Trump threatens to pull federal funds for US schools allowing ‘illegal protests’ President also claims he will imprison ‘agitators’ a day after administration called for review at Columbia University The Guardian - US · Mar 4, 2025
BBC Gaza film 'had more public support than opposition', director-general says CALLS for the BBC to reinstate a Gaza documentary outnumber calls for its removal, the corporation’s director general has said. The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2025
Israel risks breaching international law by blocking aid to Gaza, says minister Catherine West said humanitarian aid ‘should never be contingent on a ceasefire or used as a political tool’. Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025
Gaza ceasefire deal looks doomed as Israel blockades Strip and bars entry of humanitarian aid When Israel signed a ceasefire deal with Hamas in Gaza on January 15, the agreement was structured in three phases. Phase one, a six-week period in which Hamas would release hostages in return for Israel releasing Palestinians detained in its jails, ended on March 1. The Conversation · Mar 4, 2025
Arab leaders gather to endorse counterproposal to Trump's Gaza plan, with ceasefire's fate uncertain Arab leaders meeting in Cairo are set to endorse a counterproposal to President Donald Trump’s call for the Gaza Strip to be depopulated and transformed into a beach destination The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025
Egypt's Plan For Gaza Excludes Hamas From Governance Emergency Arab summit in Cairo discusses Egypt's plan for Gaza post-conflict, focusing on governance, security, and humanitarian needs. Top News · Mar 4, 2025
Failings in pulled Gaza documentary a ‘dagger to the heart’ of BBC’s credibility, says chair Samir Shah tells MPs ‘people weren’t doing their job’ in relation to the film Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2025
Fact Check: Trump's Statements On International Affairs President Trump's upcoming address to Congress covers key issues including Russia-Ukraine war, government cuts, and Israel-Hamas conflict. Top News · Mar 4, 2025
BBC director general Tim Davie doesn’t rule out reairing controversial Gaza documentary The BBC previously said it had ‘no plans to broadcast the programme again in its current form or return it to iPlayer’ The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025
BBC boss ‘not ruling out’ controversial Gaza documentary returning to iPlayer The corporation removed the documentary from the BBC’s on demand service after it emerged that the child narrator is the son of a Hamas official. Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025
Arab Leaders Counter Trump's Gaza Depopulation Plan Arab leaders meet in Cairo to discuss Egypt's Gaza plan amid regional tensions and humanitarian efforts. Top News · Mar 4, 2025
Arab Leaders Reject Trump's Gaza Depopulation Proposal Arab leaders in Cairo propose alternative to Trump's Gaza plan. Israel supports U.S. proposal for ceasefire. Egypt suggests relocating Palestinians within ... Top News · Mar 4, 2025
Middle East latest: Arab leaders meet in Egypt to approve counterproposal to Trump's Gaza plan Arab leaders meeting in Egypt are set to approve a counterproposal to President Donald Trump’s call for the Gaza Strip to be depopulated and transformed into a beach destination The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025
Israel preparing ‘hell plan’ for Gaza to force Hamas to release more hostages Plan reportedly calls for mass expulsion of Palestinians to southern Gaza, stopping all aid supplies, and cutting off power and water The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025
Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025 Channel 4 says son of Hamas official featured in ‘handful of minutes’ of output The broadcaster denied the youngster had featured in any of its coverage which won awards.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2025 Middle East crisis: Arab leaders consider Egypt’s plans to clear rubble and bombs and rebuild Gaza Strip – as it happened Egypt proposes reconstruction of territory to create ‘sustainable, green and walkable’ housing and urban areas
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2025 Tuesday briefing: Where Gaza’s fragile ceasefire stands – and what it will take to move it forward In today’s newsletter: With talks stalled, aid blocked and a truce in question, can the path to peace get back on track?
AAP · Mar 4, 2025 Australia backs Gaza assistance as Israel chokes aid A spokesperson for Australia's foreign minister has reiterated calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza as Israel blocks humanitarian supplies.
The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025 BBC heads to face MPs amid backlash to Hamas-linked documentary It comes after the BBC apologised for ‘serious flaws’
Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025 BBC bosses to be questioned by MPs amid Gaza documentary controversy The session on Tuesday morning was already scheduled as part of the committee’s ongoing scrutiny into the work of the corporation.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2025 Channel 4 News featured son of Hamas official used in BBC Gaza documentary Footage of Abdullah al-Yazouri, whose father is deputy agriculture minister, included in Gaza reports
The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025 Ofcom warns it could intervene in BBC’s Gaza documentary investigation The media regulator says it has ‘ongoing concerns about the nature and gravity’ of the failings related to Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone.
The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025 Palestinians hope 'No Other Land' Oscar win brings help as they face possible Israeli expulsion Palestinians cheered the Oscar win of the Palestinian-Israeli documentary “No Other Land,” documenting the struggle of West Bank villagers facing possible expulsion by the Israeli military
The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025 Father of Israeli hostage says Netanyahu is ‘stalling’ ceasefire deal Yehuda Cohen, father of 20-year-old Israeli hostage Nimrod Cohen, was speaking at the Israeli embassy in central London,
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2025 Israel prepares Gaza ‘hell plan’ to pile pressure on Hamas – reports Israel may cut off electricity to try to secure more hostage releases, as both sides prepare for war to restart