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'Judaise medicine': Palestinian doctors are under attack in Israel

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'Judaise medicine': Palestinian doctors are under attack in Israel

Following a soldier's family claim of mistreatment by Arab staff at Haifa's Rambam Health Care Campus, Israeli media and politicians have debated barring Palestinian doctors from Israeli hospitals. Physicians for Human Rights-Israel reported at least 15 hospitals have initiated disciplinary hearings against Palestinian healthcare workers since October 2023.

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Records reveal Cuny investments in weapons firms supplying Israel

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Records reveal Cuny investments in weapons firms supplying Israel

Financial records obtained by pro-Palestine groups reveal the City University of New York (Cuny) invested over $715,000 in weapons manufacturers supplying the Israeli military, including Boeing and Lockheed Martin. These disclosures, prompted by a lawsuit, show Cuny's holdings in defence companies and have led activists to accuse the university of complicity in the conflict.

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Trump says Iran war will end 'immediately' after midterm elections

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Trump says Iran war will end 'immediately' after midterm elections

President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that he believes the Iran war will end immediately after the US midterm elections in November, claiming Tehran is desperate to influence the vote. Trump asserted that Iran cannot hold out longer and reiterated his intention to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons, while indicating negotiations were not currently being sought.

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Syria condemns Netanyahu's 'illegal' entry into its territory

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Syria condemns Netanyahu's 'illegal' entry into its territory

Syria's foreign ministry condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Israeli troops on Mount Hermon on Wednesday, calling it an illegal and provocative violation of Syrian sovereignty. The statement asserted that Netanyahu's entry into occupied southern Syrian territory constitutes a breach of international law.

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Iran says IAEA resolution 'will not bring any results'

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Iran says IAEA resolution 'will not bring any results'

Iran condemned on Wednesday a resolution adopted by the UN atomic watchdog's board of governors which referred the Islamic Republic to the UN Security Council over its nuclear "non-compliance". Iranian deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said in a post on X that disruptions from attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities were used as a pretext to refer Iran to the Security Council, adding that the move will not "achieve anything".

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Lebanese army says Israel violated June framework agreement 7,700 times

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Lebanese army says Israel violated June framework agreement 7,700 times

The Lebanese army said Israel has violated the June framework agreement aimed at ending the war, disarming Hezbollah and a phased withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon approximately 7,700 times. In a statement posted to social media on Wednesday, the army said that Israeli attacks have increased in recent days, killing at least 12 people in southern Lebanon's Kfar Reman and completely destroying 85 percent of homes in the town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh.

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Israel names new envoy to Turkey amid tensions over Gaza and Syria

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Israel names new envoy to Turkey amid tensions over Gaza and Syria

Israel appointed Joel Lion as charge d'affaires to Turkey this week, marking the first senior Israeli official visit since staff withdrew in late 2023 due to security concerns. This appointment occurs amid heightened tensions between the two nations over the Gaza war and Israeli strikes in Syria.

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Arab, Muslim nations welcome UK-led sanctions on Israeli settlements

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Arab, Muslim nations welcome UK-led sanctions on Israeli settlements

Eight Arab and Muslim nations, including Jordan, UAE, and Egypt, welcomed the UK's decision to ban imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. These countries, along with the OIC, praised the move as crucial support for deterring settlement policies and protecting the two-state solution amid growing international momentum.

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Sanctions on Israeli settlements: Here’s what Europe is saying and doing

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Sanctions on Israeli settlements: Here’s what Europe is saying and doing

The UK, France, Spain, Ireland, and Norway announced sanctions against Israeli settlements, with the UK citing "ethnic cleansing of Palestinians" and France stating they cannot support a situation threatening security. Several other European nations indicated they would only impose such restrictions as part of joint EU action, not unilaterally.

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Sanctions on Israeli settlements: Here’s what Europe is saying and doing

On Tuesday, the UK, France, Spain, Ireland, and Norway announced sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank, citing their illegality under international law and the displacement of Palestinians. These measures, which include restrictions on trade and investment, aim to address growing international condemnation of settler violence and settlement expansion, though some EU states prefer joint action over unilateral measures.

