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The Guardian Middle East

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Israeli ministers announce plans for new illegal settlements in Gaza and West Bank

Israel's defense and finance ministers announced plans for three new settlements in Gaza and over $400 million to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank. These actions, occurring ahead of national elections, aim to expand Israeli control and displace Palestinians, with military commanders reportedly supporting extremist outposts as security partners.

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Al Jazeera

center108d ago

Israel’s ‘Crimson Thread’ military barrier is strangling the West Bank

Israel has constructed a new military barrier, dubbed the 'Crimson Thread,' in the West Bank's Jordan Valley, severing Palestinian communities from their land and water resources. The barrier, which runs inside the occupied West Bank, is intended by Israel to prevent weapons smuggling but has led to the destruction of wells and seizure of private land, displacing residents.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right108d ago

Khamenei says Trump's signature on MoU is 'worthless' as US, Iran continue strikes

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated on Saturday that US President Donald Trump's signature on a memorandum of understanding is worthless, following continued US and Iranian strikes. Khamenei asserted that the US's repeated violations demonstrate its unreliability and warned of 'unforgettable lessons' for the US from Iran and the 'Axis of Resistance'.

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Al Jazeera

center108d ago

Thousands rally in London in support of Gaza, demand new PM take action

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in London on Saturday to protest Israel's actions in Gaza and called on incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to impose an arms embargo. Protesters demanded that Burnham pressure Israel to end its war and siege on the enclave, which the Gaza Health Ministry states has killed over 73,000 Palestinians since October 2023. The rally highlighted significant public pressure on the new UK government regarding its stance on the conflict.

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Middle East Eye

center108d ago

World Cup 2026: Palestinian flags become a target at US-based games

Supporters carrying Palestinian flags at World Cup 2026 games in the United States have reported being stopped by security and told to remove them, despite FIFA regulations allowing national flags. These incidents reflect broader concerns among pro-Palestine activists about scrutiny of Palestinian identity in public spaces, even as solidarity displays become more visible.

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jpost.com

right108d ago

Residents evacuated in Jezreel Valley as fire spreads in West Bank

On Saturday, a fast-moving wildfire near Kedumim in the West Bank spread to a residential area, damaging approximately 13 homes and several vehicles, prompting resident evacuations and road closures. Simultaneously, separate fires broke out in northern Israel near Shimshit, Vradim, and Mount Tabor, with multiple firefighting teams and aircraft working to contain the blazes exacerbated by strong winds.

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jpost.com

right108d ago

War , boycotts , and shrinking budgets push Israeli culture to the brink

War , boycotts , and shrinking budgets push Israeli culture to the brink

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right108d ago

Why Israel must reverse the 2005 Gaza withdrawal , resettle Gush Katif

Why Israel must reverse the 2005 Gaza withdrawal , resettle Gush Katif

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Al Jazeera

center108d ago

Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases emergency aid

Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez reported on Friday that the death toll from twin earthquakes on June 24 has surpassed 5,000, with most fatalities in La Guaira state, while the IMF confirmed the release of $346 million in emergency financing. The disaster response has faced criticism for delays in military deployment and equipment shortages, though authorities have rejected these claims.

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Middle East Eye

center108d ago

The truth is Burnham’s mea culpa on Gaza was nothing but a change in tone

Submitted by Barry Malone on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 15:09 Britain’s anointed prime minister's Gaza apology contained nothing of substance for the victims of genocide – or anyone else Children react as Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a tent at a camp sheltering displaced people, in Gaza City on 7 July, 2026 (Ebrahim Hajjaj/Reuters) On On the surface, it certainly seemed a very big deal. Andy Burnham, Britain’s prime minister-in-waiting, had apologised for Gaza.

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The Guardian Middle East

left108d ago

Why is Trump risking midterm disaster by resuming the unpopular Iran war?

