Israeli troops press on with Gaza City offensive as death toll exceeds 65,000 According to the Israeli military, its air force and artillery units have struck Gaza City more than 150 times this week. Euronews · Sep 18, 2025
First Thing: Trump cheers suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show after host’s Charlie Kirk comments The two largest Hollywood unions voiced support for Kimmel. Plus, Bernie Sanders becomes first US senator to say Israel committing genocide in Gaza The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025
Trump's UK State Visit Turns To Politics After Regal Welcome Prime Minister Keir Starmer Thursday welcomed Donald Trump to his country home of Chequers for talks on difficult issues including trade, Ukraine and Gaza after the US president hailed his second state visit to the UK as the "highest honour". International Business Times · Sep 18, 2025
Together for Palestine was a sorrowful, star-studded and bittersweet fundraiser for Gaza REVIEW: Louis Theroux, Florence Pugh, Riz Ahmed and a number of Palestinian musicians lead an evening that discusses the ongoing atrocities in Gaza plainly and firmly – and it’s still jolting to witness, writes Adam White The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
Richard Gere calls out 'enabler' Donald Trump at Together for Palestine gig as boos fill Wembley stadium Dozens of stars appeared at the Wembley Arena Together For Palestine benefit concert, including Benedict Cumberbatch, Paloma Faith, and Florence Pugh Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025
Israeli Tanks, Jets Bombard Gaza City As Palestinians Flee Israeli tanks and warplanes pounded Gaza City Thursday, sparking what a top UN official called "new waves of mass displacement", as the military intensified its assault on Hamas militants in the territory's largest urban hub. International Business Times · Sep 18, 2025
Star-studded Palestinian benefit concert at London's Wembley raises €1.7m The UK’s largest cultural fundraising event for Palestinians last night at Wembley raised approx. €1.7m for humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza. Here are some of the highlights of the evening. Euronews · Sep 18, 2025
Jerry of Ben & Jerry fame has resigned from his role with the ice cream giant Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, has resigned from his role as brand ambassador following a public dispute with parent company Unilever over the conflict in Gaza. Greenfield stated he could no longer remain an employee after 47 years, claiming Ben & Jerry's had been 'silenced' by Unilever regarding… The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
Swinney was ‘representing Scotland’ at state banquet for Trump, says minister An SNP MP had earlier suggested attending the event could show support for ‘genocide in Gaza’. Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025
‘Silence is complicity’: Benedict Cumberbatch, Florence Pugh and Riz Ahmed lead rousing Together for Palestine concert Over the course of four hours, musicians, artists, speakers and activists come together at London’s Wembley Arena for fundraiser curated by Brian Eno The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
UK to formally recognise state of Palestine after Donald Trump state visit ends THE UK will formally recognise the state of Palestine after Donald Trump’s second state visit has concluded. The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2025
Sadiq Khan accuses Israel of committing 'genocide' in Gaza putting himself at odds with Keir Starmer The Mayor of London said his conclusion was ‘inescapable’ after the UN found that Benjamin Netenyahu’s administration ‘orchestrated a genocidal campaign for almost two years’ Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025
Hamas has radicalised children in UNRWA schools in Gaza, watchdog NGO report claims A report presented in Berlin by the organisation UN Watch has found financial and personnel links between the UN aid agency and Hamas. Euronews · Sep 18, 2025
From Benedict Cumberbatch and Florence Pugh to Yara Eid and Mehdi Hasan: key speeches from star-studded Together for Palestine concert Concert raises £1.5m for humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025 Thursday briefing: As Israel defies warnings on Gaza, could EU pressure start to bite? In today’s newsletter: Brussels edges towards suspending trade deal after UN calls Israel’s actions genocide
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025 Despair deepens for a Palestinian family forced to flee across Gaza yet again The Abu Jarad family has been forced to uproot and move across Gaza 11 times since war broke out nearly two years ago
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025 France should have recognised Palestinian statehood years ago. The cynic in me asks: why now? Weakened domestically, Emmanuel Macron wants an international legacy. Yet still, he does nothing to sanction Israel, says Guardian Europe columnist Rokhaya Diallo
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025 ‘We pray a visa comes before death’: Gaza’s injured children left in limbo Mariam, Nasser and Ahmed were evacuated from the warzone but are now stranded in an Egyptian hospital that cannot treat their life-threatening injuries after Trump’s sudden ban on Palestinians entering the US
International Business Times · Sep 18, 2025 Top UN Gaza Investigator Hopeful Israeli Leaders Will Be Prosecuted The UN investigator who this week accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza said she sees parallels with the butchery in Rwanda, and that she hopes one day Israeli leaders will be put behind bars.
Pedestrian.tv · Sep 18, 2025 Magnum Responds After Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Quits Over ‘Silenced’ Social Mission Jerry Greenfield has clashed with Unilever in recent years over the ice cream company’s stance on Gaza.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2025 Together for Palestine concert: Benedict Cumberbatch, Damon Albarn and Neneh Cherry take stage at galvanising and star-studded gig for Gaza Scores of artists, speakers and activists appear a four-hour fundraiser curated by Brian Eno – but it’s Palestinian voices who make the biggest impression
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025 Starmer to recognise Palestinian state ‘after Trump state visit’ Other nations including France, Australia and Canada plan to take the same step at next week’s UN summit
The Guardian - US · Sep 17, 2025 Bernie Sanders becomes first US senator to say Israel committing genocide in Gaza Vermont senator had taken flak for avoiding term as UN panel says Israel’s conduct meets criteria for genocide
Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025 Starmer to recognise Palestinian statehood this weekend, reports suggest The Prime Minister has previously said he plans to recognise Palestinian statehood ahead of the United Nations general assembly this month.
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025 Keir Starmer ‘to recognise Palestinian statehood this weekend’ after Trump leaves The recognition of Palestine is a point of contention between Starmer and the US president – and the PM is keen for Thursday’s news conference with Donald Trump to run smoothly after a turbulent month for his administration