US sanctions Lebanese lawmakers, security officials over Hezbollah influence The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Lebanese officials for allegedly maintaining Hezbollah's influence over state institutions The Independent UK · May 21
First Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Turkey after Israel deportation JERUSALEM - Israel said on Thursday it had deported all the foreign activists seized by its forces from a Gaza-bound flotilla, as the first group arrived in Turkey following global outcry over their treatment in custody. Bangkok Post · May 21
Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israel’s far-right security minister who taunted flotilla activists and was banned from the army The 50-year-old is the leader of a ultranationalist movement to settle the West Bank The Independent UK · May 21
Flotilla video that ‘shocked the world’ accelerates calls for EU action against Israel Footage showed some people kneeling on the ground in tightly packed groups with their hands tied behind their backs The Independent UK · May 21
Flotilla video has ‘accelerated’ mood in EU for action against Israel – Martin Taoiseach Micheal Martin said there was ‘a lot of anger’ across the EU at the treatment of flotilla activists. Evening Standard · May 21
Trump’s approval rating hits rock bottom in US but it’s OK, apparently he’s going to be PM of Israel Donald Trump's lies have never been realistic but this one takes the cake. We Got This Covered · May 21
Euronews · May 21 Israel says all Gaza flotilla activists have been deported amid global outrage over their treatment Multiple European countries are calling for EU sanctions against Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
The Economic Times · May 21 Israel deports all foreign activists from Gaza flotilla Israel has deported all foreign activists seized from a Gaza-bound flotilla. The move follows global condemnation of their treatment. Over 430 activists were detained after attempting to breach the Gaza blockade. Footage of their treatment sparked widespread criticism. Turkey sent planes to repatriate its citizens and those from third countries.
France 24 · May 21 France condemns Israel as it deports 37 French nationals over Gaza flotilla All 37 French nationals detained aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla to Turkey were deported by Israel on Thursday. Paris summoned a senior Israeli diplomat over a video showing the country's national security minister taunting the multinational group of activists while they were being detained.
The Conversation · May 21 Fertiliser: the forgotten history linking the agricultural commodity and empire in wartime Fertilisers are not just an agricultural input: they are a strategic resource hidden at the centre of geopolitical conflict. The US and Israel’s war on Iran and the related disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are sending shockwaves through the global farming system. A large share of the…
International Business Times · May 21 Iran Reportedly Rebuilding Military Capabilities Faster Than Expected During Ceasefire Iran is rebuilding its military capabilities faster than expected as the ceasefire with the U.S. and Israel continues and has already resumed the production of drones, according to a new report.
Euronews · May 21 Israel destroyed a four storey house in overnight airstrike in central Gaza camp Israel destroyed a four storey house in Gaza’s Maghazi refugee camp after residents received a warning call ordering evacuation before the strike.