Trump Again Suggests U.S. Takes Over Gaza, Turn It Into a 'Freedom Zone' President Donald Trump again suggested the U.S. take over Gaza and turn it into a "freedom zone" Latin Times · May 15, 2025
From 1948 to now, a Palestinian woman in Gaza recounts a life of displacement Palestinians across the Middle East are commemorating the anniversary of the “Nakba” -- Arabic for “the Catastrophe” -- when some 700,000 Palestinians were expelled by Israeli forces or fled their homes in what is now Israel during the 1948 war that surrounded its creation The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
Trump’s Middle East tour tells us he has forgotten about Gaza, much to Netanyahu’s delight As thousands of IDF soldiers prepare to occupy the strip, the president is silent. Israel’s ultra-right could want nothing more, says Chatham House’s professor of international relations, Yossi Mekelberg The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 80 as Trump talks of turning Gaza into ‘freedom zone’ Violence over last 48 hours diminishes hope that US president’s visit to Middle East would pause hostilities The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025
Gaza Air Strikes Kill 94 As Manhunt Unfolds In West Bank Palestinian rescuers reported 94 people killed Thursday in Israeli strikes on blockaded Gaza, where a US-backed organisation said it intends to begin distributing aid by the end of the month. International Business Times · May 15, 2025
Gaza war: Israeli strikes kill at least 60, medics say amid ceasefire push Among the victims were children and a local journalist The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
At least 54 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza's Khan Younis, hospital says The second consecutive night of heavy bombing coincided with US President Trump's Middle East tour, aiming for regional talks. Euronews · May 15, 2025
Trump signed plenty of contracts in the Middle East, but he’s no closer to the two ‘deals’ he really wants US President Donald Trump’s visit to Arab states in the Middle East this week generated plenty of multibillion-dollar deals. He said more than US$1 trillion (A$1.5 trillion) worth of deals had been signed with Saudi Arabia alone, though the real total is likely much lower than that. The Conversation · May 15, 2025
Israeli bombing wave kills dozens in Gaza including at least 22 children, say reports Bombardment signals new escalation after Netanyahu said Israel would ‘go in with full force to complete the operation’ The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025
Israeli PM Netanyahu accuses French President Macron of 'choosing to stand' with Hamas During a three-hour televised interview on Tuesday night, the French president criticised Israel's actions in Gaza, labelling them as "shameful". Euronews · May 14, 2025
Palestinians face stark uncertainty as Trump tours Middle East - Roll Call Evaporation of U.S. development assistance has puts future economic viability of a sovereign state for Palestinians even further at risk. Roll Call · May 14, 2025
At least 60 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, medical officials say Israel said it was striking Hamas infrastructure and that it had issued evacuation warnings in Jabaliya. Euronews · May 14, 2025
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 84 as ceasefire talks continue At least 50 people were killed in attacks on northern Gaza, including in Jabalia refugee camp. Al Jazeera · May 14, 2025
ICC's top prosecutor faces increased pressure over sexual misconduct allegations Reports claim that Karim Khan brought forward the court's arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu after learning he was under investigation for forcing himself on a colleague. Euronews · May 14, 2025
Salon · May 14, 2025 Want to beat Trump? Wait him out It doesn't even take that long. Just look at how quickly he caved on his China tariffs
The Independent UK · May 14, 2025 Israeli strike on hospital kills 28 in Gaza, civil defence says Israel kills prominent Palestinian journalist Hassan Aslih in separate airstrike on Nasser hospital
Euronews · May 14, 2025 French President Macron returns to national stage with big words but few concrete announcements In a three-hour televised interview, Emmanuel Macron made his return to the national spotlight after keeping a low profile on domestic affairs since dissolving the French parliament last year.
Al Jazeera · May 13, 2025 Israel ‘normalisation’ takes back seat as Trump announces Saudi deals In Riyadh, US president focuses on business, shifting from Biden’s policy that prioritised Saudi Arabian-Israeli ties.
Euronews · May 13, 2025 Israeli military to continue Gaza operation 'with full force' in next days, Netanyahu says Israel has previously promised to intensify its offensive, including taking control of all of Gaza.
The Guardian - US · May 13, 2025 US and Saudi Arabia sign $142bn arms deal as Trump to meet Syrian leader White House touts deal made on first stop of US president’s four-day diplomatic tour to Gulf states
International Business Times · May 13, 2025 Israel PM Says Army Entering Gaza 'With Full Force' In Coming Days Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military will enter Gaza "with full force" in the coming days, despite ongoing ceasefire efforts and the release of a US-Israeli hostage from the war-ravaged territory.
Euronews · May 13, 2025 US and Saudi Arabia sign €127 billion arms deal on first day of Trump's regional tour That agreement will see Washington provide Riyadh with 'state-of-the-art warfighting equipment' in return for a Saudi investment of $20 billion in the US' artificial intelligence sector.
Al Jazeera · May 12, 2025 Hamas frees soldier Edan Alexander as Gaza faces bombardment, famine risk Hamas frees Edan Alexander as Israel presses on with its Gaza assault and 71-day blockade of all aid.
The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025 Netanyahu must now work for support of US as Trump tires of Israel’s war in Gaza The US president will not visit Israel on a trip to the Middle East and his envoy has reportedly said Netanyahu’s government is drawing out the war
The Independent UK · May 12, 2025 Watch: Edan Alexander’s family watches release of Israeli-US hostage from Hamas captivity Watch as Edan Alexander's family and friends gathered to watch his release from Hamas captivity on Monday, 12 May.