Netanyahu coalition partner quits Israeli government leaving him with minority in Knesset The political turmoil comes as Israel and Hamas are negotiating a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza. Euronews · Jul 16, 2025
Former top judge says court would 'likely' rule Israel is committing genocide in Gaza A former top judge has said that Israel is committing war crimes and that a court would "likely" rule its actions in Gaza amount to… The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2025
Future Palestinian state a place for women and respect for law, claims foreign minister Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Shahin said any future Palestinian state will be pluralistic, with respect for any deal on a two-state solution for Israel and adherence to international law. She said the Palestinian Authority is on a path to root out corruption, which she admitted "takes time". Euronews · Jul 16, 2025
At least 20 Palestinians killed in stampede at food distribution centre At least 20 Palestinians have been killed at a food distribution centre run by an Israeli-backed American organisation in the Gaza Strip, mostly… The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2025
20 People Killed In Aid Point Crush In Southern Gaza At least 20 people were killed in a chaotic crush at an aid centre in southern Gaza on Wednesday, with the site's operator blaming "agitators" within the crowd and the territory's civil defence agency attributing the panic to Israeli gunfire. International Business Times · Jul 16, 2025
Children among dead as Israeli strikes hit Gaza City and Khan Younis At least 41 Palestinians, including children, were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, according to hospital officials. Euronews · Jul 16, 2025
20 Palestinians killed at Gaza aid distribution site, says Israeli-backed aid group An American aid organization says 20 Palestinians were killed at a distribution site in Gaza The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
A Palestinian chef’s quest to preserve his heritage, one dish at a time: ‘This is a political act’ For Sami Tamimi, preparing the food of his homeland is an act of resilience and keeping his culture alive The Guardian - US · Jul 16, 2025
At least 20 killed in stampede at Gaza distribution site, US aid group says The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation accused Hamas of fomenting panic and spreading misinformation that led to the violence, but provided no evidence. Euronews · Jul 16, 2025
'Call it genocide': MSF doctor urges UK to halt arms sales to Israel A Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders doctor shares her work in Central African Republic and urges UK help for victims of the Gaza… The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2025
John Swinney: It’s in Scotland’s interest I meet Donald Trump The First Minister said there would be an opportunity to discuss tariffs, Gaza and Ukraine with the US president. Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025
Gaza’s vulnerable suffer war’s toll: Malnourished, maimed and displaced Conditions worsen with widespread hunger, life-altering injuries and near-total displacement and destruction. Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025
Israeli defence minister presents 'cheaper and quicker' Gaza concentration camp plan The Israeli defence ministry has presented Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a cheaper and quicker plan for a concentration camp for… The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2025
At least 21 people killed in stampede, suffocation at GHF site in Gaza Gaza’s Health Ministry says tear gas was fired on Wednesday at crowds of Palestinians at aid facility in Khan Younis. Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025
Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025 Lammy hints at sanctions for Israeli minister over Gaza camp plans Israel Katz has reportedly put forward plans to move 600,000 Palestinians to a so-called ‘humanitarian city’ in Rafah.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025 At least 20 Palestinians killed in crush at food distribution site in southern Gaza Gaza Humanitarian Foundation guards used teargas or pepper spray on crowds, say health authorities and witnesses
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025 At least 20 Palestinians killed in crush at Gaza aid site Nineteen people were reportedly trampled and one fatally stabbed
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025 EU accused of ‘cruel and unlawful betrayal’ of Palestinians over failure to confront Israel Stinging rebuke from Amnesty International follows EU ministers declining to endorse any sanctions over Gaza war
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025 Syria’s Druze reach new ceasefire deal with government in Sweida, religious leader says – as it happened An earlier ceasefire announced on Tuesday night collapsed after only a few hours.
Euronews · Jul 16, 2025 Exclusive: Palestinian Foreign Minister 'shocked' at EU's failure to act against Israel over Gaza Palestinian minister for foreign affairs says the EU should sanction Israel over its violations in Gaza and the West Bank, in accordance with the EU’s own rules and values. She said despite a deal struck by the EU to increase aid into Gaza, civilians were still being killed trying to…
Euronews · Jul 16, 2025 UN finds child malnutrition rates have doubled in Gaza since March Hunger has been rising among Gaza’s more than 2 million Palestinians since Israel broke a ceasefire in March to resume the war and banned all food and other supplies from entering Gaza.
International Business Times · Jul 16, 2025 UN Expert On Palestinians Says US Sanctions Are A 'Violation' Of Immunity The UN's unflinching expert on Palestinian affairs Francesca Albanese said Tuesday that Washington's sanctions following her criticism of the White House's stance on Gaza are a "violation" of her immunity.
Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025 UN agency sounds alarm as 1 in 10 children in Gaza now malnourished US nurse tells of Israeli authorities confiscating supplies of baby formula being brought into Gaza by medical workers.
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025 UN council authorizes continuing vigilance of attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Red Sea shipping The U.N. Security Council has authorized continued reporting on attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who have defied its previous demands to immediately halt all such attacks
The Guardian - US · Jul 16, 2025 ‘Political theatre’: key takeaways from US universities’ House antisemitism hearing UC Berkeley, Georgetown and Cuny heads face GOP inquiry in last of House hearings that began after Israel-Gaza war