Israel begins Gaza ground operation, kills 144 in relentless bombardment The Israeli military targets hospitals and homes in the most intense bombardment since the start of war. Al Jazeera · May 18, 2025
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 75 people, hospitals and medics say Hospitals and medics in the Gaza Strip say Israeli strikes across the Palestinian enclave killed at least 75 people The Independent UK · May 18, 2025
Israel to resume entry of ‘basic’ humanitarian aid into Gaza, Netanyahu’s office says – as it happened Prime minister’s office says Israel will allow some food into Gaza to prevent a ‘hunger crisis’ The Guardian - US · May 18, 2025
Layla Moran urges more action on Israel and warns of ‘cruel destitution’ in Gaza Lib Dem MP says UK’s recent tone is tougher but ‘in terms of concrete actions, not much has changed’ The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025
Germany's Merz says Russia-Ukraine talks 'fell short' of expectations Speaking alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, Merz vowed to continue to increase the pressure on Moscow with added sanctions. Euronews · May 17, 2025
Palestinians could be ‘forced into three controlled zones in Gaza’ under Israeli plan, report claims The emergence of the leaked map comes after Israel launched a major new ground offensive in the Gaza Strip on Saturday despite ceasefire talks resuming in Qatar The Independent UK · May 17, 2025
Voices: The Trump administration’s plan to send Gazans to Libya is as stupid as it is evil COMMENT: Trump and Starmer must condemn Israel’s self-defeating campaign in Gaza, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · May 17, 2025
The world must speak out against Israel’s brutal war and Gaza’s suffering THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The Trump administration’s proposal to relocate Palestinians to Libya is a grotesque injustice. The world must act to prevent a historic crime and further catastrophe The Independent UK · May 17, 2025
Hamas says new Gaza truce talks under way as Israel expands ground assault Israel and Hamas confirm indirect talks being held in Qatar as Israel expands ground offensive, killing dozens. Al Jazeera · May 17, 2025
European and Arab leaders call Israel to stop the attacks in Gaza Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez also called for "pressure on Israel to halt the massacre in Gaza" during the Arab League summit in Baghdad, where Arabs and UN leaders voiced similar calls. Italy's government on Saturday also upped its exhortations to Israel to stop deadly military strikes in Gaza, with… Radio France Internationale · May 17, 2025
Gaza dominates Arab League Summit as leaders push for ceasefire and pledge to work on reconstruction Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and UN General-Secretary António Guterres attended the annual Arab League Summit, as leaders from Arab nations reiterated their push for a Gaza ceasefire and promised to contribute to the territory's reconstruction. Euronews · May 17, 2025
Tens of thousands of pro-Palestine protesters march on Downing Street for Nakba anniversary The Metropolitan Police said they believed around 20,000 protesters attended the march through London The Independent UK · May 17, 2025
Progressive bro whisperer Hasan Piker digs in his heels against Democrats after border patrol detention INTERVIEW : Shortly before the American streamer was detained by U.S. border officials and questioned about his political beliefs, he spoke with Madeline Sherratt about his frustrations with the Trump administration — and the weak attempts by Democrats to hold the president accountable. The Independent UK · May 17, 2025
The livestreamed killing of an influencer could be femicide – a misunderstood crisis Much remains uncertain about Valeria Márquez’s death. But it shines a light on a universal issue The Guardian - US · May 17, 2025
The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2025 Israel accused of ethnic cleansing after more than 140 killed in Gaza in 24 hours Israel says intensified bombings are part of campaign expansion to ‘achieve all of the war goals in Gaza’
The Independent UK · May 17, 2025 Israel launches a new military operation in Gaza to pressure Hamas to release hostages Israel says it has launched a new military operation in the Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas to release the remaining hostages
Euronews · May 17, 2025 Israel announces new Gaza offensive amid heavy airstrikes Israel has launched another major new offensive in Gaza, following a wave of airstrikes that local health authorities say killed 108 people on Friday and at least 58 on Saturday.
The Independent UK · May 17, 2025 Arab leaders promise to work on reconstruction of Gaza and again press for a ceasefire Arab leaders meeting at an annual summit in Baghdad say they're trying to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip and promised to contribute to the reconstruction of the territory once the war stops
Radio France Internationale · May 17, 2025 Gaza’s ancient past revealed as artefacts survive destruction and exile Ancient artefacts from Gaza – amphorae, statues, mosaics, funerary steles and more – tell the story of 5,000 years of a civilisation, in a Paris exhibition that seeks to preserve a heritage on the brink of erasure.
The Independent UK · May 17, 2025 Israel launches major new offensive in Gaza after airstrikes kill more than 100 Hundreds killed in initial stages of Israel’s new operation in Gaza hours after Trump leaves Middle East with no talks of ceasefire
Al Jazeera · May 17, 2025 Arab League calls for funds to rebuild Gaza at summit in Baghdad The war on Palestinian territory dominated the summit, especially after Israel approves plans to expand its offensive.
The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2025 UK officials suspect Macron will delay French Palestine recognition French president thought to be reconsidering June announcement at UN meeting, which would push back a similar move from the UK
The Independent UK · May 17, 2025 Million Palestinians could be relocated to Libya under US plans, report claims Gaza health officials say more than 250 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes since Thursday, in a return to some of the deadliest bombing campaigns of the war
Evening Standard · May 17, 2025 Europe’s first museum of contemporary Palestinian art opens in Edinburgh The Palestine Museum in Scotland aims to illustrate Palestinian culture through art.
The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2025 Hamas confirms fresh Gaza ceasefire talks after Israel announces new ground offensive – as it happened Hamas official tells Reuters that a new round of talks with Israel has begun in Qatar