News and reports from the Middle East.
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant. The three-judge panel wrote in its unanimous decision that “there are reasonable grounds to believe that both individuals intentionally and knowingly deprived the civilian population in Gaza of objects indispensable to their survival, including […]
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Amid the escalating Gaza genocide, the spotlight has fallen on Denmark and its corporate shipping giant, Maersk, as accusations mount over their roles in supporting Israel’s military operations. From facilitating arms delivieries to defending controversial trade policies, Denmark and Maersk are at the center of a growing global outcry. Maersk’s Role: Military Cargo and Activist […]
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Governments and human rights groups around the world have strongly condemned the United States for vetoing a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza… In an emotionally charged speech, the Palestinian representative accused the Council of failing to uphold its responsibilities, warning that continued inaction was enabling the […]
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On August 15, British journalist Richard Medhurst found himself at the center of a legal and ethical storm after being arrested under Section 121A of the UK Terrorism Act at London Heathrow Airport. The arrest, which Medhurst describes as “a declaration of war on journalism,” sent shockwaves across the globe, igniting fierce debates about press […]
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The escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza has drawn significant global attention, with Pope Francis and human rights activists urging investigations into alleged atrocities, while the UK government resists labeling the situation as genocide, sparking widespread debate. Pope Francis Calls for Genocide Investigation Pope Francis today made an unprecedented appeal for an international investigation into whether […]
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Israel’s trajectory is increasingly defined by internal strife, external resistance, and an unraveling of its political and social fabric. A combination of regional dynamics, internal political scandals, and shifting global alliances has placed Israel in an existential crisis… Once a regional powerhouse, the nation now finds itself grappling with cascading challenges that threaten its survival […]
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In a heated session of Prime Minister’s Questions today, Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer resisted calls from Independent MP Ayoub Khan to label the war in Gaza as “genocide”, after Israel killed over 42,000 people, mainly women and children… Khan, representing Birmingham Perry Barr constituency, invoked the United Nations’ definition of genocide, emphasizing that “genocide […]
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As Gaza continues to endure unimaginable suffering under siege, testimonies from international healthcare workers, recently presented to the UK’s International Development Committee (IDC), have brought disturbing new evidence to light… In the committee’s hearing this week, retired British transplant surgeon Professor Nizam Mamode joined representatives from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNWRA) and […]
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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have declared that Palestinians evacuated from Northern Gaza will not be allowed to return. The unprecedented move has fueled accusations of ethnic cleansing and calls for a global arms embargo on Israel as investigations into potential war crimes continue. In a sweeping policy change, the IDF has announced that Palestinians […]
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Sky News has been condemned by the public and media commentators after editing a report on violent incidents involving Israeli football fans in Amsterdam, raising significant questions about bias and transparency. The riot, which began with Maccabi Tel Aviv fans engaging in violent and inflammatory actions in Amsterdam this week, has spiraled into a debate […]
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