Connect with us

World

Before the ICC, Israel and Hamas oppose a request to detain leaders for war crimes.

Published

on

Both Israel and Hamas, who are currently fighting fiercely in the Gaza Strip, fiercely opposed attempts on Monday to have their leaders detained for war crimes in front of an international court.

Prosecutor Karim Khan of the International Criminal Court said he had requested arrest warrants for key Hamas and Israeli officials in connection with the fighting.

Hamas, the militant Palestinian organisation, declared that it “strongly condemns” the proposal, while Israel denounced the demand as a “historical disgrace” that targets Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

United States, Israel’s strongest friend, joined the censure, but France declared that it was in favour of the court’s autonomy and its “fight against impunity”.

“With disgust, I reject The Hague prosecutor’s comparison between democratic Israel and the mass murderers of Hamas,” stated Netanyahu.

In a statement, Khan stated that he was requesting warrants for the Israeli officials to be charged with crimes such as “starvation,” “wilful killing,” and “extermination and/or murder.”

According to him, Israel was a part of “a widespread and systematic attack against the Palestinian civilian population” that began with Hamas’s historic October 7 strike, and during the conflict, Israel had committed “crimes against humanity.”

Khan added that Yahya Sinwar, the commander of Gaza, and Ismail Haniyeh, who is located in Qatar, “bear criminal responsibility” for the deeds carried out during the October 7 attack.

He listed these as “torture,” “rape and other acts of sexual violence,” and “taking hostages.”

“International law and the laws of armed conflict apply to all,” Khan stated. “No foot soldier, no commander, no civilian leader — no one — can act with impunity.”

Josep Borrell, the head of EU foreign policy, pointed out that if the warrants were approved by the ICC judges, any of the 124 ICC member states would theoretically have to detain Netanyahu and the others if they came there.

Nevertheless, the court lacks a way to make its warrants effective.

“There is no equivalency — none — between Israel and Hamas,” declared US President Joe Biden in response to the ICC bid, calling it “outrageous.”

Germany concurred, stating that the warrants presented “a false impression of equivalency” through a spokesman for the foreign ministry.

In a different court, the UN International Court of Justice, where South Africa has claimed that Israel’s war in Gaza is genocidal, Biden likewise dismissed allegations.

“What’s happening is not genocide,” Biden declared on Monday at a White House ceremony celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month.

The change at the ICC was welcomed by South Africa.

Advertisement

“Where are we going?”

Israeli forces are still engaged in combat with Hamas in the far-southern Gaza city of Rafah as well as other flashpoints in the central and northern regions of the territory.

Nearly two weeks ago, Israel moved forces into the congested civilian area of Rafah, which the military has termed as the final Hamas stronghold, defying international condemnation.

Netanyahu has pledged to continue the war against Hamas in Gaza until the Islamist organisation supported by Iran is vanquished and all captives are freed.

More than 812,000 Palestinians, according to the UN, had left Rafah, which is close to the Egyptian border.

“The question that haunts us is: where will we go?” stated 46-year-old Palestinian resident in need Sarhan Abu al-Saeed. “Certain death is chasing us from all directions.”

Medical professionals reported an airstrike on a residential structure in the western part of Rafah, while witnesses told AFP that Israeli naval troops had also targeted the city.

According to the IDF, Israeli forces had discovered “dozens of tunnel shafts” and “eliminated over 130 terrorists” in eastern Rafah while “conducting targeted raids on terrorist infrastructure”.

“Abruptly collapsing”

Based on Israeli official data, an AFP tally shows that more than 1,170 people, largely civilians, died as a result of Hamas’s strike on Israel on October 7, which precipitated the start of the conflict.

Approximately 250 hostages were taken by Hamas during the attack; 124 of them are still in Gaza, including 37 that the IDF claims are dead.

At least 35,562 individuals have died in Gaza as a result of Israel’s retaliatory offensive against Hamas, the majority of whom were civilians, according to the health ministry of the Hamas-run region.

The bodies of four hostages who were freed from Gaza last week were discovered in tunnels beneath Jabalia in the north, the Israeli military announced on Monday.

Israeli forces have been engaged in combat in the country’s north and centre, where it was previously said that the majority of the jihadist population had been driven out. It claimed to have killed 200 militants in Jabalia.

The 2.4 million residents of the long-blockaded Gaza Strip are now without regular access to fuel, food, clean water, medications, and supplies due to Israel’s siege of the area.

Only infrequent relief supplies by air, land, and sea have lessened the hardship; nevertheless, truck arrivals have virtually stopped due to the Rafah operation.

Thirteen of Gaza’s thirty-six hospitals are closed, and the other eighteen are “on the verge of collapse, with more than 9,000 severely injured people at risk of dying,” according to a warning from the European Union.

According to the military, airstrikes are still occurring throughout Gaza, especially on Gaza City in the north.

