'as soon as possible' “This is a propaganda event, a trap that does not deserve the attention of foreign journalists or sensational headlines in news bulletins,” Moldovan government spokesman Daniel Voda had said before the resolution was passed. Russia makes region its ‘priority’ Speaking about the resolution, the Russian foreign ministry said defending the interests of Transnistria is their priority and that the request would be reviewed carefully, reported news agency RIA. Moldova has previously accused Russia of stoking tensions in Transnistria which is a primarily Russian-speaking region and heavily relies on Moscow for support. Chisinau has also expressed concerns that the Kremlin could use Transnistria to open a new front amid its ongoing war with Ukraine, in Moldova’s southwest near Odesa. (With inputs from agencies)

Transnistria: Pro-Russian rebels in Moldovan breakaway state ask for Moscow’s ‘protection’

<p>Netizens are reacting with outrage at the&nbsp;footage of a security officer pulling out a gun at United States airman who immolated himself in front of Israel embassy in the country. Aaron Bushnell, the US airman set himself on fire to protest against Israeli actions in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Social media posts have been critical of the embassy guard, possibly a US police officer who trained his gun at Bushnell all the while he burned. Netizens said that the security person should have helped the airman.</p>

<p>Bushnell died after his self-immolation.</p>

<p>Before his death, he posted a video and spoke about why he planned to do what he eventually did.</p>

<p>"My name is Aaron Bushnell, I am an active-duty member of the United States Air Force and I will no longer be complicit in genocide," he said. “I am about to engage in an extreme act of protest but compared to what people have been experiencing in Palestine at the hands of their colonisers, it's not extreme at all. This is what our ruling class has decided will be normal," he wrote.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | US, NATO ally reject France President Macron's intention to send troops to Ukraine</strong></p>

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<p>Bushnell livestreamed the horrific incident on Twitch. The video was later taken down from the platform. It has been reported that he walked towards the Israeli embassy, poured inflammable liquid on himself and set himself on fire. He shouted "free Palestine" repeatedly.</p>

<p>Social media users reacted strongly against the securityperson who kept his gun trained at Bushnell.</p>

<p>“This guy pointing a gun at someone engulfed in flames is a metaphor for the innocent and vulnerable Palestinians dying in Gaza,” commented a user.</p>

<p>“I wondered how could someone hold a gun instead of getting a fire extinguisher or doing something to help,” said another.</p>

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<p>“This is so sad and painful to see a young man having to go to this extreme to make an obvious humanitarian point. And disgusting and disturbing to see a coward pointing his gun at a dying man instead of helping him,” said a comment.</p>

<p>“The notion of holding a gun to a person engulfed in flames evokes a profound sense of disgust. Such an image symbolizes an extreme disconnect from humanity's innate compassion, suggesting a scenario where protocols or fear override basic human empathy.” another user expressed in their comment.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Netizens are reacting with outrage at the footage of a security officer pulling out a gun at United States airman who immolated himself in front of Israel embassy in the country.

Netizens are reacting with outrage at the footage of a security officer pulling out a gun at United States airman who immolated himself in front of Israel embassy in the country. Aaron Bushnell, the US airman set himself on fire to protest against Israeli actions in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Social media posts have been critical of the embassy guard, possibly a US police officer who trained his gun at Bushnell all the while he burned. Netizens said that the security person should have helped the airman. Bushnell died after his self-immolation. Before his death, he posted a video and spoke about why he planned to do what he eventually did. "My name is Aaron Bushnell, I am an active-duty member of the United States Air Force and I will no longer be complicit in genocide," he said. “I am about to engage in an extreme act of protest but compared to what people have been experiencing in Palestine at the hands of their colonisers, it's not extreme at all. This is what our ruling class has decided will be normal," he wrote. Watch | US, NATO ally reject France President Macron's intention to send troops to Ukraine × Bushnell livestreamed the horrific incident on Twitch. The video was later taken down from the platform. It has been reported that he walked towards the Israeli embassy, poured inflammable liquid on himself and set himself on fire. He shouted "free Palestine" repeatedly. Social media users reacted strongly against the securityperson who kept his gun trained at Bushnell. “This guy pointing a gun at someone engulfed in flames is a metaphor for the innocent and vulnerable Palestinians dying in Gaza,” commented a user. “I wondered how could someone hold a gun instead of getting a fire extinguisher or doing something to help,” said another. Also Read | Judge overseeing Trump fraud trial receives envelope with suspected white powder: Sources “This is so sad and painful to see a young man having to go to this extreme to make an obvious humanitarian point. And disgusting and disturbing to see a coward pointing his gun at a dying man instead of helping him,” said a comment. “The notion of holding a gun to a person engulfed in flames evokes a profound sense of disgust. Such an image symbolizes an extreme disconnect from humanity's innate compassion, suggesting a scenario where protocols or fear override basic human empathy.” another user expressed in their comment. (With inputs from agencies)

Outrage at security guard who pointed gun while US airman immolated self

Hamas urged Palestinians on Wednesday to march to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque at the start of Ramadan next month, raising the stakes in negotiations for a truce in Gaza, which U.S. President Joe Biden hopes will be in place by then.

