Court Orders Release of Tufts Foreign Student Detained For Her Speech The ruling is a victory for the proposition that the First Amendment applies to immigration and visa restrictions. Reason · May 10, 2025
Israeli airstrikes kill 23 in Gaza as outcry over aid blockade grows Health officials say Israeli airstrikes overnight and into Saturday have killed at least 23 Palestinians in Gaza The Independent UK · May 10, 2025
Trump Faces Mideast Tensions On Return To His 'Happy Place' US President Donald Trump heads for Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on Monday, eyeing big business deals even as accords on the Middle East's hotspots will be harder to seal. International Business Times · May 10, 2025
Anger in Israel as Netanyahu’s war choices threaten captives’ fate in Gaza Israeli reservists increasingly refuse duty, citing exhaustion from repeated tours supporting a war with no clear end. Al Jazeera · May 10, 2025
‘Nothing prepares you for the devastation’: Physiotherapist recalls Gaza horrors Rachael Moses, from Newcastle, has returned from Gaza after spending a month volunteering at one of the region’s last functioning hospitals. The Independent UK · May 10, 2025
‘Nothing prepares you for the devastation’: British physio recounts horror inside Gaza hospital under bombardment Rachael Moses, from Newcastle, has returned from Gaza after spending a month volunteering at one of the region’s last functioning hospitals. Evening Standard · May 10, 2025
Are we heading for another world war – or has it already started? The rules-based world order is in retreat and violence is on the rise, forcing countries to rethink their relationships The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2025
US Ambassador to Israel says Gaza aid set to resume 'very soon' Ambassador Huckabee says US President Donald Trump made clear to all parties involved in the new initiative that the priority is to ensure aid arrives to those in need “as expeditiously as possible”. Euronews · May 9, 2025
Israel Not Involved In Gaza Food Distribution Under US Aid Plan: Envoy Israel would not be involved in food distribution under a US-led plan for the Gaza Strip but would provide "necessary military security", Washington's ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, said on Friday. International Business Times · May 9, 2025
Self Esteem says she is ‘comfortable sharing’ Glastonbury line-up with Kneecap Self Esteem is due to perform at Glastonbury and said she thinks it is ‘important’ that the Irish band perform. Evening Standard · May 9, 2025
Fate of Gaza will hang over Trump’s Middle East swing - Roll Call President Donald Trump will be confronted with an Arab plan for postwar Gaza as he embarks on a high-stakes Middle East swing next week. Roll Call · May 9, 2025
Marco Rubio Threatens Deportations Over Columbia Protest: 'Pro-Hamas Thugs Are No Longer Welcome' Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that his agency is reviewing the visa status of demonstrators involved in the takeover of Columbia University's library Latin Times · May 9, 2025
UN agencies warn Israel plans for aid distribution endanger lives in Gaza International aid agencies warn that plans presented by Israel to control aid distribution in Gaza will only increase suffering and death in the devastated Palestinian territory The Independent UK · May 9, 2025
US-backed group issues proposal to take over Gaza aid distribution from UN, reports claim Aid workers have criticised the plans, saying the proposal can't meet the needs of Gaza's large population and would forcibly displace large numbers of Palestinians by forcing them to move nearer aid hubs. Euronews · May 9, 2025
Al Jazeera · May 9, 2025 US foundation eyes takeover of Gaza aid US-backed Gaza foundation proposal aimed to keep aid from Hamas, but critics slam bypass of UN, danger to Palestinians.
The Texas Tribune · May 9, 2025 After immigration crackdown, international students in Texas self-censor to protect their education Students told the Tribune they have deleted social media accounts, socialize less and steer clear of charged topics to avoid becoming targets of immigration authorities.
The Independent UK · May 9, 2025 Australian prime minister says reducing student debt is his re-elected government's first priority Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told his government colleagues that reducing student debt will be the first legislative priority for his administration that was returned to power in the nation’s first election in which the Baby Boomer generation was outnumbered by younger voters
The Independent UK · May 8, 2025 A US-backed group seeks to take over Gaza aid distribution in a plan similar to Israel's A group of American security contractors, ex-military officers and humanitarian aid officials is proposing to take over the distribution of food and other supplies in Gaza based on plans similar to ones designed by Israel
The Conversation · May 8, 2025 What does Netanyahu’s plan for ‘conquering’ Gaza mean for Israel, Palestine and their neighbours? Expert Q&A The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has announced that the Israeli military will launch a new “intensified” offensive in Gaza. In a video posted on X, he said Israel’s security cabinet had approved a plan for “conquering” the Gaza Strip and establishing a “sustained presence” there.
The Conversation · May 8, 2025 Israeli plan to occupy all of Gaza could open the door for annexation of the West Bank Israel’s security cabinet has announced a plan to “capture” the whole of the Gaza Strip. The prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said on May 5 the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would remain in the territory indefinitely and take over the administration of humanitarian aid. What his government is referring to as…
Euronews · May 8, 2025 Irish PM says Gaza is 'hell on earth' Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin called the situation in Gaza ‘hell on earth’. He told The Europe Conversation that Israel is committing war crimes, and criticised the EU’s lack of response. Food and medicine have been blocked from entering the besieged area for almost 60 days.
Euronews · May 8, 2025 The Netherlands pivots on Israel as it asks for EU-Israel trade deal review Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said his government is "drawing a line in the sand" over the Gaza humanitarian aid blockade, which he says goes against international humanitarian law.
Reason · May 8, 2025 Claim Can Go Forward Against American Publisher That Allegedly Knew Knew Author It Paid Was Hamas Hostage-Holder The claim is under the Alien Tort Statute, which allows lawsuits in U.S. courts for aiding and abetting terrorism (among other things).
International Business Times · May 8, 2025 Israel Forces Close UN Schools In Annexed East Jerusalem The UN agency for Palestinian refugees said Thursday that Israel closed three of its schools in annexed east Jerusalem, months after an Israeli ban on its activities took effect.
Al Jazeera · May 8, 2025 Reports of Israeli casualties in Rafah blast, as strikes kill 16 in Gaza At least nine Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli attack in Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza.