Over 600 ex-Israeli senior security officials urge Trump to end Gaza war Group says Israeli army has achieved its objectives and release of Israeli captives can be achieved only through a deal. Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2025
‘No one should act surprised,’ says UN expert who warned of starvation in Gaza last year Michael Fakhri, UN special rapporteur on the right to food, who sounded the alarm in early 2024, says: ‘Israel is starving Gaza. It’s genocide’ The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2025
Hundreds of ex-Israeli security officials urge Trump to help end war in Gaza Open letter calls on US president to pressure Israel to end conflict as Netanyahu mulls expanding offensive The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025
How malnutrition in Gaza is devastating children's health Despite urgent appeals from the UN and aid agencies, the delivery of essential food and medical aid remains severely restricted - worsening Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. Euronews · Aug 4, 2025
Moderate Democrats now changing tune on Israel over starvation of Gaza: ‘Moral obligation’ As Democratic voters’ support for Gaza erodes, Democratic lawmakers follow suit The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025
Videos of emaciated Israeli hostages in Gaza increase pressure on Netanyahu for a ceasefire New images of emaciated Israeli hostages held in Gaza have horrified Israelis and added pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a ceasefire with Hamas The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025
Israel Wants World Attention On Hostages Held In Gaza Israel said Monday the plight of hostages held in Gaza should top the global agenda, after Palestinian militants released videos showing them looking emaciated, heightening fears for their lives after nearly 22 months in captivity. International Business Times · Aug 4, 2025
Gaza latest: Netanyahu to seek cabinet backing for full Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip, say reports Netanyahu said Israel was ‘committing to free Gaza from the tyranny of these terrorists’ The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025
Afternoon Update: PM seeks call with Netanyahu after march; second Queensland DNA lab bungle; and a coffee rave Anthony Albanese is seeking a call with his Israeli counterpart after at least 100,000 people marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge for Gaza The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2025
Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir’s al-Aqsa visit triggers backlash Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the al-Aqsa compound has sparked regional condemnation amid ongoing attacks in Gaza, with 33 Palestinians killed. Euronews · Aug 4, 2025
Anthony Albanese ‘Pursuing’ Phone Call With Benjamin Netanyahu After Palestine Marches “Australian politics has underestimated how strongly Australians feel about this issue,” Labor politician Ed Husic said. Pedestrian.tv · Aug 4, 2025
Hamas says open to ICRC delivering food to Israeli captives in Gaza Israeli PM earlier asked for Red Cross to intervene to help captives as just 36 aid trucks entered Gaza on Saturday. Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2025
Israel minister who led prayers at a controversial holy site has a record of provocative actions Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has led prayers at Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site, sparking international condemnation The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025
Netanyahu asks for Red Cross help to get aid to hostages in Gaza ‘Systemic starvation is being carried out against our hostages,’ he says The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025
Radio France Internationale · Aug 3, 2025 Macron joins international outcry over 'cruelty' of Hamas hostage video French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that Hamas showed "inhumanity without bounds" by releasing videos of two emaciated Israeli hostages held by the Palestinian militant group in Gaza. The European Union, Germany and Ukraine have also condemned the publication of the images.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2025 Family of Israeli hostage held in Gaza accuses Hamas of starving him Relatives call for aid to be allowed to reach Evyatar David after video is released showing him emaciated and weak
Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2025 Hamas says it won’t disarm unless independent Palestinian state established The announcement is Hamas’ latest pushback against a key Israeli demand
Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2025 Threats and intimidation stalling top ICC prosecutor’s Israel case: Report Report says Karim Khan ‘privately threatened’ by then-Foreign Secretary David Cameron with UK’s withdrawal from court.
International Business Times · Aug 3, 2025 Israel PM Says In 'Profound Shock' Over Hostage Videos Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed "profound shock" over videos showing two emaciated hostages in Gaza, with the EU also denouncing the clips on Sunday and demanding the release of all remaining captives after nearly 22 months of war.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2025 Israel-Gaza war: anger grows over Israeli far-right minister praying at al-Aqsa mosque compound – as it happened Itamar Ben-Gvir attended holy site, known to Jews as Temple Mount, in breach of ‘status quo’ arrangements with Muslim authorities
The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025 Voices: Netanyahu’s gameplan for Gaza is in tatters The Israeli prime minister has long cast himself in a Churchillian mould, a wartime leader who is uniquely placed to remodel the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape with his military might. Other world leaders this week have shown that the truth is rather different, says Alon Pinkas
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2025 The US attacks on Iran have backfired horribly – but a path to peace is still possible Executions by a vengeful regime in Tehran are soaring. The west must pursue a different strategy, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
International Business Times · Aug 3, 2025 Peace Offering? Donald Trump's Nobel Obsession A craving for international prestige, a decade-long Obama rivalry and perhaps a dash of provocation: a mercurial melange of factors is at play in Donald Trump's obsession with the Nobel Peace Prize.
Euronews · Aug 2, 2025 Voluntary migration or displacement? Gazans clinging to the land face a catastrophic reality Euronews spoke with people in Gaza to hear what they think of an Israeli government proposal of 'voluntary migration' from the Strip. Critics warn of the political and social repercussions of these policies. They say they are seen as a prelude to a forced displacement scheme.
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025 Hamas claims it will keep fighting in Gaza unless a Palestinian state is established Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK will recognise a Palestinian state if certain conditions were not met by Israel