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Israel/Gaza
The Israel/Gaza dossier focuses on military developments, ceasefire diplomacy, civilian harm, aid access and regional spillover. Fast-moving claims are kept in the livefeed until source timing and location details line up.
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Live dossierLindsey Graham’s legacy: Israel advocate, Trump ally, Iran war supporter
Late US senator backed invasion of Iraq, war on Iran and approach of 'more for Israel' as he became a Trump confidant. This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
Gaza man builds roadside library from books buried in rubble
Bookseller Mohammad Saad lost his son, his home, and his bookstore in the aftermath of Israel’s war on Gaza.
World pays tribute to Qatar’s Father Emir
From Gaza to India, this is how the world paid tribute to Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Israel sets October date for first elections since Hamas attacks in 2023
Vote will allow Israelis to pass judgment on Benjamin Netanyahu and his handling of conflicts in Gaza and Iran Middle East crisis live – latest updates Israel will hold national elections on 27 October, giving its citizens their first chance to pass judgment on the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and his coalition since the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023. The Knesset, Israel’s parliament, will be dissolved on Friday. With just a few days left in s... This event card combines 3 sources; each original remains available below.
Israel courted Iran’s former hardline president for post-regime role, reports claim
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reportedly wooed by Mossad agents after distancing himself from Khamenei Middle East crisis live – latest updates Israel tried to recruit Iran’s intensely anti-Zionist former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to lead a new post-Islamic regime in Tehran, and even sent its top spy to Budapest to meet him, according to media reports. The remarkable quest to turn a leader who had denied the Holocaust and called for Israel’s erasure began in 202...
US justice department investigating UAW president over corruption allegations
Shawn Fain calls allegations ‘bogus’ and says attorney holds a ‘grudge’ against him over union’s ‘anti-war stance’ on Gaza The US Department of Justice is investigating allegations against the United Auto Workers (UAW) president, Shawn Fain, that he put pressure on another high-ranking union official to provide benefits to his fiancee and sister and then retaliated against the official who refused to approve it. On Sunday, Fain, who is running for his seco...
EU unveils $1bn fund for Gaza war recovery
The scheme falls critically short of the $71bn reportedly needed for Gaza's recovery over the next 10 years. This event card combines 3 sources; each original remains available below.
What is the EU’s plan to cut trade with illegal Israeli settlements?
Foreign ministers' meeting comes months after the EU imposed sanctions on Israel over West Bank settlement construction. This event card combines 3 sources; each original remains available below.
Hamas denies UN accusations over Gaza aid distribution interference
UN accuses Hamas of obstructing aid and risking workers' safety, but the group denies it and defends its actions.
World News in Brief: Aid deliveries to Gaza restricted, UN prepares El Nino response, El Salvador eliminates disease
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is calling for greater humanitarian access to Gaza, warning that restrictions on aid deliveries, ongoing violence and funding shortages are severely limiting its ability to reach people in need.
Synod votes to ‘hear’ document that speaks of ‘genocidal war on Gaza’
Synod votes to ‘hear’ document that speaks of ‘genocidal war on Gaza’ The Church Times
UNSW academic subjected to Nazi salutes in class, antisemitism commission hears
Royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion hears lived experiences of Jewish students and academics Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An academic at UNSW was subjected to Nazi salutes by students in his business class, the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion has heard. The fourth block of hearings, taking place in Melbourne this week, is examining...
Detained by settlers, US Democrat Ro Khanna now faces pro-Israel attacks
Progressive congressman accuses Israeli military of 'lying' after settlers held up his van in the occupied West Bank. This event card combines 4 sources; each original remains available below.
Sheikh Hamad: The Arab leader who broke Israel’s siege on Gaza
A look at Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's enduring legacy of solidarity and support for the Palestinian people. This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
Israel releases video of hidden tunnels below Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle
The Israeli Army has released footage of what it says are hidden tunnels under Lebanon’s historic Beaufort Castle.
Israel to hold national elections on October 27, parliament says
Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, has confirmed that he will run for office again.
US congressman says ‘IDF is lying’ about his detention by settlers and soldiers
Israeli ambassador to US accuses Ro Khanna of political stunt to distract from support for Graham Platner Ro Khanna accused the Israeli government and military of “lying” on Sunday about the US congressman’s detention by armed settlers and Israeli soldiers during a recent visit to the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Khanna – a California Democrat – had posted video evidence on social media of Israeli settlers and soldiers blocking the path of his convoy on Wed...
Anti-migrant display set alight in Northern Ireland bonfire
The flags of Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Somalia were draped over a huge bonfire tower before it was set alight.
Palestinian aid worker who organized World Cup screenings killed in Israeli strike
Palestinians are mourning Mohammed al-Wahidi, a beloved aid worker in Gaza. He was killed by as Israeli airstrike while en route to a World Cup screening which he organized. This event card combines 6 sources; each original remains available below.