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At least 576,000 people in the Gaza Strip - one quarter of the population - are one step away from famine, a senior UN aid official told the Security Council on Tuesday, warning that widespread famine could be "almost inevitable" without action.

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<p>Ghana’s parliament, on Wednesday (Feb 28), passed a controversial bill to severely restrict LGBTQ rights in the country a week after it rejected a proposal to water down some of its measures including non-custodial sentences such as counselling for gay sex instead of jail terms.</p>

<p>The bill, which has been widely condemned by rights activists, still needs to be signed by the president before it becomes law.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far, President Nana Akufo-Addo has neither confirmed nor denied that he would pass the ‘Human Sexual Rights and Family Values’ bill, but he is widely expected to do so. However, observers, as per AFP, believe it is unlikely before an election in December.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The president has said that it would sign the bill if the majority of Ghanaians want him to.</p>

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<p>While homosexuality is already illegal in the West African country and punishable by up to three years in prison, under the new law the maximum sentence would increase to five years.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Bill makes identifying as LGBTQ+ illegal</strong></h2>

<p>The bill would also make identifying as LGBTQ+ illegal and those convicted could get a prison sentence of up to three years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new bill has also sought to punish the promotion and advocation of LGBTQ rights and would give custodial sentences to people who are convicted of doing so. It would also make the distribution of material deemed supportive of LGBTQ+ rights illegal.</p>

<p>The bill, sponsored by a group of traditional leaders from the country’s Ghanaian, Christian and Muslim communities was approved unanimously following a third reading in the parliament.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Proposal to water down measures rejected</strong></h2>

<p>Last week (Feb 21), Ghana’s parliament rejected a proposal to ease some of its harsh measures like giving non-custodial sentences such as counselling and community service for gay sex instead of jail terms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ruling party lawmaker Alexander Afenyo-Markin who proposed the amendment argued that imprisoning people for LGBTQ+ offences would “worsen homosexuality and its promotion,” and defeat the bill’s original intent.</p>

<h2><strong>‘Absolutely wrong’</strong></h2>

<p>A member from the Big 18 &amp; Human Rights Coalition, an umbrella group of lawyers and activists in Ghana said that the bill criminalises a person’s identity and said that they call on the president to reject it.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“You cannot criminalise a person’s identity and that’s what the bill is doing and it’s absolutely wrong,” Takyiwaa Manuh told AFP. “We want to impress on the president not to assent to the bill, it totally violates the human rights of the LGBT community.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2021, when the bill was first proposed, the United Nations said that it would create “a system of state-sponsored discrimination and violence” against sexual minorities.</p>

<p>A 27-year-old lesbian and LGBTQ+ activist who asked not to be named told Reuters, last week that the community was in a panic as the bill nears its passage. “We would now have to be extra careful with our way of life,” she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Ghana’s parliament, on Wednesday (Feb 28), passed a controversial bill to severely restrict LGBTQ rights in the country a week after it rejected a proposal to water down some of its measures including non-custodial sentences such as counselling for gay sex instead of jail terms.

