Dario Salvi

UNICEF warns the health system is on the verge of collapse and the new coronavirus is likely to have devastating effects. Up to 30 thousand children will develop forms of severe malnutrition in the next six months. 461 million to guarantee an initial emergency response.

55.5% of respondents to the Pcpo poll agree with ending all forms of collaboration on intelligence and security. In Gaza, the strongest consent to the hard line (65%), in the West Bank the figure is 49.1%. But only 18.7% are convinced that it will improve the living conditions of the Palestinians. And 48.7% that it will have negative repercussions in the fight against Covid-19.

Over 500 signatories include Asian leaders Shirin Ebadi and Jose Ramos-Horta, the former Secretary of State Albright, and actor Richard Gere. The health emergency is a "formidable global challenge". The fight against coronavirus exploited to repress freedoms. The Philippines case: in the pandemic Duterte has strengthened its powers. The accusations to China.

The new punitive measures by the US administration will affect Syria’s civilians, not their leaders. For the Syrian government, they open the door to terrorism. For Fr Amer, the problem "is not only material;” meanwhile, “an entire generation of young professionals” is leaving. Donors and business people “are afraid to send money and resources”.

A letter was signed by 1080 deputies representing 25 nations. The text highlights the "serious concerns" regarding the project. It risks having "fatal consequences for the prospects of peace". Criticism also arrives from the UN secretary general, who speaks of "devastating" effects for the region.

Jericho is the scene of the first mass protest against Israel's US-backed plan. For demonstrators, there is no Palestinian state "without the valley". Annexation will strangle Palestinians, says a resident of the disputed area. For B’Tselem, the goal is to make life "impossible" to force Palestinians to flee.

For Yehuda Garami, Zionism and Judaism are confused, but there is a big difference between the two. The conflict is political and “has nothing to do with religion”. For Jews, there is religious freedom and security in Iran; “we do not have guards outside our synagogues and schools”.

For the first time, the event will not include faithful from abroad. There will be a minimum number of Saudis and foreign residents. In the Saudi kingdom there are 161 thousand cases of covid-19 and over 1300 victims. In the next few days, the cancellation of the curfew and the relaxation of restrictions are expected.

The Southern Transitional Council, which controls Aden, has seized the Indian ocean island famous for its fauna and flora. President Hadi accuses separatists of acting like criminal gangs. The deposed governor reported an attack and raids by militias. The latter say they took over without any bloodshed and are "normalising the situation".

According to some sources, at least 300 people have left their homes. Many find refuge in Zakho. A Turkish soldier and five Kurdish civilians killed in clashes in the past few hours. Several minor injuries among Christians. Archbishop Rabban: Erdogan and the Turks like "terrorists". At the Zakho cemetery, graves bombed shattering the corpses.

The summit opened by the president on 25 June is an opportunity to find a "united position" on Lebanon's problems. The goal is to protect the Constitution, national unity and public interest. The cardinal hopes for massive participation, but some parties and leaders already threaten to boycott.

The emeritus leaders of the holy city say the pandemic "diverted attention" from questions of justice and peace to "life and death". But the problems of the past remain unsolved. Fears for the future of Palestinian Christians forced to flee abroad. The path to coexistence in international law and resolutions.