Guardian journalists win across categories at Press Awards in London Political editor Pippa Crerar and features writer Simon Hattenstone top major categories and Malak A Tantesh wins for Gaza reporting The Guardian - UK · May 21
11 Aussies Among 100s Of Gaza Activists Deported After ‘Shocking & Unacceptable’ Detention Eleven Australian activists from the Global Sumud flotilla have been deported from Israel, as governments condemn "unacceptable” treatment. Pedestrian.tv · May 21
Ben Gvir's flotilla video: Netanyahu has 'lost control of the government' Italy and Spain are calling on the EU to sanction Israel's far-right national security minister, over his posting of a video showing detained Gaza-bound activists forced to their knees with their hands bound. The footage – which showed Itamar Ben-Gvir heckling activists while waving an Israeli flag – has prompted… France 24 · May 21
Morning Mail: One Nation’s growing pains; Israel deports Gaza flotilla activists; Kosciuszko feral horses surge Pauline Hanson’s party is being forced to dissolve and reconstitute new local branches The Guardian - AU · May 21
Israel deports flotilla activists after video criticism Hundreds of activists from an aid flotilla intercepted en route to the Gaza Strip have been leaving Israel after being released. AAP · May 21
UN council urged to use 'every means at its disposal' to press Hamas to disarm The official overseeing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza is urging the U.N. Security Council to use “every means at its disposal” to press Hamas to disarm The Independent UK · May 21
First Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Turkey after Israel deportation JERUSALEM - Israel said on Thursday it had deported all the foreign activists seized by its forces from a Gaza-bound flotilla, as the first group arrived in Turkey following global outcry over their treatment in custody. Bangkok Post · May 21
Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israel’s far-right security minister who taunted flotilla activists and was banned from the army The 50-year-old is the leader of a ultranationalist movement to settle the West Bank The Independent UK · May 21
Pro-Palestinian protesters sue UT Dallas leaders, police officers over alleged punishment The lawsuit accuses University of Texas at Dallas police officers of using excessive force while arresting students last year. The Texas Tribune · May 21
Bulletin world briefing: Netanyahu criticises minister’s ‘disgraceful’ Gaza activists video Cut through the noise and get the day's essential stories summarised straight to your inbox. Sign up for the daily Bulletin newsletter here. The Independent UK · May 21
Israel says all Gaza flotilla activists have been deported amid global outrage over their treatment Multiple European countries are calling for EU sanctions against Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir. Euronews · May 21
Israel deports all foreign activists from Gaza flotilla Israel has deported all foreign activists seized from a Gaza-bound flotilla. The move follows global condemnation of their treatment. Over 430 activists were detained after attempting to breach the Gaza blockade. Footage of their treatment sparked widespread criticism. Turkey sent planes to repatriate its citizens and those from third countries. The Economic Times · May 21
Jeremy Corbyn urges Andy Burnham to back Gaza genocide inquiry ANDY Burnham has been urged to back former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s call for an independent inquiry into the UK Government’s complicity in… The National (Scotland) · May 21
France condemns Israel as it deports 37 French nationals over Gaza flotilla All 37 French nationals detained aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla to Turkey were deported by Israel on Thursday. Paris summoned a senior Israeli diplomat over a video showing the country's national security minister taunting the multinational group of activists while they were being detained. France 24 · May 21
Euronews · May 21 Israel destroyed a four storey house in overnight airstrike in central Gaza camp Israel destroyed a four storey house in Gaza’s Maghazi refugee camp after residents received a warning call ordering evacuation before the strike.
The Guardian - UK · May 21 Israel deports foreign Gaza-bound flotilla activists after global outcry Move comes amid condemnation of Itamar Ben-Gvir after video posted showing detained protesters being taunted
The Guardian - AU · May 21 Eleven Australian Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel deported to Turkey Israel on Thursday said it had deported all foreign activists seized from Global Sumud flotilla
Euronews · May 21 Gaza students sit exams in tents as nearly all schools lie in ruins With 658,000 children locked out of classrooms for two consecutive years, Gaza's official secondary exams begin next month. Teachers and students told Euronews what it means to prepare without textbooks, chairs — or walls.
France 24 · May 21 Israel's Ben-Gvir sees 'no innocent people in Gaza or even Europe': Journalist Gideon Levy FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes veteran Israeli journalist and Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy. He offers a scathing analysis of Israeli politics, the Gaza war, the unprecedented rise of xenophobic nationalism and Israel's growing dependence on the United States. Speaking from Tel Aviv amid mounting electoral tensions, Levy argues that "everything…
The Guardian - US · May 21 Student sues University of Michigan over alleged surveillance tied to Gaza protests Lawsuit says university and private investigators conspired to intimidate, terrorize and retaliate against Josiah Walker
AAP · May 21 FED:Israel set to release detained Australian activists A group of Australian activists detained by Israel for taking part in a global flotilla to deliver aid to Palestinians in Gaza are set to be deported.
International Business Times UK · May 21 Footage Of Alleged Abducted Flotilla Activist Shows Itamar Ben Gvir Waving Israeli Flag As Global Outrage Explodes Footage of a Gaza flotilla detention sparks global backlash as Itamar Ben Gvir appears at the scene, triggering international concern
The National (Scotland) · May 21 UK summons Israeli charge d’affaires over 'inflammatory' flotilla video THE Foreign Office has summoned the Israeli charge d’affaires over an “inflammatory” video of flotilla activists being assaulted in Israel…
Bangkok Post · May 21 Gaza flotilla activists await deportation from Israel JERUSALEM - Hundreds of activists seized by Israel from a Gaza-bound flotilla were awaiting deportation on Thursday, as global outrage grows over their treatment in custody.
The Independent UK · May 21 Israel begins deporting hundreds of flotilla activists Israel has released hundreds of activists who tried to breach its naval blockade of Gaza