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Ignore the bluster: as Netanyahu starves Gaza, the world is turning on him – and he knows it | Jonathan Freedland
ByJonathan Freedland August 1, 2025

As horrific images emerge and western nations move to recognise Palestine, the Israeli PM’s defiance-at-all-costs strategy is falling apart“No one likes us, we don’t care.” It may be rousing on the stadium terraces of south London, as the signature cha…

Read More Ignore the bluster: as Netanyahu starves Gaza, the world is turning on him – and he knows it | Jonathan Freedland
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From silence to statehood: how Trump’s indifference moved the UK on Palestine
ByEleni Courea Political correspondent August 1, 2025

Under pressure on domestic and international stage to act on Gaza, a shrug from the president allowed Starmer to make pledgeMiddle East crisis – live updatesIt was, in the end, an off-the-cuff remark from Donald Trump that moved the dial.“I’m not going…

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Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff visits Gaza aid ‘death trap’
ByPeter Beaumont August 1, 2025August 1, 2025

Witkoff says he is helping ‘craft a plan’ to deliver aid as UN reports that Israeli forces have killed 1,353 Palestinians who were waiting for foodDonald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff has visited Gaza and been shown one of the controversial food distribu…

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I spent decades at Columbia. I’m withdrawing my fall course due to its deal with Trump | Rashid Khalidi
ByRashid Khalidi August 1, 2025

The university’s draconian policies and new definition of antisemitism make much teaching impossibleDear Acting President Shipman,I am writing you an open letter since you have seen fit to communicate the recent decisions of the Board of Trustees and t…

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I spent decades at Columbia. I’m withdrawing my fall course due to its deal with Trump | Rashid Khalidi
ByRashid Khalidi August 1, 2025

The university’s draconian policies and new definition of antisemitism make much teaching impossibleDear Acting President Shipman,I am writing you an open letter since you have seen fit to communicate the recent decisions of the Board of Trustees and t…

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Family pleads for release of Palestinian-American teen held in Israeli prison
ByJoseph Gedeon July 31, 2025

Muhammad Zaher Ibrahim, 16, has been detained for five months on accusations of rock-throwing and has reportedly developed scabiesThe family of a 16-year-old dual American-Palestinian citizen is trying to secure his release from an Israeli prison where…

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At least 91 killed seeking aid in Gaza as US envoy Steve Witkoff visits Israel
ByWilliam Christou in Jerusalem July 31, 2025August 1, 2025

Crowds of hungry people waiting for humanitarian aid at Zikim crossing shot at by Israeli soldiersAt least 91 people have been killed and 600 wounded while waiting for aid in Gaza over the past 24 hours, as the US envoy, Steve Witkoff, visits Israel fo…

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Trump threatens Canada on trade deal after Carney moves to recognise Palestine
ByChris Michael July 31, 2025

Trump says recognising Palestine statehood ‘rewards Hamas’ and US deal with Canada would now be ‘very hard’Business live – latest updatesDonald Trump has threatened Canada after it moved to recognise a Palestinian state, reacting to Mark Carney’s annou…

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As Gaza suffers, US companies are reaping horrific payoffs | Katrina vanden Heuvel
ByKatrina vanden Heuvel July 31, 2025

A report this month details US corporate involvement in IDF actions. Grassroots organizing offers opportunity for changeThousands of famished people waiting for hours in 90-degree heat to secure bags of flour that run out after 10 minutes – this is a t…

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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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