UK Christians protest for Church of England to recognise genocide in Gaza
UK Christians are urging the Church of England General Synod to pass a motion to engage with Kairos Palelestine II This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
Reviving communities home by home in Gaza
Displacement has drastically reshaped every aspect of daily life in war-ravaged Gaza for 24-year-old Mayyada, who is seven months pregnant with twins and caring for her two-year-old daughter, but now she and her family are getting settled into a temporary home of their own.
Israel’s war in Gaza dominates US midterm races as Democrats split
Tensions between progressive and moderate camps of Democratic party on display in key Senate race in Michigan The Israel-Gaza war created gaping divisions in the Democratic party and contributed to a resounding loss in a critical presidential election year in 2024. Two years later, the issue continues to dominate races across the country, as progressives try to seize on Israel’s falling popularity and a broad anti-war sentiment ahead of November’s midterms...
Israel’s long war on Gaza: from 1948 until today
Israel’s long war on Gaza: from 1948 until today Red Flag
US lawmaker slams Israeli army after settlers detain him on Palestine trip
Lawmaker Khanna accuses soldiers of supporting the settlers, warning that Israeli forces made a 'huge mistake'.
Power cuts plunge Gaza hospitals into darkness as Israel’s attacks persist
Gaza is suffering from an energy crisis, affecting hospitals struggling to treat patients amid Israeli bombing.
‘We face a new ordeal’: Gaza's search for the dead goes on
After thousands of buildings were destroyed in the Gaza Strip during the Israel-Hamas war, local teams and civil defense personnel continue the arduous and delicate mission to remove rubble and search for the remains of missing persons believed to still be buried under the debris of homes destroyed by Israeli airstrikes.
Lebanon historic sites destroyed by Israeli strikes
Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have caused catastrophic destruction and damaged historic landmarks.
Deadly strikes in Gaza leave 5 dead, children wounded
Israeli strikes in Khan Yunis and Gaza City killed five people and wounded others, including children. This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
Hundreds give hero’s welcome to Egypt after best World Cup run
Supporters waved Egyptian and Palestinian flags in support of Gaza as the Pharaohs boarded an open-top bus for a parade.
Israel bans Jerusalem’s grand mufti from Al-Aqsa Mosque for one week
The incident is the latest in a pattern of Israeli measures in the occupied territory since the Gaza genocide began.
Andy Burnham apology for Labour stance on Gaza: Is UK’s position shifting?
Likely incoming UK PM hints at policy shifts towards Israel's genocidal war on Gaza. But analysts are wary. This event card combines 6 sources; each original remains available below.
The search for Gaza’s missing brings heartbreak and closure for loved ones
Thousands of bodies remain trapped under the rubble of their homes in Gaza, with retrieval a long and difficult task.
Remains of Gaza doctor finally recovered two years after killing
Remains of Gaza doctor finally recovered two years after killing The New Arab
Israeli drones strike Lebanon despite US-brokered framework deal
The latest strikes reportedly injure two, as Amnesty urges probe into earlier Israeli attacks which killed 24 civilians.
Security Council LIVE: ‘Lost continuity of knowledge’ on Iran’s nuclear programme since US-Israel attacks, top UN official warns
Since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran in late February, there has been a “lost continuity of knowledge” on Tehran’s nuclear programme, Rosemary DiCarlo, the UN peace affairs chief, warned the Security Council on Friday as tensions mounted amid new strikes across the Middle East.
U.S.-Iran fighting appears to pause. And, life inside Israel's military zones in Gaza
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran appears to have paused after two days of clashing amid a shaky ceasefire. And, a look at what life is like inside Israel's expanding zone of control in Gaza.
How Hamas Governed Gaza
Hamas is dissolving its government and handing power over to a new technocratic administration. This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
EU states do not need ‘consensus’ to hold Israel accountable
As foreign ministers meet on Gaza and the West Bank, national governments cannot hide behind EU paralysis.
9 months into a ceasefire, Israel now controls nearly 70% of Gaza
When the U.S. brokered a ceasefire last year, Israel controlled half of Gaza. Now Israeli forces have pushed deeper, and Palestinians are paying a deadly price.
Degree but no job: The battle against unemployment in Gaza
Gaza's young graduates face sky-high unemployment as Israel's war devastates job market. This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
NSW spent almost $500,000 on court cases they lost against pro-Palestine protest groups
Exclusive : Documents show $117,455 was spent in a single legal fight over laws rushed through after Bondi attack Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales government and police have spent almost half a million dollars in legal fees on cases they lost against pro-Palestine groups, including when unsuccessfully defending constitutional challenges against protest la...
Venezuela’s turn to Israel is about survival, not conviction
Delcy Rodriguez is courting Israel only to secure Washington’s support and undercut her main rival.
Palestinians mourn Gaza World Cup screenings organiser killed in Israeli strike
Aid worker Mohammed al-Wahidi had become a prominent humanitarian figure during the Israel-Hamas war. This event card combines 7 sources; each original remains available below.
