It’s the media’s job to hold power to account. This year, too many got into bed with it instead The lines between advertising, public relations and journalism have become dangerously blurred The Guardian - US · Dec 15, 2025
Around the world, anti-Jewish hate is growing. In Bondi, we see the tragic results After the latest in a series of deadly attacks on the global Jewish community, Jews are angry. And we have good reason to be, says Dave Rich of the Community Security Trust The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2025
What to know about the attack on the Jewish festival in Australia that killed 15 people Officials suspect a father and son of killing 15 people on a popular Australian beach, shocking a country where gun violence is rare The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025
Israeli military raids in Syria raise tensions as they carve out a buffer zone Israel’s military raids and strikes over the past year aiming to carve out a buffer zone in southern Syria have raised tensions, frustrated locals and also appear to have scuttled chances — despite U.S. pressure — of any imminent thaw in relations between the two neighbors The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025
Hamas confirms killing of top commander in Israeli strike on Gaza The Israeli military killed Raed Saad, commander of Hamas' military manufacturing unit, in a strike outside Gaza City on Saturday. He was the most senior militant killed since a ceasefire agreement came into effect in October. Euronews · Dec 15, 2025
Australia is reeling from the worst terrorist attack on home soil. Could it have been prevented? With 15 civilians and one gunman dead so far, and another 40 people injured, Australia is reeling from its worst act of terrorism on home soil. Two gunmen opened fire on a Jewish community gathering to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah at Archer Park on Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach. The Conversation · Dec 15, 2025
Hamas confirms death of senior commander in Gaza after Israeli strike Raed Saad was killed in a strike outside Gaza City on Saturday, Hamas has now confirmed The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025
Israel says it has killed a top Hamas commander in Gaza Israel says it killed a top Hamas commander in Gaza after an explosive device detonated and wounded two soldiers in the territory’s south The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025
President of Peace? How Donald Trump’s claims to have ended eight wars in his second term fall apart IN FOCUS: The US president believes he has resolved enough global conflicts to have earned him a Nobel Peace Prize. James C. Reynolds and Alex Croft report on how his boasts stand up to scrutiny The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025
Gaza doctor murdered Israeli hostage by injecting air into her veins, father claims Nineteen-year-old Noa Marciano was one of 251 people taken as hostages back to Gaza in the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel. Euronews · Dec 12, 2025
New video shows Gaza hostages celebrating Hanukkah before their deaths New footage shows six hostages celebrating Hanukkah in a Gaza tunnel before being killed by Hamas. Their families hope to highlight that they should have returned alive. Euronews · Dec 12, 2025
‘They attacked my religion, my faith’: Muslim photojournalist detained by ICE speaks out Ya’akub Vijandre, held in ICE detention in Georgia, tells Guardian he is concerned for safety of family and friends The Guardian - US · Dec 12, 2025
Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi ‘violently detained’ at memorial for dead human rights lawyer A foundation in her name said she was detained at a memorial for a human rights lawyer recently found dead under disputed circumstances The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025
New footage shows six Israeli hostages celebrating Jewish holiday, months before they were killed New footage shows six Israeli hostages celebrating Hanukkah while held captive in a Gaza tunnel months before they were killed The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025
Euronews · Dec 11, 2025 Swiss Eurovision champion Nemo returns winner's trophy to protest Israel's inclusion The contest, which turns 70 in 2026, strives to put pop before politics, but has repeatedly been embroiled in world events.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025 Britain threatened to defund ICC over Netanyahu arrest warrant, claims prosecutor Karim Khan makes allegation in court submission while defending decision to prosecute Israeli prime minister in 2024
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025 Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner's trophy to protest Israel's inclusion Swiss singer Nemo, who won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, has decided to return the winners' trophy
Euronews · Dec 11, 2025 Hamas attacks and hostage treatment in Gaza crimes against humanity, Amnesty says Amnesty International says Palestinian armed groups committed crimes against humanity in the 7 October 2023 attacks on Israel, with Hamas bearing primary responsibility for war crimes including murder and torture.
Radio France Internationale · Dec 11, 2025 Amnesty accuses Hamas of 'crimes against humanity' over 7 October attacks Human rights group Amnesty International has accused Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups for the first time of crimes against humanity during and after the 7 October, 2023 attack on Israel that led to the war in Gaza.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025 Winter storm rips through Gaza, exposing failure to deliver enough aid to territory Storm Byron has hit Gaza, worsening the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn area
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025 I used to report from the West Bank. Twenty years after my last visit, I was shocked by how much worse it is today The long read: Among the many people I met, there was a pervasive feeling of hopelessness and a sense that resistance is slowly becoming a memory
Latin Times · Dec 10, 2025 Muslim Group Threatens With Lawsuit After Florida Gov. DeSantis Designates It as a Foreign Terrorist Organization DeSantis said CAIR "was founded by persons connected to the Muslim Brotherhood," which his order links to Hamas. He added that individuals "associated with CAIR have been convicted of providing, and conspiring to provide, material support to designated terrorist organizations."
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025 Aid flow into Gaza falls short of ceasefire terms, analysis of Israeli figures shows Aid deliveries into Gaza are falling short of the amount agreed upon in the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, according to an Associated Press analysis
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025 Inside the Hamas tunnels where Israeli hostages were held and tortured for months Hamas still needs to release the body of one hostage as Israel prepares for next steps in the ceasefire with Donald Trump
Reason · Dec 9, 2025 California Anti-SLAPP Statute Doesn't Apply to Claim of Politically Motivated Threatening Conduct Anti-SLAPP statutes allow defendants who are sued based on their speech on matters of public concern to quickly challenge the… The post California Anti-SLAPP Statute Doesn't Apply to Claim of Politically Motivated Threatening Conduct appeared first on Reason.com.