First Thing: Trump to announce 25% aluminum and steel tariffs as China’s levies kick in US allies criticize Trump’s plans as harmful for all parties. Plus, the Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ curse The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025
Israel kills pregnant woman amid escalating West Bank violence ISRAEL has expanded its assaults in the occupied West Bank, killing five people including a pregnant woman ... The National (Scotland) · Feb 10, 2025
Trump says people should think of Gaza as ‘a big real estate site’ the US will own ‘We’ll let other countries develop parts of it – it’ll be beautiful’, he chimed The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025
White victimhood to G20: What’s behind Trump’s attacks on South Africa? Trump’s freeze on aid to South Africa caps years of growing tension over everything from Russia and China to Israel. Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2025
Donald Trump says US is committed to 'buying and owning' Gaza and calls war-ruined territory 'a big real estate site' US President told reporters ‘we’re going to bring stability to the Middle East soon’ Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025
Middle East crisis: Hamas official calls Trump’s latest Gaza remarks ‘absurd’ after delaying hostage releases – as it happened Delay comes amid little progress over negotiations and Israeli official calls the move a violation of ceasefire deal The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Considers Return To War In Gaza Israeli PM Netanyahu faces tough decisions on Gaza crisis amidst hostage release and Trump's radical proposal. Top News · Feb 10, 2025
What's happening in the Gaza Strip and Sudan that sparked a protest at the Super Bowl halftime show? A brief protest by a performer at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show referenced Sudan and the Gaza Strip, two wars in the Middle East that have killed tens of thousands The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025
ABC host labelled anti-Semite in wave of complaints A torrent of complaints about ABC host Antoinette Lattouf accused the fill-in presenter of anti-Semitism and turning the broadcaster into a Hamas mouthpiece. AAP · Feb 10, 2025
After the ceasefire in Gaza, West Bank Palestinians face more Israeli barriers, traffic and misery To spend a rush hour these days at any of the traffic-snarled checkpoints outside Palestinian cities in the West Bank is to hear of the endless problems they have brought — families divided, money lost, trade disrupted, sick people kept from doctors The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025
US committed to ‘buying and owning’ Gaza, Trump says US president says other countries in the Middle East could be tasked with rebuilding parts of the war-ravaged enclave. Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2025
'We Will Deport You': Trump Orders Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Supporters Holding Student Visas College students erase evidence of students participating in pro-Palestine protests amid Trump's visa revocation threat. International Business Times UK · Feb 10, 2025
Freed Israeli hostage did not know of wife and daughters’ deaths, British family confirms An Israeli soldier broke the news to Eli Sharabi on Saturday, after almost 500 days in captivity The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2025
Israel Completes Withdrawal From Netzarim Corridor In Gaza Israel's withdrawal from Netzarim Corridor in Gaza under ceasefire agreement with Hamas leads to mixed reactions and ongoing tensions in the region. Top News · Feb 9, 2025
Top News · Feb 9, 2025 President Trump Plans US Redevelopment Of Gaza President Trump's proposal to redevelop Gaza as a real estate opportunity faces opposition and criticism, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable solu...
Latin Times · Feb 9, 2025 Despite Ceasefire, Israeli Troops Kill At Least 4 Palestinians in Gaza City At least four Palestinians were killed on Sunday in Gaza City despite the Israel-Hamas ceasefire brokered last month.
International Business Times · Feb 9, 2025 Recently Freed Israeli Hostage Didn't Know Wife and Daughters Were Killed in October 7 Attack, Family Says After he was freed, the Israeli hostage said he was happy to be free and to return to his family.
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2025 In the interest of both sides, the Gaza ceasefire deal must continue to be honoured THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With each stage of the agreement dependent on the completion of the previous one, any breakdown would place future deals in jeopardy
Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2025 Daughter of one of the oldest Gaza hostages calls for all kidnapped to be freed Dr Sharone Lifschitz, 53, of Walthamstow, east London, says the gradual releases by Hamas are like ‘a reality show from hell’.
Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2025 Brit family of freed Israeli hostage say he was unaware wife and daughters killed in Hamas attack Eli Sharabi and his fellow hostages’ emaciated condition sparked outrage
The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2025 Israeli military withdraws from Netzarim corridor in Gaza Israel says it will not agree to full withdrawal until Hamas’s military and political capabilities have been eliminatedMiddle East crisis – live updates
Al Jazeera · Feb 9, 2025 Saudi Arabia slams Netanyahu’s suggestion it should host Palestinian state The kingdom reiterated that ‘the Palestinian people have a right to their land’ and cannot be ‘expelled’.
International Business Times · Feb 9, 2025 Thai Hostage Freed From Gaza Says Feels 'Reborn' After Return Home A Thai farm worker held hostage in Gaza for more than a year said he felt "reborn" as he and four compatriots arrived home on Sunday to tears of joy from their relieved families.
Top News · Feb 9, 2025 Israeli Hostages Freed, Unaware Of Loved Ones' Tragic Fate Israeli hostages freed by Hamas militants in Gaza face heartbreak as they discover tragic losses. Families call for swift action to secure the release of r...
International Business Times · Feb 9, 2025 Hamas Says Israel Withdraws From Key Gaza Road A Hamas official said Israeli troops on Sunday completed their withdrawal from a strategic road bisecting the Gaza Strip, part of a fragile truce deal that Israel said it was implementing.