Top U.S. & World Headlines — June 20, 2024
Summary
TLDRThe UN Human Rights office has accused Israel of war crimes for using heavy bombs in Gaza, causing extensive civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. The report details attacks on residential buildings, schools, and markets, with at least 218 deaths verified. UN's Navi Pillay also accuses Hamas and Islamic Jihad of committing war crimes. As tensions rise, Israel faces international scrutiny while an Israeli military spokesperson admits Hamas cannot be eradicated. The news also covers global events like Putin's visit to Vietnam, Trump's immigration comments, and extreme weather causing fatalities in Saudi Arabia, India, and the US.
Takeaways
- 🎵 The UN Human Rights office accuses Israel of systematically violating war laws in Gaza, causing significant civilian casualties and infrastructure destruction.
- 👩⚖️ A separate UN inquiry led by Navi Pillay finds Israel responsible for war crimes, including extermination and targeting civilians.
- 🎯 Hamas and Islamic Jihad are also accused of committing war crimes by the UN.
- 📈 The death toll in Gaza exceeds 37,400, with recent Israeli airstrikes killing multiple Palestinians at aid crossings.
- 🇺🇸 The White House cancels a meeting with Israeli officials after Netanyahu accuses the US of withholding military aid, despite recent approval of an $8 billion military package.
- ✈️ Israeli military spokesperson admits Hamas cannot be destroyed, contradicting Netanyahu's war aims.
- 🔥 Putin and Kim Jong-un sign a mutual defense pact during Putin's visit to North Korea.
- 🚷 Trump criticizes Biden's immigration policy allowing undocumented immigrants married to US citizens to apply for work permits and residency.
- 🕋 Over 900 Muslim pilgrims die in Mecca due to a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 125°F.
- 🔥 Climate activists from 'Just Stop Oil' arrested after targeting private jets and monuments in the UK, demanding the government phase out fossil fuels by 2030.
Q & A
What did the UN Human Rights Office accuse Israel of in its report?
-The UN Human Rights Office accused Israel of systematically violating the laws of war by using heavy bombs to destroy civilian infrastructure in densely populated areas of Gaza.
How many people died in the six Israeli attacks examined by the UN?
-The UN verified that at least 218 people died in those six attacks.
What crimes did Navi Pillay accuse Israeli authorities of committing?
-Navi Pillay accused Israeli authorities of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, including extermination, intentionally directing attacks against civilians, murder, using starvation as a method of war, forcible transfer, gender persecution, and sexual and gender-based violence amounting to torture.
What were Hamas and Islamic Jihad accused of by the UN?
-Hamas and Islamic Jihad were accused of committing war crimes by the UN.
What was the official death toll in Gaza as mentioned in the report?
-The official death toll in Gaza had topped 37,400.
Why did the White House cancel a high-level meeting with Israeli officials?
-The White House canceled the meeting after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the US of withholding military aid to Israel.
What statement did a top Israeli military spokesperson make about Hamas?
-Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari stated that Hamas cannot be destroyed, contradicting Netanyahu's aim of the war on Gaza.
What threat did Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah make?
-Hassan Nasrallah warned that Hezbollah could strike anywhere inside Israel and also threatened to target Cyprus if it allowed Israel to use its air bases to attack Lebanon.
What mutual defense pact was signed by Russia and North Korea?
-Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signed a mutual defense pact that includes mutual assistance in the event of aggression against one of the parties.
What is the Biden administration's new immigration rule regarding undocumented immigrants married to US citizens?
-The new rule allows undocumented immigrants married to US citizens to apply for work permits and permanent residency, giving them a pathway to citizenship.
Outlines
🌍 UN Accuses Israel of War Crimes
The UN Human Rights office has accused Israel of violating the laws of war by using heavy bombs on civilian infrastructure in Gaza. The report examined six Israeli attacks that resulted in at least 218 deaths. UN inquiry chair Navi Pillay testified that Israeli authorities are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity, including extermination and attacks on civilians. The findings will be shared with the International Criminal Court. Hamas and Islamic Jihad were also accused of committing war crimes. The official death toll in Gaza has surpassed 37,400, with recent Israeli airstrikes killing more Palestinians.
