Israelis and Americans disapprove heavily of the UN, according to new poll Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to give a punchy speech at the UN General Assembly on Thursday evening The Independent UK · Sep 26
‘16 9/11s’: Netanyahu recalls October 7 attack in UN speech Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack was, in proportionate terms, equivalent to 16 September 11 attacks in the United States. The Times of India · Sep 26
Israeli settlers seizing natural springs in the West Bank Earlier this month, 12 countries announced new trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank amid what they called a "rapidly deteriorating" situation marked by increasing settler attacks on Palestinians. Euronews · Sep 26
Far-right settlers divert West Bank spring water as Israel backs heritage site takeovers Israeli settlers have intensified efforts to seize natural springs and heritage sites in the occupied West Bank The Independent UK · Sep 26
In ‘NAZA,’ Israeli whistleblowers’ revelations about civilian deaths in Gaza reflect a longer history of Palestinian isolation There’s a powerful scene in Moroccan-French-Israeli filmmaker Simone Bitton’s 2004 documentary “Wall,” which tells the story of the construction of the West Bank barrier, a 448-mile – or 721-kilometer – network of walls and fences dividing large parts of the West Bank from Israel. The Conversation · Sep 25
Israel’s match with Republic of Ireland will be an eerie occasion as political debate rages on Despite fierce opposition to the Nations League encounters across Irish society, a boycott has not materialised The Guardian - UK · Sep 25
UN adds 61 companies to settlements blacklist over alleged Palestinian rights violations The U.N. human rights office has added 61 more companies to a blacklist for alleged involvement in violating Palestinian rights through business ties to Israeli settlements in the West Bank The Independent UK · Sep 25
‘Our industry sees the risks and is concerned’: European tech leaders join calls for AI slowdown Pip White, head of U.K. and Ireland, Northern Europe, and Israel at Anthropic, is among the tech leaders calling for global cooperation on regulating AI. Fortune · Sep 25
England v Spain, Azerbaijan GP and county cricket finale – follow with us Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports The Guardian - UK · Sep 25
Gaza faces ‘worst economic crisis in history’, says UN report Collapse of economy following Israeli military action has left Palestinians destitute, with daily per capita GDP is now $0.58, says study The Independent UK · Sep 25
Trump faces tough choices as Iran dangles deal to reopen Hormuz before US midterms Iran’s seven-day timetable would restart nuclear talks, but will the US be willing to deliver on terms that include reining in Israel in Lebanon? The Guardian - UK · Sep 25
Board of Peace secretly met with UNRWA despite public disavowal, ex-agency chief says UNRWA remains the primary aid distributor in Gaza, maintaining an essential role in delivering health and educational services The Independent UK · Sep 25
Netanyahu Says Two Ballistic Missiles Could 'Obliterate the UN' During General Assembly Speech Benjamin Netanyahu told UN delegates that ballistic missiles could obliterate the organisation, using the hypothetical scenario to illustrate Israel's stated experience of attacks during the war with Iran. International Business Times UK · Sep 25
Actresses Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder Among Over 100 Detained at Anti-Netanyahu Protest in New York Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder and other prominent figures were detained during a Jewish Voice for Peace protest in New York opposing Benjamin Netanyahu's UN appearance International Business Times UK · Sep 25
The National (Scotland) · Sep 25 Hundreds expected to risk arrest in Labour Party Conference Palestine protest HUNDREDS of people are to risk arrest in Liverpool this weekend, calling for Andy Burnham to lift the ban on Palestine Action
International Business Times UK · Sep 25 Israeli Delegates Check Who Abandoned Netanyahu as 100+ Walk Out of UN Speech More than 100 delegates walked out on Netanyahu at the UN before Israel's Danny Danon confronted an Iranian diplomat with a Starlink terminal.
The Times of India · Sep 25 Trump's 48 F-35s for Saudi Arabia: Why is Israel uneasy and China a key concern Under the deal, the state department has notified Congress of a possible sale of 48 jets, with engines and support, which would make Saudi Arabia the second country in the Middle East to fly the aircraft after Israel. The Saudi jets will reportedly not have all the advanced features of…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 25 First Thing: Netanyahu lambasts Israel’s critics at UN as New York protesters detained More than 100 people arrested while Israeli PM claims war on Gaza is ‘the opposite of genocide’
Evening Standard · Sep 25 Ed Sheeran slammed by Zack Polanski for 'series of poor decisions' amid Macklemore tour row The Green Party leader hit out at Sheeran’s handling of the Israel-Gaza debate, while arguing that celebrities with huge platforms have a ‘big responsibility’ to protest human suffering
The Independent UK · Sep 25 Ireland star speaks out on Israel clash as protest group calls for boycott IN FULL
The Independent UK · Sep 25 Top Saudi cleric urges troops to defend against the Houthis, and other Mideast developments Saudi Arabia's top cleric has urged troops to defend the country against Iran-backed Houthi rebels
International Business Times UK · Sep 25 Karol G Branded 'Another Ed Sheeran' After Israeli Flag Excitement Ends With Boos From Concert Crowd Viral footage appearing to show Karol G reacting emotionally to Israeli fans and their flag has prompted claims of boos, comparisons with Ed Sheeran and fierce online debate.
We Got This Covered · Sep 25 Benjamin Netanyahu comes to New York, argues to the world that October 7 was like ‘sixteen 9/11s’ at once "For a country that desperately needs good PR- this ain’t it."
International Business Times UK · Sep 25 'Recovery Starts From Within': Gal Gadot's $1M Genesis Prize Explodes Into $3M Fund For Israeli Trauma Care Gal Gadot's $1 million Genesis Prize has become part of a $3 million initiative supporting trauma treatment, caregivers and mental health professionals across Israel.
The Economic Times · Sep 25 An isolated Netanyahu was defiant at UN as he seeks reelection at home Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced criticism during his brief visit to New York for the U.N. General Assembly. His strained relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump was evident as they did not meet. Netanyahu's security failures were a central theme ahead of upcoming elections in Israel next month.