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RightsBritish man pictured at burned Gaza school faces war crimes probe
Declassified UK identifies Jonathan Burman posing at Al-Farabi School, prompting UN official to urge Metropolitan Police investigation into potential violations.
PoliticsColombia opens embassy in West Jerusalem under new president
The move reverses former President Petro’s severing of ties and draws sharp condemnation from Palestinian and Jordanian officials.
WorldIsrael orders Ethiopian flight to return over Indonesian pilot
Cargo plane was mid-flight when authorities barred landing, citing security rules on crew from nations without diplomatic ties.
PoliticsSaudi crown prince rejects Israeli bid to join Houthi war
Riyadh refused the offer fearing public backlash, while Tehran urged political dialogue after a deadly strike on Riyadh airport killed 13 people.
PoliticsNetanyahu orders criminal probe into soldiers in Gaza documentary
The prime minister demands identification of anonymous sources and prosecution for harming state security interests through the film NAZA.
PoliticsAbbas postpones Palestinian elections to September 2027
The president cancelled the November legislative vote and combined it with a presidential poll, citing Israeli restrictions and security obstacles in Gaza and the West Bank.
GazaMore than 100 organizations say Gaza ceasefire exists only on paper
Groups cite continued Israeli attacks and aid restrictions one year after the agreement took effect in October 2025.
PoliticsBritish consul-general to leave Jerusalem before Israeli deadline
Helen Winterton is expected to relocate to Amman as Israel enforces the shutdown of the historic consulate in East Jerusalem.
PoliticsUK rebrands East Jerusalem consulate as mission after Israeli order
British presence shrinks to seven diplomats while Israel bans entry for twelve individuals including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.
GazaThousands of Palestinians remain missing three years into Gaza war
Families face agonizing uncertainty as rights groups estimate over 11,000 people are unaccounted for amid rubble and detention.
RightsIsraeli war kills 263 journalists in Gaza and destroys media sector
Gaza officials report one billion dollars in losses as most surviving reporters work from displacement sites without offices or equipment.
WorldUEFA probes alleged spitting by Israeli player at Ireland coach
European body appoints inspector to examine claims of misconduct during Nations League match played behind closed doors in Serbia.
GazaIsraeli strike kills four women including two Christians in Gaza
The attack on a residential building violated the ceasefire and prompted mourning from church leaders who offered condolences to the grieving families.
PoliticsBalad leader Abu Shehadeh to quit Knesset race after court proposal
The Supreme Court’s president said a majority of justices appeared to favour disqualifying him, and rulings on Ofer Cassif and the two main Arab lists are expected by Sunday.
PoliticsUK Considers Defying Israeli Closure Order for Jerusalem Mission
Legal advice suggests Israel lacks authority to shut East Jerusalem consulate as Foreign Secretary reviews all diplomatic options.
PoliticsIsrael Revokes Dutch Diplomatic Status Over Settlement Ban
Dutch foreign minister calls the move unnecessary while defending temporary sanctions on goods from illegal settlements.
WorldSmoke plume rises after reported Israeli strike in south Lebanon
Verified footage shows dense smoke following an assault between Tibnin and Haris in the Bint Jbeil district.
PoliticsIsrael Committee Bans Arab Parties From Upcoming Knesset Vote
The move targets lists representing two million citizens and faces a final Supreme Court review before the October elections proceed.
WorldIreland to Play Israel After Squad Vote Ends Uncertainty
Players voted to proceed with the fixture in Hungary despite internal discomfort and political pressure surrounding the ongoing conflict.
PoliticsIsrael Committee Bars Main Arab Lists From Upcoming Parliamentary Vote
Supreme Court review looms as critics cite double standards regarding far-right ministers who remain eligible despite international sanctions.
PoliticsHuckabee Blames Biblical Illiteracy for US Shift on Israel
The ambassador attributes declining American support to disinformation and a lack of religious knowledge amid rising criticism.
PoliticsLebanon PM Demands Israeli Withdrawal at UN Amid Ongoing Shelling
Nawaf Salam calls for ceasefire enforcement and Hezbollah disarmament while Israeli forces continue attacks in southern Lebanon.
WorldIsraeli Player Red Carded for Gun Gesture Celebration
Sayed Abu Farchi received a second yellow card after simulating a shooting motion with a corner flag during the UEFA Nations League match against Austria.
GazaGuardian and mk2 Films Announce Global Release of NAZA Documentary
The film examines Israeli military targeting systems in Gaza and will stream free online after its theatrical run across more than fifty territories worldwide.
Kraft Drops Macklemore From Sheeran Tour Over Palestine Stance
The Patriots owner cited hate speech concerns after the rapper voiced support for Gaza, prompting solidarity exits and donation pledges.
PoliticsSyria Demands Israeli Withdrawal From Golan Heights at UN
President Ahmed al-Sharaa condemns air strikes and incursions while highlighting national reconstruction efforts.
