UK Government finally breaks silence after Israel kidnaps flotilla activists The UK Government has finally broken its silence after Israel kidnapped activists sailing in international waters while taking part in a flotilla to… The National (Scotland) · May 20
Israel's parliament has voted to dissolve itself. What's next? Israel's parliament has voted to dissolve itself. This move could lead to an early national election. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is predicted to lose the upcoming vote. An election date is yet to be set. Political commentators suggest a September election is likely. This decision follows a split with an… The Economic Times · May 20
Outrage grows over treatment of Gaza flotilla activists; US boards Iranian oil tanker – Middle East crisis as it happened US ambassador to Israel criticizes Ben-Gvir’s ‘despicable actions’ in video shared online as countries condemn treatment of activists; tanker was accused of violating blockade before being released The Guardian - UK · May 20
Tankers exit Hormuz as Trump, Vance talk up Iran deal prospects Two Chinese oil tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz. This follows positive comments from U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. They suggest a resolution to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran is nearing. Oil prices have eased on these developments. Negotiations with Iran are ongoing, with… The Economic Times · May 20
Iran examines new US proposal as Trump says talks are in 'final stages' Iran on Wednesday said it was examining a new US proposal, transmitted by mediator Pakistan, to end the war in the Middle East even as the two sides continued to trade threats over resuming attacks. Speaking in Washington, US President Donald Trump told reporters that negotiations were in their “final… France 24 · May 20
Did regime change plans in Iran include hardliner who called to 'wipe Israel off the map'? US and Israel reportedly explored a regime-change plan in Iran, centering on former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, after alleged strikes killed top officials and the Supreme Leader. The plan, devised by Mossad, aimed to install Ahmadinejad, despite his hardline past, but collapsed after an Israeli strike on his residence. His current… The Times of India · May 20
Why India And UAE Are Building A Hidden Super Corridor The world is entering one of its most unstable and unpredictable periods in decades. Wars are intensifying across the Middle East, global shipping routes remain under threat, and even a single attack near the Strait of Hormuz can shake fuel prices and economies worldwide within hours. As many nations struggle… MyLifeXP · May 20
Latest Gaza aid flotilla 'has come to an end' More than 400 activists who were part of a flotilla trying to deliver aid to Gaza are now en route to Israel after being intercepted in the Mediterranean. AAP · May 20
The Independent UK · May 20 Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 19, including children and women, officials say Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least 19 people, including four women and three children
France 24 · May 19 Israel far-right finance minister says ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant against him Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Tuesday the International Criminal Court prosecutor had sought an arrest warrant against him, blaming the Palestinian Authority for the move. Smotrich said Israel would respond by ordering the evacuation of the Palestinian Bedouin community of Khan al-Ahmar in the occupied West Bank.
AAP · May 19 Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 19 At least 19 people, including four women and three children, have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon.
International Business Times UK · May 19 Did Erika Kirk Say 'Jew Hate Is Brain Rot'? Viral Israel Post Sparks Fact-Check A viral post falsely attributes quotes to Erika Kirk about antisemitism and Israel, prompting scrutiny and fact-checking. Her verified statements are more nuanced than the claims circulating online.
The National (Scotland) · May 19 Sally Rooney to publish book in Hebrew in deal with BDS-backed Israeli firm SALLY Rooney will release her latest novel in Hebrew after partnering with a small publisher backed by the Israeli boycott movement.
The Times of India · May 19 Months after snubbing Trump’s ‘Operation Epic Fury’, Nato weighs Hormuz mission to protect ships NATO is considering deploying forces to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz if the blockade persists into July, a move that would significantly alter the alliance's stance on the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Growing economic pressure from soaring energy prices is driving this reconsideration, with leaders set to discuss…
The Economic Times · May 19 Israeli forces fired shots at Gaza aid flotilla vessels, video shows Video from the flotilla's livestream showed soldiers firing shots at two of the boats, but the type of ammunition was not clear. Another spokesperson for the flotilla said six vessels had been fired at.
The Guardian - US · May 19 The ICC’s investigation of its chief prosecutor has been a failure Karim Khan is wrong to say he has been exonerated of sexual misconduct. The case must proceed swiftly
Reason · May 19 Bill Maher On The Blatant Double Standard For Antisemitism "But China, Russia, Sudan, Iran, Myanmar, Haiti, the Congo, North Korea, all way worse. And that's how you know it's anti-Semitism. It's the inconsistency."
The Independent UK · May 19 Israeli minister orders West Bank hamlet evicted after hearing he may face arrest warrant overseas Israel’s finance minister has ordered the eviction of a Palestinian village in the West Bank
The National (Scotland) · May 19 Foreign Office slated for 'appalling lack of action' after Israel kidnaps UK citizens The Foreign Office has been slated for its 'lack of action' to secure the safe release of UK activists kidnapped by Israel while taking part in a…