Israel declares national emergency as wildfires force evacuations
Raging wildfires sweeping across central Israel have deepened the country’s political crisis, as pro-government figures baselessly accuse left-wing activists of starting the blazes. Since early Wednesday, flames have engulfed forests, towns, and communities, prompting the evacuation of at least ten locations, according to Israeli police. The Israeli authorities were forced to request international assistance, receiving […]
US revokes nearly 1,500 student visas, primarily targeting pro-Palestinian activists
Since President Donald Trump began his second term in January 2025, immigration authorities in the United States have revoked the visas of hundreds of international students and recent graduates, with some individuals also facing arrest. A significant number of those affected had participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations that took place on university campuses throughout 2024, during […]
Pro-Palestine activists challenge London councils
Recent weeks have seen increased tensions in two London boroughs as activists launched a divestment campaign, with mixed success. In the affluent borough of Camden, a group of volunteers, outraged by the ongoing violence in Gaza, petitioned the local council to withdraw investments from companies linked to Israel. Led by Camden Friends of Palestine, the […]
Israeli airstrikes kill 19 more Palestinians as ceasefire collapses
At least 19 more Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes overnight and at dawn on Wednesday, as attacks targeted multiple areas across the Gaza Strip. According to the official Palestinian news agency Wafa, medical and field sources in Gaza reported fatal airstrikes following Israel’s decision to break a ceasefire with Hamas that had been in […]
Netanyahu sets deadline for hostage release, threatens renewed offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that military operations in Gaza will resume unless Hamas releases the captives by Saturday. The fragile ceasefire, which began on 19 January, is now under threat, with Hamas officials accusing Israel of breaching key terms of the agreement. In response, Hamas has suspended the planned release of three […]
Netanyahu rejects Palestinian State, proposes relocation to Saudi Arabia
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested that Palestinians should establish their state in Saudi Arabia rather than in their homeland, dismissing the idea of Palestinian sovereignty entirely. Speaking in an interview with Israeli Channel 14 on Thursday, he remarked that Saudi Arabia had “a lot of land” available for such a purpose, disregarding long-standing […]
US says Gaza ceasefire deal ‘possible’ this week as Israel continues attacking Gaza
The United States has announced that a ceasefire agreement in Gaza could potentially be reached as early as this week, despite ongoing intensive Israeli military operations in the region. Outgoing US President Joe Biden expressed optimism during a foreign policy address, emphasising that progress on a detailed proposal he had laid out months ago was […]
Islamophobia and racism towards Palestinians reach crisis levels in Canada
A recent report has highlighted a sharp increase in Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism across Canada, coinciding with ongoing violence in Gaza. The document, titled Islamophobia on the Rise: Taking Action, Confronting Hate and Protecting Civil Liberties Together, was published by Canada’s Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. It details a troubling surge in hate […]
Gaza death toll reaches 44,235 as Israeli attacks kill 24 more Palestinians
Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip have claimed the lives of at least 24 more Palestinians, according to a statement from the Health Ministry in Gaza. This brings the total death toll to a staggering 44,235 since October of last year. Additionally, approximately 104,638 people have been injured in the ongoing military offensive, which continues […]
European football stadiums echo with pro-Palestine messages
In recent football matches, displays of solidarity with Palestine emerged prominently across Europe, drawing attention from authorities and sparking political debate. During a UEFA Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Atletico Madrid at the Parc des Princes stadium, PSG fans displayed banners supporting Palestine. The main banner read “Free Palestine” in English, accompanied […]
13 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at University of Minnesota
On Monday, police arrested 13 pro-Palestinian protesters who had barricaded themselves inside an administration building at a university in the US Midwest. The demonstrators used metal tables, chairs, bike racks, and wooden pallets to block the doors, securing them with bike locks after marching from a rally at Coffman Union. While some employees were inside […]
Gaza in ruins after Israel’s yearlong bombardment
The Gaza Strip lies in devastation. Where towering apartment blocks once stood, there are now hills of rubble, and pools of sewage-contaminated water are spreading disease. The streets have been churned into dirt-filled canyons, and the air is thick with the stench of bodies still trapped beneath the debris. Israel’s year-long offensive, one of the […]
Thousands rally across Europe as Israel’s offensive on Gaza nears one-year mark
As Israel’s offensive in Gaza nears its one-year anniversary, thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in major European cities on Saturday, calling for an immediate ceasefire and an end to arms sales to Israel. London witnessed one of the largest demonstrations, with hundreds of thousands marching from Russell Square to Downing Street. This marked […]
Saudi Arabia announces international alliance to establish Palestinian state
Saudi Arabia has announced the formation of an international alliance with the goal of establishing a Palestinian state and advancing the two-state solution. Speaking at the UN ministerial meeting focused on the Palestinian issue, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan called on global partners to join the initiative, representing a united effort from Arab, Islamic, […]
UN General Assembly Passes a Resolution to End Israeli Occupation
