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Netanyahu office denies reports he received warning from UAE over 7 October 2023 attack
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Middle East Eye
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Netanyahu office denies reports he received warning from UAE over 7 October 2023 attack

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office denied reports that the leader of the United Arab Emirates warned him of Hamas's planned attack on October 7, 2023. The office stated that no such warning was given directly to the Prime Minister, though information may have been exchanged through intelligence channels.

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The Guardian view on Britain’s new Middle East policy: an unlawful occupation must carry a price | Editorial
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The Guardian Middle East
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The Guardian view on Britain’s new Middle East policy: an unlawful occupation must carry a price | Editorial

On Tuesday, UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced Britain would lead a 12-country coalition considering economic restrictions on Israeli settlements, with the UK, France, and Canada committing to national trade bans. This move, following escalating settler attacks and the approval of new settlement homes, formally declares the occupation unlawful and signals a significant shift in British policy towards Israel.

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Photos: Palestinians rebuild Gaza’s ruins with mud bricks, scrap
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Al Jazeera
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Photos: Palestinians rebuild Gaza’s ruins with mud bricks, scrap

Palestinians in Gaza are rebuilding homes and shops using mud bricks, salvaged wood, and scrap materials amidst widespread destruction from Israeli bombardment since October 2023. According to Gaza authorities, over 90 percent of the Strip lies in ruins, with rudimentary structures offering minimal protection as only a fraction of the debris has been cleared.

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Nicaragua urges ICJ to reject Germany’s bid to throw out Gaza genocide case
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Al Jazeera
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Nicaragua urges ICJ to reject Germany’s bid to throw out Gaza genocide case

Nicaragua urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Tuesday to reject Germany's bid to dismiss its case alleging German arms exports to Israel violate the Genocide Convention. Germany argues the ICJ lacks jurisdiction, but Nicaragua contends German arms sales facilitated genocide in Gaza, with a ruling on Germany's objection expected later this year.

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Blackout hits Mykolaiv and Kherson
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Blackout hits Mykolaiv and Kherson

A complete power outage has affected Mykolaiv and the Kherson hromada, halting trams in Mykolaiv and impacting water supply, with authorities investigating the cause. Invincibility centres are prepared to operate around the clock in Kherson if the blackout is prolonged, offering essential services to residents.

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Ukraine’s prosecutor general quits after anti-corruption agents raid his office
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The Guardian Europe
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Ukraine’s prosecutor general quits after anti-corruption agents raid his office

Ukraine's Prosecutor General, Ruslan Kravchenko, resigned on Monday following allegations of his office's involvement in a large-scale money laundering scheme protecting illegal call centers. The resignation came after anti-corruption agencies Nabu and Sapo raided Kravchenko's office and searched his home, with Kravchenko denying wrongdoing and President Zelenskyy confirming discussions about the matter.

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Israel to close British consulate in Jerusalem after sanctions announced
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The Guardian Middle East
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Israel to close British consulate in Jerusalem after sanctions announced

Israel ordered the closure of the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem and imposed entry bans on several UK MPs in response to UK sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements. This move escalates diplomatic tensions, with Israel stating the consulate's activities must respect its sovereignty and that the British government's actions are hostile.

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US sanctions 27 Iranian airlines
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Middle East Eye
center49d ago

US sanctions 27 Iranian airlines

The US Treasury announced new sanctions on 36 entities, including 27 Iranian airlines, for “supporting Iran’s aviation sector”. The US Treasury said in a statement on Tuesday that the Iranian government uses the aviation sector to “move weapons, personnel and illicit cargo” and the sanctions were following through on the US's promise to impose “severe consequences” on entities providing “financial lifelines” to Iran.

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Russia says it will give a ‘harsh and painful’ response after Hungary expels 10 diplomats - Europe live
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The Guardian Europe
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Russia says it will give a ‘harsh and painful’ response after Hungary expels 10 diplomats - Europe live

Moscow’s foreign minister issues warning to ‘Russophobic lobby in Budapest’ after diplomats expelled for ‘unacceptable’ activitiesBut the tone coming from Moscow is very different, as Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russia was very confident that victory in its war against Ukraine is “very near. ”“Yes, we are ​confident, and we ⁠are ​sure that ​victory ​is very near,” ​Peskov ‌said in comments reported by Reuters.

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Palestine Action co-founder blasts UK sanctions on Israel as 'symbolic' and 'ineffective'
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Middle East Eye
center49d ago

Palestine Action co-founder blasts UK sanctions on Israel as 'symbolic' and 'ineffective'

The co-founder of Palestine Action, Huda Ammori, has criticised the UK government's hypocrisy in proscribing the direct action group as a "terrorist" organisation while claiming to stand up for international law by banning trade with Israeli settlements. “Britain has no issue with sanctioning and criminalising its own citizens for disrupting the Israeli weapons industry during a genocide,” Ammori said in a post to X.

