Israel approves new illegal settlement on UNESCO site near Bethlehem The Nahal Heletz settlement shrinks Palestinian land and poses ‘imminent threat’ to a World Heritage Site. Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2024
Gaza aid worker describes ‘disturbing’ looting at Israeli military checkpoint On the morning of August 5, Mahmoud Alsaqqa was stuck at an Israeli military holding point with two trucks filled with vegetables ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2024
‘The demolitions are equal to death’: the Palestinian families whose West Bank homes have been bulldozed The Nawajas saved for 15 years to build their house. Now it is razed, along with over 2,000 more since 7 October, under a huge expansion of illegal Israeli settlements The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2024
Penny Wong condemns Israeli minister’s comments suggesting starvation in Gaza ‘might be justified’ Australian foreign minister joins UK, Germany and France in condemning comments made by Bezalel Smotrich and repeats calls for ceasefire The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2024
Wong condemns Israeli minister's starvation comments Foreign Minister Penny Wong has joined international counterparts in slamming an Israeli minister's comments justifying the use of starvation on Gazans. AAP · Aug 10, 2024
White House slams Israeli ‘extremists’ for resisting hostage deal A top adviser to President Joe Biden says the US president ‘won’t allow extremists’ to blow a ceasefire deal ‘off-course’ The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024
‘Everything is legitimate’: Israeli leaders defend soldiers accused of rape Israeli society is divided over arrest of 10 soldiers for brutal gang rape of a Palestinian prisoner caught on video. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2024
Palestine urges ICC arrest warrant for Smotrich over call to starve Gaza Palestinian Foreign Ministry slams Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich for saying starving Palestinians may be ‘moral’. Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2024
Western allies condemn Israeli finance minister's suggestion that starving Gaza might be justified Israel’s Western allies have condemned remarks by its far-right finance minister, who suggested that causing the starvation of Gaza’s population of more than 2 million Palestinians “might be just and moral” until Hamas-held hostages are released The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024
Foreign Secretary David Lammy slams Israeli minister over 'moral' starvation claim Israeli minister argued that starving the people of Gaza may be ‘moral’ way to get hostages released Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2024
Israel minister condemned for saying starvation of millions in Gaza might be ‘justified and moral’ EU, UK and France urge Israel’s government to distance itself from comments by its finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024
Middle East crisis: UN peacekeepers have never been more crucial on Israeli-Lebanese border, says forces chief – as it happened Jean-Pierre Lacroix says peacekeeping force is ‘only liaison channel between Israeli and Lebanese sides’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2024
Middle East crisis: Hezbollah launches drone attack on northern Israel as border skirmishes continue – as it happened US president Joe Biden to meet national security team as fears grow of Iranian attack on Israel The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2024
Airlines cancel flights to Israel as Middle East girds itself for Iran’s response to Hamas assassination On the 300th day of the Gaza war, Israeli forces announce they have eliminated the military commander of Hamas in Gaza, Mohammed Deif. Fortune · Aug 1, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2024 ‘It was indescribable’: Golan Heights town mourns 12 children killed in strike Majdal Shams residents tell of scenes of horror after children who had gathered to play football were struck
The Guardian - US · Jul 27, 2024 The Biden-Harris administration needs to stop illegal Israeli settlements Under Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, there has been an open spigot for the settlements. This needs to end
Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2024 How deep is the divide between Israel’s military and its government? Both agreed on the need to attack Gaza, leaving 40,000 Palestinians dead, but is the difference just in the details?
France 24 · Jul 23, 2024 Israeli government allocates millions to unauthorised West Bank settler outposts The Israeli government has allocated $20.5 million to protect small, unauthorised Jewish farms in the occupied West Bank, aiming to develop them into settlements. Documents uncovered by Peace Now reveal that Israel's pro-settler government has discreetly funneled money into unauthorised outposts, separate from its over 100 officially recognised settlements.
France 24 · Jul 19, 2024 Top UN court says Israel’s occupation of Palestinian Territories is ‘unlawful’ The International Court of Justice ruled Friday that Israel’s presence in the occupied Palestinian Territories is illegal and called on it to stop building settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas hailed the decision while Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said it cannot alter…
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2024 Top UN court set to deliver a view on Israel’s policies in occupied territories Friday’s hearing comes against the backdrop of Israel’s devastating 10-month military assault on Gaza, which was triggered by the Hamas-led attacks in southern Israel
Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2024 How Israeli settlements are taking over the West Bank as Gaza war rages Ahead of key ICJ ruling on settlements, here’s a look at how much West Bank land Israel has grabbed since October 7.
Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2024 Israel minister demands West Bank annexation if UN court rules against it PM Netanyahu told to order West Bank annexation if the International Court of Justice rules against Israeli occupation.
The Conversation · Jul 11, 2024 Gaza update: hopes for a ceasefire fade again Northern and central Gaza have been hit by Israeli airstrikes this week as troops return to battle Hamas fighters in areas they claimed to have cleared many months ago. The intensified military offensive unfolded just days after mediators thought they were making headway in negotiations for a ceasefire. On Friday,…
The Conversation · Jul 11, 2024 How Israel has brought the Palestinian Authority to the brink of financial collapse Israel’s ultranationalist finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, announced in May that he would be witholding tax revenues earmarked for Palestine. The decision was made in response to Spain, Ireland and Norway’s recognition of a Palestinian state.
The Conversation · Jul 11, 2024 Record Israeli land grab fuels already soaring tension in the West Bank Israel has reportedly approved its largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in over three decades, according to a report released on July 3 by Israeli anti-settlement watchdog, Peace Now. The seizure involves more than 12 sq km of land in a key corridor bordering Jordan.