Growing number of Jewish American groups speak out over Gaza famine Prominent groups, including traditional defenders of Israel, urge action on aid as Gaza humanitarian crisis worsens The Guardian - US · Aug 2, 2025
‘This is not life’: Starvation breaks Gaza’s spirit as world argues over Palestinian statehood US officials have hailed the ‘incredible’ job of aid distributors in Gaza. But starving Palestinians call the trek for aid the ‘death journey’ – with the UN saying nearly 1,400 aid-seekers have been killed since May The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025
A day in the life, in photos, of one family's search for food in Gaza The Sobh family lives in a seaside refugee camp west of Gaza City after being displaced multiple times during the war between Israel and Hamas. The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025
PHOTO ESSAY: Starvation attacks the bodies of these children in Gaza In some tents and shelters in northern Gaza, emaciated children are held in their parents' arms. Their tiny arms and legs dangle limp. Their shoulder blades and ribs stick out from skeletal bodies slowly consuming themselves for lack of food. The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025
Ignore the bluster: as Netanyahu starves Gaza, the world is turning on him – and he knows it As horrific images emerge and western nations move to recognise Palestine, the Israeli PM’s defiance-at-all-costs strategy is falling apart, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025
Trump envoys praise ‘incredible’ aid efforts during Gaza visit after UN says nearly 1,400 Palestinians killed seeking food Three Palestinians were killed at a Gaza aid site just hours after a visit to Rafah by Steve Witkoff and Mike Huckabee The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025
Hostage families: Releases will play ‘no part’ in UK plan to recognise Palestine Members of four British families met with Foreign Office officials on Thursday night seeking clarification over the plans. Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2025
From silence to statehood: how Trump’s indifference moved the UK on Palestine Under pressure on domestic and international stage to act on Gaza, a shrug from the president allowed Starmer to make pledge The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025
France halts Gaza evacuations over antisemitic posts by Palestinian student France has suspended all evacuations from Gaza while it investigates how a student accused of sharing violently antisemitic content online was allowed to enter the country and enrol at a top university. Radio France Internationale · Aug 1, 2025
Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff visits Gaza aid ‘death trap’ Witkoff says he is helping ‘craft a plan’ to deliver aid as UN reports that Israeli forces have killed 1,353 Palestinians who were waiting for food The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025
US Envoy Visits Gaza Sites As UN Says Hundreds Of Aid-seekers Killed President Donald Trump's special envoy inspected a US-backed food distribution centre in war-torn Gaza on Friday, as the UN rights office reported that Israeli forces had killed hundreds of hungry Palestinians waiting for aid. International Business Times · Aug 1, 2025
Germany's FM says Berlin has responsibility to prevent Israel's international isolation Germany, traditionally a staunch ally of Israel, has been increasingly critical of Israel’s actions in Gaza. But while it has insisted that Israel must do more to increase aid supplies, Wadephul addressed his appeal to end the war primarily to Hamas. Euronews · Aug 1, 2025
US envoy visits distribution site in Gaza as humanitarian crisis worsens U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff has visited southern Gaza on Friday during international outrage over starvation, shortages and deadly chaos near aid distribution sites The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025
Top Trump ally hits out at Starmer’s ‘clumsy’ pledge to recognise Palestinian statehood Donald Trump has said Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to recognise Palestine is rewarding Hamas The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025 UK politics: Reeves refuses to be drawn on wealth tax after ex-shadow chancellor’s call – as it happened Chancellor says the government has ‘got to get the balance right on taxation’ after call by Anneliese Dodds
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025 Israel-Gaza war: US envoy visits Gaza food distribution site as UN says 1,373 killed waiting for aid since late May – as it happened Steve Witkoff visits Rafah site where hundreds of Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces
Euronews · Aug 1, 2025 There is no clear intent to commit genocide in Gaza, top international law expert says Top officials and NGOs claim Israel's military operation in Gaza amounts to genocide, but international law expert and barrister Stefan Talmon says in an interview with Euronews that there is insufficient evidence of Israel’s apparent intent to commit the crime.
Euronews · Aug 1, 2025 Genocide is taking place in Gaza and Europe is duty bound to stop it, Israeli scholar says Rising voices accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza, accusations Israel denies. Holocaust and genocide scholar Omer Bartov points to the intent to destroy Palestinians in an interview with Euronews.
Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2025 Israel sharpens UAE travel warning for citizens, cites ‘terrorist’ threat Israel said ‘terrorist organisations’ were motivated to exact revenge on it due to its recent military campaigns.
Pedestrian.tv · Aug 1, 2025 What Will It Take For Australia To Recognise Palestine As A State? The crisis in Gaza has grown impossible to ignore: images of starving children and decimated neighbourhoods have shaken the world. Against this backdrop, pressure is piling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to make a historic shift — formally recognising Palestine as a state. So why hasn’t it happened yet? And…
AAP · Aug 1, 2025 Palestinian statehood declares 'enough' suffering Australia is considering the timing of recognising a Palestinian state, as other nations commit to formal acknowledgement at the United Nations.
The Conversation · Aug 1, 2025 Why UK recognition of a Palestinian state should not be conditional on Israel’s actions The announcement this week by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the recognition of a Palestininian state has been welcomed by many who want to see a ceasefire in Gaza and lasting peace in the region.
Reason · Jul 31, 2025 The Senate Inches Closer To Taking Away Israel's Blank Check Amid reports of Palestinian starvation, a majority of the Democratic Caucus—but no Republicans—voted to block U.S. weapons shipments to Israel.
We Got This Covered · Jul 31, 2025 Trump just threatened to blow up Canada trade talks because they dared to recognize Palestine Palestine recognition punishment.
Latin Times · Jul 31, 2025 Trump Envoy To Enter Gaza And Meet Palestinians To Learn About 'Dire Situation' On The Ground Trump envoy Steve Witkoff is set to enter Gaza along with U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee to analyze the humanitarian situation in the enclave