EU countries divided on Israel sanctions as foreign ministers meet EU foreign policy chief says 27-member bloc ‘divided’ over how to pressure Israel to end its deadly war on Gaza. Al Jazeera · Aug 30, 2025
France’s photojournalism festival opens with focus on war and climate crisis The 37th edition of the renowned international festival of photojournalism, "Visa pour l’Image", held in the south of France, opens its doors on Saturday. From war zones to climate disasters, the photos on display show the reality of events shaping the world today — and the resilience of those living… Radio France Internationale · Aug 30, 2025
Israel begins planned offensive declaring Gaza’s largest city a combat zone It comes weeks after Israel first announced plans to widen its offensive in the city, where hundreds of thousands are sheltering while enduring famine. Euronews · Aug 30, 2025
US denies visas to Palestinian Authority leaders for UN general assembly Step comes when France is leading a push to recognise Palestinian state after Israel’s unyielding bombing of Gaza The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025
US revokes visas of Palestinian officials ahead of UN General Assembly, State Department says The State Department also suspended a programme that had allowed injured Palestinian children from Gaza to come to the US for medical treatment after a social media outcry by some conservatives. Euronews · Aug 29, 2025
Gaza famine likely to worsen as Israel ends pauses for aid deliveries Israeli military announces move in Gaza City as it steps up attacks before planned offensive The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025
Trump’s approval rating plummets to record second term low, new poll says Gaza, Jeffrey Epstein and National Guard occupation of Washington D.C. all fuel drop in Trump’s support with Republicans The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025
Turkiye closes airspace to Israel, bans Israeli ships from Turkish ports Turkiye’s top diplomat said his country has ‘completely’ cut off trade with Israel over its ongoing genocide. Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2025
A look at the hostages taken to Gaza, by the numbers Israel says it has recovered the body of a hostage and the remains of another The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025
Donald Trump could stop Gaza’s famine. Instead he’s following Biden’s lead A hunger-monitoring group has confirmed what we already knew about Palestinians’ suffering. The US has the power to end it The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2025
Plestia Alaqad: ‘We were talking, applying for jobs. The next day, we woke up to a different reality’ The Melbourne-based Palestinian journalist and poet on life in Australia, her memories of Gaza and living in two worlds The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2025
'We're athletes, not victims' – meet the one-legged Palestinian competing at the Para-cycling World Championships After losing a leg, Mohammed Abu Asfour sought solace in cycling – and now represents Palestine on the world stage Cycling Weekly · Aug 29, 2025
UN human rights staff urge leadership to declare Israel’s war in Gaza a genocide Internal letter also calls on UN member states to suspend arms sales, saying ‘criticising Israel is not enough’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025
'We must demand urgent action': Billie Piper raises plight of Palestinian children in Instagram post ‘Palestinian children in are barely surviving through unimaginable days and long nights of bombardment, starvation and fear’ - Billie Piper Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025 Billie Piper urges people to demand ‘action’ for Palestinian children The World Food Programme has confirmed a famine in Gaza which the UN has described as being caused by a ‘systemic obstruction by Israel’.
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025 Humza Yousaf’s relative killed in Gaza while trying to feed children IN FULL
Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2025 Israeli military says it has begun ‘initial stages’ of attack on Gaza City Israeli military says city in northern Gaza is now a ‘combat zone’ and daily pauses in fighting there will be suspended.
Euronews · Aug 29, 2025 Israel says bodies of two hostages returned as military declares Gaza City combat zone The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which has organised mass protests demanding a ceasefire to return the hostages, said Israeli leaders should prioritise a ceasefire deal to return both the living and the dead.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025 Boycott the banquet, send a tweet. But ending the horror in Gaza still relies on the worst people in the world This humanitarian catastrophe is barely of passing interest to Donald Trump. The curse of our times is how little we can do about it, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
We Got This Covered · Aug 29, 2025 ‘Satan was unavailable’: Ancient ghoul Tony Blair rises once again and is immediately put in his place The Lich King cometh!
The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2025 Largest flotilla for Gaza hopes to pressure Israel to end blockade Pro-Palestinian activists preparing to set sail from Spain on Sunday for Gaza in dozens of boats carrying aid have called on governments to pressure…
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025 Israel says bodies of 2 hostages returned as military begins Gaza City offensive Israel says Gaza City is now considered a dangerous combat zone as it begins the initial stages of a planned offensive that has drawn international condemnation
The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2025 US soldiers could be liable for war crimes in Gaza. Will they be prosecuted? Human Rights Watch says US military personnel could face criminal prosecution for assisting Israel’s war in Gaza
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025 Israel says bodies of two hostages returned as military begins Gaza City offensive Of the 251 hostages taken by Hamas-led militants almost 22 months ago, roughly 50 remain in Gaza, including 20 that Israel believes to be alive
International Business Times · Aug 29, 2025 Israel Army Says Gaza City Now 'A Dangerous Combat Zone' The Israeli military declared Gaza City "a dangerous combat zone" on Friday, as it prepared to conquer the Palestinian territory's largest city after almost two years of devastating war.