Palestine

Norfolk Southern Agrees to $600 Million Settlement for East Palestine Train Derailment

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EAST PALESTINE, Ohio – Norfolk Southern, a railroad company, has agreed to a $600 million settlement to resolve a series of lawsuits resulting from a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio last year. The settlement will cover all class-action claims within a 20-mile radius of the derailment site, as well as personal injury claims within 10 miles. The agreement was reached after three days of mediation supervised by a former federal judge. The February 3, 2023, derailment had a significant impact on the small town and surrounding communities. A total of 38 rail cars, including … Read more

US Reverses Trump Policy, Declares New Israeli Settlements in Palestine Illegal

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BUENOS AIRES – The United States has declared that new Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories are illegal, reversing the policy set forth by former President Donald Trump. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed disappointment over the announcement made by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, stating that the construction of over 3,300 new Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank goes against the goal of achieving lasting peace. Blinken emphasized that the international community, including both Democratic and Republican administrations, views new settlements as counterproductive and inconsistent with international law. This starkly contrasts with … Read more

Unearthing the Reality: The Crimes and Laws of Palestine

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Gaza, Palestine – The situation in Gaza has been described as the world’s largest open-air prison for the past 16 years. Now, it can also be seen as the world’s largest crime scene. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in numerous war crimes, including the deliberate targeting of civilians and infrastructure, excessive use of force, siege warfare, collective punishment, and forced displacement. These gross violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) highlight the urgent need to address the plight of the Palestinian people. Many people question the value and efficacy of the law when it … Read more