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Is the international community finally speaking up about Israel?

Many across the world are rounding on Israel’s war on Gaza, with states in the ‘Global South’ leading the way.

Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2025

Faced with a choice between saving his own skin and the lives of others, Netanyahu always chooses himself

If Israel’s prime minister accepts a ceasefire deal soon, it will only be because the timing suits him. He, like his country, will face a reckoning, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025

Israel presses ahead with Gaza ‘concentration camp’ plans despite criticism

Plans first suggested by defence minister propose keeping 600,000 Palestinians in area and not allowing them to leave.

Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025

Israel has killed 1,000 Palestinians in the West Bank since October 7, 2023

Since Israel began its genocidal war on Gaza, it has also killed 1,000 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2025

What next for Gaza as Israel’s shaky truce with Iran holds?

NEWS ANALYSIS: As Benjamin Netanyahu offers up the idea of a ‘dramatic expansion’ of peace deals, chief international correspondent Bel Trew looks at what a pause in fighting might look like in Gaza – and how long it would last

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2025

Chaotic new aid system means getting food in Gaza has become a matter of life – and often death

With all eyes on the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which came into effect 12 days after Israel launched a major attack on Iran’s nuclear and military structure, attention towards Gaza has waned. This is at a time when attempting to gain access to food under a new model of…

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2025

Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich: the Netanyahu government extremists sanctioned by the UK

The UK’s decision to impose sanctions on two far-right Netanyahu government ministers has put it at loggerheads with the Trump administration over Israel. Announcing on June 10 that Britain would join Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Norway in sanctioning Israel’s minister for national security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and minister of finance,…

The Conversation · Jun 16, 2025

Israel’s Netanyahu survives opposition bid to dissolve parliament

Ultra-Orthodox parties in ruling coalition reach a deal on the divisive mandatory military service.

Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2025

What’s the potential effect of sanctions on Israeli ministers? Here’s what my research shows

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the UK this week announced sanctions against two members of the Israeli cabinet: National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025

Is time running out for Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu?

Israel’s longest serving prime minister faces the difficult task of overcoming opposition both domestically and abroad.

Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2025