Gaza war
Israeli writers call for an end to Gaza war
Although a temporary ceasefire was established between Hamas and Israel in the third week of January this year, it collapsed by March. The Israeli military continues to carry out what many are calling acts of genocide in Gaza. This brutal war has triggered global outrage, with mass protests erupting in the United States, Morocco, Turkey, Bangladesh, and numerous other countries. Now, joining the chorus of dissent are Israeli writers, poets, and journalists themselves. In a powerful act of resistance, at least 350 Israeli literary figures have signed a letter urging their leaders to end the war.
Boycott is now a major tool in global politics
There is an ongoing debate on social media about the boycott of Coca-Cola. A survey was conducted in Bangladesh to determine the number of people in favor and against the boycott. The survey revealed that 89% of people are in favor of boycotting Coca-Cola. The call to boycott Coca-Cola was made after the Israeli attack on Gaza last October, but it did not receive much response initially. Recently, a Coca-Cola advertisement has reignited the subdued boycott campaign. The advertisement claimed that Coca-Cola's owner is not Jewish and that they have a factory in Gaza. Following this, renewed calls to boycott Coca-Cola have emerged. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the emotions of Bangladeshi citizens are being leveraged to boost the sales of local soft drinks. The company behind the local brand 'Mojo' has launched a campaign called 'Mojo Support Palestine' to stand by the affected people of Palestine.
At least 42 people killed in Israeli strikes across northern Gaza
At least 42 people were killed by Israeli strikes across northern Gaza on Saturday, as rescue workers scrambled to find survivors beneath the rubble, according to Palestinian and hospital officials.
Red Cross says 22 killed in shelling near Gaza office
The International Committee of the Red Cross said 22 people were killed in a shell attack Friday that damaged its Gaza office, which is surrounded by hundreds of displaced persons living in tents.
ISPR requests not to get misled by rumours over security of St. Martin’s
Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has urged all not to be misguided by rumours spreading through social media over the security of St. Martin’s island centering Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict near the island.
Hamas accepts ceasefire resolution
Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council. The United Nations Security Council has voted to support the US resolution backing a ceasefire plan for the war in Gaza.
US resumes air drops aid into northern Gaza
An American cargo plane dropped more than 10 metric tons of rations into northern Gaza on Sunday, the US military said, after a suspension of such deliveries due to Israeli operations in the area.
200 killed as Israel rescues four Gaza hostages
Israel announced its forces rescued four hostages on Saturday from a Gaza refugee camp in an operation which the Hamas-run government media office said left 210 Palestinians dead and hundreds wounded.
US urges UN Security Council to support cease-fire plan in Gaza
The United States urged the UN Security Council on Monday to support the three-phase plan announced by President Joe Biden aimed at ending the nearly eight-month war in Gaza, freeing all hostages and sending massive aid into the devastated territory.