‘They have screwed each other pretty badly’: tensions emerge in Netanyahu-Trump alliance Israeli PM says he has ‘full coordination’ with US president amid reports that Washington no longer consults him The Guardian - UK · May 9
At the Venice Biennale I saw anger at Russia and Israel – and its leadership pretending everything was fine The festival can often make you queasy, as geopolitics are played out through the proxy of art. This year it feels on the verge of collapsing in on itself, says Charlotte Higgins, the Guardian’s chief culture writer The Guardian - UK · May 9
Middle East negotiations continue as US awaits Iranian response to latest peace proposal – as it happened Centcom says it has struck two tankers heading for Iran after Tehran warned Washington was violating fragile ceasefire; two days of ‘intensive talks’ between Israel and Lebanon slated as strikes continue in the region The Guardian - UK · May 9
Jewish man feared for life during Mardi Gras parade A Jewish convert has told a royal commission he felt a "profound" level of hatred while taking part in Australia's biggest gay pride parade. AAP · May 8
Weapon-maker investments stoke warnings for Future Fund Australia has been urged to adjust its sovereign wealth fund after hefty investments in weapons companies and banks involved in illegal Israeli settlements. AAP · May 7
New York’s latest flashpoint over West Bank real estate just got uglier as protesters face off with police and the law may just be on their side New York’s latest showdown over West Bank real estate just escalated as protesters clashed with police outside a synagogue hosting an Israeli property expo, and the law might actually back the demonstrators this time. About 100 pro-Palestinian activists from Pal-Awda NY gathered outside Park East Synagogue on Manhattan’s Upper East… The Mary Sue · May 7
Israel And Lebanon Set To Have Third Round Of Talks Next Week Israel and Lebanon are set to have a third round of talks in the U.S. next week, officials with knowledge of the matter told CNN. International Business Times · May 7
The Guardian view on ceasefires that aren’t: Israel never stopped killing in Gaza – allies must reject any escalation Editorial: The US is unlikely to pressure Benjamin Netanyahu to comply with truce terms. Europe must take action The Guardian - UK · May 7
Pro-Palestinian protester pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in death of Jewish man A former Southern California college professor has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and battery in the death of a Jewish counterprotester during demonstrations in 2023 over the Israel-Hamas war The Independent UK · May 7
Israeli man indicted after pushing nun to the ground and kicking her IN FULL The Independent UK · May 7
IDF Soldier Photographed Desecrating a Virgin Mary Statue Weeks After Another Soldier Smashed a Jesus Statue Nearby Israel's military says it is investigating a soldier filmed smoking and placing a cigarette in a statue of the Virgin Mary in occupied southern Lebanon. International Business Times UK · May 7
Hamas says a son of its chief negotiator was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza Hamas says the son of its lead negotiator has died after being wounded by an Israeli strike on Gaza The Independent UK · May 7
Spain awards UN legal expert Francesca Albanese one of its highest civilian honours Honour recognises Albanese’s work ‘documenting and denouncing violations of international law in Gaza’ The Guardian - UK · May 7
Israel's National Security Minister Sparks Horror With AI Video of Executions for Palestinian Detainees: 'I Dream of Nooses' Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's AI-generated TikTok video advocating death by hanging for Palestinians has sparked widespread outrage and calls for international accountability. International Business Times UK · May 7
The Independent UK · May 7 Democratic senators press US military on Israel's evacuation zones, warning of legal risks Twelve U.S. Democratic Senators have asked the U.S. Central Command about coordination with Israel on evacuation zones in Lebanon and Iran
Radio France Internationale · May 7 West Bank settlements prompt call for sanctions from European political figures Hundreds of former diplomats, ministers and senior officials have urged the European Union to take immediate action against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, warning that a controversial new construction project could further undermine prospects for a future Palestinian state.
Evening Standard · May 7 Barclays shareholder meeting targeted by Palestine and climate activists Disruption broke out at the beginning of the shareholder meeting in Westminster on Thursday.
The Independent UK · May 7 Israel indicts Jewish man for brutal attack on a nun near Jerusalem’s Old City Yona Schreiber is being charged with simple assault and assault motivated by religious hostility
The Guardian - US · May 7 Professors sue Atlanta’s Emory University over handling of Israel-Gaza protests Students and faculty have also protested against surveillance cameras on campus and handling of racist posts by a student
Euronews · May 7 Iranians at home divided between hope for regime change and war fears People in Iran who spoke to Euronews said they were torn between hope for regime change and fear of devastation, while reflecting on US-Israeli strikes, rising hardship and fading support for war.
International Business Times UK · May 7 Report Says 75 Documented Cases of Palestinian Women Raped in Israeli Custody Are Only 1% of What Is Actually Happening A Palestinian women's rights group alleges widespread sexual violence against women in Israeli custody, with UN-linked reports suggesting documented cases may reflect only part of the abuse.
Euronews · May 7 Israel strikes Beirut for first time since ceasefire, reportedly killing Hezbollah commander Beirut and its southern suburbs had been spared Israeli attacks since 8 April, when massive Israeli strikes across the country killed more than 350 people.
Euronews · May 7 Nobel Laureate JM Coetzee refuses to attend Jerusalem writers festival over Israel’s actions in Gaza Coetzee is the latest literary figure to call out Israel’s actions against Gaza, with several other film actors and authors also having declined working with Israeli institutions in the past few years.
The Independent UK · May 7 ‘No country has right to exist’, says Polanski in response to Israel question IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 7 Zack Polanski says no country has right to exist when asked about Israel Exchange with ITV’s Robert Peston comes as the Green Party leader’s popularity has plummeted following recent criticism