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Friday briefing: Why are Palestinians shut out of post-war plans while Tony Blair discusses their future?

In today’s newsletter: Former PM returns to Middle East politics as civil society groups argue that any real solution must begin with Palestinian agency

The Guardian - UK

The Crunch: The shrinking space to exist in Gaza; redrawing the world map; and are there any safe seats on a plane?

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Israel’s Smotrich calls for phased Gaza annexation if Hamas does not disarm

Hamas condemns far-right Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s remarks as ‘an official call to exterminate’ Palestinians.

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Israel’s ‘double-tap’ hospital strike probably breached rules of war

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Democrats in damage control crisis as Gaza famine worsens and public turns on party support for Israeli offensive

NEWS ANALYSIS: The response to two very different interviews with Democrats linked to the party’s unpopular 2024 position on Gaza reveals much about 2028, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

UN food agency chief says women and children are 'starving' in Gaza and pressed Netanyahu on aid

The director of the U.N. World Food Program says it's “very evident” after a visit to Gaza that there is not enough food and that mothers and children are starving

The Independent UK

Rabbis; The Economy; His Majesty’s Health

RABBIS Orthodox Rabbis Emerge as Growing Voice of Criticism of Israel’s Tactics in Gaza. Hamas is no longer a credible threat. Israel should immediately flood...

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UAE diplomacy tested as it balances growing Israeli ties with Gaza aid

The United Arab Emirates says it backs the creation of a Palestinian state – but it is also one of the few Arab countries to have normalised relations with Israel. That dual role has become harder to maintain during the war in Gaza, and with the continuing expansion of Israeli…

Radio France Internationale

UN Chief Condemns 'Endless' Gaza Horrors As Israel Presses Offensive

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday condemned the "endless catalogue of horrors" in Gaza, as the territory's civil defence reported at least 31 killed by Israeli forces since dawn.

International Business Times

Hundreds of UN staff pressure rights chief to call Gaza a genocide, letter shows

HUNDREDS of United Nations staff at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights have written to ask him to explicitly describe the Gaza war…

The National (Scotland)

'I'll lose everything': Gaza student left out of Home Office plans issues urgent plea

A PALESTINIAN student with a full scholarship to study in Scotland has warned that the UK Government must act within two weeks or he will “lose…

The National (Scotland)

Israel ramps up bombardment of Gaza City as at least 61 killed

UN chief warns of ‘new and dangerous phase’ of war as Israeli forces target eastern and southern Gaza City.

Al Jazeera

UN staff urge rights chief Volker Turk to call Gaza war a ‘genocide’

Letter on behalf of more than 500 OHCHR workers says failure to do so undermines the global rights protection system.

Al Jazeera

Microsoft fires two employees after activists stage Gaza protest in president’s office

Campaign group No Azure for Apartheid staged demonstration at the tech giant’s headquarters in Richmond, Washington

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Euronews

Plumes of smoke rise over Gaza as Israel prepares expanded offensive

Several plumes of smoke rose behind tents and buildings in Gaza City on Thursday, as Israel prepared for an expanded offensive in the densely populated territory.

The Independent UK

New footage reveals third Israeli strike on Gaza hospital that killed 22 and sparked global outrage

A new video shows the second strike on the Nasser hospital was in fact two near-simultaneous hits

The Independent UK

Voices: Trump has a rival for that Nobel Peace Prize, now he’s let Blair into the White House

COMMENT: Those who’ve never forgiven Tony Blair for the Iraq war were horrified to discover the US president has sought his counsel on Gaza’s future. Enough of such childish spite, says Sean O'Grady – the former PM is an ideally qualified adviser...

The Independent UK

Gaza’s children being starved to death are now too weak to cry, says Save the Children chief

More and more children express the wish to be dead, top official at humanitarian aid agency says

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The Guardian - UK

Judges to rule on Epping hotel injunction on Friday – as it happened

Home Office and Bell Hotel owner are challenging high court injunction granted last week to Epping council

Euronews

Pedro Almodóvar urges Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez to cut all diplomatic and commercial ties with Israel

“I ask our government to sever diplomatic, commercial and all types of relations with the State of Israel as a sign of repulsion against the genocide it is committing against the people of Gaza before the eyes of the entire world,” said Almodóvar.

The National (Scotland)

Tony Blair joins Donald Trump for White House meeting on future of Gaza

Tony Blair joined US President Donald Trump in a White House meeting to discuss plans for the future of Gaza, according to reports.

The Independent UK

Blair joins White House meeting on the future of Gaza – reports

US special envoy Steve Witkoff said President Donald Trump would chair the meeting about plans for the region when war with Israel ends.

Evening Standard

Tony Blair meets Donald Trump at White House for meeting on the future of Gaza

Sir Tony briefed the American president on ideas to rebuild the war-torn territory, a senior US official said

AAP

Show us your 'cojones': cricket star tests PM on Israel

The prime minister has been urged to sanction Israel during a meeting with cricketer Usman Khawaja who says Anthony Albanese has the "cojones" to take action.

The Independent UK

Pro-Palestinian protesters say they were attacked by Egyptian officials. Now they're facing charges

Two brothers protesting outside an Egyptian diplomatic building in Manhattan last week were dragged inside the building by Egyptian officials and beaten with a metal chain, video shows

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