The Latest Breaking News from Gaza

Australians are pushing back against ‘authoritarian’ anti-protest laws in ‘a return to the spirit of the 60s’

After the extraordinary crowds at the Sydney Harbour Bridge march, advocates say political attempts to crack down on freedom of speech are out of step with community attitudes

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2025

Israel Plans To 'Take Control' Of Gaza City, Sparking Wave Of Criticism

Israel's military will "take control" of Gaza City under a new plan approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet, touching off a wave of criticism Friday from both inside and outside the country.

International Business Times · Aug 8, 2025

World responses to Israel's plan to occupy Gaza City

Global leaders are calling for a ceasefire and urging Israeli forces to halt plans to invade Gaza City

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025

SNP demand recall of Westminster to sanction Benjamin Netanyahu

The SNP have called on Keir Starmer to recall the Westminster Parliament to sanction the Israeli Government after the country's security cabinet…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2025

Germany to halt military exports to Israel for use in Gaza war

Berlin says it will halt shipments of military equipment that could be used in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2025

UK Foreign Office fails to release 2024 assessment of risk of genocide in Gaza

Report said to have found no serious risk last June, and government refuses to say if new assessment made since

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025

Netanyahu’s brutal plan for Gaza is a gamble on Israel’s very future

ANALYSIS: As Germany pauses military sales to Israel in anger over Gaza, Benjamin Netanyahu now faces global isolation and a sprint to authoritarianism – only America can stop it, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

Keir Starmer 'must expel Israeli ambassador after Gaza takeover plan'

KEIR Starmer must expel the Israeli ambassador after the country’s security council approved a plan to take over Gaza City, the Scottish Greens…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2025

Germany halts arms sales to Israel over Gaza offensive as Starmer warns of ‘more bloodshed’

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said it was ‘increasingly difficult to understand’ how the latest military push will help achieve Israel’s aims

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025

Germany Suspends Arms Exports To Israel For Use In Gaza

Germany will halt the export of military equipment to Israel which could be used in the Gaza Strip, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, reacting to Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City.

International Business Times · Aug 8, 2025