According to Gaza’s civil defence, an airstrike on the Sheikh Radwan district of Gaza City resulted in the recovery of eight dead and many wounded.

At their meeting on Sunday, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan advised Israel to connect the military campaign against Hamas to a “political strategy” for Gaza’s future.

Washington has pushed for both a wider diplomatic agreement that would normalise relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel as well as a post-war plan for Gaza that involves Palestinians and is backed by regional powers.

Advertisement

General News Platform – https://ihtlive.com/
Entertainment News Platforms – anyflix.in 
Construction Infrastructure and Mining News Platform – https://cimreviews.com/
Podcast Platforms – https://anyfm.in/

Fashion

In a lavender Manish Malhotra saree, Hania Aamir sports her most gorgeous ethnic ensemble to date. View its astounding cost.

Published

on

Hania Aamir serves stunning ethnic fashion inspiration in lavender Manish Malhotra tissue saree. Wondering how much it costs? Scroll down for all the details.

Hania Aamir is leaving fashion lovers spellbound with her stunning ethnic diaries. The Pakistani actor has been rocking back-to-back traditional outfits by Indian designers, turning her Insta feed into a goldmine of fashion inspo. For her latest look, the 27-year-old slipped into six yards of grace and looked straight out of a royal fairytale. Let’s break down her saree look and steal some style tips for your ethnic wardrobe. Hania Aamir stuns in lavender saree
On Monday, Hania took to Instagram and uploaded a series of gorgeous snaps accompanied by the caption “gave mermaid.” Draped in a dreamy lavender saree, the star looked absolutely breathtaking while serving some striking glam poses. Let’s take a moment to soak in her ethereal beauty.

Hania’s saree is crafted from luxurious tissue fabric and features intricately embroidered borders, showcasing stunning zari work, beads, and sequin detailing throughout. Draped to perfection, she let the pallu elegantly cascade from her shoulder, adding a regal charm to her look. She teamed it up with a matching embroidered blouse, complete with delicate handmade tassels at the back.

How much does her saree cost?
Can’t stop swooning over Hania’s gorgeous saree? We’ve got all the details you need to add this stunner to your collection. Her six yards is straight from the shelves of ace designer Manish Malhotra and is priced at ₹3,95,000.

Hania accessorised her ethnic look with dazzling diamond jewellery, including statement drop earrings, a chic choker necklace, a sleek bracelet, and a stunning ring adorning her finger. Her dewy makeup featured shimmer eyeshadow, winged eyeliner, mascara-coated lashes, blushed cheeks, a luminous highlighter, and glossy nude lipstick. With her long, luscious tresses left loose in a side partition, she perfectly finished off her look.

Group Media Publications
Entertainment News Platforms – anyflix.in
Construction Infrastructure and Mining News Platform – https://cimreviews.com/
General News Platform – https://ihtlive.com/

Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Dimple Kapadia’s “excellent” natural haircare components are the keys to her most beautiful hair: Egg with onion juice

Published

on

Celebrities’ haircare secrets are always a mystery; but we’ve got the scoop. Here are some tips from veteran actor Dimple Kapadia, known for her luscious hair.

Ever wondered what the secret to Dimple Kapadia’s ‘glossy and shiny’ locks is? You’re in luck as the Bollywood A-lister shared the haircare tips and tricks she’s picked up over the years in a 2021 interview with Vogue India, and they are pretty much the best hair care advice you will ever get. The best part? Dimple’s inexpensive haircare tips could help you achieve healthy, beautiful locks without breaking the bank. Also read | What Sharmila Tagore does for ‘radiant, naturally glowing skin’ at 79: Her top 3 traditional Indian skincare ingredients

‘Oil your hair and do not colour it’
Speaking about her ‘glossy and shiny’ hair, the actor credited the ‘habit of oiling’ that started in her childhood, and said, “Oiling goes a long, long way. I oil my hair overnight, then get a head massage with a homemade hair pack, which is a mixture of eggs (5 whites and a whole egg) and a banana. I leave it on for 10-30 minutes and then wash it through with lukewarm water… the habit of oiling was prevalent throughout my childhood, and it helped as I have always had very dry, thick and coarse hair. Without the amount of professional styling I’ve had over the years, it would not look so glossy and shiny.”

‘Onion juice is excellent for the hair’
Dimple, 67, added, “My secret hair oil recipe is a concoction of almond and sandalwood oil as a base, with geranium, rosemary and lavender essential oils. This is the legacy I’ll pass down to my grandchildren – oil your hair and do not colour it… onion juice is excellent for the hair but I think, the safer option is to use the onion extract oils you get now.”

Diet for healthy hair
Dimple’s healthy hair diet included fish that can provide essential nutrients for promoting hair growth and maintaining healthy locks. The actor said that she ‘ate a lot of fish growing up’ as her family lived in a coastal area, adding that ‘really helped’ her hair.