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has overwhelmingly passed a resolution calling on Israel to end its occupation of the Palestinian territories within a year. The resolution, hailed as “historic” by Palestine, was adopted by a 124-12 vote, with 43 countries abstaining. It demands that Israel end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory […]
Satellite Imagery Reveals Widespread Destruction in Rafah
In May this year, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched an invasion of Rafah, aiming to gain control over the Gaza-Egypt border, an eight-mile stretch of land known as the “Philadelphi Corridor.” Recent satellite imagery reveals extensive destruction, not only along the corridor but also in neighbourhoods up to two kilometres away, such as the […]
Palestine takes up seat among UN member states in ‘historic moment’
Palestine officially took its seat among UN members during the opening session of the General Assembly in New York City on Tuesday. This follows a UN resolution passed in May, recognising that Palestine met the criteria for membership and calling on the Security Council to reconsider admitting it as a full member state. While Palestine […]
FIFA delays review of Palestinian call to suspend Israel
FIFA, the global governing body for football, has once again delayed its review of the Palestinian Football Association’s (PFA) request to suspend Israel from international football due to the ongoing war in Gaza. Initially scheduled for consideration in July, the PFA’s proposal has now been pushed to October, after FIFA postponed the matter for a […]
Four-day-old twins killed in airstrike as father went to get birth certificates in Gaza
In a heart-wrenching tragedy in Gaza, newborn twins Aysal and Aser, along with their mother and grandmother, were killed in an airstrike while their father, Mohammed Abu al Qumsan, was out collecting their birth certificates. The twins were just four days old, having been born over the weekend in Deir al Balah, central Gaza. When […]
UN says it will take 15 years to clear rubble from Israel’s bombardment of Gaza
Clearing Gaza of nearly 40 million tonnes of war rubble is projected to be a monumental task that will take years, according to a UN assessment. The operation, expected to cost between £394 million and £463 million, would involve a fleet of over one hundred lorries working for 15 years to remove the debris left […]
Watchdog Reports Surge in Israeli Land Seizures for West Bank Settlers
Israeli authorities have approved the largest land seizure in the West Bank in over three decades, according to a watchdog. This significant move targets 12.7 square kilometres (4.9 square miles) of land in the Jordan Valley, as revealed by the Peace Now NGO. The government’s decision was finalised last month but only became public knowledge […]
Israel’s military employed the Hannibal protocol – report
In the aftermath of the Hamas attack on October 7, Israel’s military employed the Hannibal protocol, a directive aimed at preventing the abduction of soldiers even if it meant risking the lives of hostages, as reported by Haaretz. This operational procedure was implemented at three army facilities targeted by Hamas, potentially putting civilians at risk […]
Pro-Palestine candidates secure wins in UK election
In the recent United Kingdom general elections, five independent pro-Palestine candidates, including former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, secured victories. Corbyn, who has represented London’s Islington North constituency for over 40 years, defeated Labour’s Praful Nargund with a significant margin. The other successful independent candidates are Shockat Adam in Leicester South, Ayoub Khan in Birmingham […]
Spain-Israel tensions soar as Madrid joins the ICJ genocide case
After Spain recognised Palestinian statehood, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez met with his Palestinian counterpart, Mohammad Mustafa, and prominent officials from various Middle Eastern countries in Madrid. Among those present were Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and the foreign ministers of Turkey and […]
US vetoes Palestinian bid for UN membership
The United States exercised its veto power at the UN Security Council (UNSC), blocking a draft resolution that proposed granting full United Nations membership to the State of Palestine. This move, anticipated due to the strong backing of Israel by the US, took place on Thursday before the vote. While twelve nations supported the resolution […]
Israel targets unarmed Palestinian aid-seekers in Gaza
The targeting of unarmed Palestinians collecting aid in Gaza by Israel has drawn widespread condemnation from Palestinian leaders and neighboring countries. The Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s office labeled it an “ugly massacre” conducted by the Israeli occupation army, resulting in over 100 casualties. The Gaza Ministry of Health reported at least 104 people killed […]
Knesset backs Netanyahu’s rejection of a Palestinian state
Israeli lawmakers have voted in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s stance against any “unilateral” recognition of a Palestinian state, amid increasing international calls for resuming negotiations on Palestinian statehood. The symbolic declaration, made during Israel’s conflict with Gaza, garnered backing from both government and opposition members, with 99 out of 120 lawmakers endorsing it, […]
Only 20 trucks allowed to enter Gaza through Rafah border crossing
The Rafah border crossing has been reopened, permitting the entry of a limited number of aid trucks into Gaza. A small convoy from Egypt has entered the Gaza Strip, carrying much-needed medical and food supplies. Before heading into Gaza, over 200 trucks, carrying approximately 3,000 tonnes of aid, had been stationed near the crossing for […]
France bans all pro-Palestinian demonstrations
The interior minister of France has issued a prohibition on all pro-Palestinian gatherings within the nation. In an official statement, Gérald Darmanin has instructed that foreign nationals who violate these regulations should be subject to “systematic” deportation. This decision has been prompted by concerns among European governments about the escalation of antisemitism, which has been […]