Israeli air strikes kill 12 in eastern Lebanon despite ceasefire The strikes targeted areas in the Bekaa Valley, including a Syrian refugee camp, Lebanon’s state news agency says. Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2025
One in 10 children screened in UNRWA clinics malnourished Medicine and nutrition supplies running out, Palestinian refugee agency warns The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025
Kneecap announce new tour dates for group’s ‘biggest run of shows ever’ The rap group, which is made up of O hAnnaidh, Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh, shared a post on Instagram announcing the news on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025
Disturbed frontman David Draiman blasts Tom Morello for supporting Kneecap Disturbed frontman David Draiman has blasted Tom Morello as “shameful” for his support of Kneecap, who have been advocating for the people of Palestine. BANG Premier · Jul 13, 2025
Tom Morello: Kneecap are the Rage Against The Machine of now Tom Morello has spoken out in support of activist rap trio Kneecap. BANG Premier · Jul 11, 2025
Kneecap banned from advertising on London Underground Controversial Irish trio Kneecap have claimed they are no longer allowed to have adverts on the London Underground. BANG Premier · Jul 11, 2025
A weakened Iran and Hezbollah gives Lebanon an opening to chart path away from the region’s conflicts − will it be enough? After a 12-day war launched by Israel and joined briefly by the United States, Iran has emerged weakened and vulnerable. And that has massive implications for another country in the region: Lebanon. The Conversation · Jul 9, 2025
Israel says it launched ‘special, targeted operations’ in southern Lebanon Army shares video of troops on ground in ‘targeted nighttime operation’ amid near-daily attacks against neighbour. Al Jazeera · Jul 9, 2025
'I hear I got a mention': John Swinney responds to Kneecap FIRST Minister John Swinney has said the public should focus on what rap group Kneecap are concerned about, rather than their comments ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2025
We should focus on what Kneecap are concerned about, says Swinney The First Minister was mentioned at the rap trio’s show in Glasgow on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025
‘They can’t stop us’: Kneecap hit back against Swinney at Glasgow gig The band played a sold-out O2 Academy show after their spot at TRNSMT was axed following calls from the First Minister and warnings from police. Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025
Kneecap slate John Swinney at Glasgow gig after TRNSMT axe IRISH rap trio Kneecap slate John Swinney at a gig in Glasgow after the First Minister suggested the band be cut from the city's music festival… The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2025
'Everyone's here for the same reason': Kneecap fans at Glasgow gig rally around trio Kneecap fans gathered outside the band’s gig in Glasgow tonight, and have spoken of their support for the Irish rap trio and their stance against… The National (Scotland) · Jul 8, 2025
Israeli strike kills at least three people in northern Lebanon Israel claims it targeted a ‘key figure’ from the Palestinian group Hamas near the coastal Lebanese city of Tripoli. Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2025
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025 Kneecap fans at Glasgow gig rally around trio after festival slot cancelled The three members of Kneecap arrived at the O2 Academy in Glasgow on Tuesday evening.
BANG Premier · Jul 8, 2025 Police Scotland issue update on 'proportionate policing plan' ahead of Kneecap's Glasgow gig Safety measures have been put in place ahead of Kneecap's concert in Glasgow.
Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2025 The US asked Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah. How did Lebanon respond? The Lebanese presidency handed a reply to US Special Envoy Tom Barrack on Monday over Hezbollah’s disarmament.
Euronews · Jul 7, 2025 US envoy satisfied with Lebanon's response to Hezbollah disarmament proposal The latest Israel-Hezbollah conflict began a day after Hamas’ 7 October 2023 attack on southern Israel and intensified in September, leaving the Iran-backed group badly bruised and much of its political and military leadership dead.
Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2025 US envoy hails Lebanon’s response to Hezbollah disarmament proposals Hezbollah has rejected disarmament while Israel continues to attack Lebanon, after US calls for it to give up weapons.
International Business Times · Jul 7, 2025 US Envoy Says Satisfied With Lebanese Response On Disarming Of Hezbollah US envoy Thomas Barrack said Monday he was satisfied by the Lebanese authorities' response to Washington's request to disarm Hezbollah, which was heavily weakened in a recent war with Israel.
Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2025 Yemen’s Houthis claim to have sunk ship; exchange attacks with Israel Israeli military attacks ports of Hodeidah, Ras-Isa and as-Salif as Houthis continue to launch missiles towards Israel.
Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2025 Hezbollah chief says won’t disarm until Israel leaves southern Lebanon Naim Qassem says his group will not surrender or lay down weapons in response to Israeli threats.
International Business Times · Jul 6, 2025 Hezbollah Chief Says Won't Surrender Under Israeli Threats Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said Sunday his group would not surrender or lay down its weapons in response to Israeli threats, despite pressure on the Lebanese militants to disarm.
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2025 Hezbollah leader refuses to disarm until Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem has reaffirmed the group’s refusal to disarm while Israel continues its airstrikes and occupies parts of southern Lebanon
Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2025 Israeli drone attacks in southern Lebanon kill one, injure several people Three Israeli attacks hit Bint Jbeil, Shebaa and Chaqra.