Marco Rubio suggests US ‘engagement’ led to limited aid entering Gaza US secretary of state appears to acknowledge that humanitarian assistance is not reaching Gaza in ‘sufficient amounts’. Al Jazeera · May 20, 2025
Israel still blocking aid for Gaza despite promise to lift siege, says UN Continued restrictions come as opposition leader says Israel is becoming pariah nation that ‘kills babies as a hobby’ The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
The Guardian view on the calls to save Gaza: Palestinians need deeds, not words Editorial: Israel faces growing international condemnation. But more is required to restore aid and bring a ceasefire The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
Thousands of Gaza’s children face imminent death under Israeli siege: UN Food security group says more than 93 percent of children in Gaza, about 930,000, are at risk of famine. Al Jazeera · May 20, 2025
Only strong action on emissions can restore economic stability, UN climate chief says Simon Stiell says investors ‘ready to hit the go button’ if they have the right signals from governments The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
‘I think of those I left behind in prison’: Iran’s Jafar Panahi on life as a banned film-maker He’s been jailed, gone on hunger strike and been forced to sell his house for bail. In his first newspaper interview for 15 years, the great director explains why every film is worth the consequences The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
Public workers in Africa see wages fall by up to 50% in five years: Survey Budget cuts leave health and education workers struggling to make ends meet, ActionAid reports. Al Jazeera · May 20, 2025
Israel is letting a trickle of aid into Gaza for the first time in 2 1/2 months. Here's what to know Israel has begun allowing a trickle of food and medicine into the Gaza Strip after sealing the territory’s 2 million Palestinians off from all imports for more than 2 1/2 months The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
First Thing: UN says 14,000 babies could die in Gaza in next 48 hours under Israeli aid blockade UK, France and Canada warn Israel of action if ‘egregious’ conduct in Gaza continues. Plus, Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
France drops genocide probe against widow of former Rwandan president Habyarimana French judicial authorities have closed the investigation against the widow of Rwanda's former president Juvenal Habyarimana into claims she played a role in the country's 1994 genocide, without pressing any charges against her, several sources close to the case told French news agency AFP. Radio France Internationale · May 20, 2025
Mother of jailed British-Egyptian activist resumes full hunger strike Laila Soueif announces life-endangering action in protest over continued detention of Alaa Abd el-Fattah in Cairo The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
Australia accuses Israel of politicising aid in Gaza Penny Wong has joined a host of foreign ministers calling on Israel to allow full humanitarian aid including food and medicine into the besieged Gaza Strip. AAP · May 20, 2025
EU to review trade relations with Israel over ‘untenable’ situation in Gaza, says top diplomat – as it happened Kaja Kallas says ‘strong majority’ of EU foreign ministers backs move to pressure Israel after UK suspends trade talks The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2025
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 60 people, local health officials say Israeli strikes overnight and into Tuesday have killed at least 60 people across the Gaza Strip The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025 Tuesday briefing: What Israel’s new aid response of ‘basic food’ will – and won’t – deliver In today’s newsletter: A humanitarian worker outlines the situation on the ground following an 11-week blockade – and whether the country’s announcement will make a difference
The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2025 Australia demands Israel allow aid into Gaza, stating ‘the population faces starvation’ in joint statement ‘Palestinian territory must not be reduced nor subjected to any demographic change,’ joint statement declares after Israel announces military expansion
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2025 Netanyahu vows to ‘take control’ of Gaza as UK, France and Canada threaten action against Israel Key allies call escalation ‘egregious’ and promise ‘concrete’ response if Israel does not end renewed offensive and allow aid into strip
Evening Standard · May 19, 2025 UK suspends trade talks with Israel as Lammy condemns Gaza escalation as 'monstrous' Sir Keir Starmer tells MPs he is ‘horrified’ by Israel’s military escalation in Gaza
Radio France Internationale · May 19, 2025 Sudan's army chief Burhan appoints former UN official as prime minister Former UN official Kamil Idris has been named Sudan’s new prime minister, as the country’s warring factions continue to battle for control amid a deepening humanitarian crisis.
Al Jazeera · May 19, 2025 Gaza’s Khan Younis latest focus of Israeli forced displacement, bombing Israeli army warns of ‘unprecedented’ assault on the southern city as dozens killed in strikes across blockaded enclave.
Evening Standard · May 19, 2025 Situation in Gaza intolerable, says Starmer Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on the crisis.
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 Aid cuts forcing people in 70 countries to miss out on much-needed medical care, WHO warns Health facilities have closed and health workers are losing their jobs, WHO director Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says
Al Jazeera · May 19, 2025 First trickle of aid in 3 months after Israel allows limited food into Gaza UN says decision to allow of handful of trucks in ‘a drop in the ocean’.
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 Live updates: A UN official says 20 aid trucks with food are waiting to enter Gaza Israel says it will allow a limited amount of humanitarian aid into Gaza even as its "extensive” new ground operations are underway
International Business Times · May 19, 2025 Israel Strikes Gaza After 'Basic' Food Aid Pledge Israeli strikes killed at least 22 people in Gaza on Monday, rescuers said, after Israel pledged to let a "basic amount" of food into the territory to avert a hunger crisis.