Israel bombs multiple areas in Lebanon, including Bekaa Valley, Baalbek Lebanon’s President Aoun has reiterated calls for Hezbollah to disarm, which the group refuses to do under Israeli fire. Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2025
PM says he ‘particularly’ listens to hostages after Palestine backlash Sir Keir said there is a ‘need to do everything we can to alleviate the human catastrophe in Gaza’. The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
Trump threatens Canada on trade deal after Carney moves to recognise Palestine Trump says recognising Palestine statehood ‘rewards Hamas’ and US deal with Canada would now be ‘very hard’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2025
New peace plan increases pressure on Israel and US as momentum grows for Palestinian statehood A new vision for Middle East peace emerged this week which proposes the withdrawal of Israel from Gaza and the West Bank, the disarming and disbanding of Hamas and the creation of a unified Palestinian state. The plan emerged from a “high-level conference” in New York on July 29, which… The Conversation · Jul 31, 2025
Trump envoy arrives in Israel amid rising Gaza death toll of Palestinians seeking aid Steve Witkoff to visit Gaza on Friday to inspect food distribution sites The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
The quiet war: What’s fueling Israel’s surge of settler violence – and the lack of state response Since Oct. 7, 2023, as Israel’s war against Hamas drags on in the Gaza Strip, a quieter but escalating war has unfolded in the West Bank between Israelis and Palestinians. The Conversation · Jul 31, 2025
As Gaza suffers, US companies are reaping horrific payoffs A report this month details US corporate involvement in IDF actions. Grassroots organizing offers opportunity for change The Guardian - US · Jul 31, 2025
Trump's Envoy Arrives In Israel As Gaza Criticism Mounts US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Israel on Thursday to discuss ways to end the crisis in Gaza, where nearly 22 months of grinding war and dire shortages of food have drawn mounting international criticism. International Business Times · Jul 31, 2025
Voices: Recognising a state of Palestine doesn’t breach international law COMMENT: As a group of peers suggests that formal recognition of an independent, sovereign state of Palestine would not meet ‘international law criteria’, Sean O'Grady assesses why they are wrong The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
Leonardo DiCaprio faces backlash for co-financing luxury hotel in Israel Leonardo DiCaprio has been accused of “profiting from apartheid during a genocide” for co-financing a new luxury hotel near Tel Aviv. Euronews · Jul 31, 2025
Pro-Palestine protest at Scottish office of 'Israeli-linked' tech company PRO-PALESTINE activists have staged a sit down protest at the office of a company linked to Israel’s biggest weapons manufacturer The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2025
US nurse’s emotional plea for Trump’s Middle East envoy to see Gaza crisis with his own eyes ‘Don’t believe what other people are saying, take a look with your own eyes,’ urges Elidalis Burgos The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
Canada joins push to recognise Palestine amid Gaza crisis Canada follows UK and France in move to recognise Palestine at UN — but risks row with US and fallout with Israel Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2025
At least 27 killed in Gaza as Israeli airstrikes hit aid centres and camps AT least 27 Palestinians have been killed since dawn on Thursday as Israeli military forces continue to bombard Gaza. The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025 Trump threatens Canada trade deal over support for Palestinian state ‘Oh’ Canada,’ President Trump mocked on social media as his reinstated ‘Liberation Day’ deadline looms
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025 Lebanese president calls for Hezbollah to disarm as US pressure rises Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has reiterated calls for Hezbollah to disarm
Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2025 ChatGPT therapy: The Lebanese turning to AI for mental health support Some Lebanese turn to AI tools for help dealing with psychological problems brought on by war and economic crises.
AAP · Jul 31, 2025 Muslims, Palestinian supporters face surge in hate Incidents of Muslim hate have spiked to historic levels and appear to be emerging within key institutions, according to the Islamophobia Register Australia.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 31, 2025 France welcomes Canada’s plan to recognise Palestinian state at UN France has welcomed Canada’s announcement that it will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September – and says it will continue working to persuade other countries to do the same.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2025 Scores killed in Gaza as Trump says Hamas surrender is ‘fastest way to end humanitarian crisis’ – as it happened Majority of those killed in past 24 hours were seeking aid, says health ministry
The Conversation · Jul 31, 2025 The Muslim world has been strong on rhetoric, short on action over Gaza and Afghanistan When it comes to dealing with two of the biggest current crises in the Muslim world – the devastation of Gaza and the Taliban’s draconian rule in Afghanistan – Arab and Muslim states have been staggeringly ineffective.
Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2025 Record number of Democrats join failed bid to block weapons sales to Israel US Senate vote highlights growing split among Democrats over support for Israel’s war in Gaza.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2025 Scottish Government challenged to explain 'critical friendship' with Israel THE Scottish Government has been challenged to explain its relationship with Israel after it called the country a “critical friend” despite…
Euronews · Jul 31, 2025 Canada and Malta say they will recognise Palestine, joining France and UK It comes as high-level representatives met at a UN conference on a two-state solution, which Israel and the United States have boycott.
International Business Times · Jul 30, 2025 Canada Intends To Recognize Palestinian State At UN General Assembly: Carney Canada plans to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday, a dramatic policy shift that was immediately rejected by Israel.