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News: Japan’s Itochu to end cooperation with Israel’s Elbit amid Gaza war

Conglomerate’s decision comes in wake of ICJ orders in ‘genocide’ case against Israel, ending strategic partnership that began seven months before Gaza war

Posted on February 7, 2024 • Other languages: he

The Japanese trading company Itochu Corporation announced that its aviation unit will end its strategic partnership with Israeli defense company Elbit Systems by the end of February 2023. This decision comes after the International Court of Justice ordered Israel last month to prevent genocide against Palestinians and help civilians. While the partnership was meant to import defense equipment for Japans self-defense forces, Itochu cited the ICJ ruling and Japans support for the court in suspending new activities under the agreement and planning to end it. [Read More]

News: Terminally ill mother of hostage Noa Argamani hopes for final goodbye

Aunt of Noa Argamani, who was kidnapped along with her boyfriend from rave on Oct. 7, warns that Liora Argamani’s health will further deteriorate ‘the longer Noa doesn’t come back’

Posted on February 7, 2024 • Other languages: zh-tw, zh-cn

Noa Argamani was kidnapped along with her boyfriend from a rave in the Negev Desert on October 7, 2023. She has been held hostage in Gaza since. Argamani’s mother Liora has terminal brain cancer and her health is deteriorating rapidly. Her aunt fears that Liora will not have time to see Noa again before she passes away. The hostage crisis has deeply affected the families of those taken, and international pressure is being put on organizations to help negotiate the release of the remaining hostages. [Read More]

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