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00:00 In Palestine at least 12 civilians were killed, including children and others were wounded
00:12 during the early hours of this sad day.
00:19 In Guatemala there is expectation over the inauguration of Bernardo Arevalo as 52nd president
00:25 after months of protest against the country's attorney general.
00:31 In Yemen United States and United Kingdom carried out airstrikes for the second night
00:35 in a row.
00:41 Hello and welcome to From the South, I'm Alejandra Garcia from Telesur Studios in Havana,
00:45 Cuba.
00:46 Let's start with the news.
01:03 New Israeli bombardments on the Gaza Strip leave dozens of civilians dead while communication
01:08 services remained cut off for the second day in a row.
01:11 Disregarding the genocide case filed against Israel by South Africa before the International
01:17 Criminal Court, Israel carried out new attacks on the towns of Khan Younis, Deir al-Bala
01:23 and al-Zuwayda, in addition to the Al-Nusayrat and al-Bureij camps.
01:28 Also in Gaza City, civil defence teams managed to recover the bodies of 20 Palestinians killed
01:34 in an airstrike on a house in the Daraa neighborhood.
01:37 After 99 days of siege, the number of people killed has risen to 23,700, plus over 60,000
01:46 wounded.
01:47 70% of the victims are women and children.
01:58 At the same time, at least 12 civilians were killed, including children, and others were
02:03 wounded during the early hours of this Saturday.
02:06 The death followed an Israeli airstrike targeting a tent house housing displaced people east
02:12 of the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
02:20 The Israeli occupation also killed three Palestinians, including two children, on Friday night as
02:26 they were crossing the perimeter of a Daraa settlement in the occupied West Bank.
02:31 After the incident, Israeli troops closed the entries to Palestinian towns of Idna and
02:36 Tarkimiyah.
02:37 Meanwhile, the military continued its operations this Saturday in several areas of the West
02:42 Bank, including assaults to the city of Bethlehem, where they made arrests and searched homes.
02:55 Israel appealed to the International Court of Justice on Friday to refute allegations
02:59 of genocide against the Palestinian people.
03:02 The response by Israel's lawyers comes after South Africa, in its brief, asked the ICJ
03:08 to issue an order complaining Tel Aviv to stop its bombing of the Gaza Strip.
03:13 Genocide is any act committed with the intent to destroy a national ethnic, racial or religious
03:19 group.
03:20 More than 20,000 Palestinians have been killed since the beginning of Israel's military
03:24 operations against the Strip, mostly civilians, including women and children, as well as members
03:30 of international organizations.
03:37 San Vincente and the Grenadines joined the bloc supporting South Africa's lawsuit against
03:41 Israel for genocidal actions in Gaza.
03:44 The government of San Vincente and the Grenadines, by means of a statement, affirmed that the
03:49 aggression in Gaza must be stopped and a ceasefire implemented immediately to contain the humanitarian
03:55 crisis that the actions of the occupation forces have caused in Palestinian territory.
04:01 Likewise, it also stated that sending supplies to Israel and its allies makes nations complicit
04:07 in genocide and its consequences.
04:14 On Friday, the United Nations said Israel is blocking aid to hospitals in northern Gaza.
04:19 The United Nations has said a slow and arbitrary inspections regime and a near-systematic rejection
04:25 of attempts to move aid by Israeli authorities are blocking efforts to deliver much-needed
04:31 humanitarian assistance to hospitals in northern Gaza.
04:34 Andrea de Domenico, head of the United Nations Aid Agency OSHA's office in the occupied
04:40 Palestinian territories, stated that the operations in the north are increasingly complicated
04:46 and the Israelis have systematically or almost systematically refused to let aid through.
04:56 On Friday, new communications blackout occurred in the midst of the Israeli attacks.
05:01 All internet and telecommunications services in Gaza have been cut off as a result of the
05:06 Israeli shelling of the Palestinian territory.
05:09 According to the leading communications operator that on his Twitter account expressed that
05:14 Gaza is once again in dark.
05:17 Let's recall that this is the sixth blackout that has occurred since October 7th.
05:26 Let's take a short break but remember you can join us on TikTok @TelesurEnglish where
05:30 you will find news in different formats, news updates and more.
05:34 Other stories coming up, stay with us.
05:42 Welcome back to From the South.
05:44 In Guatemala there is expectation over the inauguration of Bernardo Arevalo as the 52nd
05:49 president after months of protest against the country's attorney general.
05:53 On Friday, social organizations from rural regions announced that they are planning a
05:58 sit-in in front of the public ministry next Sunday to support the inauguration of President
06:03 Elect Bernardo Arevalo.
06:05 They are also planning to hold a day for prayer, for peace and democracy in Guatemala.
06:10 The presidential inauguration comes after months of protest in which indigenous peoples
06:15 and social movements, including the general Consuelo Porras, respect the vote cast in
06:20 last August 23rd.
06:27 In Ecuador, in the midst of the serious crisis of insecurity and violence that the country
06:31 is experiencing, the Ministry of the Interior announced that it will request criminal record
06:36 certificates to foreigners entering from Peru and Colombia.
