The World Press Photo of the Year is ‘A Palestinian Woman Embraces the Body of Her Niece’ by mohammed jad salem, Reuters.

The jury was deeply moved by how this image evokes an emotional reflection in every viewer and offers a glimpse into unimaginable loss.
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1/3 Today, the EU 🇪🇺 HoMs were hosted by the Dormition Abbey on Mount Zion where they met with representatives of several Christian Churches and the Armenian community from Jerusalem’s Old City.

Israelin ja Iranin välien kiristyminen on lisännyt turvallisuusriskejä laajalla alueella Lähi-idässä. Häiriöitä lentoliikenteeseen on odotettavissa. Jos olet alueella, seuraa paikallisviranomaisten ohjeita, ilmoita tilanteestasi läheisillesi.

The President of the Republic of Finland appointed Counsellor for Foreign Affairs Päivi Peltokoski to serve as Head of Mission at Finland’s Embassy in Nicosia in Cyprus, starting on 1 September 2024.

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🇫🇮 Tasavallan presidentti määräsi ulkoasiainneuvos Päivi Peltokosken Suomen Nikosian-edustuston päällikön tehtävään Kyprokselle 1. syyskuuta 2024

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Laylat al-Qadr night in East Jerusalem, last week of #Ramadan . Wishing Ramadan kareem to all observing it.

Golgotha on Good Friday, in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Wishing Peaceful Easter to all observing it this weekend.

Tule mukaan etsimään uusia näkökulmia ja luomaan kumppanuuksia muuttuvassa maailmassa! 🌍

Haku ulkoministeriön diplomaatti- ja hallintouralle alkaa 12.4.

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#ValtiollaTöissä #Kavaku #Halku

We condemn the 🇮🇱 confiscation of over 800 hectares of land in the occupied Palestinian territory. This runs counter to not only international law but also international efforts to de-escalate. We do not recognize changes to the 1967 borders unless agreed by the parties.

Minister Ville Tavio announced today the continuation of 🇫🇮 UNRWA funding! Earlier this week I could first-hand witness the Agency in action at the Al-Amari camp and meet this group of bright young Palestinian girls! Many thanks Philippe Lazzarini & staff for your indispensable work!

More children have been killed in the war in #Gaza in 5 months than in all other conflicts of the world together in 4 years.

We need women in all peace and security related tasks, at all levels. There is need to identify and address the structural barriers that hinder women’s meaningful participation and the underlying factors of gender inequality.

#InternationalWomensDay
#HumanRights

We urge 🇮🇱 to reverse the decision to expand settlements in the West Bank. This increases tensions and runs counter to international efforts to de-escalate ahead of the upcoming religious festivities. All settlements are illegal under international law and an obstacle to peace.

At least 10 children have reportedly died because of dehydration and malnutrition in Kamal Adwan Hospital in the Northern Gaza Strip in recent days.

Statement by Adele Khodr, on malnourished babies in #Gaza slowly perishing under the world’s gaze:

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The restrictions on the entry of humanitarian assistance to Gaza create scarcity, hunger and disease, but also a level of desperation that brings about violence. An agreement on a humanitarian ceasefire and the release of the hostages is needed now.

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Finland together with other Diplomatic missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah condemn continued Israeli demolitions. Our statement 👇

Good to sit down with Palestinian FM Malki on the pressing need for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and the progress on finding solutions for a lasting peace based on a negotiated two-state solution.

In #Gaza 29100 people have died in the war, including 12400 children. Dr. Maj al Kaileh, Minister of Health in #Palestine , presented one of the files with names, dates of birth and ID numbers of killed children.