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Gaza update: pressure mounts on Israel’s allies to stop supplying the weapons to prevent genocide

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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“If you aim at the driver’s side, you will hit the driver full-on,” Chris Lincoln-Jones told the newspaper.

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  • “If you aim at the driver’s side, you will hit the driver full-on,” Chris Lincoln-Jones told the newspaper.
  • It is also thought probable that they were launched from a Hermes drone, made by Elbit Systems – also an Israeli manufacturer.
  • The letter, which the newspaper reports amounts to a legal opinion, says UK arms sales to Israel breach international law and must stop.
  • One obvious way to do that is to stop selling them weapons.


Now many of the aid agencies operating in Gaza have suspended their activities. As Stavropoulou and Schiffling write here, the difficulty of getting aid to the population threatens to make the famine that is engulfing the Gaza Strip worse than it already is.

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More than 200 aid workers have been killed in Gaza, making famine more likely

UN resolution

  • We spoke with John Strawson, an expert in Israeli politics at the University of East London, who kindly answered our questions about the politics of the situation, especially the US decision not to use its veto to block the resolution after decades of faithfully supporting successive Israeli governments in the security council.
  • Expert Q&A

    Given that Netanyahu has indicated that Israel will not abide by security council resolution 2728 – and the US has said that it’s a non-binding resolution in any case – what does international law say about the enforceability of US resolutions?

  • There appears no reason why resolution 2728 is not legally binding and, if push comes to shove, the security council could order that UN members “take such action by air, sea, or land forces as may be necessary to maintain or restore international peace and security”.

Starvation behind the ‘Iron Wall’

  • According to the Hamas-run Gaza health ministry the total has now passed 33,000 people.
  • Nnenna Awah, whose PhD research at Sheffield Hallam University is in optimising food supply chains, walks us through the different classifications of food insecurity.
  • Kaplan says it is the embodiment of Israel’s “Iron Wall” ideology, developed even before statehood was declared in 1948.
  • Kaplan says that Jabotinsky’s ideological heirs in Likud (including Netanyahu) have rejected more liberal Israeli compromise positions ever since.

Sleepwear brand Petit Lem partners with West Coast Kids Cancer Foundation to donate pyjamas to families affected by cancer and blood disorders

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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MONTREAL, Jan. 30, 2024 /CNW/ - Montreal-based baby and sleepwear brand Petit Lem announced its third annual partnership with West Coast Kids Cancer Foundation (WCK) to donate pyjamas to children and their families in British Columbia who are affected by cancer or blood disorders on Family Day this February 19, 2024.

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  • MONTREAL, Jan. 30, 2024 /CNW/ - Montreal-based baby and sleepwear brand Petit Lem announced its third annual partnership with West Coast Kids Cancer Foundation (WCK) to donate pyjamas to children and their families in British Columbia who are affected by cancer or blood disorders on Family Day this February 19, 2024.
  • Petit Lem is donating 650 sets of pyjamas to children with cancer to bring comfort during their treatment journey.
  • Petit Lem is donating over 650 sets of pyjamas to children and families in B.C.
  • To let families know they're not alone, Petit Lem hopes to spread some love and coziness this Family Day.

Touchstone Essentials' Black Friday Sales Lead to $100K Donation

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Touchstone Essentials donated $100,000 to the global humanitarian group, World Central Kitchen (WCK), after record sales this past Black Friday.

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  • Touchstone Essentials, a detox and wellness direct sales company, has donated $100,000 to World Central Kitchen (WCK.org) as part of their ongoing commitment to giving back.
  • RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Touchstone Essentials donated $100,000 to the global humanitarian group, World Central Kitchen (WCK), after record sales this past Black Friday.
  • As the company has grown, so too has its ability to give back, with donation levels increasing each successive year.
  • Touchstone Essentials' community responded in force during the Black Friday sale with a record-breaking number of orders placed for its clean detox and organic wellness brands, propelling the company to a $100,000 donation to World Central Kitchen.

Israeli Restaurants Remarkable Mission: Nourishing 200,000+ People Affected by War

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of the recent Hamas attack, Israelis are displaying unwavering solidarity and compassion. Ha'Achim "The Brothers" Restaurant, a culinary gem in Tel Aviv, has converted its 10,000-square-foot restaurant into a central hub for collecting, preparing, and distributing hot meals to soldiers and affected families.

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  • With only 15% of the nation's restaurants currently open due to the ongoing war, brothers and owners of Ha'Achim, Asaf Doktor and Yotam Doktor, issued a heartfelt call for "helpers'' via social media.
  • There has been an overwhelming response from citizens, with hundreds volunteering daily to support survivors, families, and others affected by the conflict.
  • The partnership collaborates with 118 restaurants and food suppliers across Israel to deliver thousands of freshly cooked meals to those in need, including soldiers, evacuees, wounded, and struggling families.
  • Please contribute to our GoFundMe campaign, whether you reside in Israel or abroad your donation can make a significant impact.