06:40 The document to be issued in the country of origin or residence must be upholstered.
06:45 Initially it has been said that the provision will be enforced during the state of exception
06:50 and the recognition of the internal armed conflict decreed by President Daniel Novoa
06:55 on January 8th, with a duration of 60 days.
06:59 The measure, according to the office responsible for domestic policy, is oriented to control
07:04 the entry of people who constitute a threat or risk to public safety.
07:09 At the same time, President Novoa insists on expelling foreign prisoners, among them
07:13 close to 1,500 Colombians imprisoned in Ecuador's penitentiaries, an announcement that has caused
07:20 controversy on the other side of the border.
07:31 Ecuador will receive high-ranking military officials from Washington as alleged support
07:36 amid tensions in the face of an escalation of violence that is plaguing the South American
07:41 country.
07:42 The US Department of State announced that it will send the head of the Southern Command,
07:47 General Laura Richardson, and top anti-narcotics and diplomatic officials to Quito to discuss
07:53 with the government of President Daniel Novoa how to combat organized crime.
07:58 The White House condemned the attacks described as terrorist attacks by criminal gangs after
08:03 the leader of the most powerful criminal gang escaped in a confusing incident.
08:08 The help that Washington could offer to Carondelet is related to the fight against drug trafficking
08:14 and organized crime.
08:19 In Peru, prosecutors' office requests 34 years in prison for ex-President Pedro Castillo.
08:26 The public prosecutor's office, through its social networks, informed that it requested
08:31 34 years of imprisonment against the former President of the Republic, Pedro Castillo
08:36 Terrones, for the crimes of rebellion, abuse of authority and serious disturbance to public
08:41 tranquility before the attempted coup d'etat in December 2022.
08:46 Likewise, said public bodies request 25 years in prison against former Prime Minister Betsy
08:52 Chávez Chino and former officials of different ministerial portfolios, Roberto Sánchez Palomino
08:58 and Willy Huertas Oliva.
08:59 In Colombia, at least 18 people died and over 30 were injured after a landslide in
09:23 the northwestern state of Choco.
09:25 The disaster occurred on Friday afternoon near the town of Carmen de Atrato, resulting
09:31 in the closing of the road that covers the route from the city of Medellín to Quibdo.
09:36 In the images shared on social networks and television channels, the destroyed cars can
09:41 be clearly seen in the middle of heavy mud.
09:43 According to the authorities, several landslides have made it difficult for rescuers and firefighters,
09:49 which has led rescue forces to request assistance of helicopters to relieve the work.
10:00 Concerning the tragedy in the Department of Choco, Colombia, its governor made statements
10:05 regarding the recovery of bodies and assistance to wounded at the scene.
10:11 I am the host in the department and have studied the coordination and dialogue with the National
10:19 House of Risk Management.
10:22 All the national and regional authorities are already coordinating and carrying out
10:27 actions to achieve the recovery of bodies and immediate attention to the injured in
10:33 Antokya and Choco Department's health systems.
10:36 Our priority is to ensure that our actions save as many lives as possible and to bring
10:43 the injured together with their families.
10:47 The World Meteorological Organization, WMO, says 2023 has been the hottest year on record,
10:54 but that 2024 could bring even higher temperatures.
10:57 On Friday, the WMO and the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA,
11:04 agreed with the Copernicus Climate Change Service on an increase in the global average
11:09 temperature close to the limit of 1.5 degrees Celsius.
11:14 These organizations said El Niño weather pattern usually has a greater impact on temperatures,
11:19 however, they predict 2024 to be even more warmer.
11:24 WMO emphasized that climate change is the greatest challenge facing humanity for the
11:29 changes it can bring about.
11:31 On Saturday, in Ukraine, the Russian Armed Forces launched an attack with hypersonic
11:49 weapons against a military-industrial complex.
11:53 The offensive was carried out with long-range precision weapons using the Kinzhal hypersonic
11:59 missile system.
12:00 The Russian authorities confirmed damages to the production centers of projectiles,
12:05 gunpowder and unmanned aerial vehicles which were produced in these facilities.
12:11 Explosions were also reported in several cities such as Kaib, Poltava, Sumy, Cherkasy and
12:17 others.
12:23 Russian authorities reported a fire that destroyed a warehouse in St. Petersburg and so far no
12:28 human losses have been reported.
12:30 The Ministry of Emergency Situations detailed that the fire affected an area of 50,000 square
12:36 meters of the facilities so that about 275 firefighters and 57 emergency teams continued
12:44 the work to control and extinguish the flames.
12:47 At the same time, it is stated that the fire is classified at level 5 in difficulty of
12:51 extinction.
12:52 Meanwhile, the Public Prosecutor's Office announced that investigations have begun to
12:57 determine the causes and responsibilities in the incident.
13:05 In China's Taiwan region, the ruling party candidate Lai Xingte won Saturday's election
13:11 with more than 40% of the votes.
13:14 Lai Xingte, candidate of the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP), has won the elections held this
13:21 Saturday to become the next leader of the island, obtaining more than 40% of the votes.
