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#jewish-hostages

9 hours ago

Refuse to celebrate': Christians in Gaza mark sombre Easter amid genocide

Gaza's Christian community observes Easter amid severe shortages and ongoing violence, holding onto hope for survival and peace.

7 hours ago

Hamas armed wing says disarmament demands not acceptable

Disarmament demands from Hamas are viewed as an attempt to perpetuate genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

23 hours ago

A strategy to make life intolerable': Israeli settlers are driving Christians out of West Bank

Taybeh, a small hilltop town in the heart of the West Bank, is one of the oldest Christian communities in the world, now feeling under siege and fighting for its existence.

History

#lebanon

fromwww.npr.org

18 hours ago

Healthcare

In Lebanon, more than 50 medics have been killed by Israel. Some say they're targeted

France politics

fromwww.dw.com

Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Fatme A. and her family live in makeshift tents in Beirut, facing challenges of space, privacy, and fear due to ongoing conflict.

fromwww.npr.org

18 hours ago

Healthcare

In Lebanon, more than 50 medics have been killed by Israel. Some say they're targeted

France politics

fromwww.dw.com

Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Fatme A. and her family live in makeshift tents in Beirut, facing challenges of space, privacy, and fear due to ongoing conflict.

more#lebanon

NYC parents

Death, displacement and military duties: children plunged into crisis by Middle East war

The war in the Middle East has severely impacted millions of children, causing deaths, injuries, and mass displacements across the region.

fromenglish.elpais.com

After a month of war with Israel, Hezbollah emerges strengthened amid the pain of Lebanese civilians

The unexpected firing of missiles at Israel finally ended the deadlock, marking a significant shift in Hezbollah's strategy after a prolonged ceasefire.

France politics

#arson

London politics

Three suspects ordered to stay in UK custody over Jewish charity attack

Three men charged with arson for setting fire to ambulances owned by a Jewish charity in London.

fromIrish Independent

UK news

Three remanded over alleged arson on London Jewish group ambulances as new arrest made

London politics

Three suspects ordered to stay in UK custody over Jewish charity attack

Three men charged with arson for setting fire to ambulances owned by a Jewish charity in London.

fromIrish Independent

UK news

Three remanded over alleged arson on London Jewish group ambulances as new arrest made

more#arson

#israel

Europe politics

Weak and pathetic': why is the EU not using its leverage to stop Israel?

World politics

Israel's unchecked war machine

Left-wing politics

Israel's Palestinian-Only Death Penalty Law Draws on Britain's Colonial Playbook

Social justice

Israel's death penalty law is not about executing Palestinians

Europe politics

5 days ago

Discriminatory' Israeli death penalty law sparks international criticism

The Israeli Knesset approved a bill allowing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of terrorism, raising international concerns over discrimination and justice.

I don't know how we'll emerge from this': How much more can Israelis take?

Years of war have drastically altered Israel's politics, economy, and society, with significant financial and legal repercussions looming ahead.

Europe politics

Weak and pathetic': why is the EU not using its leverage to stop Israel?

The EU must respond to Israel's actions in Lebanon and the West Bank, leveraging economic pressure to influence change.

Israel's unchecked war machine

Israel's war against Iran is becoming prolonged, with increased censorship and a focus on messaging directly to Iranians.

Left-wing politics

Israel's Palestinian-Only Death Penalty Law Draws on Britain's Colonial Playbook

Israel's new death penalty law for Palestinians reflects a historical continuity of colonial practices inherited from British rule.

Social justice

Israel's death penalty law is not about executing Palestinians

Israel's new death penalty law for terror offenses reflects a strategy of eliminating Palestinian existence.

Europe politics

5 days ago

Discriminatory' Israeli death penalty law sparks international criticism

The Israeli Knesset approved a bill allowing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of terrorism, raising international concerns over discrimination and justice.

I don't know how we'll emerge from this': How much more can Israelis take?