PoliticsSyrian President Affirms Golan Heights as Syrian Territory at UN
Sharaa declares annexation measures void under UN resolutions and calls for Israeli withdrawal to pre-2024 lines during his second consecutive assembly address.
PoliticsKing Abdullah Blames Global Inaction for Permanent Israeli Policies
Jordanian monarch warns UN that managing conflict allows settlement expansion and displacement to erase Palestinian life in Gaza and West Bank.
PoliticsErdogan Condemns Israel and UN Failure at General Assembly
Turkish president labels Gaza a concentration camp while criticizing the United Nations for failing to ensure global peace and stability.
GazaIsrael Halts Gaza Patient Exits for Second Day Citing Holidays
Health Ministry urges global pressure as crossings close and waiting list grows amid strict Israeli restrictions on medical travel.
GazaGaza Blames Israel for Al-Saada Collapse Killing 21
Officials cite a 2023 strike as the cause, rejecting Israeli denials and warning of further risks.
WorldIsrael Strikes Syria and Lebanon Amid Ongoing Border Tensions
Artillery and airstrikes hit Daraa and southern Lebanon, continuing violence despite agreements and causing significant casualties and displacement in the region.
Violence Persists in Lebanon and Gaza Despite Ceasefire Agreements
Israeli forces conduct raids in southern Lebanon while four Palestinians are killed in Gaza, raising the total death toll significantly since October.
RightsFilms and Reports Expose Systematic Erasure of Palestinian Presence
New documentary Naza sparks fierce debate while international bodies document displacement and violence in Gaza and the West Bank.
Israeli Army Warns of Budget Gap to Sustain Three Fronts
Military officials tell Netanyahu government that billions in shekels are needed to maintain security lines across Gaza, West Bank and Lebanon.
PoliticsEisenkot Tops Netanyahu in Suitability as Blocs Face Deadlock
Opposition leader holds nine-point advantage while governing coalition projects narrow parliamentary lead ahead of October elections.
West BankJerusalem Warns of Push to Alter Al-Aqsa Religious Reality
Officials cite organized rituals at Mercy Gate as part of strategy to establish permanent Jewish prayer presence near holy site.
PoliticsUK, Canada, France Sanction Israeli Settlements
London targets settlement goods and firms but excludes state entities, raising doubts about enforcement efficacy.
Minister Threatens Citizenship Revocation Over Gaza Documentary
Culture chief targets filmmakers who exposed AI targeting systems used in the war on Gaza.
Israel strikes south Lebanon after destroying Hezbollah tunnel network
Netanyahu claims destruction of underground facility as Katz vows continued operations against militant group in border areas.
WorldIsrael Claims Destruction of Hezbollah Tunnels in Southern Lebanon
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defence Minister Katz affirm troops will stay to prevent militant group from rebuilding capabilities in the contested ridge area.
PoliticsUK Bans Settlement Trade as KCL Reinstates Activist
Britain targets illegal occupation commerce while London university ends disciplinary action against a prominent pro-Palestine student campaigner.
PoliticsSyria, Kuwait Condemn Netanyahu's Visit to Occupied Mount Hermon
Damascus and Kuwait denounce the Israeli prime minister's incursion as a violation of sovereignty while Jerusalem asserts absolute control over the strategic area.
PoliticsNauru Opens Embassy in Occupied Jerusalem
The Pacific nation becomes the ninth entity to establish a diplomatic mission in the city despite global opposition.
PoliticsIsrael Orders British Consulate in East Jerusalem to Close
The move follows UK sanctions on settlement goods and accusations of ethnic cleansing against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
EU backs sanctions as West Bank deaths hit 100 this year
Kaja Kallas confirms unity on illegality while violence escalates in occupied territories with four new fatalities reported recently.
PoliticsIsrael Orders Closure of British Consulate in East Jerusalem
The move follows UK sanctions on settlement goods and accusations of ethnic cleansing against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank territory.
PoliticsUS Rejects UK Settlement Sanctions Amid Regional Tensions
Rubio declines to mirror British trade ban while urging calm in the West Bank during a fragile period for the wider Middle East region.
PoliticsUK Bans Goods From Israeli Settlements in West Bank
Britain joins France and Canada in restricting trade to confront expansion threatening Palestinian statehood.
PoliticsIsraeli Ministers Urge Sanctions on Britain Over Falklands Dispute
Ben Gvir and Smotrich demand recognition of Argentine sovereignty as London prepares settlement trade ban.
Aoun Condemns Israeli Strikes as IAEA Seeks Iran Access
Lebanon backs Unifil renewal while nuclear chief urges Tehran dialogue amid Security Council referral threats.
Seven Palestinians Killed in Gaza as Death Toll Surpasses 73,000
Israeli strikes and raids continue across Gaza and West Bank, with settlers restricting land access in Jordan Valley areas.
