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UK ban on Palestine Action is an abuse of power, high court told
ByHaroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent July 21, 2025July 22, 2025

Intelligence assessment before proscription found that vast majority of group’s activities were lawful, court hearsAn intelligence assessment before Palestine Action was banned under anti-terrorism laws found that the vast majority of its activities we…

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UK condemns Israel for depriving Palestinians of ‘human dignity’
ByPippa Crerar Political editor July 21, 2025

Foreign secretary David Lammy joins ministers from 30 other nations in issuing call for immediate end to Gaza warThe UK has joined 30 other nations in condemning Israel for depriving Palestinians of “human dignity” as they issued a call for an immediat…

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UK condemns Israel for depriving Palestinians of ‘human dignity’
ByPippa Crerar Political editor July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

David Lammy joins ministers from 24 other countries in issuing call for immediate end to Gaza warThe UK has joined 24 other countries in condemning Israel for depriving Palestinians of “human dignity” as they issued a call for an immediate end to the w…

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Ben Jennings on Israel’s strikes on Deir al-Balah, central Gaza – cartoon
ByBen Jennings July 21, 2025

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Hunger and grief in Gaza and floods in the Philippines: photos of the day – Monday
ByGuardian staff July 21, 2025

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Meta allows ads crowdfunding for IDF drones, consumer watchdog finds
ByJohana Bhuiyan July 21, 2025

Paid ads hosted on Facebook, Instagram and Threads seem to violate Meta’s stated policies yet remain activeMeta is hosting ads on Facebook, Instagram and Threads from pro-Israel entities that are raising money for military equipment including drones an…

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Israel launches air and ground offensive on Deir al-Balah in central Gaza
ByPeter Beaumont July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

Military targets key humanitarian hub that was relatively unscathed by war after ordering Palestinians to leaveIsrael has launched substantial air raids and a ground operation in Gaza, targeting Deir al-Balah, the main hub for humanitarian efforts in t…

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Senior Labour MP urges UK to recognise Palestinian state ahead of UN conference
ByGeneva Abdul July 21, 2025

Emily Thornberry says recognition is vital step towards peace and without long-term solution war in Gaza will continueUK politics live – latest updatesA senior Labour MP has said it is time for the UK to recognise a Palestinian state as some western co…

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Israel launches air and ground assault on Deir al-Balah in central Gaza – as it happened
ByJoe Coughlan July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

Deaths reported as Israeli tanks move in on area IDF believes Hamas are holding some hostagesAgence France-Presse (AFP) reports that defence minister Israel Katz said in a statement that the Israeli military “has just struck terror targets of the Huthi…

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Pope condemns Gaza war’s ‘barbarity’ as 85 reported killed while waiting for food
ByJennifer Rankin and agencies July 20, 2025July 20, 2025

Pontiff also speaks of anguish over Israeli strike on territory’s only Catholic church, which killed three people Pope Leo XIV has condemned the “barbarity” of the war in Gaza and the “indiscriminate use of force” as Gaza’s health ministry said at leas…

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