International news and human rights coverage
The United Nations says an Israeli air strike struck one of its schools in Gaza — a facility meant to shelter displaced families. For Atlantans following the war, it is the latest sign of the toll on civilians.
June 2, 2026
Palestinian officials are throwing their support behind the UN secretary-general after his annual report on children in armed conflict placed Israel on the global 'list of shame.' For Atlanta's human-rights advocates, it's a fresh test of international accountability.
June 1, 2026
Two people, including a Palestinian doctor, were killed and several others injured in Israeli attacks on Gaza, as settlers also targeted Palestinian homes across the occupied West Bank.
May 31, 2026
A new United Nations report has added Israel and Russia to its annual list of parties credibly suspected of conflict-related sexual violence, as nearly 10,000 cases were documented worldwide last year.
May 30, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly ordered his military to seize control of 70 percent of the Gaza Strip, a move human rights advocates warn could deepen mass displacement and civilian suffering.
May 29, 2026
A Palestinian man was killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank after allegedly throwing stones, the latest in a pattern of lethal force drawing condemnation from human rights groups.
May 27, 2026
New findings reveal Israel holds approximately 1,000 square kilometers of territory across Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria under direct military control — far exceeding what official maps display.
May 26, 2026
Israeli forces killed Hamas armed wing leader Haddad in a Gaza strike, marking another escalation in the ongoing military campaign against Palestinian territories.
May 17, 2026
Palestinian elders in Gaza who survived the 1948 Nakba are experiencing forced displacement again, 78 years later, as Israeli military operations continue to uproot civilian populations.
May 16, 2026
Muhammad Shehada discusses ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Palestinian resilience during Nakba Day commemoration on Democracy Now.
May 16, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that Israeli forces currently control 60 percent of Gaza territory, raising concerns about territorial occupation and international law violations.
May 15, 2026
Palestinians in Gaza commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Nakba while drawing parallels to current displacement and humanitarian crisis.
May 15, 2026
Former President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping as Taiwan tensions and trade disputes continue to challenge US-China relations.
May 14, 2026
New report documents significant escalation in Israeli military operations against Gaza civilians despite regional ceasefire arrangements.
May 14, 2026
Israeli drone strikes near Beirut and southern Lebanon airstrikes have killed at least 17 people, marking another deadly escalation in the region.
May 11, 2026
Palestinian family in the West Bank reports being forced by Israeli settlers to relocate their relative's burial site, highlighting ongoing tensions in occupied territories.
May 10, 2026
International health authorities are working urgently to contact cruise ship passengers who disembarked before a hantavirus outbreak was discovered onboard.
May 9, 2026
U.S. naval forces opened fire on Iranian oil tankers attempting to evade sanctions enforcement in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, marking a dangerous escalation in regional tensions.
May 9, 2026
International activists aboard Gaza aid flotilla report sexual abuse and violence during Israeli military interception of humanitarian vessels.
May 9, 2026
A major press regulatory body has ruled that the ongoing conflict in Gaza can legitimately be described as genocide, marking a significant shift in how media outlets may cover the crisis.
May 9, 2026