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Hungary again blocks opening of EU accession clusters 2 and 3 for Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Hungary again blocks opening of EU accession clusters 2 and 3 for Ukraine

Hungary again blocked the European Union's COELA working party from approving screening results for Ukraine's accession clusters 2 and 3 on September 8, citing demands for Kyiv to enact legislative steps concerning the Hungarian national minority. Other EU member states have not changed their positions, refusing to separate Ukraine and Moldova in the accession process, which is also stalled by Hungary's objections.

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UN special rapporteur: UK will face ‘fierce pressure’ from Israel, US after settlement sanctions
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Middle East Eye
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UN special rapporteur: UK will face ‘fierce pressure’ from Israel, US after settlement sanctions

UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese stated on Tuesday that the UK will likely face significant pressure from Israel and the US following its decision to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements. Albanese urged the UK to prioritize its own interests over those of the US, suggesting that current alignments have caused devastation in the Middle East.

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Opinion: UK trade ban on illegal settlements is a welcome first step to justice for Palestinians
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Middle East Eye
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Opinion: UK trade ban on illegal settlements is a welcome first step to justice for Palestinians

MP is the Labour Member of Parliament for Sheffield Central Abtisam Mohamed argues in an opinion piece for Middle East Eye that, while British trade ban is not enough to end an illegal Israeli occupation on its own, it is a necessary first step to put economic pressure on Israel and encourage other countries to follow suit. "The UK government decision to ban all trade with illegal Israeli settlements has all the hallmarks of a major rebalance on international affairs, from a foreign secretary fi

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EU accession: Hungary still has not told Ukraine its demands for opening of EU negotiating clusters
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Ukrainska Pravda
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EU accession: Hungary still has not told Ukraine its demands for opening of EU negotiating clusters

Hungary has not provided Ukraine with specific demands regarding the opening of EU negotiating clusters, despite stating Ukraine must take certain steps. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson stated that Budapest's reservations have been expressed only in general terms, hindering progress on EU accession talks.

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In West Bank, date farmers weigh impact of UK sanctions on Israeli settlers
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BBC Middle East
center49d ago

In West Bank, date farmers weigh impact of UK sanctions on Israeli settlers

The UK government announced an import ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, alongside planned actions against companies supporting settlement expansion, as part of a policy shift. Israeli date farmers, who primarily export to Europe, stated they are prepared to seek alternative markets, while Palestinian farmers welcomed the move amid rising settler violence and displacement.

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Banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements is a start, but Labour must not stop there
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Middle East Eye
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Banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements is a start, but Labour must not stop there

The UK Foreign Secretary announced a sanctions regime banning trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, a step called for by over 140 Labour MPs. This action is presented as a necessary response to international law and the UK's historical role in the region, though the author argues it is only a first step.

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Netanyahu was warned of 7 October Hamas attacks, book claims
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The Guardian Middle East
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Netanyahu was warned of 7 October Hamas attacks, book claims

A book by Haaretz reporters claims UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan warned Benjamin Netanyahu of a large-scale Hamas offensive a week before the October 7 attacks, which Netanyahu denies. Opposition leaders have called for an investigation into the alleged warning and Netanyahu's inaction, with some deeming him unfit for office.

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Ukraine to buy several thousand IRIS-T missiles from Germany using EU funds
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Ukrainska Pravda
center49d ago

Ukraine to buy several thousand IRIS-T missiles from Germany using EU funds

Ukraine will purchase several thousand IRIS-T missiles from Germany using funds from an EU loan, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced on September 8. This acquisition aims to bolster Ukraine's air defence capabilities, with Pistorius noting the IRIS-T system's successful deployment in Ukraine.

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'Standing up for freedom': British politicians react to UK sanctions on Israeli settlements
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Middle East Eye
center49d ago

'Standing up for freedom': British politicians react to UK sanctions on Israeli settlements

British politicians reacted to the UK's announcement of sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements and a ban on arms exports contributing to the occupation. While Labour, Green, and independent MPs broadly praised the measures as a step towards upholding international law, some Conservative and Reform UK politicians denounced them, with one MP calling the actions 'standing up for freedom'.

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Israel bans 11 British MPs and announces closure of UK consulate in East Jerusalem
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Middle East Eye
center49d ago

Israel bans 11 British MPs and announces closure of UK consulate in East Jerusalem

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced counter-sanctions against the UK, including closing the British consulate in East Jerusalem and banning 11 British MPs from entering Israel. These measures follow the UK's announcement of sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements and recognition of the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in the West Bank.

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