Israeli Restaurants Remarkable Mission: Nourishing 200,000+ People Affected by War

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of the recent Hamas attack, Israelis are displaying unwavering solidarity and compassion. Ha'Achim "The Brothers" Restaurant, a culinary gem in Tel Aviv, has converted its 10,000-square-foot restaurant into a central hub for collecting, preparing, and distributing hot meals to soldiers and affected families.

Key Points: 
  • With only 15% of the nation's restaurants currently open due to the ongoing war, brothers and owners of Ha'Achim, Asaf Doktor and Yotam Doktor, issued a heartfelt call for "helpers'' via social media.
  • There has been an overwhelming response from citizens, with hundreds volunteering daily to support survivors, families, and others affected by the conflict.
  • The partnership collaborates with 118 restaurants and food suppliers across Israel to deliver thousands of freshly cooked meals to those in need, including soldiers, evacuees, wounded, and struggling families.
  • Please contribute to our GoFundMe campaign, whether you reside in Israel or abroad your donation can make a significant impact.

AGBU Organizes On-The-Ground Relief for Armenian Evacuees from Nagorno Karabakh

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Collaborating with WCK, AGBU is ready to tackle this humanitarian crisis of historic proportions.

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  • Collaborating with WCK, AGBU is ready to tackle this humanitarian crisis of historic proportions.
  • Now the team is back in action to bring comfort and hope to ever-growing numbers of Armenian evacuees.
  • Each year, AGBU is committed to making a difference in the lives of 500,000 people across Armenia, Artsakh and the Armenian diaspora.
  • Since 1906, AGBU has remained true to one overarching goal: to create a foundation for the prosperity of all Armenians.

The Fresh Market Launches Fundraiser Benefiting Maui Wildfire Relief Efforts

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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The Fresh Market, Inc. is stepping up to support the victims of the devastating fires in Hawaii.

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  • The Fresh Market, Inc. is stepping up to support the victims of the devastating fires in Hawaii.
  • The roundup fundraiser will take place from Wed., Aug. 23, and run through Sun., Aug. 27 in all 160 of The Fresh Market’s stores.
  • Every cent counts, and even a small contribution can make a big difference in supporting the Maui wildfire relief efforts and helping victims on their path to recovery.
  • WCK’s Chef Relief Team mobilizes to the frontlines with the urgency of now to start cooking and provide meals to people in need.

Principal® Foundation Invests More Than $30 Million to Help Over 8 Million People Access Greater Financial Security

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Principal® Foundation, the corporate foundation endowed by Principal Financial Group® (NASDAQ: PFG), exceeded its goal to invest $30 million over two years to advance financial security.

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  • Principal® Foundation, the corporate foundation endowed by Principal Financial Group® (NASDAQ: PFG), exceeded its goal to invest $30 million over two years to advance financial security.
  • “At Principal Foundation, we believe achieving financial security is a journey and the initiatives we champion support and shape the road ahead.
  • Principal Foundation also provides grants in collaboration with other organizations to develop new resources and initiatives that promote financial security.
  • In the coming months, Principal Foundation will launch additional initiatives to promote financial security.

Viatris Publishes Sustainability Report Showcasing 2022 Progress on Building Sustainable Access to Medicine

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today published its 2022 Sustainability Report showcasing its commitment, impact and progress on building sustainable access to medicine as it continues to make a positive difference across key areas including Access and Global Health, Our People, the Environment and the Community.

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  • PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today published its 2022 Sustainability Report showcasing its commitment, impact and progress on building sustainable access to medicine as it continues to make a positive difference across key areas including Access and Global Health, Our People, the Environment and the Community.
  • "At Viatris, access is fundamental to our mission of empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life," said Scott A. Smith , CEO, Viatris.
  • The passion and dedication of our global workforce is remarkable and clearly on display in this report, which highlights the progress we are making to build more sustainable access to medicine across the globe."
  • Click here to view more information or to read our 2022 Sustainability Report.

STOLI GROUP HONORED AS HARVEY MILK FOUNDATION GLOBAL BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stoli Group, the leading global ultra-premium spirits and wines company, today announced Damian McKinney, Global CEO, will be awarded the Harvey Milk Foundation Global Business Leadership Award. Only the second award of its kind, the honor will be bestowed at the 7th Annual Diversity Honors Gala which honors individuals from around the world who have made significant contributions to world peace and equality.

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  • Global CEO, Damian McKinney, Recognized for Leadership in Advancing Justice, and Equality
    NEW YORK, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stoli Group , the leading global ultra-premium spirits and wines company, today announced Damian McKinney, Global CEO, will be awarded the Harvey Milk Foundation Global Business Leadership Award.
  • "The Foundation has long admired Stoli as an organization, and Damian McKinney, specifically," commented Stuart Milk, co-founder and Board President of the Harvey Milk Foundation.
  • "Stoli, along with the Harvey Milk Foundation, will always fight for justice and equality," commented Damian McKinney.
  • While the work sadly continues, we are incredibly honored that such an esteemed organization as the Harvey Milk Foundation has recognized our contribution."