Drone attacks, detention face Aussies sailing to Gaza A shower of drones and alleged mistreatment in Israeli cells met the last attempt to break the battered strip's naval blockade, which Tel Aviv branded a stunt. AAP · Apr 8
Trump hails ‘complete victory’ in Iran ceasefire deal as oil prices tumble President Donald Trump has claimed a "total and complete victory" following a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement led to oil prices falling below $100, with Trump hailing it as a "big day for world peace" on Truth Social. Before the deal, Trump… The Independent UK · Apr 8
US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threats U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, as the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Newslaundry · Apr 8
Iran-US ceasefire details: Trump predicts 'positive action', 'big money' after truce; US to 'hang around' Strait of Hormuz US President Donald Trump declared a "total and complete victory" after announcing a ceasefire with Iran, ending 38 days of Operation Epic Fury. Both nations claimed success, with Iran pointing to Washington's acceptance of its 10-point proposal. The deal, brokered with Pakistan's mediation and potentially China's influence, addresses nuclear concerns… The Times of India · Apr 8
Palestinian girl who lost arm in Israeli missile attack on Gaza arrives in UK Mariam Sabbah, 10, to get specialist care in Britain instead of US, after Trump halted visitor visas for Palestinians The Guardian - UK · Apr 8
The Latest: Trump pulls back on threats as US, Israel and Iran reach a 2-week ceasefire deal Iran, the United States, and Israel have reached a deal for a two-week ceasefire The Independent UK · Apr 8
Trump vents frustration with Nato – as it happened This blog has now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 8
Iran's defence-industrial base 'completely' destroyed, US defence secretary says The Pentagon chief also said the United States is "watching" Iran's enriched uranium, which Washington targeted in strikes last year, and will take action if Tehran does not give it up. Euronews · Apr 8
Laws/Rules Made Up to Apply to Israel Over on X, @Optimist_Gaza challenged readers to list five examples of supposed international law Israel's critics invented to apply to… The post Laws/Rules Made Up to Apply to Israel appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Apr 7
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Accused of Treason After Visiting Trump at the White House to Discuss Gaza Ceasefire Deals Benjamin Netanyahu's recent White House visit has sparked allegations of treason. Critics are convinced that he visited the Oval Office to bug the White House or to betray Israel. International Business Times UK · Apr 7
U.S. AND IRAN AGREE TO 2-WEEK CEASEFIRE The announcement came hours before Trump's deadline to launch massive strikes. Axios · Apr 7
Lebanon buries a Christian official killed in an Israeli strike as anti-Hezbollah anger surges Hundreds have attended funeral prayers for a Lebanese Christian party official known for his anti-Hezbollah stance and his wife who were killed in an Israeli airstrike over the weekend The Independent UK · Apr 7
Iran calls on young people to form human chains around power plants as Trump deadline looms President Masoud Pezeshkian says 14m people ‘declared their readiness to sacrifice their lives’ for defence of Iran The Guardian - UK · Apr 7
Iranians form human chains at power plants amid US and Israel strike threats IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 7
The Guardian - UK · Apr 7 Will bombing Iran back to the ‘stone ages’ achieve any war objectives? Donald Trump’s threat to target Iran’s bridges and power plants follows a similar playbook to recent conflicts
The Guardian - UK · Apr 7 UK government urged to act over proposed illegal Israeli settlement Former diplomats say ministers must threaten action against any companies bidding to build E1 settlement of 3,400 houses in West Bank
The Guardian - UK · Apr 7 Britain must lead efforts to stop Israel’s annexation of the West Bank Letter: Former ambassadors and high commissioners call on Keir Starmer to stand with European and Commonwealth partners against the unlawful occupation of Palestinian territory
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Iranians unite in human chains to protect infrastructure amid Trump threats Iranians have formed human chains across several cities, gathering on bridges and around power plants in a show of defiance as tensions with the US and Israel intensify.
Euronews · Apr 7 How serious will the jet fuel crisis in Europe become? Jet fuel prices have increased by 95% since the United States and Israel launched military attacks against Iran on 28 February. Higher fares, fuel surcharges and reductions in capacity or limiting of unprofitable routes will be the new normal, energy analysts warn.
The Independent UK · Apr 7 This Week in History: Iran goes nuclear, Princess Diana’s historic handshake and the fall of Sicily’s godfather Explore how major events between 6 and 12 April were captured on The Independent’s front pages
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Israel targets Iran’s railways and bridges after warning people not to travel by train The Israeli military tells Iranians that “presence on trains and near railway lines endangers your life” - but few will see social media post due to internet blackout
Whats Hot · Apr 7 A whole civilisation may die tonight’: Trump warns as US-Israel strikes target Iran US President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a dramatic warning about Iran’s future, vowing to end what he described as “47 years of extortion, corruption, and death,” even as the United States and Israel launched fresh strikes targeting key Iranian infrastructure and energy facilities.
The Times of India · Apr 7 US-Israel launches fresh strikes on Kharg island — why this oil hub is vital for Iran US-Israel targeted Kharg Island in a fresh wave of attacks on Tuesday, striking Iran’s key oil export hub as the conflict intensifies. Multiple explosions were reported on the island, with US officials indicating that military targets were hit, even as the strikes came just hours ahead of a deadline set…
The Conversation · Apr 7 Israel’s death penalty law has little to do with criminal justice and everything to do with ethno-nationalism In its nearly 80-year history, the state of Israel has carried out only one court-sanctioned execution: Adolf Eichmann, a principal architect of the Nazi holocaust.
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul Turkish officials say that gunmen attacked a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, sparking a gunfight that left one assailant dead and two police officers wounded