Flight fuels fears of 'agenda to cleanse' Palestinians

Hundreds of women wearing black gathered in a Johannesburg park on Friday, one day before the start of the Group of 20 summit, to stage a 15-minute lie-down protest symbolizing the 15 lives lost daily to gender-based violence in South Africa.

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of 27 individuals following an alleged violation by Hamas, raising concerns about the fragile cease-fire. Qatari mediators, who facilitated the cease-fire agreement, have expressed alarm over the renewed violence, which threatens the already tenuous path to peace in the region.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the United States has reversed its decision to boycott the G20 summit in Johannesburg. However, he did not confirm whether former President Donald Trump, who previously indicated he would not attend, would now participate.

Dozens of Palestinian amputees gathered in central Gaza for a soccer tournament, leaning on crutches and adjusting artificial limbs. Participants expressed that the event is about pursuing dreams, a love for the sport, and conveying a message of hope.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the G20 nations will issue a joint declaration at their summit in Johannesburg this weekend, despite warnings from the United States against such a move. Ramaphosa emphasized that the group 'will not be bullied' by external pressures.

Trump has reiterated unfounded claims that Afrikaners in South Africa are experiencing a 'white genocide.' Critics argue that these false assertions are exacerbating tensions in a nation still healing from the impacts of apartheid.

Dozens have been killed and wounded due to Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, according to reports. The attacks have raised significant concerns regarding the ongoing conflict in the region, highlighting the humanitarian impact on civilians caught in the crossfire.