Donald Trump has ordered a resumption of strikes against Iranian military and infrastructure targets after concluding a June 17 memorandum of understanding was defunct, prompting Iranian retaliation against US allies in the Gulf. This escalation, occurring less than a month before the US midterm elections, risks electoral disaster due to voter unpopularity and potential inflationary impacts on fuel costs.

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The Guardian Europe

left108d ago

Trump, not Iran, is the world’s greatest danger. He’s a one-man weapon of mass destruction | Simon Tisdall

As the bombing starts again, it’s clear the president has dragged the US into a limitless fiasco – and the world into an economic quagmireFeckless and clueless, Donald Trump is lost in Iran, unable to find a way out of the disastrous war he started. Once again, the US military is pummelling the country and, increasingly, its civilian infrastructure.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right109d ago

Iran claims to have struck US military assets in Kuwait, Jordan with missiles, drones - report

Iran claimed to have struck US military sites in Kuwait and Jordan with drones and missiles early Saturday, targeting Ali Al Salem Air Base and Muwaffaq Salti Air Base respectively, according to Iranian state media. Kuwait's military reported wounded soldiers from intercepted aerial targets and damage to civilian infrastructure, while an Iranian official warned of escalating offensive operations if US strikes continue.

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jpost.com

right109d ago

IDF detains Israelis who crossed Syrian border

The IDF detained several Israeli civilians on Friday who had illegally crossed into Syrian territory from the Majdal Shams area on Thursday, transferring them to the Israel Police. The military condemned these actions, noting a recent increase in such illegal border crossing attempts into Syria which divert soldiers' attention and compromise security.

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Al Jazeera

center109d ago

US launches seventh straight night of strikes on Iran

The US military launched its seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran, beginning at 19:00 GMT on Friday, aiming to degrade Iranian military capabilities, according to US Central Command. Iran's military adviser to the supreme leader warned of a full-scale offensive if US attacks continue, while Tehran accused Washington of targeting civilian infrastructure and damaging key utilities.

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center109d ago

Gaza officials say several killed in Israeli strike

Gaza's civil defense agency reported that an Israeli airstrike on Al-Balata market in the Nuseirat refugee camp on Friday killed at least eight people and wounded 22 during a funeral procession. The IDF stated it struck a Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant cell and is reviewing reports of civilian casualties.

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Middle East Eye

center109d ago

Trump’s 'Board of Peace' abandons Gaza ‘recovery plan’: Report

Donald Trump’s "Board of Peace" has scaled down its Gaza recovery plan to a temporary camp near Rafah, overseen by an international security force and a Palestinian police unit. The pilot scheme, which has no funding and faces legal and training hurdles, reflects a significant reduction from earlier proposals and awaits potential political shifts following upcoming Israeli elections.

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Middle East Eye

center109d ago

Iraq and Syria sign deal to rehabilitate Mediterranean pipeline, bypass Strait of Hormuz

Iraq and Syria signed a cooperation agreement to reconstruct the Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline, a US-brokered deal overseen by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. This rehabilitation, led by a US-led international consortium, is a priority infrastructure project aimed at reducing Iran's regional influence and control over energy flows.

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Middle East Eye

center109d ago

US judge rules in favour of Palestinian-American activist after phone seizure

A US federal judge ruled that customs officers illegally searched and seized the phones of Palestinian-American activist Osama Abu Irshaid at Washington Dulles International Airport in 2024. The judge determined the government lacked reasonable suspicion for the searches, finding that a congressional letter and a decade-old photo of Abu Irshaid did not meet Fourth Amendment standards.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right109d ago

US forces destroy Iranian surveillance tower, no troops killed, captured in Syria, CENTCOM says

US forces destroyed an IRGC surveillance tower on Iran's Gulf of Oman coastline early Friday, degrading the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' ability to target commercial vessels. CENTCOM also denied Iranian state media claims that IRGC forces attacked a US special operations center in Syria and captured or killed American troops.

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