🔥 Severe Heat and Climate Crisis Impact
In Saudi Arabia, over 900 Muslim pilgrims have died due to a heatwave with temperatures above 125°F. Climate scientists warn of increased heat stroke risks for future Hajj pilgrims. In India, over 50 unhoused people died from temperatures exceeding 120°F, with over 40,000 suspected heat stroke cases logged this year. Tropical Storm Alberto has caused flooding in Mexico and Texas, with three reported deaths. The U.S. is experiencing a heatwave with record temperatures expected. In New Mexico, wildfires have destroyed over 1,400 structures, leading to evacuations and at least two deaths. Air pollution caused over 8 million deaths in 2021, with children in low-income countries most affected.
🌐 Global and National Political Developments
Russian President Putin visited Vietnam and signed a mutual defense pact with North Korea. In the U.S., Republican candidate Donald Trump criticized President Biden's immigration plan to protect undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens. In Saudi Arabia, extreme heat has caused the deaths of over 900 pilgrims in Mecca. Climate activists in the UK protested against private jets and fossil fuels. French police arrested leaders of New Caledonia's independence movement. In Sudan, clashes continue, with the UN accusing the UAE of fueling the conflict. In Kenya, protests against tax hikes led to arrests. The U.S. approved a $360 million weapons package for Taiwan.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡UN Human Rights Office
💡war crimes
💡Gaza
💡International Criminal Court (ICC)
💡Netanyahu
💡Hamas
💡heatwave
💡Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump
💡climate crisis
💡air pollution
Highlights
The UN Human Rights office accused Israel of systematically violating the laws of war by using heavy bombs to destroy civilian infrastructure in Gaza.
The UN report verified at least 218 people died in six Israeli attacks targeting residential buildings, a school, refugee camps, and a market.
Navi Pillay, chair of a separate UN inquiry, testified before the UN Human Rights Council, accusing Israeli authorities of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and violations of international humanitarian and human rights law.
The UN's Navi Pillay also accused Hamas and Islamic Jihad of committing war crimes.
The official death toll in Gaza has topped 37,400, with recent Israeli airstrikes killing more Palestinians.
The White House canceled a high-level meeting with Israeli officials after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu accused the US of withholding military aid to Israel.
Two key Democratic lawmakers recently signed off on an $8 billion military package for Israel involving the sale of 50 F-15 G fighter jets.
A top Israeli military spokesperson admitted that Hamas cannot be destroyed, contradicting Netanyahu's stated aim of the war.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah warned his forces could strike anywhere inside Israel, and threatened Cyprus if it allows Israel to use its air bases to attack Lebanon.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Vietnam after making his first visit to North Korea in 24 years and signed a mutual defense pact with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attacked President Biden's move to shield half a million undocumented immigrants married to US citizens from deportation.
The number of Muslim pilgrims who died amidst a searing heatwave in Mecca has topped 900, with thousands treated for heat exhaustion.
Emergency workers in India recovered the bodies of more than 50 unhoused people who died over two days as daytime temperatures soared above 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
A new study finds air pollution caused over 8 million deaths in 2021, with children in low and middle-income countries far more likely to be affected.
The Biden administration approved selling 1,000 armed drones to Taiwan as part of a new $360 million weapons package.
