Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, UN probe finds This marks the ‘strongest and most authoritative UN finding to date,’ says author of commission report The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025
Rubio, en route to Qatar, warns of ‘short window’ to secure Gaza ceasefire US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hails Qatar for mediation in the wake of Israel’s brazen attack in Doha. Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2025
Israel says ‘Gaza is burning’ as it begins ground offensive Ground offensive begins after UN probe finds Israel is committing genocide in Gaza The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025
Rubio Asks Qatar To Stay As Mediator After Israeli Strike US Secretary of State Marco Rubio headed to Qatar Tuesday to ask it to stay on as mediator in Gaza, hoping to reassure the Gulf partner a week after Israeli airstrikes there against Hamas leaders. International Business Times · Sep 16, 2025
Israel’s war in Gaza ‘morally, politically and legally intolerable’ says UN secretary general - as it happened António Guterres says he wants to meet Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump at UN next week The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2025
Trump news at a glance: JD Vance vows vengeance after Charlie Kirk killing US vice-president says administration will work to ‘dismantle institutions that promote violence and terrorism’ – key US politics stories from 15 September 2025 The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2025
Qatar hosts Arab-Islamic emergency summit: Who said what? Arab, Muslim leaders gather in Qatar to condemn Israeli attack in Doha and warn Gaza war is a campaign of extermination. Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2025
GCC to activate defence mechanism; Doha summit slams Israel’s Qatar attack The Gulf states pledge to activate the joint defence pact as Arab and Islamic leaders stand in solidarity with Qatar. Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2025
Gulf leaders call on Trump to rein in Israel after Qatar emergency summit Arab states say US should use its leverage and influence as they promise to ‘activate joint defence mechanisms’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025
Scoop: Netanyahu spoke to Trump before Israel bombed Qatar Trump has denied being consulted before the Israeli strike in Doha. Axios · Sep 15, 2025
Arab and Islamic leaders hold major summit after Israel’s bombing of Doha IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Israel’s strike on Qatar was a serious blow against diplomacy in the Middle East The recent Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, where they had gathered to discuss a US-brokered peace proposal, has triggered substantial repercussions throughout the Middle East and beyond. Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, characterised it as a “justified” operation against a militant organisation. The Conversation · Sep 15, 2025
Rubio says Netanyahu has full support of US over plans to destroy Hamas US secretary of state, who is visiting Jerusalem, warns of ‘Israeli counter reaction’ if allies recognise Palestine The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025
Arab-Islamic summit: Qatar’s emir vows to ‘confront Israeli aggression’ The emir accuses Israel of trying to ‘thwart negotiations’ for Gaza ceasefire, as he warns against Israeli expansionism. Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 Fifty Arab and Muslim leaders host urgent summit in Qatar over Israel’s ‘treacherous’ Doha bombing The unprecedented meeting of so many leaders shows the seriousness of the emergency summit as Benjamin Netanyahu hints of further strikes against Hamas on the horizon
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 Rubio states Hamas ‘must cease to exist’ during Israel visit IN FULL
Euronews · Sep 15, 2025 Netanyahu defends Israeli operations in Gaza City and 'legitimate' strike on Hamas in Qatar Netanyahu criticised international condemnation of Israel following their strike on Doha last week, saying retaliatory Israeli attacks in Europe in the 1970s did not generate “a great cry of wrongdoing”.
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 Rubio promises ‘unwavering’ US support for Israel after meeting with Netanyahu in wake of Qatar attack Trump had warned Israel to be ‘very careful’ following its attacks on Doha, which sparked international outrage
Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2025 Netanyahu and Rubio stick to established Israeli-US narrative on Gaza war Netanyahu reiterates Israel takes ‘full responsibility’ for Qatar attack; Rubio says Hamas must ‘cease to exist’.
The Guardian - US · Sep 15, 2025 The art of the fawn: pouring praise on Trump is latest political phenomenon World leaders, moguls and even journalists have realized that to deal with the president, they must speak glowingly
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025 Spain’s PM calls for Israel sports ban as rocket-launcher contract reportedly cancelled Pedro Sánchez speaks after Gaza protesters forced cycle race’s early end, while €700m deal with Israeli defence firm said to be off
International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025 Rubio To Discuss Qatar Aftermath, Gaza With Netanyahu US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to examine the aftermath of an Israeli strike in Qatar opposed by Washington and its effects on efforts for a Gaza truce.
Euronews · Sep 15, 2025 Qatar PM blasts Israel over attack in Doha as Arab leaders convene for emergency summit Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stressed the moment had come for consequences to Israel’s attacks in the wider Middle East.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025 Monday briefing: Israel’s bombing of Qatar threatens the fabric of Gulf security In today’s newsletter: For decades, Gulf states have believed that a close relationship with US will guarantee their safety. That is no longer the case
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