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Israel’s ambassador to Australia has mounted a firm defence of his country’s contentious new death penalty laws that exclusively target Palestinian militants. The laws make death by hanging the default punishment for those convicted of deadly attacks by Israel’s military courts, but critics say they will exclusively target West Bank Palestinians. Earlier this week, Australia … Read more
Here are Saturday’s latest updates from Israel, Gaza, the West Bank and the Middle East: ■ The IDF say that at least three people were killed in the Gaza Strip by Israeli strikes, including two militants, as the army continues to search the northern part of the enclave’s Israeli-controlled area for remaining armed forces. ■ … Read more
“Humanitarian needs have spiralled out of control after 80 days of complete blockade of all food assistance and other aid into Gaza,” the WFP said. Israel has barred nearly all food and medical supplies from entering Gaza since March 2, leaving parts of the population on the brink of starvation. The newly launched aid programme … Read more
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Noem Reaffirms Support for Israel Amid Policy Disagreements In a move signaling continued solidarity, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem met wiht Israeli officials on Sunday and Monday. The visit underscored American support for Israel, even as policy disagreements simmer between the two nations. Key Meetings and Commemoration Meetings: Ms. Noem … Read more
Amsterdam, The Hague Protests Target Israeli Policies CITY – May 22, 2024 – Protests unfolded in Amsterdam and The Hague today, targeting Israeli policies and Dutch government actions related too the ongoing situation in Gaza. In Amsterdam, activists targeted the Royal Institute for the Tropics (KIT) building, while The Hague saw a massive demonstration at … Read more
Indonesia has consistently called for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict [Getty Images] Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday said he was prepared to grant temporary shelter to Palestinians affected by the war in Gaza. Nearly 400,000 Gaza residents have been displaced in the weeks since Israel resumed military operations in the territory last … Read more
Israeli filmmaker lambasts Academy Awards over response to assault of Palestinian co-director TheJournal.ie No Other Land co-director condemns Academy’s letter to members after Hamdan Ballal attack The Guardian Palestinian Oscar winner released after attack by Israeli settlers, co-director says BBC.com Oscar-winning Palestinian film-maker returns home following Israeli beating and detention The Irish Times Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker detained by Israeli … Read more
Israeli forces carried out a series of bombings across the Gaza Strip in the early hours of Wednesday, killing over a dozen Palestinians, including a mother and a baby who was around six months old. A Palestinian family was reportedly asleep in their home in Jabalia before Israeli shelling struck them. At least eight people were killed … Read more
Israeli forces carried out a series of bombings across the Gaza Strip in the early hours of Wednesday, killing over a dozen Palestinians, including a mother and a baby who was around six months old. A Palestinian family was reportedly asleep in their home in Jabalia before Israeli shelling struck them. At least eight people were killed … Read more