Transcripts
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welcome to democracy Now
democracynow.org the Warren peace report
I'm Amy Goodman the UN Human Rights
office has accused Israel of
systematically violating the laws of war
by using heavy bombs to destroy civilian
infrastructure in densely populated
areas of Gaza in a new report the UN
office examined six Israeli attacks that
targeted residential buildings a school
refugee camps and a market the UN
verified at least 200 18 people died in
those six attacks meanwhile na'vi P the
chair of a separate un inquiry into the
war testified before the UN Human Rights
Council Israeli authorities are
responsible for war crimes crimes
against humanity and violations of
international
humanitarian and human rights law
including
extermination intentionally directing
attacks against civilians and civilian
objects murder or willful killing using
starvation as a method of War forceable
transfer gender persecution targeting
Palestinian men and boys sexual and
gender-based violence amounting to
torture and cruel or inhuman treatment
during her testimony the un's navi P
also accused Hamas and Islamic Jihad of
committing war crimes the un's findings
are being shared with the international
Criminal Court this comes as the
official death toll in Gaza has topped
37,400 on Wednesday in Israeli air
strike killed nine Palestinians as they
waited for Aid trucks at the ketam
Shalom Crossing at least eight more
Palestinians were killed in Rafa
meanwhile officials in Gaza say Israel's
destroyed the Palestinian side of the
Rafa border crossing which connects Gaza
to Egypt The Crossing has been closed
since Israel seized the area in early
May
the White House has canceled a high
level meeting with Israeli officials
that was set for today after Israeli
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
released a video Tuesday accusing the US
of withholding military aid to Israel
when secretary Lincoln was recently here
in Israel we had a candid conversation I
said I deeply appreciated the support
the US has given Israel from the
beginning of the war but I also said
something else I said it's inconceivable
that in the past few months the
Administration has has been withholding
weapons and ammunitions to Israel Israel
America's closest Ally fighting for its
life fighting against Iran and our other
common enemies the White House rejected
netanyahu's claim pointing out President
Biden has paused just one shipment of
heavy bombs since the War Began two key
Democratic lawmakers recently signed off
on an $8 billion military package for
Israel involving the sell of 50 F-15 G
fighter jets in other news from Israel a
top Israeli military spokesperson has
admitted Hamas can't be destroyed a
claim that appears to contradict
netanyahu's stated aim of the war on
Gaza in an interview rear Admiral Daniel
hagari said quote Hamas is an idea Hamas
is a party it's rooted in the hearts of
the people anyone who thinks we can
eliminate Hamas is wrong the IDF
spokesperson
said tensions continuing to escalate
between Israel and the Lebanese group
has
on Wednesday hisbah leader Hassan
nasrala warned his forces could strike
anywhere inside Israel nasrala also
threatened to Target Cyprus if it allows
Israel to use its air bases to attack
Lebanon his warning came a day after
Israel's foreign minister Israel Catz
threatened to wage an allout war against
Hezbollah Russian President Vladimir
Putin has arrived in Vietnam after
making his first visit to North Korea in
24 years on Wednesday Putin and North
Korean leader Kim jongan signed a mutual
defense pack Putin spoke in
pyang the comprehensive partnership
agreement signed today includes among
other Mutual assistance in the event of
aggression against one of the parties to
this
agreement Republican presidential
candidate Donald Trump has attacked
President Biden's move to Shield uh from
deportation some half a million
undocumented immigrants who are married
to US citizens under the new rules the
spouses will be able to apply apply for
work permits and permanent residency
giving them a pathway to citizenship
Trump has vowed to mass Deport millions
of immigrants if he's elected in
November the two candidates will hold
their first debate on July 27th we'll
have more on Biden's immigration plan
later in the
broadcast in Saudi Arabia the number of
Muslim pilgrims who've died amidst a
searing Heatwave and the holy city of
Mecca has topped
900 after temperatures this week soord
above
125° fah thousands have been treated for
heat exhaustion climate scientists warn
the risk of heat stroke will continue to
rise for the millions of Muslims who
make the annual ha pilgrimage this is
Fahad SED a scientist at climate
analytics must climate action to stop
the global warming at 1.5° Centigrade at
anything beyond that I mean we are
putting uh those pilgrims uh at the uh
risk of death
in India emergency workers have
recovered the bodies of more than 50
unhoused people who've died over the
last two days as daytime temperatures
soared above 120 degrees Fahrenheit
Indian Health officials have logged over
40,000 suspected heat stroke cases so
far this year in the Gulf of Mexico
tropical storm Alberto has made landfall
