30 h. ago Netanyahu accuses leaders of Britain, France and Canada of ‘emboldening Hamas’

The Israeli prime minister made the statement after the leaders called for a halt to the Gaza offensive and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aidBenjamin Netanyahu has accused Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Mark Carney of “emboldening Hamas”, after they called for a halt to Israel’s military offensive and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid in Gaza.Earlier this week, the leaders of the UK, France and Canada condemned the Israeli government’s “egregious” actions in Gaza, warning that the UK and allies will take “concrete actions” unless Netanyahu changes course. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Violent Israeli settlers under UK sanctions join illegal West Bank outpost

Exclusive: Neria Ben Pazi and Zohar Sabah witnessed visiting base set up to drive Palestinians from homes• Middle East crisis live – latest updatesTwo violent Israeli settlers on whom sanctions were imposed by the UK government this week have joined a campaign to drive Palestinians from their homes in the West Bank village of Mughayyir al-Deir.Neria Ben Pazi’s organisation, Neria’s Farm, had sanctions imposed by London on Tuesday, as the UK suspended negotiations on a new free-trade deal with Israel over its refusal to allow aid into Gaza and cabinet ministers’ calls to “purify Gaza” by expelling Palestinians. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Starmer condemns ‘antisemitic’ shooting of Israeli embassy staff in Washington

The attack has sent shockwaves around the world and prompted Israeli missions to beef up security.

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67 h. ago Two Irish diplomats among delegation IDF fired near in West Bank

Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris said he condemned the ‘unacceptable’ incident in the strongest terms.

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68 h. ago Two Irish diplomats among delegation fired near in West Bank

Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris said he condemned the ‘unacceptable’ incident in the strongest terms.

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69 h. ago Starmer pressed to ‘impose the strongest possible sanctions on Israel’

Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill warned the Prime Minister that the ‘world is watching’.

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69 h. ago Government sends new aid to Gaza amid rising pressure on Israel to end blockade

A minister said the lack of aid reaching Gazans is ‘appalling’.

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2 d. ago Humza Yousaf describes Gaza as 'hell on earth' and accuses Israeli Government of trying to 'starve the population'

The former SNP leader accused Israeli leaders of wanting to make Gaza "uninhabitable" by destroying all of its buildings and infastructure.

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3 d. ago British surgeon in Gaza compares Palestine to ‘slaughterhouse’ as Israel intensifies its attacks

A British doctor working in Gaza has described it as a "slaughterhouse" as Israel intensifies its attacks on the enclave.

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3 d. ago British surgeon in Gaza compares Palestine to ‘slaughterhouse’ as 14,000 babies at risk of dying

A British doctor working in Gaza has described it as a "slaughterhouse" as the UN's humanitarian chief warns that 14,000 Palestinian babies could die within 48 hours if more aid does not enter the territory.

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3 d. ago Netanyahu has gone 'way too far' says minister as UK considers Israel sanctions amid Gaza escalation

Britain this week suspended free trade talks with Israel over its 11-week block on humanitarian aid reaching thousands of starving Palestinians

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3 d. ago Corbyn criticises ‘silence and evasion’ over Gaza in call for UK inquiry

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has called for an inquiry into Britain’s relationship with Israel.

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3 d. ago Why Starmer’s government has waited until now to take action on Israel

As David Lammy announces the suspension of trade talks with Israel and new sanctions over the Gaza humanitarian crisis, political editor David Maddox explains why action wasn’t taken sooner

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3 d. ago The Guardian view on the calls to save Gaza: Palestinians need deeds, not words | Editorial

Israel faces growing international condemnation. But more is required to restore aid and bring a ceasefireThe UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher fears that thousands of babies are at imminent risk of death in Gaza unless aid reaches them. Benjamin Netanyahu fears that foreign politicians could see too many pictures of Palestinian children like these.Two months after all supplies were cut off, the Israeli government denies the obvious truth: that Gaza is on the brink of famine. But on Monday night the prime minister announced that “minimal” aid deliveries would restart, saying his country’s “greatest friends in the world” had told him that they could not “accept images of mass hunger”. His entirely cynical response saw a handful of trucks permitted to cross; reportedly, 100 a day will now be allowed – grotesquely inadequate given the vast scale of need. Reaching the most vulnerable will be perilous and difficult anyway amid Israel’s intensified offensive. Mr Netanyahu vowed that Isra...

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3 d. ago U.K. suspends free trade talks with Israel and announces sanctions over West Bank settlers

The British government says it is suspending free trade negotiations with Israel and has leveled new sanctions targeting West Bank settlements as it criticizes Israel’s military actions in Gaza

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3 d. ago Watch: Starmer condemns Israel’s ‘utterly intolerable’ actions in Gaza

Sir Keir Starmer has described the “level of suffering” in Gaza as “utterly intolerable”.

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4 d. ago Netanyahu vows to ‘take control’ of Gaza as UK, France and Canada threaten action against Israel

Key allies call escalation ‘egregious’ and promise ‘concrete’ response if Israel does not end renewed offensive and allow aid into stripBenjamin Netanyahu has vowed that Israel will “take control” of all Gaza, as three key allies attacked his “egregious” escalation of the military campaign and blockade on humanitarian aid.Britain, France and Canada attacked Israel’s expansion of its war as disproportionate, described conditions in Gaza as “intolerable” and threatened a “concrete” response if Israel’s campaign continues. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Israeli army begins ‘extensive’ new ground operations in Gaza

Netanyahu signals openness to deal with Hamas and says Israel will allow some aid into GazaThe Israeli army has announced the start of a large-scale offensive in Gaza, describing “extensive ground operations” to seize “operational control” of swaths of the devastated Palestinian territory as a second day of indirect ceasefire talks in Qatar ended without any breakthrough.Israeli military officials said its forces had “eliminated dozens of terrorists, dismantled terrorist infrastructure sites and [were] currently being deployed in key positions”. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Huge crowd piles pressure on Dutch government to seek an end to Israel's campaign in Gaza

Red-clad protesters have marched through the Dutch capital of The Hague demanding their government do more to halt Israel’s campaign in Gaza

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6 d. ago PM’s ‘fearful undertones’ on immigration ‘dog whistle to voters’, Yousaf warns

Former Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf critcized the PM’s recent remarks on immigration.

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