Talks to implement Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza are under way. Hamas and Israel appear to have agreed to most of the conditions of US President Donald Trump’s 20-point ceasefire plan, which means there may be an end in sight to Israel’s devastating war on Gaza. But there is a lot that is not … Read more
The UN has reimposed sanctions that were lifted under a 2015 nuclear deal. Iran is facing new pressure due to its nuclear programme. European powers have re-imposed sanctions that were lifted as part of a landmark 2015 nuclear agreement. They target Iran’s banking, oil, and other crucial sectors. There is also an embargo on arms … Read more
An investigation found that Israel spied on millions of Palestinians using Microsoft’s technology. US tech giant Microsoft says it has stopped the Israeli military from accessing its cloud computing and AI technology. The move follows an investigation that found that Israeli forces had been using Microsoft’s powerful Azure services for mass surveillance and attacks in … Read more
PM Benjamin Netanyahu admits Israel’s growing isolation and urges Israelis to brace for a self-sufficient economy. From a start-up nation to “Super Sparta”. For years, Israel’s high-tech industry has transformed the country into a global economic powerhouse. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has now warned it may soon be forced to become economically self-sufficient and … Read more
US political analyst John Mearsheimer argues that Israel attacked Qatar to preclude any closure to the war on Gaza. In the aftermath of an Israeli attack on Qatar targeting the leadership of Hamas, American political scientist John Mearsheimer argues, “The Israelis are interested in making sure there are no negotiations that settle the conflict in … Read more
Qatari PM says strike killing six people is ‘state terrorism’. There has been international condemnation at the UN Security Council for Israel’s attack on Qatar. On Friday, Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met President Donald Trump – before a regional summit in Doha. But what can Gulf states do? And … Read more
Washington ‘shielding Netanyahu government’ as it commits genocide in Gaza. Israel has attacked a United States ally, pulled the US into a war with Iran and continues to commit genocide in Gaza. Yet it still has US support. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list That’s not to say that support isn’t wavering for … Read more
US and Western support have been vital in Israel’s war. Weapons and support from the West, led by the United States, have been central to Israel’s genocide in Gaza. The United Kingdom’s and European Union’s relations with Israel remain essentially unchanged despite the war. Is this complicity? And could there be legal consequences for Western … Read more
Why some protests in the UK are being criminalised, and what that means for free speech. In Britain, citizens protesting against the war in Gaza are being arrested and detained under “terrorism” laws. Activists and legal experts warn that “public safety” is being used as a pretext to silence dissent, curb free speech and criminalise legitimate political activism. Presenter: … Read more
An investigation into leaked classified Israeli military data reveals five out of six Palestinians killed in Gaza were civilians – not fighters. It’s one of the highest civilian death rates recorded in modern wars. So what more do these figures tell us? And with only 17 percent of those killed being combatants, how can Israel … Read more