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Israel has deliberately starved the people of Gaza. It couldn’t have done it without the west’s help | Owen Jones
ByOwen Jones July 30, 2025

The current hand-wringing by Keir Starmer and other western politicians is empty bluster. They knew what was happening all alongWhat have we done? As the UN-backed monitor declares that “the worst-case scenario of famine is currently playing out in the…

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British Jewish leaders call for rapid increase in Gaza aid
ByHarriet Sherwood July 30, 2025

UK’s largest Jewish body adds to pressure on Israel, saying moves to allow in limited aid are ‘long overdue’The UK’s largest Jewish organisation has called for a “rapid, uninhibited, and sustained increase in aid through all available channels” in Gaza…

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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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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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Starmer hopes his ‘pathway to peace’ will end war in Gaza. History suggests he may struggle
ByDaniel Boffey Chief reporter July 30, 2025

From the Balfour declaration of 1917 to Tony Blair’s role as envoy, the UK has struggled to make meaningful progress towards peace in the Middle EastThe former British prime minister Harold Macmillan once said that there was no problem in the Middle Ea…

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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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US labor activist Chris Smalls assaulted by IDF during Gaza aid trip, group says
ByAdria R Walker July 29, 2025

Freedom Flotilla Coalition says Smalls was ‘choked and kicked’ after aid ship trying to reach Gaza was intercepted On Saturday night, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted and boarded the Handala, an aid ship that attempted to reach Gaza as part…

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US labor activist Chris Smalls assaulted by IDF during Gaza aid trip, group says
ByAdria R Walker July 29, 2025July 31, 2025

Freedom Flotilla Coalition says Smalls was ‘choked and kicked’ after aid ship trying to reach Gaza was intercepted On Saturday night, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted and boarded the Handala, an aid ship that attempted to reach Gaza as part…

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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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