Ghana’s parliament, on Wednesday (Feb 28), passed a controversial bill to severely restrict LGBTQ rights in the country a week after it rejected a proposal to water down some of its measures including non-custodial sentences such as counselling for gay sex instead of jail terms. The bill, which has been widely condemned by rights activists, still needs to be signed by the president before it becomes law. So far, President Nana Akufo-Addo has neither confirmed nor denied that he would pass the ‘Human Sexual Rights and Family Values’ bill, but he is widely expected to do so. However, observers, as per AFP, believe it is unlikely before an election in December. The president has said that it would sign the bill if the majority of Ghanaians want him to. Also Read | Pope Francis undergoes medical evaluation in Rome hospital amid lingering battle with flu While homosexuality is already illegal in the West African country and punishable by up to three years in prison, under the new law the maximum sentence would increase to five years. Bill makes identifying as LGBTQ+ illegal The bill would also make identifying as LGBTQ+ illegal and those convicted could get a prison sentence of up to three years. The new bill has also sought to punish the promotion and advocation of LGBTQ rights and would give custodial sentences to people who are convicted of doing so. It would also make the distribution of material deemed supportive of LGBTQ+ rights illegal. The bill, sponsored by a group of traditional leaders from the country’s Ghanaian, Christian and Muslim communities was approved unanimously following a third reading in the parliament. Proposal to water down measures rejected Last week (Feb 21), Ghana’s parliament rejected a proposal to ease some of its harsh measures like giving non-custodial sentences such as counselling and community service for gay sex instead of jail terms. Ruling party lawmaker Alexander Afenyo-Markin who proposed the amendment argued that imprisoning people for LGBTQ+ offences would “worsen homosexuality and its promotion,” and defeat the bill’s original intent. ‘Absolutely wrong’ A member from the Big 18 & Human Rights Coalition, an umbrella group of lawyers and activists in Ghana said that the bill criminalises a person’s identity and said that they call on the president to reject it. Also Read | Explained | Uganda enacts harsh anti-LGBTQ law, includes death penalty for ‘aggravated homosexuality’ “You cannot criminalise a person’s identity and that’s what the bill is doing and it’s absolutely wrong,” Takyiwaa Manuh told AFP. “We want to impress on the president not to assent to the bill, it totally violates the human rights of the LGBT community.” In 2021, when the bill was first proposed, the United Nations said that it would create “a system of state-sponsored discrimination and violence” against sexual minorities. A 27-year-old lesbian and LGBTQ+ activist who asked not to be named told Reuters, last week that the community was in a panic as the bill nears its passage. “We would now have to be extra careful with our way of life,” she said. (With inputs from agencies)

Ghana’s parliament passes bill to expand crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights

<p>The conservative-majority US Supreme Court on Wednesday (Feb 28)&nbsp;agreed to take up Donald Trump's claim that as a former president, he has immunity from prosecution in the election subversion case. The apex court&nbsp;scheduled arguments in the case for the week of April 22. In other news, the West Bengal Police on Thursday (Feb 29) arrested Trinamool Congress (TMC) strongman Sheikh Shahjahan, the prime accused in the Shandeshkhali case in which he and his aides have been accused of&nbsp;sexually exploiting women in the area.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The US Supreme Court on Wednesday (Feb 28) agreed to take up Donald Trump's claim that as a former president, he has immunity from prosecution in the insurrection case where he is being prosecuted on charges of overturning the 2020 election.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After weeks on the run, absconding Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan was arrested on Thursday (Feb 29) from the&nbsp;Minakhan area in North 24 Parganas where he was hiding, according to news agency&nbsp;<em>PTI</em>.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>An Illinois judge has decided to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot due on March 19, citing the 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist ban."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>New Zealand on Thursday became one of the last Western countries to designate all of Hamas as a "terrorist entity", saying the attacks of October 7 had shattered the notion its political and military wings could be separated.</p>

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The conservative-majority US Supreme Court on Wednesday (Feb 28) agreed to take up Donald Trump's claim that as a former president, he has immunity from prosecution in the election subversion case.

The conservative-majority US Supreme Court on Wednesday (Feb 28) agreed to take up Donald Trump's claim that as a former president, he has immunity from prosecution in the election subversion case. The apex court scheduled arguments in the case for the week of April 22. In other news, the West Bengal Police on Thursday (Feb 29) arrested Trinamool Congress (TMC) strongman Sheikh Shahjahan, the prime accused in the Shandeshkhali case in which he and his aides have been accused of sexually exploiting women in the area. Click on headlines to read more: US Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump's immunity claims in election interference case The US Supreme Court on Wednesday (Feb 28) agreed to take up Donald Trump's claim that as a former president, he has immunity from prosecution in the insurrection case where he is being prosecuted on charges of overturning the 2020 election. Sandeshkhali sex abuse row: Absconding TMC strongman Shahjahan Sheikh arrested by police After weeks on the run, absconding Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan was arrested on Thursday (Feb 29) from the Minakhan area in North 24 Parganas where he was hiding, according to news agency PTI. 'Insurrectionist ban': Illinois Judge removes Trump from Primary ballot due on March 19 An Illinois judge has decided to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot due on March 19, citing the 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist ban." New Zealand designates entirety of Hamas a 'terrorist entity' New Zealand on Thursday became one of the last Western countries to designate all of Hamas as a "terrorist entity", saying the attacks of October 7 had shattered the notion its political and military wings could be separated. Watch | Iran set to hold elections against backdrop of economic crisis, Khomenei addresses first-time voters ×

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