Irish broadcaster requests discussion over Israel’s Eurovision participation RTÉ asks European Broadcasting Union for talks after 72 former contestants call for ban on Israeli broadcaster The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025
First Responders In Gaza Run Out Of Supplies First responders in Gaza said Thursday that their operations were at a near standstill, more than two months into a full Israeli blockade that has left food and fuel in severe shortage. International Business Times · May 8, 2025
Antisemitic incidents surge across Europe and the world, ADL's J7 Task Force report shows Cases of antisemitism have risen dramatically in Germany and elsewhere, as Europe marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Euronews · May 8, 2025
Who Is The Next Pope? Jerusalem's First-ever Cardinal, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Emerges As Possible Contender Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the first-ever cardinal from Jerusalem, has emerged as a potential contender for the papacy following Pope Francis's death. International Business Times UK · May 8, 2025
‘Everyone lives in fear’: trapped between two warring nuclear giants, the people of Kashmir continue to suffer Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated this week after India launched missile strikes on its long-time rival, killing more than 30 people. The Conversation · May 8, 2025
Mother of Gaza hostage is furious over mixed signals on how many captives are dead Families of hostages held in Gaza were surprised and angered to hear U.S. President Donald Trump say that three of the hostages who Israel had said were alive had died The Independent UK · May 7, 2025
Palestinian children in East Jerusalem could lose their schools as Israeli-ordered closures loom Israeli authorities have ordered six United Nations schools for the children of Palestinian refugees in East Jerusalem to close this week The Independent UK · May 7, 2025
The Netherlands wants to force a review of EU ties with Israel as concerns grow over Gaza Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp is insisting on a review of the European Union's ties with Israel over its war in Gaza The Independent UK · May 7, 2025
Children so malnourished they’re losing their sight: Inside Israel’s aid blockade on Gaza The blockade has led to famine-like conditions for the two million people living on the Strip, and at least 9,000 children have been admitted for treatment of acute malnutrition since the start of the year The Independent UK · May 7, 2025
Court Throws Out Emotional Distress Lawsuit Brought by Jewish Student Over UNLV Anti-Israel Protests From Gerwaski v. Nevada ex rel. Bd. of Regents, decided Monday by Chief Judge Andrew Gordon (D. Nev.): Plaintiff Corey… The post Court Throws Out Emotional Distress Lawsuit Brought by Jewish Student Over UNLV Anti-Israel Protests appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · May 7, 2025
How Israel’s ‘plan’ for Gaza could turbocharge ethnic cleansing Israel has launched a new plan for Gaza which could induce ethnic cleansing and advance a genocide, say experts. Al Jazeera · May 7, 2025
Hamas Insists On 'Comprehensive' Deal To End Gaza War Hamas insisted Wednesday on a "comprehensive" agreement to end its war with Israel, as rescuers said Israeli bombardment of Gaza killed at least 26 people amid a growing humanitarian catastrophe. International Business Times · May 7, 2025
First Thing: Pakistan PM authorises ‘corresponding action’ after India strikes kill 26 UN calls for maximum restraint from two nuclear powers. Plus, Israeli minister accused of ethnic cleansing for vowing ‘Gaza will be entirely destroyed’ The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2025
At least 59 people killed in strikes across Gaza as Israel prepares to ramp up offensive The new bloodshed comes days after Israel approved a plan to intensify military operations in the Palestinian enclave, which would include seizing Gaza and holding on to captured territories. Euronews · May 7, 2025
The Independent UK · May 7, 2025 Israeli strikes across Gaza kill more than 40 people as Israel prepares to ramp up its offensive Hospital officials say Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 48 people, including women and children
The Independent UK · May 7, 2025 Israel corrects Trump after he wrongly claims that more hostages have died in Gaza Trump’s surprise comments caused panic amongst the families of hostages
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2025 Netherlands urges review of EU-Israel trade deal over ‘catastrophic’ Gaza aid block Foreign minister Caspar Veldkamp tells top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas he believes Israel is in breach of rights obligations linked to trade agreement
Pedestrian.tv · May 7, 2025 Israeli Minister Says ‘Gaza Will Be Entirely Destroyed’ Under New Military Plan Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has declared that “Gaza will be entirely destroyed” with Israel's military campaign.
The Independent UK · May 7, 2025 Israeli drone strike in Lebanese port city kills Hamas member Lebanon's state-run National News Agency says an Israeli drone strike on a car in southern Lebanon has killed one person
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2025 ‘Desperate, traumatised people’: Gaza faces wave of looting, theft and violence Aid officials and residents report breakdown in law and order as food and supplies run out during Israeli blockade
The Guardian - US · May 7, 2025 Trump says three Israeli hostages held in Gaza have died US president reports three deaths and laments ‘terrible situation’ but does not provide further details
The Independent UK · May 6, 2025 Democrats shun unity on Gaza in face of Netanyahu’s plan for ‘final’ assault ANALYSIS: Democrats lack a unified voice on Israel’s siege on Gaza more than a year and a half after it began. That gives Trump the advantage, writes John Bowden
Evening Standard · May 6, 2025 UK strongly opposes expansion of Israeli operations in Gaza, minister says Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer warned it would lead to the deaths of more innocent civilians and put hostages at ‘greater risk’.
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025 Senior Tory MPs and peers break ranks to call for recognition of Palestine Exclusive: Conservatives ask Keir Starmer to stand ‘against indefinite occupation’ and ‘reinforce international law’
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025 Seize Gaza, or make it uninhabitable. That’s Netanyahu’s plan – and either way he wins The talk of a major new offensive may be strategic bluster, but it shows extremist policy is now mainstream, says writer and academic Yair Wallach