Israeli-backed Palestinian militias step up operations against Hamas in Gaza Armed groups appear to have increased their firepower as they carry out raids deep in Hamas-controlled territory The Guardian - UK · Mar 13
‘My mother cries on the phone’: TV’s war spectacle leaves Indians in Israel calming frightened families Mohan Chandpa has lived around a mile from the Gaza border for two months. The 40-year-old spray-painter, who works in Sderot, an industrial town in southern Israel, says the most distressing calls he receives aren't about missile alerts – they are from his mother. Newslaundry · Mar 13
Spain’s latest move exposes chilling reality of Trump’s lasting damage on the world stage Spain has officially withdrawn its ambassador to Israel, a move that’s definitely shaking up the diplomatic world following the US-Israel war on Iran and the genocide in Gaza, Palestine. This decision, formalized in the official state gazette on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, makes Spain one of the few European nations… The Mary Sue · Mar 12
US defends Israel against South Africa's allegation of genocide filed to top UN court The United States will intervene in the genocide case against Israel at the U.N.’s highest court, according to a filing obtained by The Associated Press The Independent UK · Mar 12
Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of Gaza detainee abuse Five soldiers were indicted over alleged violent abuse and rape of Palestinian man at detention centre in 2024 The Guardian - UK · Mar 12
Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detainee The Israeli military said it is dropping charges against five soldiers accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee in an encounter partially caught on camera The Independent UK · Mar 12
Artificial intelligence has brought a new way of war to the Middle East – and it makes crimes harder to hide ANALYSIS: AI’s kill chain leaves an evidence trail in Gaza and Iran. Sam Kiley, world affairs editor, explains The Independent UK · Mar 12
The Voice of Hind Rajab: Tunisian director’s devastating film about Palestine is up for an Oscar The Voice of Hind Rajab made an immediate impact when it premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2025, receiving a 23-minute standing ovation and seven awards. More were to follow as it played at festivals around the world. The Conversation · Mar 12
Kneecap’s Mo Chara avoids terror trial after High Court rejects CPS appeal Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara, will not face a terror trial after the High Court rejected an appeal by the CPS. BANG Premier · Mar 12
Warmonger, Expansionist, Freedom Crusher: Donald Trump is just like other US presidents – except for one thing But perhaps the key to understanding why Trump behaves the way he does is because of where he sits. Trump, the former real estate developer, views the world as property. Gaza? A premium property just waiting to be rid of war. Greenland rich in resources that can help America. Venezuela?… The Times of India · Mar 10
The relentless cycle of violent news is leading to trauma for journalists, even those not in war zones The news agenda of the last few years has been relentless, from war in Ukraine, Gaza and Iran to political polarisation and violence. The constant flow of distressing images and developments can lead to anxiety and dread for readers and viewers. Many even avoid the news altogether. The Conversation · Mar 10
The Holy Rosenbergs review: A serious but clumsy bid to show how Gaza impacts Jews 3/5 This show starring Tracy-Ann Overman at Menier Chocolate Factory brings contemporary moral conundrums into an already-packed drama set in a Jewish family home Evening Standard · Mar 10
With Gulf nations dodging missiles, Trump’s Board of Peace may be dead in the water As always, the Palestinians are being left behind. We Got This Covered · Mar 10
‘Israeli snipers shot my sons dead as they crawled towards hospital. We deserve justice’ INVESTIGATION: Exclusive: A new report has revealed potential evidence of Israeli war crimes after three brothers from the al-Aweini family were killed while seeking medical help in Khan Younis. Their parents, in their fifties, were also attacked. Maira Butt investigates how a siege on a hospital left a family grieving The Independent UK · Mar 8
International Business Times UK · Mar 7 Olivia Rodrigo's 'Book of Love' Video Features Kids From Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, Yemen — Proceeds Support War Child UK Olivia Rodrigo releases a powerful music video for The Book of Love, featuring footage by children in war-torn regions, supporting War Child UK.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 7 The chaos of a failed state in Iran would be a perfectly acceptable outcome for Netanyahu The Israeli PM’s war on its nemesis is playing well domestically. But real safety for Israelis requires another leader altogether, says says Haaretz editor-in-chief Aluf Benn
The Independent UK · Mar 6 Tunisian authorities detain pro-Palestinian activists preparing new Gaza aid flotilla Tunisian authorities have detained pro‑Palestinian activists as an international group prepares a new flotilla aimed at bringing aid to Gaza
The Guardian - UK · Mar 6 ‘If they don’t stop, Tehran will turn into Gaza’: Iranians describe night of terror People tell of scenes of panic during airstrikes on Iran’s capital, with several saying they feared they would die
Euronews · Mar 5 Berlinale crisis: Tricia Tuttle to stay as film festival boss after Gaza row Tricia Tuttle has agreed to remain in post following the latest meeting of the festival’s organising committee KBB. The festival received "recommendations" from its supervisory board but refuted false claims that the Berlinale will be required to impose a new code of conduct for future events.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4 Berlin film festival head to keep job after Gaza free speech row German government convened a crisis meeting after several prize winners condemned Israel’s actions against Palestinians
The Guardian - AU · Mar 4 Adelaide University cancels literary festival event with UN Gaza investigator Francesca Albanese Festival organisers criticise the university for last-minute booking cancellation of event headlined by special rapporteur for Palestinian territories
Euronews · Mar 3 Iran war puts Von der Leyen’s expanding foreign policy role under scrutiny Analysts say the European Commission president has increasingly stepped into foreign-policy areas reserved for others under EU treaties, from the US-Israel attack on Iran to Ukraine, Gaza, and US tariffs on the EU.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3 To anyone who thinks Trump can bring peace and equality to Iran – I’ve got a bridge to sell you. Going cheap If POTUS can really bomb peace, stability and women’s rights into the Middle East, I’ll take my hat off to him. Judging by his role in Gaza, I won’t hold my breath, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
The Times of India · Mar 3 ‘From Gaza to Minab’: Iran shares image of hundreds of graves being dug after 160 dead in school strike Iran's foreign minister shared a photo of graves, alleging a US-Israeli strike on a girls' school in Minab killed over 150. Iranian authorities described it as a war crime, while the US Central Command stated they are reviewing reports of civilian harm. International law prohibits direct targeting of civilian infrastructure…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2 ‘We’ll run out of food this week’: Israel’s Iran war brings new Gaza siege Israel has closed all crossings into Gaza, threatening to plunge 2 million people into a new hunger crisis