Netanyahu vows to increase Israel's control of the Gaza Strip to 70% “Right now, we are tightening the grip on Hamas,” Netanyahu said Thursday. “We are now in 60% of the territory of the Gaza Strip." Euronews · May 29
Benjamin Netanyahu orders IDF to seize 70 per cent of the Gaza Strip BENJAMIN Netanyahu has directed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to increase control of Gaza to 70 per cent ... The National (Scotland) · May 29
Netanyahu Orders The IDF To Expand Control Of Gaza Strip to 70 Per Cent Of The Territory Despite Ceasefire Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered military expansion in Gaza, intensifying fears over the ceasefire's future and humanitarian conditions. The move could lead to permanent division of the territory. International Business Times UK · May 29
PM Modi's 'extreme moral cowardice' for standing as Israel's strongest supporter: Cong The Congress party has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They accuse him of showing extreme moral cowardice by being Israel's strongest supporter. The party states this stance is a betrayal of India's core values and is unacceptable to millions of Indians. This comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's… The Economic Times · May 29
Morning Mail: Hanson and Joyce’s cruise ship claims, Netanyahu’s Gaza order, Sinner wilts in Paris One Nation figures billed taxpayers for going to private events on board luxury cruise ship; Israeli army to seize ‘70%’ of strip in breach of ceasefire The Guardian - AU · May 28
Israel PM tasks army to take 70 per cent of Gaza Strip Israel should expand its military control over the Gaza Strip to 70 per cent, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says. AAP · May 28
Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize ‘70% of Gaza Strip’, violating ceasefire deal Speaking in West Bank settlement, Israeli PM, who is fighting for political survival before elections, says ‘we are squeezing Hamas’ The Guardian - UK · May 28
Gaza mourns 10 killed in Eid strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control of the strip Dozens of Palestinians in Gaza City gathered for funeral prayers for 10 people killed in Israeli strikes The Independent UK · May 28
Israel tightens grip on Gaza as Netanyahu pushes for 70% control Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he ordered the military to expand its control over the Gaza Strip to 70 per cent of the territory, signalling a further escalation despite the fragile ceasefire that came into effect in October 2025. The Times of India · May 28
Trump’s call to expand Abraham accords is destined to fail As negotiations to end the Iran war continued on May 25, Donald Trump made a series of phone calls in which he pressed key leaders from the Middle East to join the Abraham accords. Announced in 2020, these accords established diplomatic relations between Israel and several Arab states, beginning with… The Conversation · May 28
Israel strikes southern Beirut amid increasing escalation in southern Lebanon The intensification comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced an expansion in the Israeli military's attacks in Lebanon, despite an ongoing ceasefire. Euronews · May 28
Hungary strikes down another Orban policy with vote to stay in ICC Hungary's parliament has voted overwhelmingly to cancel the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), as its new pro-EU government dismantles key policies introduced under longtime nationalist leader Viktor Orban. Radio France Internationale · May 28
How Israel has emptied southern Lebanon far beyond the front lines A fragile ceasefire in Lebanon has faltered. Israel's military campaign is expanding, forcing thousands of civilians from their homes. Evacuation orders cover a significant portion of southern Lebanon. Many residents fear they may never return. The conflict, part of a wider regional struggle, continues to displace families and destroy communities. The Economic Times · May 28
UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese added back to United States sanction list FRANCESCA Albanese, the UN's special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, has been added back to the United State's sanction list… The National (Scotland) · May 28
The Guardian - UK · May 28 Israeli minister confirms goal of large-scale expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza Human rights groups and lawyers say ‘voluntary migration’ policy amounts to ethnic cleansing
The Independent UK · May 28 Israeli strikes kill at least 8 in Lebanon's fourth largest city ahead of Washington talks The Israeli military has intensified its attacks on Lebanon, targeting the city of Tyre
The Economic Times · May 28 Hamas confirms that Israeli airstrikes killed its new military leader in Gaza City Israeli airstrikes have killed Mohammed Odeh, the new leader of Hamas's military wing, and his family. This comes as Gaza observes a subdued Eid al-Adha. The conflict continues with ongoing strikes and casualties. The war began after the October 2023 attack on Israel. Both sides report significant losses.
AAP · May 28 Funeral for Hamas chief, Israel escalates Gaza attacks Mourners have carried the bodies of Hamas' armed wing chief and his wife and son in a funeral procession in Gaza, as Israel's military struck more sites.
AAP · May 28 Reuters executive confirmed as ABC's top news chief The ABC has plucked a Reuters executive to take over as news director, hours after the broadcaster's managing director denied pushing out his predecessor.
The Times of India · May 27 Why did Adin Ross refuse UFC Freedom 250 appearance despite Donald Trump planning historic White House fight night? Adin Ross said he will not attend UFC Freedom 250 at the White House after hearing rumors that Benjamin Netanyahu could be there. Ross shared the decision during a Kick livestream and said he prefers watching from home with his father. Meanwhile, UFC and White House staff are preparing the…
The Guardian - UK · May 27 The Guardian view on Lebanon’s suffering: the ‘ceasefire’ didn’t stop Israeli attacks. Now they’re intensifying again Editorial: Civilians including children are among the thousands to have died in this war, yet the world is paying remarkably little attention
Euronews · May 27 Hungarian lawmakers vote to reverse exit from ICC initiated by Orbán The 199-member parliament voted 133 for, 37 against with five abstentions to formally repeal a law on exiting the ICC, just ahead of the deadline.
The Guardian - UK · May 27 Hungarian MPs vote to remain member of ICC, overturning decision made by Orbán Since Péter Magyar’s election victory he has vowed to reverse withdrawal from court before it took effect
The Guardian - UK · May 27 Israeli military tells residents of swathe of southern Lebanon to leave Notice to evacuate ‘combat zone’ and head north comes day after Israel launched more than 120 airstrikes on country
The Independent UK · May 27 Hungary's parliament votes to remain a member of the International Criminal Court Hungary's parliament has voted to remain a member of the International Criminal Court