bringing heavy rains flooding and storm
surge to Northeastern Mexico and
Southern Texas at least three deaths
have been reported Alberto is the first
Nam storm of the Atlantic hurricane
season forecasters are predicting a well
above normal hurricane season elsewhere
in the United States the national
weather service has issued heat alerts
across 14 States today as an early
season Heat Wave is set to topple high
temperature records forecasters are
predicting heat indexes of up to 105
degrees fenhe in several cities from the
Midwest to the
Northeast New Mexico's Governor has
declared a state of emergency and called
up the national
after a pair of fast growing wildfires
destroyed more than 1,400 structures
including an estimated 500 homes
firefighters say at least two people
have been killed thousands more have
been forced to evacuate including the
entire New Mexico Village of ruid Doo
population
7,000 it's um definitely the largest
fire that I've ever worked um the most
damag looking at our neighbors our
community our family our friends and
looking at everything that they've
worked for their entire life lives just
lost in a matter of seconds it's very
devastating the national inter agency
fire Center reports 21 large wildfires
are currently burning Across the Western
United States a new study finds air
pollution caused over 8 million deaths
in 2021 killing more than 2,000 young
children every day the report from the
health effects Institute finds air
pollutions effects are highly
disproportionate with children in low
and middle-income countries far more
likely to be affected the study warns
the climate crisis is worsening air
quality with prolonged severe droughts
and wildfires ravaging once thriving
forests and filling the air with fine
particulate
matter in the United Kingdom two climate
activists were arrested at a London
Airport this morning after they doused
private jets with orange paint among the
Jets reportedly at London stanstead
Airport during the protest was a private
plane owned by to Superstar Taylor Swift
the group just stop oil said in a
statement quote billionaires are not
Untouchable climate breakdown will
affect every single one of us unquote
the protest came a day after just stop
oil activists sprayed orange paint on
the ancient megaliths of Stonehenge the
protesters are demanding the UK
government sign a legally binding treaty
to phase out all fossil fuels by
2030 French police have arrested 11
people in the Pacific territory of new
Calia including the head of the local
Independence Movement following weeks of
protests over voting reforms pushed by
France thousands of extra French police
officers remain on the archipelago last
week French president Emanuel maon
agreed to suspend the
reforms in Sudan at least three people
were killed on Wednesday when fighters
from the rsf the rapid support forces
shed a hospital in Amman Doctors Without
Borders reported the shelling injured 27
people meanwhile at the UN Sudan accused
United Arab Emirates of fueling Sudan's
Civil War by arming the
rsf in news from Kenya more than 200
protesters were arrested Tuesday in
Nairobi in protests against proposed tax
hikes police fire tear gas at the crowd
and arrested observers from Amnesty
International in response to the protest
Kenyan lawmakers have dropped parts of
the controversial Bill including a
proposed tax hike on
bread the Biden administration's
approved selling 1,000 armed drones to
Taiwan as part of a new $360 million
weapons package the sale includes 720
lightweight switchblade oneway attack
drones that have also been used in
Ukraine's war against
Russia in Colorado the shooter who
killed five people and injured more than
a dozen others at a lgbtqia nightclub in
2022 has pleaded guilty to 74 federal
charges including hate crimes
prosecutors agreed not to pursue the
death penalty exchange for the deal
which will see the shooter sentenced to
55 concurrent life sentences without the
possibility of parole the shooters
already serving consecutive life
sentences after pleading guilty to State
murder charges last year Louisiana's
Republican Governor Jeff Landry assigned
legislation requiring The Ten
Commandments be displayed in the
classroom at every Public School from
elementary to college the American civil
liberties Union of Louisiana has vowed
to sue on religious freedom grounds in a
statement with other group groups the
ACLU said quote our public schools are
not Sunday schools and students of all
faiths or no faith should feel welcome
in them unquote under the new law
classrooms must post a copy of the Ten
Commandments no smaller than 11 by 14
in the world-renowned linguist and
dissident gome Chomsky was discharged
from a sa Paulo Hospital in Brazil
Tuesday as he continues to recover from
a stroke last year that impacted his
ability to speak his wife Valeria
recently told a newspaper in Brazil the
95-year-old Nom Chomsky still follows
the news and raises his left arm in
Anger when he sees images of Israel's
war on Gaza false reports that Nome
Chomsky had died went viral online on
Tuesday and those are some of the
headlines this is democracy Now
democracynow.org the waren peace report
I'm Amy Goodman
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