BBC partly upholds complaints over Bob Vylan set The outspoken punk duo caused controversy when they chanted for the ‘death’ of the Israel Defence Forces at the Somerset festival in June. Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025
‘Inclusive’ Israel has always excluded the Palestinians Letters: Peter Prinsley missed a key point in his account of being barred from Israel, writes Dr Hilary Kilpatrick. Plus a letter from Owen Holland The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2025
Microsoft moves to block Israeli military from using some Azure cloud and AI services After months of protests and reporting, Microsoft will now block the Israeli military from using some of its services. Windows Central · Sep 25, 2025
Russia performs a balancing act with Israel and Palestine Since the war in Gaza erupted in 2023, governments around the world have been making their voices heard, whether they are staunch supporters of Israel or pleading the Palestinian cause. But Russia's position, which has received little media coverage, is harder to define. Radio France Internationale · Sep 25, 2025
BBC and news agencies launch short film calling on Israel for access to Gaza The film has been narrated by veteran BBC journalist David Dimbleby. Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025
Israel ban from UEFA competition and Aston Villa knock-on effect explained: report European football's governing body is reportedly close to suspending Israel from UEFA competition over the war in Gaza FourFourTwo · Sep 25, 2025
Liev Schreiber and Debra Messing among names rejecting pledge to boycott Israeli films More than 1,200 industry figures claim the pledge is ‘a document of misinformation’ and that much of the Israeli film and TV industry are ‘often the loudest critics of government policy’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2025
Israel's FM Gideon Sa'ar says Abbas 'continues to encourage terrorism' after UNGA speech Mahmoud Abbas heads the Palestinian Authority, the government body run by the Fatah party which has partial civil control over areas in the occupied West Bank. Euronews · Sep 25, 2025
Uefa’s shifting stance on Israel sets up potential clash with Fifa and Trump Uefa has moved to bring forward a vote on banning Israel from its competitions ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with senior figures in support of decision that would be strongly opposed by US president Donald Trump and could test Fifa’s loyalties The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025
Abbas decries Israel’s ‘genocide’ and says Hamas will have no role in future Gaza government Palestinian Authority president speaks to UN by video about Israel’s ‘war crime’ after visa was revoked by the US The Guardian - US · Sep 25, 2025
Microsoft blocks Israel’s use of its technology in mass surveillance of Palestinians Exclusive: Tech firm ends military unit’s access to AI and data services after Guardian reveals secret spy project The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2025
Slovenia bans Israeli prime minister Netanyahu from entering the EU country Slovenia has banned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from entering the country The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025
Trump ‘promised Arab leaders he would not let Israel annex the West Bank’ Israeli ministers have called for the annexation of the occupied territory in retaliation for the growing global recognition of a Palestinian state The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025
Geography and politics stand in the way of an independent Palestinian state There has been a recent rush of countries to formally recognise the state of Palestine. Affirming Palestinian sovereignty marks a historic diplomatic milestone, yet the exact layout of its territory, a central requirement under international law, remains fiercely contested from every hilltop in the West Bank to the ruins of… The Conversation · Sep 25, 2025
Euronews · Sep 25, 2025 Seventeen killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza as pressure for ceasefire grows At least 17 people were killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, according to local health officials, as international calls for a ceasefire intensified.
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025 European soccer body UEFA moves toward vote to suspend Israel European soccer body UEFA is moving toward a vote to suspend its member federation Israel over the war in Gaza, people familiar with the proposal told The Associated Press on Thursday
Euronews · Sep 25, 2025 At least 17 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza as Western countries recognise Palestinian statehood Meanwhile, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has slammed Western countries that have recently recognised Palestinian statehood.
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025 At least 17 killed in Gaza Strip as leaders ramp up pressure for a ceasefire At least 17 people have been killed in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, according to local health officials, as international pressure for a ceasefire continued to grow
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025 AP, Reuters demand answers from Israeli government on airstrike that killed journalists last month Two major news agencies are demanding that Israel clarify what happened during strikes last month that killed five journalists as part of the Israeli war against Hamas in Gaza
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025 What to know about the international flotilla seeking to break Israel's blockade of Gaza Spain and Italy have said they are sending navy ships to where a flotilla of dozens of boats carrying activists seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza is sailing
The Guardian - US · Sep 25, 2025 House Democrats to send letter to Trump on Friday urging US to recognize Palestinian statehood Exclusive: Letter, led by Ro Khanna, has 46 signatories and calls for ‘long overdue need to recognize Palestinian self-determination’
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025 Sponsors add to pressure on Israel Premier-Tech to change team name after Vuelta backlash The team was the subject of widespread protests during the Vuelta a Espana and now faces the prospect of losing its sponsors
Louder · Sep 25, 2025 Paramore and Hayley Williams join No Music For Genocide initiative, removing their music from streaming services in Israel The likes of Massive Attack and Fontaines D.C. have already signed up for the campaign, protesting Israel’s military actions in Palestinian territories
The Guardian - US · Sep 25, 2025 They’ve finally gone there: South Park lets rip at Benjamin Netanyahu No matter how hot the political temperature, Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s show can be counted on to go for the jugular. And with Brendan Carr in a mountain of poo and Israel’s PM in its sights, the latest episode doesn’t pull any punches
Cycling News · Sep 25, 2025 Giro dell'Emilia also at risk due to Israel-Premier Tech's planned participation as owner Sylvan Adams stays vague on possible team name change City council in Bologna says 'We are opposed to the participation of an Israeli team at a time like this, when the Israeli government is committing serious crimes'