Dimple suggested that you ‘include lots of protein in your diet, eat balanced meals and include seeds and nuts’ to provide your hair with the essential nutrients it needs to stay healthy, strong, and beautiful.

Group Media Publications
Entertainment News Platforms – anyflix.in
Construction Infrastructure and Mining News Platform – https://cimreviews.com/
General News Platform – https://ihtlive.com/

Continue Reading

Health

Knowing the main distinctions and risks between HMPV and COVID-19.

Published

on

As India logs 5 cases of HMPV, here’s all you need to know about how human metapneumovirus is different from Covid-19 and warning signs to watch out for.

HMPV virus is not a novel virus – it was first isolated in 2001 by Van den Hoogen and her colleagues in Netherlands in the nasopharyngeal secretions of children with respiratory tract infections. The virus was named human metapneumovirus because it was a metapneumovirus that used humans as a host.

The human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a common respiratory virus that typically causes mild cold-like symptoms. Studies show it has circulated in human populations since the 1970s, though it was first identified by scientists in 2001.

The virus accounts for 4-16% of acute respiratory infections globally, with cases usually peaking between November and May. While most adults have developed immunity through previous exposure, hMPV can cause more severe symptoms in infants encountering it for the first time and in people with weakened immune systems.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Sangeeta V Budur, Consultant – Paediatrics and Paediatric Intensive Care at Aster RV Hospital, shared, “It is known to cause a range of illnesses from mild upper respiratory infections to severe pneumonia , bronchiolitis and acute respiratory distress syndrome. About 5 to 25% of the acute pediatric lower respiratory tract infections are associated with HMPV. The viral outbreaks peak in winter and spring season in northern hemisphere and June and July in southern hemisphere.”

Who are the vulnerable population?
Dr Sangeeta V Budur revealed, “No age group is immune to the virus, reinfection occurs throughout the life but subsequent infections are mild. Infants, children under 2 years, elderly, Immuno-compromised persons or those with underlying chronic medical conditions are more vulnerable to the severe disease. The HMPV infection appears to be ubiquitous, as virtually all children are exposed by the age of 5 years.”

How does it spread?
According to Dr Sangeeta V Budur, just like any other respiratory illness, HMPV spread via respiratory droplets i.e. coughing, sneezing or contact with infected secretions.

How is it different from Covid -19 ?
Dr Sangeeta V Budur informed, “Both viruses cause minor respiratory symptoms in most of the infected people but Covid -19 has a broader spectrum of symptoms involving multiple body systems and a higher potential for systemic complications. The comparison between the two viruses is difficult though the spread is through the droplets via the respiratory route in both. HMPV is less transmittable and has less severe symptoms as compared to Covid-19.”

What are the symptoms of HMPV virus?
Dr Sangeeta V Budur answered, “Most of the symptoms are mild flu like lasting 5- 7 days requiring outpatient visits. But in children under five , HMPV is responsible for 3-10% of hospital admissions. Among the hospitalized children high grade fever, respiratory distress, wheezing rare the predominant symptoms.”

What are the respiratory illnesses caused by HMPV?
As per Dr Sangeeta V Budur, HMPV is mainly known to cause upper respiratory tract infection in most of the children but bronchiolitis, severe pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome in few which require hospitalization, oxygen therapy including mechanical ventilation.

How to diagnose HMPV infection?
Dr Sangeeta V Budur highlighted, “Diagnosing HMPV based solely on symptoms is difficult, as it mimics other respiratory infections like respiratory syncytial virus( RSV) and influenza. PCR testing on nasopharyngeal secretions for detecting HMPV RNA is the gold standard. In India, surveillance systems like ICMR and the Integrated disease surveillance Programme( IDSP) regularly test for respiratory viruses including HMPV.”

What are treatment options for HMPV?
There is no specific antiviral drug available. Dr Sangeeta V Budur said, “Treatment is mainly symptomatic and supportive with antipyretics and antihistaminics. Hospitalised children may need oxygen therapy , nebulizations and rarely mechanical ventilation among the severely infected.”

What are preventive measures for HMPV?
As of now there is no targeted therapy/vaccine available for HMPV. Dr Sangeeta V Budur suggested, “Proper hand hygiene – washing hands frequently with soap and water for at least 30 seconds. Cough etiquette such as covering the nose and mouth while sneezing and coughing, wearing a mask can limit the spread of the virus. Avoiding close contact with infected individuals, regularly disinfecting touched surfaces are additional measures.”

Group Media Publications
Entertainment News Platforms – anyflix.in
Construction Infrastructure and Mining News Platform – https://cimreviews.com/
General News Platform – https://ihtlive.com/

Continue Reading

Trending

Copyright © 2023 India Hot Topics. Powered with Passion.