Years of war have drastically altered Israel's politics, economy, and society, with significant financial and legal repercussions looming ahead.

more#israel

Independent films

Palestine 36: A film about a revolt that nearly changed history

Palestine 36 connects today's crisis to British colonial rule and the 1936 Palestinian revolt.

Venture

Jared Kushner is seeking peace deals in the Middle East. He's also raising money for his own firm | Mohamad Bazzi

Jared Kushner is negotiating foreign policy while seeking investments for his firm, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

ICE Arrests Palestinian Activist Who Leads Wisconsin's Largest Islamic Group

Othman Atta, executive director of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, stated, 'This is a man who came to the United States and kind of lived the American dream. And they are trying to tarnish his image. They're trying to target him.'

Social justice

Arts

fromHyperallergic

Lebanese Artist Accuses Israel of War Crime for Strike That Killed His Parents

Ali Cherri filed a war crimes complaint against Israel for bombing that killed his parents in Beirut.

Higher education

fromThe Nation

How Gaza Broke Big Tech's Campus Pipeline

Students are protesting the use of technology in military actions, particularly in relation to Israel's actions in Gaza.

fromJewish Telegraphic Agency

Freed After a Year in ICE Jail, Palestinian Protester Leqaa Kordia Speaks Out

Kordia was arrested in 2024 during the Gaza solidarity protests at Columbia University. The charges against her were dropped the next day, but she was detained in March 2025 by ICE during a routine immigration check-in.

Left-wing politics

NYC politics

Lawyers for NYC Palestinian activist targeted in firebomb plot call for broader probe - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Lawyers for Nerdeen Kiswani seek justice beyond the arrested suspect, highlighting broader threats against her as a pro-Palestinian activist.

NYC parents

Israeli measures tighten grip on Hebron's Ibrahimi Mosque

Hebron's Ibrahimi Mosque faces intensified Israeli control, mirroring policies at Al-Aqsa Mosque, following a history of violence and settlement expansion.

Berlin food

19 hours ago

Under Israeli restrictions, Palestinian Christians mark quiet Holy Week

Israeli restrictions during Holy Week have left Jerusalem's Christian Quarter deserted and businesses closed, severely impacting local livelihoods.

#iran

Healthcare

How the US and Israel are waging war on Iran's medicines, vaccines

The Pasteur Institute of Iran has been targeted in attacks by the US and Israel, prompting calls for international health organizations to respond.

World news

Iran condemns US-Israeli moral collapse' after attacks on civilian sites

Strikes have damaged Iran's infrastructure, prompting threats from Trump to expand attacks, which could violate international law.

Healthcare

How the US and Israel are waging war on Iran's medicines, vaccines

The Pasteur Institute of Iran has been targeted in attacks by the US and Israel, prompting calls for international health organizations to respond.

Iran condemns US-Israeli moral collapse' after attacks on civilian sites

Strikes have damaged Iran's infrastructure, prompting threats from Trump to expand attacks, which could violate international law.

Activists guilty over Palestine protest breach

Two pro-Palestine campaigners were found guilty of breaching protest conditions during a rally in London.

6 days ago

UK pro-Palestine activist arrested weeks after being released on bail

Campaigners believe Qesser Zuhrah was arrested due to an Instagram story that allegedly encouraged people to take direct action, highlighting concerns over freedom of expression.

UK news

fromThe Washington Post

Israelis celebrate Passover in a parking garage turned bomb shelter

An underground community in Tel Aviv gathered for Passover amid ongoing missile threats, finding solace in shared rituals despite the danger above.

London politics

Prominent UK pro-Palestine activists guilty of breaching protest conditions

Two leaders in the Palestine solidarity movement were found guilty of breaching protest conditions during a demonstration in January 2025.

fromThe Nation

#gaza-humanitarian-crisis

The Folly of Netanyahu's War Against Iran

Netanyahu's policies against Iran may be seen as unwise and counterproductive, echoing themes from Tuchman's The March of Folly.

