Iran accuses Swedish diplomat held in Tehran prison for more than 600 days of spying for Israel Prosecutor says Johan Floderus was involved in projects aimed at toppling Iranian government The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023
Israel rejects claims it is trying to force Palestinians out of Gaza WHO chief says Gaza’s health system is ‘on its knees and collapsing’ amid intensifying ground offensive The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
US ‘concerned’ over reports Israel used white phosphorus munitions in Lebanon The United States is "concerned" about reports Israel used US-supplied white phosphorus munitions in an October attack in southern Lebanon, White House spokesperson John Kirby said on Monday. Earlier, the foreign ministers of France, Italy and Germany wrote in a joint letter to the EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell… France 24 · Dec 11, 2023
Israel Bombs South Gaza After Hamas Hostage Threat Israel bombed southern Gaza's main city on Monday after Hamas warned no Israeli hostages would leave the territory alive unless its demands for prisoner releases were met. International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Hamas Warns Remaining Hostages Doomed Unless Israel Meets Its Demands On Day 66 of the Israel-Hamas war, Hamas issued a stark warning over the fate of the remaining hostages in Gaza, demanding that Israel get back to the negotiation table and meet its requirements. International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023
Anna Schwartz says Mike Parr’s use of ‘Israel’ and ‘Nazi’ in performance work led her to sever ties Melbourne gallery owner says the two words together made her sick, ‘whatever the intention’ of the artist, who denies they were juxtaposed The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2023
Palestinians call for global strike on Monday to demand Gaza ceasefire Trade union activists and international influencers join call for global strike on December 11 as Israel pummels Gaza. Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2023
Nearly 300 killed in Gaza in 24 hours as Hamas, Netanyahu trade threats Hamas warns no captives would leave Gaza alive unless demands met while the Israeli PM asks the group to surrender. Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2023
Heavy fighting rages across Gaza as Qatar warns ‘window narrowing’ for new hostage deal Israel pressed ahead with its offensive on Sunday after US blocked the latest international push for a ceasefire The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2023
Bernie Sanders questions whether permanent ceasefire in Gaza possible if Hamas remains The Vermont Senator has faced criticism from fellow progressives over not joining calls for ceasefire The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2023
WHO resolution on the Israel-Hamas conflict hopes for 'health as a bridge to peace' The health organization's director-general says needed humanitarian aid isn't possible without a cease-fire but the resolution provides a platform to build from. WEKU · Dec 10, 2023
The hypocrisy of Western democracy The root cause of Western complicity in Palestinian oppression lies in colonialism and imperialism The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023
Morning Mail: changes to ‘broken’ migration system; Cop28 goes down to the wire; winter looms in Gaza Labor says visa reforms are needed to address exploitation; leaders at climate summit told to embrace compromise; trapped Palestinians dread rise of disease The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2023
French warship in Red Sea targeted by drones launched from Yemen France says that one of its warships in the Red Sea was targeted by two drones coming from Yemen. Both were intercepted and shot down. Radio France Internationale · Dec 10, 2023
The Conversation · Dec 10, 2023 Israel-Hamas war: What is Zionism? A history of the political movement that created Israel as we know it As the Israel-Hamas war continues, there’s been a lot of discussion around Zionism.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023 Biden under scrutiny after bypassing Congress to supply tank shells to Israel Administration reportedly not carrying out continual assessments on whether war crimes being committed in Gaza
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2023 Israeli study finds civilians make up 61% of Gaza deaths from airstrikes Analysis released as heavy fighting continues to rage throughout Gaza Strip
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2023 Thousands march in Europe in the latest rallies against antisemitism stoked by the war in Gaza Thousands of people have marched in the Belgian and German capitals to protest soaring antisemitism since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war
Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2023 Jordan’s foreign minister says Israel aiming ‘to empty Gaza of its people’ Addressing the Doha Forum, Ayman Safadi says Israel’s operation in Gaza meets the ‘legal definition of genocide’.
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2023 Thousands demonstrate against antisemitism in Berlin as Germany grapples with a rise in incidents Several thousand people have demonstrated against antisemitism in Berlin as Germany grapples with a large increase in anti-Jewish incidents following Hamas’ attack on Israel two months ago
Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2023 Israel cannot carry out ‘collective punishment’ of people in Gaza: Lavrov Speaking at the Doha Forum, the Russian foreign minister calls for international monitoring of the situation in Gaza.
The Conversation · Dec 10, 2023 Technologies like artificial intelligence are changing our understanding of war Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely regarded as a disruptive technology because it has the potential to fundamentally alter social relationships. AI has affected how people understand the world, the jobs available in the workforce and judgments of who merits employment or threatens society.
International Business Times · Dec 10, 2023 Iran Accuses Jailed Swedish EU Diplomat Of Conspiring With Israel Iranian authorities have accused a Swedish EU diplomat, held in a Tehran prison for more than 600 days, of conspiring with Iran's arch-enemy Israel, the judiciary said Sunday.
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2023 Gaza's 'catastrophic' health situation almost impossible to improve, says WHO Gaza hospitals have come under bombardment and some have been besieged or raided as part of Israel's response to Hamas' deadly October 7 attacks
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023 UN chief vows to go on seeking ceasefire in Gaza despite US veto António Guterres says UN has no clear route map to stop conflict and world institutions are ‘caught in a time warp’