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‘Genocidaires’ delight’: Israeli Ben & Jerry’s flavour sparks social media backlash

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‘Genocidaires’ delight’: Israeli Ben & Jerry’s flavour sparks social media backlash

Ben & Jerry's Israel announced a new 'Milk and Honey' ice cream flavor on Tuesday, sourcing ingredients from kibbutzim near Gaza. The launch sparked social media backlash, with users accusing the brand of insensitivity amid Israel's ongoing war in Gaza.

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Israeli officials discuss renewed push to expel Palestinians from Gaza

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Israeli officials discuss renewed push to expel Palestinians from Gaza

Senior Israeli security officials met on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of expelling Palestinians from Gaza, with Mossad representatives stating no country has agreed to accept them. A Likud lawmaker also voiced support for expelling Arabs from the West Bank, emphasizing the need to strengthen Jewish settlement.

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'Constant targeting': Pro-Israel legal group slammed for reporting Oxford Union president to police

The pro-Israel legal group UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) reported Oxford Union President Arwa Elrayess to the police over remarks made in a private WhatsApp group concerning Palestinian resistance. Elrayess, who has Palestinian heritage, stated her comments were taken out of context and did not justify or glorify Hamas, while condemning the targeting of civilians by all actors.

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Israeli police detain Palestinian community leader over 2022 speech

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Israeli police detain Palestinian community leader over 2022 speech

Israeli police detained veteran Palestinian community leader Mohammad Barakeh on Tuesday in Shefa-Amr for questioning over a 2022 speech, a move his organization condemned as political persecution. Barakeh was released by a court under restrictive conditions including a travel ban and passport surrender, with rights groups considering an appeal against the measures.

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The war on Iran was a strategic disaster for America and Israel

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The war on Iran was a strategic disaster for America and Israel

Submitted by Sami Al-Arian on Mon, 06/22/2026 - 09:58 The Islamabad agreement reads less like terms imposed on a defeated state than like a retreat from the American-Zionist project to remake the region Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signs the memorandum of understanding to end the war with the United States and Israel, in Tehran on 18 June 2026 (Iranian Presidency Handout/AFP) On When neoconservative writer Robert Kagan, who spent decades as a cheerleader for America's forever wars, warned

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Likud minister says Turkey and Syria 'far more concerning than Iran'

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Likud minister says Turkey and Syria 'far more concerning than Iran'

Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli stated in Jerusalem on Tuesday that Turkey and Syria, under Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ahmed al-Sharaa respectively, are more concerning than Iran due to a perceived "Muslim Brotherhood axis." Chikli's comments reflect a growing sentiment among some Israeli officials who view Turkey's expanding influence and capabilities as a significant long-term challenge.

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Former Israeli prime minister says he smuggled Starlink receptors into Iran

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Former Israeli prime minister says he smuggled Starlink receptors into Iran

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated he initiated a plan to smuggle tens of thousands of Starlink receptors into Iran to aid anti-government protesters during internet blackouts. Bennett claimed the program was halted by the current Israeli government, preventing its use during recent demonstrations.

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Killed in Israeli strike, Mona Khalil remembered as the guardian of turtles

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Killed in Israeli strike, Mona Khalil remembered as the guardian of turtles

Marine ecologist Mona Khalil succumbed to wounds sustained in an Israeli strike on her home in south Lebanon on June 19, two weeks after the initial attack. Khalil, a prominent environmentalist, was known for her decades-long work protecting sea turtles and their nesting sites in Mansouri.

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Iran's ballistic missiles were 'never on the table' in US talks

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Iran's ballistic missiles were 'never on the table' in US talks

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated Iran's ballistic missiles were never part of US-Iran talks, a claim echoed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian who asserted Iran would never compromise on its missile program. This comes as US President Donald Trump conceded that demanding Iran relinquish its missiles was unrealistic, a shift from earlier US objectives cited in a presidential memo.

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UN warns Palestinian children 'defenceless' amid Israeli crackdown on NGOs

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UN warns Palestinian children 'defenceless' amid Israeli crackdown on NGOs

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child warned on Monday that Palestinian children are increasingly unprotected as Israel obstructs the work of human rights organizations by designating them as "terrorists." These Israeli measures, including raids and financial sanctions, impede vital humanitarian efforts, leaving children "defenceless" and risking impunity for rights violations.

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Lebanon-Israel talks overshadowed by new US-Iran diplomatic track

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Lebanon-Israel talks overshadowed by new US-Iran diplomatic track

Lebanon and Israel began a fifth round of direct negotiations in Washington on Tuesday, with Beirut seeking an Israeli withdrawal and Israel tying it to Hezbollah's disarmament. These talks are overshadowed by a new US-Iran diplomatic channel that has produced a regional ceasefire framework, raising questions about Lebanese sovereignty in negotiations.

