Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones An annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts worldwide has included Israeli forces for the first time since the review began more than 15 years ago for their treatment of Palestinian detainees The Independent UK · May 28
The Conversation · May 28 Friday essay: How to Sell a Genocide exposes the double standards of reporting on Gaza When the University of Queensland Press cancelled the publication of Wiradjuri poet Jazz Money’s book Bila: A River Cycle because of a blog post by its illustrator, 60 UQP contributors signed a letter of protest. Some declared they would no longer publish with UQP. Fourteen staff members issued a statement…
Euronews · May 28 Israel freezes out UN chief António Guterres over inclusion on sexual violence list The UN cited "credible information" regarding sexual violence allegedly committed by Israeli security forces against Palestinians in prisons and other detention centres.
AAP · May 28 Israel PM tasks army to take 70 per cent of Gaza Strip Israel should expand its military control over the Gaza Strip to 70 per cent, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.
The Guardian - UK · May 28 Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize ‘70% of Gaza Strip’, violating ceasefire deal Speaking in West Bank settlement, Israeli PM, who is fighting for political survival before elections, says ‘we are squeezing Hamas’
The Independent UK · May 28 Gaza mourns 10 killed in Eid strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control of the strip Dozens of Palestinians in Gaza City gathered for funeral prayers for 10 people killed in Israeli strikes