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Erdogan says Iran war ‘starting to weaken Europe’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 22

‘If my people’: Why the Bible passage Trump read aloud is so polarizing

President Donald Trump is among hundreds who are taking turns reading the entire Bible aloud over the course of a week

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Israel Celebrates Yom HaZikaron, Viral Post Confirms Celebration Centres On Honouring 30,961 Lives Lost to War and Terror

Israel observes Yom HaZikaron, a day of remembrance for 30,961 lives lost to war and terror. A viral post highlights the solemnity and significance of the occasion.

International Business Times UK · Apr 21

Israeli army jails two soldiers for smashing head of Jesus statue in southern Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had said on Monday he was "stunned and saddened to learn that an IDF soldier damaged a Catholic religious icon in southern Lebanon."

Euronews · Apr 21

Netanyahu comes to Twitter real quick after IDF soldier smashes the head of a Jesus statue: ‘All religions flourish in our land’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took to X on April 20, 2026, to address the viral video of an IDF soldier smashing the head off a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon, stating he was “stunned and saddened” while insisting that “all religions flourish in our land.” The statement landed less…

The Mary Sue · Apr 21

Two Israeli soldiers jailed over smashing of Jesus statue in Lebanon village

Israel Defense Forces say the ‘soldiers’ conduct completely deviated from IDF orders and value’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21

EU ministers reject calls to suspend Israeli trade agreement over 'war crimes'

Spain, Ireland and Slovenia’s proposal to suspend the EU–Israel Association Agreement over alleged war crimes in Lebanon and Palestine failed to secure sufficient support among EU foreign ministers. However, a separate proposal concerning settlement goods will be referred to the European Commission.

Euronews · Apr 21

Israeli army reservist kills 2 Palestinians, including a 14-year-old, in the occupied West Bank

Authorities say an Israeli army reservist has shot and killed two Palestinians near a school in a village east of Ramallah

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Rabbi who boasts of bulldozing Palestinian homes will light torch for Israel’s national day

Human rights campaigners say honour for Avraham Zarbiv endorses ethnic cleansing and war crimes

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21

What do we know about the ABINSK ship, and why wasn't it stopped?

The ship recently docked at an Israeli port and is en route to Turkey despite allegations it is carrying wheat from Russian-occupied Ukraine.

Euronews · Apr 21