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Wednesday briefing: Facing the reality of Gaza’s ‘unfolding’ famine
ByAamna Mohdin July 30, 2025

In today’s newsletter: As Keir Starmer announces caveated plans to recognise the Palestinian state, and UN-backed experts say the ‘worst-case scenario’ is under way, is opening the borders to allow aid in the only hope?Good morning. Humanitarians are r…

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‘Action, not slogans’: Albanese dismisses pressure from Labor MPs to toughen Israel stance
ByTom McIlroy Chief political correspondent July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

The prime minister resists demands for more sanctions as clamour grows to follow UK and France in recognising PalestineFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has…

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From safety first to Palestine first, Keir Starmer shows some leadership | John Crace
ByJohn Crace July 29, 2025

The PM is to lead recognition of a Palestinian state – a good day for him, the UK and the starving people of GazaWhat a difference a week makes. Last Tuesday, Keir Starmer batted away all invitations to recognise the state of Palestine. It wasn’t happe…

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Why is UK preparing to recognise Palestinian statehood?
ByEleni Courea Political correspondent July 29, 2025

Announcement marks significant shift in UK’s position – but why has it happened now and what effect will it have?Keir Starmer is preparing to recognise Palestinian statehood as soon as September unless Israel meets key conditions, including reaching a …

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Ella Baron on the west’s empty words about the starvation in Gaza – cartoon
ByElla Baron July 29, 2025

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UK to recognise state of Palestine in September unless Israel holds to ceasefire
ByPippa Crerar Political editor July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

Cabinet agrees to support Middle East roadmap at emergency meeting called amid humanitarian crisis in GazaThe UK will formally recognise the state of Palestine this September as a result of the “increasingly intolerable” situation on the ground in Gaza…

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Israeli public figures call for ‘crippling sanctions’ on Israel over Gaza starvation
ByPeter Beaumont July 29, 2025

Thirty-one high-profile Israelis accuse Tel Aviv of ‘brutal campaign’ and demand permanent ceasefire in letterA group of high-profile Israeli public figures, including academics, artists and public intellectuals, has called for “crippling sanctions” to…

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I live in Britain; I grew up in Israel. It’s painful to say, but we need real UK sanctions to save Gaza | Yair Wallach
ByYair Wallach July 29, 2025

Symbolic gestures and empty statements are no longer enough. In Israel’s globalised economy, here’s what will shift public opinionAfter months of complete blockade or extremely limited supplies, and with thousands of famished children in Gaza at risk o…

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European Commission proposes suspending Israel from part of Horizon research programme
ByLisa O’Carroll in Brussels July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

Horizon Europe is among the most prestigious science research programmes in the worldThe European Commission has proposed partly suspending Israel from its flagship £80bn Horizon science research programme over the “severe” humanitarian crisis in Gaza,…

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Famine under way in Gaza, UN-backed experts say, as war death toll passes 60,000
ByEmma Graham-Harrison July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

IPC says ‘worst-case scenario of famine’ is playing out as it calls for urgent ceasefire to alleviate ‘widespread starvation’Middle East crisis – live updatesGaza has passed two grim landmarks on a single day, as UN-backed hunger experts warned a “wors…

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