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Inside the surreal UK parliament debate on pro-Israel influence dominated by lobby group members

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Inside the surreal UK parliament debate on pro-Israel influence dominated by lobby group members

The UK parliament's Westminster Hall debated a petition with 118,000 signatures calling for a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on Monday evening. The debate was dominated by Conservative and Labour MPs—many of whom are members of pro-Israel lobby groups—who argued the petition was antisemitic, while the government declined to support an inquiry.

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Pregnant and imprisoned: Palestinian women face harsh conditions in Israeli jails

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Pregnant and imprisoned: Palestinian women face harsh conditions in Israeli jails

Israeli forces arrested Manar Karaja, who was two months pregnant, from her home in the occupied West Bank on April 30. The Palestinian Prisoners' Club reported that Karaja and two other pregnant women held in Damon Prison face harsh detention conditions, including inadequate nutrition and medical care, exacerbating their physical and psychological suffering.

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UN inquiry: Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children as part of genocide

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UN inquiry: Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children as part of genocide

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry concluded on Tuesday that Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza and the West Bank, documenting at least 20,179 children killed and 44,143 wounded between 7 October 2023 and 7 October 2025. The report identifies specific military units and describes ongoing killings after the October 2025 ceasefire, attributing genocidal intent to Israel.

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UK judge renews contempt proceedings against Palestine Action lawyer

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UK judge renews contempt proceedings against Palestine Action lawyer

UK judge Justice Johnson has renewed contempt of court proceedings against barrister Rajiv Menon KC for allegedly breaching directions during a closing speech in January at the trial of Palestine Action defendants. Johnson stated there is a case to answer and it is in the public interest to institute proceedings, a move described as unprecedented in English legal history.

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'They spat in my face': Palestinians describe abuse at Gaza crossings

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'They spat in my face': Palestinians describe abuse at Gaza crossings

Mahmoud al-Najjar, a Palestinian student with a scholarship to Italy, was arrested by Israeli forces at the Karem Abu Salem crossing in early June, with his family only learning of his detention through social media. Al-Najjar's family, who lost relatives in an October bombardment, are now in acute anxiety as human rights organizations have been unable to confirm his status or facilitate visits since his detention.

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How Andy Burnham could set Britain on a new course on Israel and Palestine

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How Andy Burnham could set Britain on a new course on Israel and Palestine

Submitted by Imran Mulla on Mon, 06/22/2026 - 16:01 Gaza was a major reason behind Labour haemorrhaging votes to the Greens and independents but will a new leader turn the tide? The new Labour Party MP for Makerfield, Andy Burnham, being sworn in after his win in the recent by-election, in the House of Commons in London on 22 June (AFP) Off Andy Burnham has been notably reticent to speak about foreign policy in the past few weeks. He and his team believed doing so would not help him win his by-e

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‘Killed pursuing her dream’: Gaza girl on her way to school dies in Israeli drone strike

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‘Killed pursuing her dream’: Gaza girl on her way to school dies in Israeli drone strike

On Monday morning in Gaza City's Rimal neighborhood, 17-year-old Raghad Ashour was killed in an Israeli drone strike while en route to a learning center. At least five others were wounded in the attack, which occurred as students face widespread disruption to education due to ongoing conflict.

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Itamar Ben Gvir: How the man keeping Netanyahu in office rose to power

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Itamar Ben Gvir: How the man keeping Netanyahu in office rose to power

Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Fri, 06/19/2026 - 18:09 Notorious for provocative rhetoric and overseeing brutal treatment of Palenstinian prisoners, he has been able to galvanise supporters on the far right Itamar Ben Gvir, pictured here on 6 October 2022, is pivotal to the chances of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government staying in power after this year's general election (AFP) On Itamar Ben Gvir was once regarded as too extreme for the Israeli political mainstream. But t

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Even if Netanyahu is voted out, Israel's ethnic cleansing agenda will continue apace

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Even if Netanyahu is voted out, Israel's ethnic cleansing agenda will continue apace

Submitted by Antony Loewenstein on Fri, 06/19/2026 - 16:45 Palestinians are being attacked and displaced on a regular basis - and none of the prime minister's potential successors elucidate a different future An Israeli settler stands among Israeli forces gathering near Palestinian protesters in the village of Idna, in the occupied West Bank, on 5 June 2026 (Hazem Bader/AFP) On Naftali Bennett, the former Israeli prime minister and aspirant for the top job in this year’s election, was upset. He

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