Gaza faces uncertain future as Palestinians and Israelis mark 1,000 days of war The conflict in Gaza has reached its 1,000th day since a Hamas-led attack on Israel The Independent UK · Jul 2
My mother has died and I can mourn her. That makes me one of the fortunate For those dying in wars from Gaza to Sudan, there is no shroud, no grave, no funeral, says Shada Islam, a Brussels-based commentator on EU affairs The Guardian - UK · Jul 2
Committee tasked with post-war Gaza governance says Cyprus talks 'highly productive' Participants reviewed plans for reconstruction, security and governance, while developing a framework to ensure transparency and accountability for international donors. Euronews · Jul 1
In Mideast and around the world, everyone's talking 'ceasefire.' But what does it really mean? Ceasefires in the Middle East are not bringing the peace many people expect The Independent UK · Jul 1
Why has Israel recognised the Armenian genocide? In this edition of Middle East Matters, Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome our Jerusalem correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky as well as Amberin Zaman, chief correspondent for Al Monitor, a Washington-based independent news organisation that covers the Middle East and North Africa. Zaman argues that Israel's apparent recognition of the Armenian… France 24 · Jul 1
'Will not withdraw': Israel vows 'indefinite' military presence in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz declared that Israeli forces will remain indefinitely in "security zones" across Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza to safeguard citizens from jihadist threats. This announcement comes despite a recent US-brokered peace framework with Lebanon and ongoing regional tensions. Katz also issued a stern warning to Iran against… The Times of India · Jul 1
Home Office to make it harder for Palestinians fleeing genocide to enter UK THE Home Office will make it more difficult for asylum seekers from Gaza to flee the ongoing genocide by coming to the UK ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 1
'I don’t want it, we can finance ourselves': Netanyahu calls for ending Israel’s dependence on US aid Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel's robust economy no longer requires US financial aid, aiming to cease assistance this year. He reaffirmed opposition to Palestinian statehood and discussed maintaining Israeli forces in Lebanon until threats from Hezbollah are eliminated. Netanyahu emphasized an active security policy, stating readiness to act… The Times of India · Jul 1
Erdogan rejects Israel’s Armenian genocide move, points to Gaza deaths Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dismissed an Israeli proposal to recognize the violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide The Independent UK · Jun 30
Health activists seek suspension of Israeli Medical Association from world body Indian healthcare professionals are urging the Indian Medical Association to back a call for the Israeli Medical Association's suspension from the World Medical Association. Over 1,150 signatories cite the IMA's silence on attacks against Gaza's healthcare infrastructure and medical personnel. This move aligns with international calls for medical ethics and… The Times of India · Jun 30
'Targeting of Palestinian children has not stopped': Independent UN investigator sounds alarm Independent UN investigators are calling for action after releasing a report detailing what they call “deliberate killing of Palestinian children” by Israel. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry says that since October 7, 2023, the "essence of childhood" has been "destroyed" in Gaza and the West Bank. Speaking with FRANCE… France 24 · Jun 30
A generational shift is transforming the US-Israel relationship The Iran war has accelerated the fraying of ties. An end to unconditional US support would force a reckoning with reality The Guardian - US · Jun 30
‘Microsoft powered genocide for 994 days’: Employee quits in dramatic resignation email, sends 'unhappy email' to thousands of company's employees. Here's what he wrote A Microsoft employee in Italy has resigned, alleging the tech giant fuels Israel's military actions in Gaza. His farewell email claims Microsoft's data centers and cloud services have "powered the genocide of our people in Palestine" for nearly three years. The employee cites reports of Israeli intelligence using Microsoft's Azure… The Economic Times · Jun 30
“Using our history, our genocide, our pain to their political advantage”: System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian lambasts Israel for recognising Armenian genocide amidst Palestinian conflict The singer slams the perceived hypocrisy, days after a United Nations commission accused the Israeli military of targetting children in the Gaza Strip Metal Hammer · Jun 30
The National (Scotland) · Jun 30 Israeli minister says 70 per cent of Gaza occupied as he pushes for new settlements ISRAEL'S finance minister has called for the immediate establishment of Israeli settlements in the Gaza Strip’s northern perimeter, claiming…
Newslaundry · Jun 30 Review of Gaza journalist deaths: CPJ board votes to affirm definition of journalist The Committee to Protect Journalists’s Board of Directors has voted to affirm the organisation’s existing definition of who is a journalist and rejected claims it planned to change its definition to exclude particular groups.
The Independent UK · Jun 30 How some in Palestinian diaspora find connection, identity and resilience in traditional embroidery From refugee camps to stitching circles, many in the Palestinian diaspora around the world are engaging with a traditional form of Palestinian embroidery as far more than a decorative aesthetic
AAP · Jun 30 'Political disturbance': grandma on hate speech charge A Gaza flotilla member has been charged with using a banned phrase after protesters gathered outside a court to support pro-Palestine activists.
The Guardian - US · Jun 29 Tenured California professor fired over Gaza protest wins job back Arbitrator rules California State University system violated law when it dismissed Sang Hea Kil, who now plans to sue
The Independent UK · Jun 29 Republic of Ireland to face Israel behind closed doors in Serbia after fans called for boycott amid Gaza war Republic of Ireland agreed to play Israel despite protests from fans
International Business Times · Jun 29 Hamas Is Rearming In Gaza And Preparing For War Again, Report Claims Hamas is rearming in Gaza and preparing for war with Israel again, according to a new report.
The Independent UK · Jun 29 Israeli strike targeting a militant kills 3, including a child, in Gaza An Israeli airstrike has killed at least three Palestinians, including a child, in the Gaza Strip
The National (Scotland) · Jun 29 13-year-old girl among four killed by Israel as attacks on tents continue ISRAELI strikes across the Gaza Strip on Sunday killed at least four Palestinians, including a 13-year-old girl, local health officials have said
The Conversation · Jun 29 A UN report details the ‘overwhelming’ scale of children killed in Gaza. It raises grave legal questions A recent United Nations report has detailed serious allegations of Israel deliberately targeting Palestinian children during the conflict since October 2023.
The Independent UK · Jun 28 Israeli strikes and shelling in Gaza kill at least 4 Palestinians, health workers say Local health officials say the latest Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least four Palestinians, including a 13-year-old girl