EU announces sanctions against violent Israeli settlers Bloc breaks its lengthy deadlock on the issue but falls short of imposing full-scale trade sanctions The Guardian - UK · May 11
Netanyahu Acknowledges 'Responsibility' for October 7 Attack Against Israel: 'Everybody Has a Share' The Israeli Prime Minister also signaled that military operations against Iran could resume if Israel determines Tehran continues advancing its nuclear program Latin Times · May 11
EU approves sanctions on Israeli settlers after Hungarian backing The sanctions — which include asset freezes and travel bans and will also target Hamas members — come amid growing international criticism of Israel’s settlement expansion and escalating violence in the occupied territories. Euronews · May 11
Israel's Conduct in Gaza Does Not Resemble Genocide Frankly, I find the charge of genocide against Israel to be obviously absurd, one of those claims that true believers… The post Israel's Conduct in Gaza Does Not Resemble Genocide appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · May 11
'Everyone shares responsibility': Netanyahu's big admission over October 7 Hamas attack Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged some responsibility for the October 7th security failures, stating accountability rests with "everyone" across the establishment. He emphasized focusing on post-attack events and Iran's broader threat, asserting he was previously a restrained leader. The offensive in Gaza has resulted in significant Palestinian casualties and… The Times of India · May 11
Israel: What Went Wrong? by Omer Bartov review – the long view An erudite account of the foundation of the state and its subsequent moral and political decline The Guardian - UK · May 9
Bullying or entertainment? Kyle Sandilands argues that fights with Jackie O were ratings gold for Kiis FM Shock jock claims his bosses had monetised the conduct he was sacked for. Plus: Michael Gawenda v Jeff Sparrow The Guardian - AU · May 8
The Guardian view on ceasefires that aren’t: Israel never stopped killing in Gaza – allies must reject any escalation Editorial: The US is unlikely to pressure Benjamin Netanyahu to comply with truce terms. Europe must take action The Guardian - UK · May 7
Pro-Palestinian protester pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in death of Jewish man A former Southern California college professor has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and battery in the death of a Jewish counterprotester during demonstrations in 2023 over the Israel-Hamas war The Independent UK · May 7
Hamas says a son of its chief negotiator was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza Hamas says the son of its lead negotiator has died after being wounded by an Israeli strike on Gaza The Independent UK · May 7
UAE says air defences engaging with Iranian attacks – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - UK · May 7
In Gaza, some Palestinian children find respite and catharsis in breakdancing In Gaza, some Palestinian children are finding respite from the harsh realities of life in breakdancing The Independent UK · May 7
It’s time for mass non-violent protests against Israel, says Palestinian ambassador to UK WORLD OF TROUBLE: Husam Zomlot, Palestine’s new ambassador to London, talks of his childhood in Gaza and calls for mass non-violent protests and South African-style sanctions against Israel with Sam Kiley in the World of Trouble podcast The Independent UK · May 7
Greens must take immediate action against antisemitism in party, says Lucas Former leader says antisemitic comments by some election candidates are unacceptable The Guardian - UK · May 5
The Guardian - UK · May 5 Lawyer who represented Hamas in court says UK police falsely listed him as member of group Fahad Ansari says it was ‘chilling’ that police ‘equated him with his client’ after he was stopped on return from family holiday in Ireland
AAP · May 5 Fears Jewish lawsuit may become second royal commission There are concerns two lawsuits launched by Jewish academics over pro-Palestine social media posts could become another royal commission into anti-Semitism.
The Independent UK · May 4 Man and woman arrested on suspicion of arson after fire at Golders Green memorial wall The memorial wall that was targeted is a tribute to protesters killed in Iran and those killed during the 7 October Hamas attack
The Independent UK · May 4 Families evacuated from Gaza enjoy a day to decompress at Rome's ancient baths The Baths of Caracalla, near the Colosseum, provided a unique experience for Palestinian children and families evacuated from Gaza for medical care
The Conversation · May 4 Netanyahu has pledged to ‘finish the job’ against Hezbollah. It’s a promise he can’t deliver on Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire three weeks ago. The violence, however, hasn’t stopped.
The Guardian - UK · May 3 Spain demands release of Gaza flotilla activists ‘held illegally’ by Israel Israeli court extends detention of two men who were among 175 people intercepted near Crete on Thursday
AAP · May 3 Kayakers take to water in solidarity with Gaza flotilla Protesters have paddled past some of Australia's most recognisable landmarks to support Palestinians and participants of an intercepted Gaza aid flotilla.
The Guardian - AU · May 2 Australian activists released in Crete allege mistreatment by Israeli forces who intercepted Gaza flotilla Zack Schofield among 175 activists taken by Israel from ships attempting to transport aid to Gaza
AAP · May 2 Australian says flotilla crews bashed by Israeli troops An Australian activist has described bashings by Israeli soldiers who boarded their vessels on a mission to deliver aid to Gaza.
The Mary Sue · May 1 Congress Members are Taking Action Against Twitch Streamer Hasan Piker Democrats and Republicans often have disagreements, but Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Rep. Mike Lawler came forward with a bipartisan solution targeted against Twitch streamer Hasan Piker. It seems that the common ground will not be met in healthcare or tax policies. Rather, the two parties have united against a non-government…
Reason · May 1 Victims of Communism Day - 2026 May Day should be a day to honor victims of an ideology that took tens of millions of lives. But we should also be open to alternative dates if they can attract broad enough support.