Public health

Israel denies women in Gaza conditions to live': Amnesty

World news

Is the world ignoring Gaza?

Public health

Israel denies women in Gaza conditions to live': Amnesty

more#gaza-humanitarian-crisis

Is the world ignoring Gaza?

US and Israel's military actions against Iran have diverted international attention from Gaza's humanitarian crisis and complicated ceasefire negotiations.

fromPoynter

5 days ago

CNN journalists were detained in what Israel called a 'serious ethical and professional failure' - Poynter

CNN crew was detained and assaulted by Israeli military while reporting on violence against Palestinians.

Healthcare

1 week ago

UN experts urge Israel to free Gaza doctor amid reports of severe torture'

Dr. Hussam Abu Safia is being denied medical treatment and subjected to severe torture in Israeli detention, prompting calls for his release.

Palestinians in West Bank protest, strike against Israeli death penalty law

Palestinian protests erupted against a new Israeli law imposing the death penalty for deadly attacks, leading to widespread strikes and condemnation from human rights officials.

fromThe Washington Post

6 days ago

Israel suspends battalion that detained CNN crew in West Bank

The Israeli military suspended a reservist battalion after detaining a CNN crew and an incident involving a soldier assaulting a photojournalist.

How Israel's record budget will finance expanding illegal settlements

The $271bn budget aims to fund extreme right-wing projects and entrench Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank amid rising violence.

1 week ago

UN expert says world has given Israel licence to torture Palestinians'

Francesca Albanese stated that torture has effectively become state policy in Israel, with the world granting a license to torture Palestinians, allowing it to operate openly.

World politics

#gaza-conflict

2 weeks ago

World news

Israel continues Gaza attacks amid regional war, kills several Palestinians

Three Palestinians killed in Israeli drone strikes in Gaza City as Rafah border crossing reopens for limited medical evacuations after 19-day closure.

World news

Israeli attacks kill 13 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman

Israeli air strikes killed at least 13 Palestinians in Gaza including civilians and police officers, while over 20,000 patients await evacuation as the Rafah crossing partially reopens.

2 weeks ago

Israel continues Gaza attacks amid regional war, kills several Palestinians

Three Palestinians killed in Israeli drone strikes in Gaza City as Rafah border crossing reopens for limited medical evacuations after 19-day closure.

Israeli attacks kill 13 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman

Israeli air strikes killed at least 13 Palestinians in Gaza including civilians and police officers, while over 20,000 patients await evacuation as the Rafah crossing partially reopens.

more#gaza-conflict

Berlin food

Not again': Gaza rushes to stockpile amid Iran war, crossing closures

Israel-US military confrontation with Iran triggers panic buying in Gaza as residents fear food shortages from crossing closures.

I Spoke to Families in Gaza's Largest Tent Camp. Here's What They Told Me.

Approximately 92 percent of homes in the Gaza Strip have been destroyed since October 7, 2023. According to United Nations estimates, around 436,000 housing units have been damaged or destroyed as a result of Israeli airstrikes and military operations.

World news

2 months ago

Redline': Global NGOs working in Gaza defy Israel's threats after MSF ban

Ten international aid organisations refuse to provide Israel with personal details of Palestinian staff, citing serious safety risks and opposing registration requirements.

The Guardian view on Israel and the West Bank: the other relentless assault upon Palestinians | Editorial

Israeli government measures and settler actions are accelerating Palestinian dispossession in the West Bank and undermining the prospect of a Palestinian state.

fromwww.npr.org

2 months ago

Israel's military says it found the final hostage body in Gaza

Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli special forces policeman killed on Oct. 7, had his body identified and returned to Israel, ending the hostage phase.

Thousands of Western nationals fought Israel's war on Gaza: What to know

Over 50,000 Israeli soldiers hold foreign citizenships—12,135 with US passports and 6,127 French—raising potential international legal accountability for alleged war crimes in Gaza.