Israel vows to occupy swathes of southern Lebanon to expand buffer zone Defence minister outlines plans to destroy all homes and villages in area ‘in accordance with the model in Gaza’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 31
Indonesia demands investigation into ‘heinous attack’ on three UN peacekeepers in Lebanon Israeli attack sees first deaths of UN peacekeeping forces in the region in latest attack on Hezbollah The Independent UK · Mar 31
Zomi Frankcom’s brother demands audio of deadly Israeli strike but ambassador says ‘it’s in the IDF’s hands’ On second anniversary of aid worker’s killing in Gaza, her family renews calls for an open and transparent investigation The Guardian - AU · Mar 31
Two UN peacekeepers killed after explosion in southern Lebanon Unifil has launched an investigation into the deaths The Independent UK · Mar 30
Israeli troops ski into Lebanon as Netanyahu expands invasion Intensifying IDF activity in the country’s south, including the coordinated destruction of homes, have prompted fears of a long-term occupation The Independent UK · Mar 30
Israeli Army Footage Sparks Concern as Alpinist Unit Crosses Syria into Lebanon Amid Border Crisis IDF Alpinist Unit crosses from Syria into southern Lebanon amid rising Hezbollah tensions, footage shows elite mountain troops in action International Business Times UK · Mar 30
Oil set for record monthly gain – as it happened This blog is closed – our live coverage continues on a new blog here The Guardian - AU · Mar 30
Exclusive: Israel to crack down on settler violence in the West Bank A document from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office seen by Euronews outlines unprecedented measures against settler violence as the army is set to pull some troops away from Lebanon to the West Bank to rein in Jewish extremists. Euronews · Mar 29
Iran wary of diplomacy with the US amid reports of planned ground offensive Iran's parliament speaker said on Sunday that the US is publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts while "secretly planning a ground attack". His comments came shortly after reports in US media that the Trump administration is planning a weeks-long ground offensive. Euronews · Mar 29
Gaza toddler returned to family with alleged torture wounds on legs after Israeli detention A doctor told the child’s family that his injuries were consistent with ‘signs of torture and cigarette burns’, reports say The Independent UK · Mar 27
Trump extends deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz, reportedly after request from Tehran Speaking at a Cabinet meeting earlier on Thursday, Trump denied he was desperate for a deal to end the war, insisting that Tehran was keen to come to the table. Euronews · Mar 26
Israeli Soldiers Allegedly Torture Toddler to Force Father's Confession—What Really Happened? Reports claim Israeli soldiers abused a Palestinian toddler to pressure his father into confessing, sparking international outrage and calls for investigation. Details remain unverified by authorities. International Business Times UK · Mar 24
Israel launches new strikes on Tehran as Trump pauses Iran energy attacks Israeli military says it will continue operations in line with Israeli government directives until told otherwise The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
Is Iran really able to strike London, and is the UK prepared for an attack? After Tehran targeted the UK-US base on Diego Garcia, Israel’s military said European capitals were also at risk The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
Evening Standard · Mar 22 Warnings about Iran’s missile range exaggerated and UK is safe, says minister Steve Reed would not be drawn on whether the Government backs President Donald Trump’s 48-hour deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
The Times of India · Mar 22 Watch: Iranian missile strikes Jerusalem near Al-Aqsa mosque during Eid prayers Jerusalem's Old City experienced a fragment of an Iranian ballistic missile landing near its holiest sites during Eid al-Fitr. While Israel's air defense intercepted the main threat, debris impacted a parking lot close to the Western Wall and Al-Aqsa Mosque. This incident, occurring amidst escalating regional tensions, highlights Iran's alleged…
The Times of India · Mar 21 ‘Can reach London, Paris or Berlin’: Israel says Iran launched missile with range of 4,000 km Israel Defense Forces said Iran has launched a long-range missile capable of travelling about 4,000 km for the first time since the start of “Operation Roaring Lion,” warning that the development poses a wider global threat.
The Independent UK · Mar 21 Gaza’s new border: The farmers who can’t get to their land beyond Israel’s ‘yellow line’ INDEPENDENT ARABIA: New data reveals 94 per cent of Gaza’s agricultural land is unusable, as Ezz Al Din Abu Eisha reports from across the ‘yellow line’
Euronews · Mar 20 Indian film board blocks release of Oscar-nominated Gaza drama 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' The release of Kaouther Ben Hania's Venice-winning and Oscar-nominated docu-drama 'The Voice of HInd Rajab' has been blocked by the country's ratings body. Beyond censorship, this decision reveals a shift in Israel-India relations under prime minister Narendra Modi.
International Business Times UK · Mar 20 10 Photos of British Journalist Steve Sweeney Injured in Alleged Targeted Israeli Airstrike in Southern Lebanon Steve Sweeney, a British journalist, narrowly escaped death after an alleged Israeli airstrike in Southern Lebanon. The incident highlights the dangers faced by media professionals in conflict zones.
Evening Standard · Mar 19 British journalist accuses Israel of trying to kill him after he is nearly blown up in Lebanon Footage shows the moment Steven Sweeney was almost hit by an Israeli rocket, in a strike he claims was ‘deliberate’
Euronews · Mar 19 Weight-loss drugs may lower the risk of depression, anxiety, and self-harm, study finds GLP-1 weight-loss drugs with semaglutide were associated with a lower risk of depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and self-harm, according to a new study.
The Independent UK · Mar 18 What to know about the resurgent war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon Israel and Hezbollah are rapidly escalating a new war that is hitting Beirut and pushing toward a wider ground fight
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18 Israel faces stiff Hezbollah resistance as it attempts to push deeper into Lebanon IDF engaged in intense fighting with militants in at least three key areas in battle for control of border towns
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18 Why an up-and-coming indie developer is returning Microsoft’s money The creators of All Will Rise on standing up to the tech giant – and joining the No Games for Genocide movement