Burnham’s apology over Gaza marks ‘reset moment’ as Labour seeks to win back progressive voters
It remains unclear how much of substance will change – and whether it will be enough to rebuild electoral coalition On the final day of Labour’s party conference in 2023, when the public was still reeling from the brutal Hamas attack on Israel just days before, Keir Starmer took to the airwaves for the traditional broadcast round – but gave one interview that would have particularly damaging fallout. Sitting down with LBC’s Nick Ferrari, the then oppositio...
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill six people despite ‘ceasefire’
World Central Kitchen condemns air strike on aid driver, calls for accountability amid escalating Israeli violence.
IDF accused of ‘field execution’ of Palestinian driver bringing aid into Gaza
Local truckers’ association says it may suspend operations, after several eyewitnesses decried Ahmad Esleem’s murder A Palestinian driver bringing food aid from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) into Gaza has been killed by an Israeli soldier “in a field execution”, according to witnesses and the local truckers’ association, which said it may suspend operations in protest. Ahmad Esleem was shot in the head on Wednesday when an aid convoy stopped because of a...
Tehran launches more strikes as Israel warns it is ready to strike Iran again ‘with even greater force’ – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. US and Iran trade most intense strikes since ceasefire extended Kuwait’s foreign ministry has issued a statement condemning the Iranian attacks against the country. It reads almost identical to the statement issued yesterday, although emphasises Kuwait’s sovereignty is “a red line” . “The state of Kuwait reserves its full rights to take all necessary measures to protect its security and preserve its sovereignty,” it said. Cont...
Diplomats go virtual to witness Gaza displacement site up close
Representatives from 12 countries carried out a “virtual diplomatic field visit” to a displacement site in the Gaza Strip and heard from some of the residents about their pressing needs, the United Nations said on Thursday. This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
Inside King’s College London’s crackdown on pro-Palestine students
King's College London, which has ties to the defence industry, has disciplined at least 26 students in two years.
‘Shoot me, just let my son pass’: Final moments of Palestinian Ahmad Zaid
Three-month-old boy in critical condition dies after Israeli forces block his access to an ambulance.
Palestine weekly: One thousand days of genocide in Gaza
Gaza marks 1,000 days of Israel's genocidal war, with at least 1,072 killed since October 'ceasefire'. This event card combines 3 sources; each original remains available below.
ABC and SBS reject antisemitism envoy’s call for ‘oversight’ committee to vet Israel coverage
Jillian Segal tells royal commission the public broadcasters’ coverage of the Middle East lacks balance and paints Israel in a negative light Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The ABC and SBS have defended their complaints processes and rejected the antisemitism envoy’s proposal for an external regulatory body, on a day of conflicting evidence at the royal commission. The env...
Israel-Gaza war: Israel carries out airstrikes across Gaza
Israel-Gaza war: Israel carries out airstrikes across Gaza WION
Democrat Rahm Emanuel tells Israel to no longer expect unconditional US aid
Former Obama official is expected to run for president in 2028, with speech reflecting shifting Democratic sentiments. This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
In a West Bank cave, Israelis and Palestinians hold an out-of-the-ordinary lunch
In the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers keep seizing land in areas where Palestinians have lived for generations. The conflict even reaches caves in remote corners of the territory.
War on Gaza draws large crowds to Khamenei’s funeral in Iraq
More than a million mourners packed streets in Najaf, Iraq for Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession.
UN inquiry urges release of Palestinian doctor jailed by Israel
The inquiry commission urges Israel to release Hussam Abu Safia, citing credible reports he has suffered 'severe abuse'. This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
Photo of bound Palestinian detainee corroborates Israeli torture reports, say rights groups
Image of man in underwear, blindfold and bound to iron rod has been widely shared on social media Middle East crisis live – latest updates An Israeli soldier’s photo of a Palestinian man from Gaza stripped to his underwear, blindfolded and bound face-down to an iron rod corroborates extensive reporting on Israeli torture of Palestinians in detention and itself may constitute a war crime, rights groups have said. The image was shared on a now-deleted person... This event card combines 3 sources; each original remains available below.
Washington sees this Senate race as a key test for Democrats. Michigan voters just want to get by
Daily realities of healthcare, prices and Gaza driving wave of anti-establishment sentiment among Democratic voters in closely watched contest In Macomb county, Michigan – a blue-collar Detroit suburb that twice voted for Barack Obama before backing each of Donald Trump’s three runs for the US presidency – residents are exhausted. Time and again, township trustee Shannon King, a Democrat still making up his mind, hears similar complaints. “You’re going bac...
Timeline: 20 years of Hamas rule in Gaza, from election to political exit
A chronological look at key milestones from Hamas's 2006 election victory to its 2026 exit from governing Gaza. This event card combines 5 sources; each original remains available below.