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Israel accelerates West Bank land grab and settlement expansion
Israel is rapidly advancing its West Bank settlement expansion and land acquisition campaign, marked by widespread demolitions and surging violence against journalists and farmers.
Israelis mark three years since October 7 as Palestinians mourn Gaza's destruction
Israelis marked the anniversary of the October 7 attacks with memorial vigils and political protests, while Palestinians in Gaza faced ongoing crises.
Israelis mark third anniversary of October 7 attack as Palestinians face ongoing Gaza devastation
Israelis gather across the country to mark the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, while Palestinians in Gaza endure catastrophic conditions.
FlyDubai alleged hijacking likely lone‑wolf, Israeli investigators say
International security agencies are investigating a co-pilot who allegedly attacked his captain mid-flight on a Flydubai flight bound for Israel.
UK threatens to expel 27 Israeli diplomats over East Jerusalem consulate closure
The UK has warned it will expel 27 Israeli diplomats from London unless Tel Aviv reverses its order to shut the British consulate in East Jerusalem.
Gov to deliberate on advisory for Indian airlines after flydubai cockpit stabbing
The government is reviewing potential safety advisories for Indian carriers following a cockpit attack on an Indian pilot aboard a flydubai flight.
Ax-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns
Hamam al-Hammami, the FlyDubai co-pilot who attacked his captain with an axe mid-flight, had been previously flagged for extremism by Oman Air.
Saudi Arabia rejects Israeli requests to send aircraft to retrieve passengers
Saudi Arabia turned down multiple Israeli requests to dispatch rescue aircraft following a violent mid-air cockpit altercation aboard a diverted Flydubai flight.
Israeli president pardons combat medic Elor Azaria for manslaughter
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has granted a full pardon to former combat medic Elor Azaria, concluding a deeply polarizing case stemming from the fatal shooting of a wounded Palestinian attacker.
Ireland Will Boycott 2027 Eurovision Song Contest Over Israel’s Participation
Ireland's national broadcaster RTÉ has confirmed it will skip the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for a second consecutive year, joining the Netherlands in protesting Israel's participation amid the conflict in Gaza.
Ed Miliband defends new UK sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has robustly defended the Government's historic trade sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements amid fierce political and diplomatic fallout.
Ed Miliband praised by Hamas for imposing UK sanctions on Israel
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has drawn fierce domestic criticism and unexpected praise from Hamas after imposing new trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Israel destroys Hezbollah tunnel network in Lebanon, triggering 4.1 quake
Israel used over 1,100 tons of explosives to dismantle a major underground tunnel network in southern Lebanon, triggering a 4.1-magnitude earthquake.
Israeli strike in Gaza kills four people including two children
An Israeli strike in northern Gaza killed four members of a family as regional tensions flare alongside Houthi advances in Yemen and new diplomatic rifts.
Rhun ap Iorwerth welcomes UK sanctions on West Bank settlements
Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has endorsed the UK government's new sanctions targeting illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Roger Waters blames Israeli lobbies for trying to cancel Latin America tour
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters accused Israeli lobbies of organizing hotel boycotts and political pressure to derail his Latin American tour over his human rights stance.
UK imposes sanctions and settlement import ban over West Bank expansion
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has announced a sweeping package of UK sanctions and settlement import bans targeting the occupied West Bank, prompting an immediate diplomatic fallout with Israel.
Donald Trump remains silent as UK imposes West Bank settler sanctions
Donald Trump has stayed silent following the UK's decision to ban goods and services from West Bank settlements, even as US Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemns the move.
UK imposes trade sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements
The UK has announced sweeping trade sanctions targeting illegal West Bank settlements, sparking swift diplomatic retaliation from Israel and a rift with the US.
Macklemore faces backlash and calls for tour removal after anti-Israel rant
Rapper Macklemore faces severe industry backlash and a formal removal petition after using an Ed Sheeran tour stop to deliver an anti-Israel speech.