Jul 31 • 1 year ago
Minister dismisses peers’ claims that UK recognition of Palestine may break international law
Gareth Thomas says move is ‘political judgment’ after challenge from 40 members of House of Lords
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Jul 31 • 1 year ago
IDF gunfire kills 30 Palestinians waiting for aid, Gaza defence ministry says, as US special envoy due to visit Israel – Israel-Gaza war live
Up to 300 people reported as wounded in incident north of Gaza City as Steve Witkoff set to visit IsraelSyrian foreign minister Asaad al-Shaibani said his country wants Russia “by ou...
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Jul 30 • 1 year ago
Israel’s new measures do nothing to stop the starvation crisis in Gaza, say aid workers
Humanitarian workers say airdrops and corridors to allow trucks into region have done little to stop the rising death tollAid workers have said Israel’s new measures – meant to improve the h...
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Jul 30 • 1 year ago
Children and elderly people most vulnerable as Gaza famine deepens, warn experts
Aid agencies, governments and UN’s food security monitor report evidence of worsening starvation, particularly among under-fivesHumanitarian experts and doctors are warning that children, el...
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Jul 30 • 1 year ago
Fetterman rejects 'crazy pants' Greene on Gaza: 'It's not a genocide'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) rejected Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s claim of a “genocide” in Gaza and also called the Georgia Republican “crazy pants.” “Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene referred to...
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Jul 30 • 1 year ago
14 nations join France in push to recognise Palestinian state
Declaration could herald wave of future recognitions, including by Canada, Australia and New ZealandFrance and 14 other countries have co-signed a declaration that suggests a wave of future ...
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Jul 30 • 1 year ago
Wednesday briefing: Facing the reality of Gaza’s ‘unfolding’ famine
In today’s newsletter: As Keir Starmer announces caveated plans to recognise the Palestinian state, and UN-backed experts say the ‘worst-case scenario’ is under way, is opening the borders to allow...
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Jul 30 • 1 year ago
British Jewish leaders call for rapid increase in Gaza aid
UK’s largest Jewish body adds to pressure on Israel, saying moves to allow in limited aid are ‘long overdue’The UK’s largest Jewish organisation has called for a “rapid, uninhibited, and sus...
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Jul 30 • 1 year ago
‘Moral momentum’: Ed Husic says Australia should immediately join UK in preparing to recognise Palestinian state
Labor MP says recognising statehood would deprive Hamas – ‘built largely on grievance’ – of power over Gaza and speed up peace process
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Jul 29 • 1 year ago
From safety first to Palestine first, Keir Starmer shows some leadership | John Crace
The PM is to lead recognition of a Palestinian state – a good day for him, the UK and the starving people of GazaWhat a difference a week makes. Last Tuesday, Keir Starmer batted away all in...
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Jul 29 • 1 year ago
US labor activist Chris Smalls assaulted by IDF during Gaza aid trip, group says
Freedom Flotilla Coalition says Smalls was ‘choked and kicked’ after aid ship trying to reach Gaza was intercepted On Saturday night, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted and boarded...
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Jul 29 • 1 year ago
Famine under way in Gaza, UN-backed experts say, as war death toll passes 60,000
IPC says ‘worst-case scenario of famine’ is playing out as it calls for urgent ceasefire to alleviate ‘widespread starvation’Gaza has passed two grim landmarks on a single day, as UN-backed ...
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