France and Britain invoke justice, but their past actions in the Middle East still cast long shadows
Israel has been facing growing international criticism, which the government rejects, over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
Successive British governments have said they will formally recognize a Palestinian state at the right time, without ever setting a timetable or specifying the conditions for it to happen.
Hundreds in Santiago, Chile, rallied in support of Palestinians and urged their government to cut ties with Israel over the worsening famine in Gaza. The protest highlighted Chile’s large Palestinian community and growing global outrage.
U.S. President Donald Trump addressed key global issues before leaving for Scotland, including Hamas ceasefire talks, trade negotiations with the EU and Canada, Macron’s Palestinian state proposal, and Ghislaine Maxwell. His remarks come amid rising scrutiny and diplomatic tension, setting the tone for his upcoming visit and meetings
Since the early 1990s, particularly after the establishment of full diplomatic relations with Israel in 1992, India has increasingly deepened ties with Israel in defence, agriculture, cyber-security, and innovation.
The Bench held the petition untenable and dismissed it, observing that CPI(M) had not applied for protest permission but only challenged the rejection of AIPSF’s application.
Israel's foreign ministry said the statement was 'disconnected from reality' and it would send the wrong message to Hamas
Israel's military said its troops had fired warning shots towards a crowd of thousands of people in northern Gaza on Sunday to remove what it said was "an immediate threat".
Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, 34-year-old Fatima Arfa, who is six months pregnant and anaemic due to severe malnutrition, fears for her unborn child’s life. Forced to flee her home in northern Gaza, she now lives in a makeshift tent with her husband and five children, facing harsh heat and limited access to healthcare. Doctors say she urgently needs a blood transfusion to survive the pregnancy. According to the UN, 55,000 pregnant women in Gaza are now at risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, and undernourished newborns due to extreme food shortages. Malnutrition is widespread, with nearly 17,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women expected to require urgent care. Israel lifted an 11-week aid blockade in May 2025, but supplies remain scarce, further straining humanitarian efforts. The Gaza conflict, now nearing its second year, has displaced nearly the entire population and left millions facing hunger and fear.
The CIR report cites multiple verified videos circulating on social media, many of which show blindfolded and restrained individuals placed in dangerous proximity to Israeli soldiers.
According to Sakeik, she was transferred between at least four detention facilities during her 140-day stay and was often shackled and transported without food or water.
On March 8 Khalil, a prominent figure in pro-Palestinian protests against Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza, was arrested by immigration agents in the lobby of his university residence in Manhattan.
Video shared on social media showed around a dozen mangled bodies lying in a street in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip
Palestinians surveyed damage to a mosque and cemetery in Gaza’s Deir al-Balah following an Israeli strike, as ceasefire talks stalled. Israel and Hamas traded blame for the failure of new mediation efforts by Arab and U.S. officials aimed at securing a temporary truce and hostage exchange. Hamas remains in contact with Egyptian and Qatari mediators. Israel insists war will continue until Hamas is eliminated. The conflict began after Hamas’s October 2023 attack, which killed 1,200 Israelis and led to 251 hostages. Since then, over 54,000 Palestinians have been killed and Gaza’s infrastructure devastated, displacing much of the population.
On Sunday in Boulder, Colorado, a man identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, attacked a crowd at a memorial for Israeli hostages by throwing incendiary devices while shouting “Free Palestine.” He used a makeshift flamethrower, injuring six people aged 67 to 88, some seriously. Eyewitnesses described chaos, with victims suffering burns and bystanders scrambling to help. The event, organized by the group 'Run For Their Lives' to call for hostage releases in Gaza, was disrupted as Soliman also yelled slogans like “End Zionists” and “They are killers.” Authorities evacuated nearby blocks and deployed K-9 units during the response. The FBI and local law enforcement are investigating, with no charges announced yet, though officials pledged full accountability. Colorado Governor Jared Polis condemned the act, calling it unacceptable hate-fueled violence. The incident comes amid a broader surge in antisemitic attacks in the U.S., including a recent fatal shooting of Israeli embassy staff.
An Israeli official dismissed the proposal, saying no responsible government could accept such an agreement
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the war in Gaza will continue until Hamas is disarmed and Gaza falls under Israeli military control. In a press conference, he confirmed support for Trump’s resettlement plan, claimed Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar was likely killed, and said only a temporary truce would be considered to free hostages. Netanyahu criticized the UK’s stance on the conflict and rejected any recognition of a Palestinian state, calling it a reward for terrorism.
Israeli protesters gathered near Kerem Shalom border crossing on May 21 in an attempt to block trucks carrying humanitarian aid into Gaza, as international experts warn of looming famine. Anti-aid protesters held signs and waved flags, saying they were "here to block the aid that is going in directly to Hamas in Gaza". Protesters were removed by police from the scene, which also saw pro-aid supporters who wanted to help police to free up the road and let trucks drive towards the Palestinians enclave. #gaza #israelpalestineconflict #israelgazaattack #israelpalestine
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel will take full control of Gaza under "Operation Gideon’s Chariots" and prevent Hamas from looting humanitarian aid. His statement followed Israel’s decision to ease its aid blockade and allow limited food supplies into Gaza. Palestinian and Israeli media reported incoming trucks with essential supplies, including baby food. Hamas denied looting claims. Amid growing international pressure and famine fears, Israel has intensified ground operations, with Palestinian officials reporting hundreds of deaths in recent attacks.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday backed aid for the Palestinians, saying people in Gaza are starving and adding that he expected "a lot of good things" in the next month.
Videos and photographs on social media showed protesters, most wearing masks, with banners saying 'Strike For Gaza' and 'Liberated Zone' beneath the Lawrence A Wein Reading Room's chandeliers in the Butler Library
A judge released Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian Columbia student detained by immigration during his citizenship interview over Gaza protests, ruling his First Amendment speech posed no danger; he’ll face a hearing in Louisiana.
The Indian-origin techie also urged other employees to use their 'position, power, and privilege' to hold Microsoft accountable to its own values and mission and highlighted that the tech giant's human rights statement prohibits retaliation against anyone who raises a human rights-related concern.