Indonesia demands investigation into ‘heinous attack’ on three UN peacekeepers in Lebanon Israeli attack sees first deaths of UN peacekeeping forces in the region in latest attack on Hezbollah The Independent UK · Mar 31
Israel Death Penalty Law Triggers Global Outrage as Palestinians Face Execution Under New Knesset Vote Israel approves death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, drawing criticism from human rights groups and global powers International Business Times UK · Mar 31
Australia condemns Israel's new death penalty laws Israel's ambassador to Australia has defended a newly passed law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of terror attacks drawing a sharp rebuke. AAP · Mar 31
EU to press Israel to scrap law allowing execution of convicted Palestinians In a draft statement seen by Euronews, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is set to warn the bill marks a “grave regression” for Israel. Euronews · Mar 31
Netanyahu says Iran war goals achieved 'beyond halfway point' as strikes continue across Middle East Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump's partner in attacking Iran, said more than half of his military aims had been achieved, but both leaders refused to put a timeline on an operation that has ignited a month-long regional war and jolted global markets. Euronews · Mar 31
Pressure, not peace yet: How Saudi, UAE, Kuwait want the Iran war to go The United States’ Gulf allies, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have reportedly urged US President Donald Trump to continue military action against Iran, arguing that Tehran has not been sufficiently weakened by the monthlong US-led bombing campaign, according to American, Gulf, and Israeli officials. The Times of India · Mar 31
Newsletter: Lebanese minister says situation ‘dramatic’ as Israel expands ground invasion Also in this newsletter: Euronews exclusively previews an EU statement on the Israeli bill re-introducing the death penalty, passed by the Knesset on Monday. Euronews · Mar 31
US attacks Iranian nuclear site while Tehran hits oil tanker off the Dubai coast A likely strike by the United States hit the central Iranian city of Isfahan, sending a massive fireball into the sky, and Tehran struck a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker in the Persian Gulf The Independent UK · Mar 31
Zomi Frankcom’s brother demands audio of deadly Israeli strike but ambassador says ‘it’s in the IDF’s hands’ On second anniversary of aid worker’s killing in Gaza, her family renews calls for an open and transparent investigation The Guardian - AU · Mar 31
Killed aid worker's family demands Israeli transparency There are demands for transparency and accountability years after Israel killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom, while the ambassador has stopped short of apologising. AAP · Mar 31
The Latest: Fighting as Israel invades Lebanon kills UN peacekeepers and Israeli troops Officials say fighting as Israel invades southern Lebanon has killed U.N. peacekeepers and Israeli soldiers as U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian officials issued contradictory statements about negotiations to end their war The Independent UK · Mar 31
'India a better mediator than Pakistan': Israeli envoy on Middle East war Israel's envoy dismisses Pakistan's mediation efforts in the Middle East conflict, favoring India as a 'better mediator.' She highlighted significant military gains against Iran's proxies and internal instability within Iran. The envoy also emphasized a dual-track US strategy of diplomacy and military pressure, ruling out compromise on Iran's nuclear program. The Times of India · Mar 31
Emirates says Iranian nationals are not allowed to enter or transit through UAE – as it happened This blog is closed. The Guardian - AU · Mar 31
'US respects Israel's right': Netanyahu govt approves death penalty for Palestinian attackers Israel's parliament has approved a controversial law allowing the execution of Palestinians convicted of deadly terror attacks, alongside a crucial national budget. Prime Minister Netanyahu backed the bill, which critics argue creates unequal legal tracks. This dual move comes amid ongoing regional conflict and rising violence in the West Bank. The Times of India · Mar 31
Euronews · Mar 31 Israel approves death penalty for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks The bill would make the death penalty the default punishment for Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank found guilty of intentionally carrying out deadly attacks deemed "acts of terrorism" by an Israeli military court.
The Times of India · Mar 31 'Fabricated': Pentagon rejects report that Pete Hegseth attempted defence investments before US-Israel attacked Iran A report alleged a broker explored defense investments before US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Sean Parnell, assistant to US War Secretary Pete Hegseth, has vehemently denied these claims. He stated the allegations are false and fabricated. Parnell demanded an immediate retraction of the report. Secretary Hegseth and the Department of War…
The Independent UK · Mar 31 Oil-thirsty Asian nations seek Russian crude as Iran war strains supplies Asian nations are increasingly competing for Russian crude oil as an energy crisis mounts amid the U.S. and Israeli war in Iran, which has choked off roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply
The Conversation · Mar 31 New Israeli law could mean death penalty by default for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, this week passed legislation that would vastly expand capital punishment in Israel and in the occupied Palestinian territories.
The Times of India · Mar 30 Israel passes law allowing hanging for Palestinian convicted of deadly acts of terror The measure marks a significant win for the country’s far-right bloc and reflects a tougher posture toward Palestinians following the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack and the subsequent war in Gaza. While capital punishment has long existed in Israeli law, it has been carried out only twice in the country’s…
Axios · Mar 30 Exclusive: Zelensky says Russia winning from Iran war "I see only benefits for Russia from the war with Iran continuing."
The Conversation · Mar 30 Decades of hostility between Iran and the US were preceded by a little-remembered century-long friendship The British- and American-backed plot to overthrow Iran’s prime minister in 1953 laid the groundwork for the 1979 Iran hostage crisis and decades of hostility with the U.S. that have now culminated in a war launched on Iran by the U.S. and Israel.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 30 Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy grid if ceasefire not reached ‘shortly’ Oil prices on course for record monthly rise amid risk of further escalation and mixed messaging from US
The Independent UK · Mar 30 Israeli parliament approves the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis Israel’s Parliament has passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis
The Guardian - UK · Mar 30 Israel passes law to give death penalty to Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks Knesset approves measure that has been criticised by European countries and rights groups
The Times of India · Mar 30 Supreme leader Ali Khamenei, security chief Larijani & more - key Iranian leaders killed in US-Israeli strikes Iran's leadership has suffered significant blows in the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel, with the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and National Security Chief Ali Larijani among key figures killed. Despite these losses and claims of "regime change" by President Trump, Tehran has moved to replace officials and maintain…