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Israel war crimes in Gaza 

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has called for global action to stop the Israeli genocide and war crimes against Palestinians in Gaza. Nasser Kan’ani said international organizations must move beyond issuing statements or passing resolutions, and take practical steps to halt Israel’s savage crimes and destruction of Gaza. Kan’ani added that Israel’s war on the health sector in Gaza is a painful part of the regime’s genocide, citing continued attacks on the territory’s major hospitals. He said Israeli strikes have knocked 33 hospitals in Gaza out of service. The spokesman also quoted remarks by UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories that crimes committed by Israel in Gaza during the past six months could keep the International Criminal Court busy for the next 50 years.

Israel ICJ genocide case 

Ireland’s foreign minister says Dublin will intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. Michael Martin said what is currently happening in Gaza constitutes a blatant violation of international humanitarian law on a massive scale. He said Israel is purposefully withholding aid delivery to Gaza and is targeting civilians and the territory’s infrastructure. He noted that the regime indiscriminately uses explosive weapons in populated areas and uses civilian objects for military purposes. Martin said such measures amount to the collective punishment of an entire population, adding that this has to stop. In January, the World Court ordered Israel to refrain from any acts that could fall under the Genocide Convention and ensure its troops commit no genocidal acts against Palestinians.

Moscow terror attack 

Russia says it is extremely hard to believe that Daesh terrorist group has the capacity to launch last week’s deadly shooting attack on a concert hall in Moscow. Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said the West had rushed to pin responsibility on Daesh to deflect blame from Ukraine and its Western allies. Maria Zakharova said the United States is covering up for Ukraine, adding that Washington’s bias and involvement in this issue is evident. Her comments came after Russia’s Federal Security Service suggested that not only Ukraine, but also the US and UK may have been behind the shooting. Russian President Vladimir Putin has also said that the terrorists behind the attack were caught while fleeing towards Ukraine. The US, UK, and Ukraine have denied any involvement in the shooting, which left more than 140 people dead.

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