13:26 Shortly after knowing the results, Lai assured that his priority as leader of the island
13:32 is to maintain peace and stability on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and to keep the
13:37 status quo in accordance with the constitutional system of China's republic.
13:42 According to his statement, future government appointments will include officials from other
13:46 parties, with the promise of giving priority to issues that have the consensus of the island's
13:51 political forces.
14:16 Welcome back.
14:24 United States and United Kingdom launched airstrikes for second consecutive night against
14:29 Yemen.
14:30 Yemeni authorities reported that the attack targeted the Al-Dalaimi military base near
14:35 the airport of the city of Sanaa.
14:37 Defense agencies specified that Washington used over 100 guided munitions to attack more
14:43 than 60 targets in 16 different locations throughout the country.
14:48 Officials also indicated that the cities affected by US bombings are Sanaa, Al-Hudaydah, Damar
14:54 and Saddaa.
14:59 The government of Venezuela has issued a special communique condemning the attacks by the United
15:04 States and its Western allies against Yemen.
15:08 The statement reads, "The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela categorically condemns the bombing
15:13 of Yemen carried out by the US, the United Kingdom and other countries, an illegal action
15:18 in violation of international law that only contributes to further destabilization in
15:24 the country.
15:25 Furthermore, Venezuela insists that the only way to warranty peace and stability in the
15:29 Middle East is through the cessation of the genocide in the Gaza Strip carried out by
15:35 Israel as well as accomplices with all United Nations resolutions for the establishment
15:40 of a free and sovereign Palestinian state.
15:43 And finally, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela urges the international community to express
15:48 pressure measures for the restoration of international law and justice in the area, avoiding an escalation
15:55 of the conflict caused by the Israeli barbaric police policy in Palestine."
16:06 Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez condemned the attacks by the United States
16:11 and its allies against Yemeni territory.
16:14 Through his account on the social network X, the official expressed, "They condemned
16:20 the military attacks by the United States and NATO allies in Yemen in violation of international
16:25 law, acts of this nature encourage genocide in Gaza."
16:29 In the sense, Cuba reiterated their call for an immediate ceasefire in the Palestinian
16:34 enclave.
16:41 In turn, President Joe Biden said on Friday the U.S. will not let up on its response to
16:46 the Houthi rebels if they continue with that behavior.
16:49 Biden made the comments to reporters as he toured local businesses outside of Allentown
16:56 in Pennsylvania.
16:57 "Iron-backed Houthi forces are vowing fierce retaliation after the U.S. and Britain launched
17:03 multiple airstrikes targeting the military group, further raising the prospect of a wider
17:08 conflict in a region already vested by Israel's war in Gaza," the president said.
17:14 Despite the rising tensions, the United States and its allies are not in a proxy war with
17:19 Iran, telling reporters he's already delivered a message to Tehran.
17:30 Following the U.S. and U.K. attacks on Yemen, the Houthis promised not to leave unanswered
17:35 and unpunished these attacks on their territory.
17:38 In a statement issued on Friday, the Yemeni rebel movement threatened to attack sources
17:43 of threat and all hostile targets on land and sea in defense of its territory.
17:49 The group also assured that it would continue its offensive in one of the most important
17:53 sea lanes in the world until Israel puts an end to the offensive against Hamas in the Gaza
17:58 Strip.
17:59 On the other hand, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the Islamic Resistance Movement of
18:04 Iraq, and the Islamic Resistance Movement of Lebanon, Hezbollah, condemned the open
18:10 aggression of the United States and the United Kingdom against Yemen and reaffirmed their
18:14 support for Yemen in the face of the aggression of the U.S. and its Western allies.
18:24 In the United States, citizens marched into industries to demonstrate their support for
18:29 Yemen and Palestine.
18:30 The protesters gathered outside the building that houses the permanent mission of Yemen
18:36 to the United Nations in New York.
18:38 The crowd spoke out against the actions of President Joe Biden and his administration
18:43 in relation to Israel's aggression in Gaza and the recent attacks on Houthi-ground positions
18:48 in Yemen.
18:50 Protesters accused the president of genocide while demanding to stop U.S. aid to Israel.
19:02 In this context, the Tehran capital of Iran, citizens support the Houthis with mobilizations
19:07 after the attacks of the United States and the United Kingdom.
19:11 The demonstrators expressed slogans and prayers in support of Yemen, "Oh Yemen, the hero,
19:16 we support you" and "Death to the United States" as expressed by demonstrators.
19:21 The demonstrators also said the Arab countries should continue their struggle against the
19:25 oppressors and follow Yemen.
19:33 Resistance groups in Iraq attack U.S.-based illegal establishments in that territory.
19:37 On Saturday, the Iraqi resistance reported at least 130 attacks against Washington's
19:43 command post at Kon-eqa oil field in northeastern Syria, in response to some 53 actions targeting
19:50 Iraqi territory and another 77 against Syrian forces.
19:54 In this context, the Iraqi resistance also said the Israelis base in solidarity with
19:59 the cause of the Palestinian people.
20:06 We have come to the end of this news brief, but you can find these and many other stories
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20:17 For TELUSURYENGLISH, I'm Alejandra Garcia, thank you for watching.
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