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Activists on Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel disembark in Crete

Several European governments with nationals among those arrested have called on Israel to free the activists and called its action a flagrant contravention of international law, while Washington backed Israeli authorities, calling the flotilla a "stunt".

Euronews

Gianni Infantino’s attempt at forcing Israel-Palestine handshake backfires at Fifa Congress

Infantino called representatives from the Israel and Palestine football federations onto the stage at the Fifa Congress but Palestine’s Jibril Rajoub refused to stand next to his Israeli counterpart

The Independent UK

Israel navy to release six Australians in Greece after intercepting Gaza flotilla

The activists’ vessels were intercepted off the coast of Crete on Wednesday evening while travelling as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla

The Guardian - AU

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Friday briefing: How rising antisemitism is striking fear into the everyday lives of British Jews

In today’s newsletter: The events in Golders Green this week are the latest in a line of attacks on the Jewish community that have led many to question their future in the UK

The Guardian - UK

War-battered Syria now sells itself as a safe corridor amid regional conflict

Syria was once a battleground, enduring 14 years of civil war

The Independent UK

'Continue seeing Gaza on YouTube': Netanyahu mocks flotilla as Israel intercepts more than 20 ships with 175 activists; draws global flak

Israel's Navy successfully intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying activists near Crete, preventing any vessels from reaching Palestinian shores. Prime Minister Netanyahu commended the operation, stating all participants were turned back. The US State Department backed Israel's actions, calling the flotilla a counterproductive stunt organized by a pro-Hamas entity.

The Times of India

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv claims victory over ‘shadow grain fleet’ shipment to Israel

Panama-flagged Panormitis turns away without unloading as Kyiv vows to treat carriers of ‘stolen’ grain the same as Russian oil tankers. What we know on day 1,528

The Guardian - AU

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Gianni Infantino’s attempt at Israel-Palestine handshake backfires

Gianni Infantino made a failed attempt to orchestrate a handshake between Palestinian and Israeli delegates at Fifa’s congress in Vancouver

The Guardian - UK

Trump backs Iran’s participation at World Cup: ‘Let them play’

Iran’s place in the finals had been in doubt following air strikes launched by the US and Israel against the country

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino’s Palestine and Israel handshake attempt sparks clash at Fifa Congress

The Palestinian football federation’s president refused to stand alongside the Israel FA’s vice-president despite Gianni Infantino’s insistence

The Independent UK

Bari Weiss appoints editor viewed as pro-Israel in latest CBS News shake-up

Shayndi Raice to lead CBS’s foreign coverage after Weiss ousts bureau chief over reported tensions

The Guardian - US

Gianni Infantino tells Fifa congress that Iran will play at World Cup in US as planned

Iran’s participation had been in doubt following US and Israeli attacks on the country that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy says he's seeking details of Putin’s May 9 ceasefire proposal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he's seeking more details about a short-term ceasefire that Russia proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump

The Independent UK

In Gaza, a desperate rush for water trucks persists more than 6 months after the ceasefire

Palestinians and humanitarian groups say water shortages in Gaza have persisted more than six months after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

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The Independent UK

Palestinians mourn teenager shot dead in the occupied West Bank

Mourners have carried the body of a teenager killed by Israel’s military through the hills of the West Bank’s largest city

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: UN sounds nuclear alarm over Iran’s uranium stockpile

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today

The Times of India

Donald Trump to get Nobel Peace Prize in 2026? Committee says 287 candidates shortlisted

Over 287 candidates, including Donald Trump, are vying for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee Secretary noted significant renewal among nominees, emphasizing the prize's enduring relevance amidst global conflicts. While nominations are confidential, leaders from Cambodia, Israel, and Pakistan have reportedly put Trump forward, though this doesn't…

The Conversation

Three women sit for Israeli Rabbinate’s exam, amid growing recognition for Orthodox Jewish women’s religious leadership

When people picture a rabbi, they may imagine a man standing in front of a congregation in a synagogue. But “rabbi” means much more than that. For example, a rabbi could be a teacher, a nonprofit executive for a Jewish organization, or a scholar of Jewish law – and, increasingly,…

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The US has long used economic coercion to achieve foreign policy goals — the war in Iran shows how that power has declined

Two months after the United States, along with Israel, launched a war against Iran, that conflict appears far from a lasting resolution.

The Independent UK

Israel’s seizure of Gaza aid flotilla off coast of Greece condemned as ‘act of piracy’ as 175 people detained

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The Independent UK

Zack Polanski accuses ‘authoritarian’ Labour of ‘using Jewish pain’ to consider ban on marches

The issue of Israel and Gaza have become a major dividing line between the Greens and Labour ahead of the local elections next week

Euronews

Israel intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla, arresting 175 activists

Israel has intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters near Greece, arresting 175 activists, with officials saying blockade enforcement is vital to stop weapons reaching the territory.

The Independent UK

Media organizations call on Israel to allow foreign reporters independent access to Gaza

Leaders of major media companies are urging Israel to lift a ban preventing foreign journalists from independently entering Gaza

Euronews

Israel halts Russian grain ship amid stolen Ukrainian wheat row

After days of diplomatic row between Ukraine and Israel, Israeli grain importer Zenziper said it is postponing the unloading of the grain on board the ship said to be carrying stolen Ukrainian grain on behalf of Russia.

The Guardian - AU

At least six Australian activists detained by Israel navy after Gaza flotilla boats intercepted

Spokesperson says just two out of 14 Australians remain in communication, after CCTV footage showed Israeli navy boarding vessels in international waters

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