Paramedic Killed in Israeli Strike on Ambulance in Southern Lebanon
Ali Shahrour died when an ambulance was hit in Kfar Rumman, as violence intensifies despite the existing ceasefire agreement in the region.
Israeli Airstrikes Kill At Least 11 in Southern Lebanon
Attacks hit Kfar Reman and Deir al-Zahrani, killing civilians and medics despite a US-brokered framework agreement aimed at de-escalation.
GazaIsraeli Airstrike Kills Two Palestinians in Gaza City
A child was reported to be among the dead in western Gaza as overall death toll continues to rise significantly.
GazaGaza Families Bury 100 Loved Ones Recovered From Rubble
Relatives mourn victims from Zeitoun neighborhood after Civil Defense crews retrieve remains from destroyed homes following long delays.
PoliticsIran Claims US-Israel Defeat; Kristof Cites Ethnic Cleansing
Tehran says adversaries failed war goals while a columnist condemns settler violence and demolitions in the occupied West Bank villages.
PoliticsPolls Show Deadlock in Israeli Election Race Ahead of October Vote
Surveys indicate neither bloc can form a government, with Eisenkot leading Netanyahu in prime minister preference ratings.
PoliticsIran warns of retaliation if Israel attacks Lebanon ridge
Tehran sent message via Oman as settlers escalate West Bank incursions.
Netanyahu Vows to Overthrow Iranian Regime Amid Gaza Gains
The Israeli prime minister declared satisfaction with military progress while directing state systems toward regime change in Tehran.
Trump Justifies Iran Strikes as Netanyahu Faces Backlash Over Chant
US president claims attacks protect region while footage shows Israeli leader nodding to controversial song.
Israel prepares for potential Iranian attack during holidays
Defence minister states forces are ready defensively as regional strikes continue elsewhere.
Israeli Strikes Hit South Lebanon After Alert
Army launched interceptors at a suspicious target alleged to have crossed from Lebanese territory into northern Israel before the strikes occurred.
PoliticsIsrael Warns UK of Retaliation Over Potential Settlement Sanctions
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar threatens countermeasures if Britain bans goods from West Bank settlements under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
PoliticsBerri Vows Legal Action Against Israel Over Genocide Crimes
Parliament speaker rejects June framework and warns against internal strife as talks continue.
Netanyahu Claims Influence on US Iran War Policy
Israeli leader says advancing state interests has been central to his political agenda for the past four decades.
West BankIsraeli lawmaker takes a sledgehammer to a memorial at Madama
The army says the demolition was never approved and that the legislator misled it, while the village council says soldiers stood by and watched him work.
Colombia lifts the coal embargo it imposed on Israel over Gaza
Trade Minister Mauricio Gomez Amin announced the decree on Friday, but the government has not published its number, its date or the conditions exporters will have to meet.
WorldPhosphorus shells hit towns in southern Lebanon overnight
Artillery, air strikes and phosphorus munitions were reported from late Friday into Saturday morning, and no house in Bayt al-Sayyad was said to have been left undamaged.
WorldIsraeli drone strike on a truck wounds a driver at Beit Jinn
Syria's foreign ministry calls the attack on a civilian vehicle west of Damascus a violation of its sovereignty and asks the Security Council to act. The Israeli military says it hit a man preparing an attack; drones were reported to have been overhead for four days.
Turkey seeks an Interpol red notice for Netanyahu's arrest
Justice Minister Akin Gurlek says warrants have been issued for the Israeli prime minister and a second suspect on charges including genocide, in an Istanbul case with 35 defendants over the interception of an aid convoy at sea.
RightsIsrael begins building a death-row wing, prisoners' society says
The work follows a law passed in March that makes a death sentence the default for Palestinians convicted of killing before a military court.
RightsIsrael opens a criminal inquiry into Hind Rajab's killing
Nine people were killed that day in January 2024 — the girl, six of her relatives and the two medics sent to reach her. Her grandmother has rejected the inquiry and asked for an independent international one instead.
West BankTwo Palestinians wounded by Israeli fire in a Qusra house raid
The Palestinian Red Crescent reported the injuries in a town that has spent the past week under settler attack, and part of this month under a military order that confined three families to their homes.
WorldIsraeli troops raid a Quneitra village and detain two
Syrian state television put the force that entered Jabata al-Khashab at more than 100 soldiers and 15 vehicles. Later the same day the Israeli chief of staff was reported touring units stationed inside southern Syria.
Four strikes hit an Idlib air base; US envoy calls it escalation
The first reports named no attacker; the attribution to Israel arrived in a statement from Washington, which said it was deeply concerned by the raid on a base last struck under the old government.
PoliticsKnesset body reports a 53 percent fall in Israelis returning
Israel's statistics bureau puts the gap between departures and arrivals at about 140,000 people over three years.
WorldNetanyahu attacks Britain as London considers a settlement goods ban
The measures under discussion reach settlement trade, not the 203 military export licences that were still running in February.