British charity investigated over alleged links to Hamas The probe into the Al-Khair Foundation follows the arrest of a Turkish national with ties to the charity The Independent UK · Aug 8
'My brother has a place to study in Glasgow. But he can't afford to flee Gaza' A STUDENT from Gaza is pleading for financial support so his brother can take up an offer at a Scottish university alongside him. The National (Scotland) · Aug 7
Israel shuts one of its consulates in China amid growing strain in ties In a significant shift, Israel has shuttered its consulate in Chengdu, China, effectively ending operations last month. This decision reflects escalating tensions in diplomatic relations, largely stemming from China's strengthening ties with Iran and its pro-Palestinian stance during the Gaza conflict. While experts indicate that China will maintain its relationship… The Economic Times · Aug 7
Suspended priest on tiny Caribbean island turns to music to make his voice heard A suspended Catholic priest has turned to calypso music to sing about abuse in the church and Gaza The Independent UK · Aug 7
Dash for Ceuta adds heat to Europe’s migration debate At a time when the debate over migration is drawing a great deal of heat, Spain has stood out in Europe for its liberal stance. Six months ago, the government of Pedro Sánchez opened up a pathway to legal residency for hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants. So, when tens… The Conversation · Aug 7
Trump’s Gaza Board moves ahead with first project - military base for Moroccan troops A small military outpost intended to house Moroccan troops is set to become the first construction project pursued under US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Gaza, although the contract for the facility has yet to be finalized. The project comes as the board moves ahead with a more… The Times of India · Aug 7
Boy George blows it all up for slop The singer should have at least had the decency to make his new agitprop single by hand Salon · Aug 6
Uganda approves sending troops for international force in Gaza Ugandan authorities have gained parliamentary approval to deploy troops to Gaza as part of an international force The Independent UK · Aug 6
Israel jeopardising Trump's Gaza peace plan, say UAE, 7 other Islamic nations Eight Muslim-majority nations issued a joint declaration criticising Israel's Gaza military campaign. Their communique alleged that Israel's actions threaten Donald Trump's peace framework. The nations asserted Israel's conduct breaches international law and undermines peace efforts. They emphasised safeguarding civilians and medical facilities is mandatory under law. The foreign ministers supported… The Economic Times · Aug 6
Gaza’s ‘road map’ is driven by Trump, but reluctant passengers and serious potholes could derail pathway to peace Nearly 10 months after agreeing to the first phase of a ceasefire, Israel and Hamas are being compelled – somewhat reluctantly – to move to “phase 2.” The Conversation · Aug 6
An Israeli professor lost a prestigious US job offer after speaking out on Gaza. Now the university is paying him $250,000 The University of Minnesota withdrew an offer for Raz Segal to lead its Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies after an organized campaign against his hiring The Guardian - US · Aug 6
Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace issues first building contract – for a military base Exclusive: Louisiana firm awarded tender to build rudimentary outpost to house Moroccan troops The Guardian - UK · Aug 6
IDF to continue to 'operate proactively' in Gaza, Israeli military chief says The statement came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had not agreed to a US-backed plan for Gaza. Euronews · Aug 5
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Trump’s Gaza peace plan in tatters after Netanyahu rejects draft terms for disarming Hamas The US president had said that Israel was happy with the proposal but Netanyahu insisted it had not been signed off
The Economic Times · Aug 5 "Not our draft": Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza plan, disagrees to withdraw until "Hamas is completely disarmed" Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US proposal for Gaza disarmament. He stated Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed. Netanyahu confirmed Israel submitted its own reservations to the US administration. The Board of Peace also confirmed IDF withdrawal beyond the Yellow Line is conditional.
Roll Call · Aug 5 Rep. Wesley Bell defeats predecessor Cori Bush in high-profile Missouri primary Missouri Rep. Wesley Bell crushed a comeback attempt by his predecessor Cori Bush, a democratic socialist and sharp critic of the war in Gaza, in a high-profile Democratic primary Tuesday that drew millions of dollars in ads from pro-Israel groups. With more than 95 percent of votes in, Bell was…
Euronews · Aug 4 Netanyahu rejects Gaza withdrawal until Hamas disarms Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against a US-backed Gaza deal, saying Israel will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas has completely disarmed, despite Washington's efforts to advance a ceasefire.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4 Mass funeral held in Gaza for victims of 2023 Israeli strike Remains of 112 victims, including 40 children, recovered from rubble more than two years after residential block was destroyed
The Times of India · Aug 4 Gaza mass funeral for 112 Palestinians, including dozens of children, recovered from 2023 strike The remains of 112 Palestinians, including dozens of women and children from the same extended family, were recovered from the rubble of their homes in Gaza City nearly three years after an Israeli strike, according to Gaza's Civil Defence.
International Business Times UK · Aug 4 Israel Pays Trump's Ex-Campaign Chief $46.5M to Shape What ChatGPT Says About Gaza Israel has reportedly hired Brad Parscale's firm for $46.5 million to create digital content aimed at influencing AI chatbots' responses on Israel, Gaza, and US-Israel relations.
Euronews · Aug 4 Qatar says whole region engaged in stopping war escalation, but no direct talks yet Qatar says US-Iran mediation is at an advanced stage, but no direct talks are expected at the moment, as Doha calls for the return to free navigation through Hormuz. Qatar urges pressure on Israel to fully implement the Gaza roadmap.
The Independent UK · Aug 4 Palestinians hold mass funeral for 112 bodies finally recovered from a 2023 Gaza strike Palestinians have gathered for a mass funeral in Gaza for over 100 bodies finally recovered from an Israeli strike in the earliest weeks of the war in 2023
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4 Rubio hopes US can reach Hormuz deal with Iran ‘very shortly’ as officials say progress has been made – as it happened US secretary of state comments come after treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said Washington could reach a deal ‘by tomorrow’
The Independent UK · Aug 4 Netanyahu stays silent on Gaza peace plan four days after it was announced by Trump Last year’s ceasefire let Israeli forces retain control of 53% of Gaza before withdrawing, but Israel has expanded to 60-70%, according to officials