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'Will not be intimidated': British MPs respond defiantly to Israel sanctioning them

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'Will not be intimidated': British MPs respond defiantly to Israel sanctioning them

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced on Tuesday that the country would ban 11 British MPs and lawyer Fahad Ansari from entering Israel in retaliation for the UK sanctioning illegal settlements. The Israeli government also stated it would close the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem and end British training of Palestinian forces. The sanctioned British MPs have responded defiantly, stating they will not be intimidated by the travel ban.

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Miliband has decisively broken with decades of UK inaction on Palestine

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Miliband has decisively broken with decades of UK inaction on Palestine

On September 7, British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced a significant policy shift regarding Israel-Palestine, including a ban on trade with settlements and sanctions on financial services. This marks a departure from decades of UK inaction, with Miliband expressing support for international legal processes to determine Israeli violations of international law.

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After decades of UK complicity in occupation, Miliband has finally acted on Palestine

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After decades of UK complicity in occupation, Miliband has finally acted on Palestine

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced a policy shift on September 7, including a ban on trade with Israeli settlements and sanctions on financial services, marking a departure from previous UK governments' approaches. Miliband referred to "ethnic cleansing" in the West Bank and supported international legal processes, including the ICJ's determination on potential genocide in Gaza.

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Qatar and Pakistan carry Trump’s message to Iran: He won't return to the MoU

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Qatar and Pakistan carry Trump’s message to Iran: He won't return to the MoU

On August 24, Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir traveled to Tehran to deliver a message from former US President Donald Trump to Iranian officials, including President Pezeshkian, stating Trump would not return to the Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU, established in June, had aimed to de-escalate tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with its abandonment signaling a potential continuation of US economic pressure.

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British MPs respond defiantly to Israel sanctioning them

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British MPs respond defiantly to Israel sanctioning them

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced on Tuesday that Israel would ban 11 British MPs and lawyer Fahad Ansari from entering the country in retaliation for the UK sanctioning illegal settlements. The banned MPs, including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, stated they would not be intimidated and would continue to speak out against Israeli actions and UK complicity. The move follows the UK government's declaration of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank as illegal and the imposition of sanctions.

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Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of fuelling diplomatic isolation after UK sanctions

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Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of fuelling diplomatic isolation after UK sanctions

Israeli opposition politicians accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government of driving the country into unprecedented global isolation following the United Kingdom's announcement of sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Former Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Knesset member Gilad Kariv criticized the government's response as ineffective and contributing to Israel's international standing.

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South Koreans protest over possible plan to send forces to back US in Hormuz

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South Koreans protest over possible plan to send forces to back US in Hormuz

South Korean demonstrators protested outside the U.S. embassy in Seoul on Wednesday against government proposals to send forces to support U.S. operations in the Strait of Hormuz. Seoul stated it was considering "contributions" to U.S. security efforts in the waterway, a move Iran warned would have serious consequences and be regarded as direct support for aggression.

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European states clarify position on trade with Israeli settlements

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European states clarify position on trade with Israeli settlements

Several European governments, including Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, have stated they will only restrict trade with Israeli settlements through a collective EU decision, clarifying their position after a joint statement on the occupied West Bank. While Poland's ambassador indicated Warsaw might consider unilateral sanctions, Britain, France, and Canada are independently pursuing national bans on settlement goods and have expanded sanctions frameworks to include individuals and companies involved in settlement expansion.

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Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of fuelling diplomatic isolation after UK sanctions

Israeli opposition politicians accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government of driving the country into diplomatic isolation following the United Kingdom's announcement of sanctions targeting illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The UK measures include banning imports from settlements and sanctioning individuals involved in settlement expansion, with Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband stating the occupation is unlawful and settler groups are carrying out 'ethnic cleansing'.

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Miliband condemns Israel’s closure of UK consulate in Jerusalem

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Miliband condemns Israel’s closure of UK consulate in Jerusalem

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband called Israel's decision to close the British consulate in Jerusalem "regrettable and damaging" following the UK's imposition of sanctions on Israeli settlements. Miliband stated the closure would not disrupt important intelligence and security cooperation between the two countries.

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