US aid to Gaza stalls after temporary pier breaks apart in heavy seas Crucial supply line for aid deliveries to starving Palestinians cut off and will take at least a week to repair, Pentagon says The Guardian - US · May 28, 2024
French Lawmaker Suspended For Waving Palestinian Flag France's parliament on Tuesday suspended a left-wing lawmaker for two weeks after he held up a Palestinian flag during a heated debate over whether France should recognise Palestinian statehood, as President Emmanuel Macron said such a step should not be based on "emotion". International Business Times · May 28, 2024
What happened when Israel attacked Rafah? Israel has attacked twice since Sunday, killing tens of people in horrific circumstances. Al Jazeera · May 28, 2024
Dozens dead in ‘barbaric’ strike, hundreds of thousands flee, yet White House insists no red line has been crossed in Rafah Biden had previously warned Israel that launching a major offensive in Rafah was a ’red line’ for his administration that would compel him to reevaluate US support The Independent UK · May 28, 2024
The Guardian view on the Rafah offensive: crossing US red lines should have consequences Editorial: Joe Biden should back a UN security council resolution to end the fighting in Gaza rather than shielding Israel from criticism The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2024
Biden's Blurred Red Lines On Rafah Under Pressure Joe Biden's red lines have repeatedly shifted when it comes to Israel's assault on Rafah, but the US president faces growing pressure to firm up his stance after a deadly strike in the Gazan city. International Business Times · May 28, 2024
Tanks reach heart of Gaza’s Rafah as Israeli bombardment mounts It comes as Israel faces international outcry over strikes on city – with more than one million people having fled in the last three weeks The Independent UK · May 28, 2024
'Unconscionable': John Swinney hits out at Israel's response to Rafah 'massacre' JOHN SWINNEY has called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s response to the attack in Rafah which resulted in at least 35 Palestinians… The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024
At least 21 killed in Israeli attacks on tent camp near Gaza’s Rafah Palestinian officials say at least 12 women among those killed in attack on tent camp for displaced people in al-Mawasi. Al Jazeera · May 28, 2024
What is the impact of recognising Palestinian statehood? Spain, Norway and Ireland officially recognised a Palestinian state on Tuesday, fulfilling a long-held Palestinian aspiration. Israel has expressed deep discontent with the move, calling it “a reward for Hamas”. As the humanitarian crisis worsens and the civilian death toll continues to swell in Gaza, experts hope the move could… France 24 · May 28, 2024
Israeli Attacks In Gaza Displacement Camps Leave 29 Dead Israeli attacks on displacement camps in Rafah governorate lead to devastating loss of life. Gaza Ministry of Health reports 29 Palestinians killed. Top News · May 28, 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel are becoming increasingly isolated internationally – they need to listen to their friends Pressure, both external and internal, is rapidly changing the international landscape for Israel. In 2011, Ehud Barak, then Israel’s defence minister, warned that Israel would face a “diplomatic-political tsunami” of international isolation and censure if it could not resolve the conflict with the Palestinians. More than a decade later, that… The Conversation · May 28, 2024
Israeli Military Uses Small Munitions In Deadly Rafah Airstrike Israeli military's use of small munitions in precise airstrike in Rafah, Gaza Strip, intensifies conflict dynamics. Top News · May 28, 2024
France Urges Halt To Israeli Operations In Rafah France urges Israel to stop military operations in Rafah as global pressure mounts. ICJ ruling intensifies scrutiny on Israel's actions. Top News · May 28, 2024
The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024 Scotland goalkeeper addresses controversial Euro 2025 qualifying match against Israel Lee Gibson wants Scotland Women to remain focused on the football ahead of the controversial Euro 2025 qualifying clash against Israel on Friday.
Top News · May 28, 2024 Israel Presents New Ideas In Hostage-For-Ceasefire Negotiations Israel introduces new proposals in hostage-for-ceasefire talks with Hamas, amid stalled negotiations.
Al Jazeera · May 28, 2024 Slovenia’s ‘moral duty’: What’s behind its push to recognise Palestine? As Israel’s war rages in Gaza, Slovenia is joining a clutch of European nations that hope to pave a pathway to peace.
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2024 These inhumane attacks on Rafah are no accident. They’re central to the IDF’s brutal, losing strategy The use of intense force in Gaza has failed to achieve Netanyahu’s war objectives. The mood in Israel is beginning to shift, says academic Paul Rogers
Top News · May 28, 2024 Israeli Tanks Spotted In Central Rafah For First Time Israeli tanks spotted in central Rafah for the first time since IDF entered, following recent missile strike and international outcry.
Top News · May 28, 2024 Biden's Approach To Israel And Iran Criticized Critics question Biden's approach to Israel and Iran, highlighting concerns over favoritism and pressure on allies.
The Conversation · May 28, 2024 Iran’s intervention in Sudan’s civil war advances its geopolitical goals − but not without risks Iran’s role in funding and arming proxy groups in the Middle East has been well documented and has gotten extra attention since the Hamas-led attack in Israel in October 2023. Similarly, Tehran’s arms shipments to Russia are well known and have prompted complaints and sanctions from the West.
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2024 Spying, hacking and intimidation: Israel’s nine-year ‘war’ on the ICC exposed Exclusive: Investigation reveals how intelligence agencies tried to derail war crimes prosecution, with Netanyahu ‘obsessed’ with intercepts
Al Jazeera · May 28, 2024 Israeli spy chief ‘threatened’ ICC prosecutor over war crimes case: Report Report claims ex-Mossad chief tried to pressure Fatou Bensouda into abandoning a 2021 war crimes probe.
Top News · May 28, 2024 Israeli Strike Hits Hospital Entrance In Southern Lebanon Israeli strike in southern Lebanon leads to casualties, sparking retaliatory attacks by Hezbollah. Ongoing clashes and diplomatic efforts continue amidst f...
International Business Times · May 28, 2024 145 Countries Now Recognise A Palestinian State Israel's war in Gaza since the October 7 attack has revived a global push for Palestinians to be given a state of their own.