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15 hours ago
Europe politics

The EU must not wait till Israel starts executing Palestinians

The EU must cancel the EU-Israel Association Agreement due to Israeli human rights violations, including the implementation of a new death penalty law.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

The Guardian view on the EU and Israel: moving beyond mere exhortation | Editorial

European condemnation of Netanyahu's government is intensifying, yet internal disunity hampers effective leverage against Israel's actions.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

The EU must not wait till Israel starts executing Palestinians

The EU must cancel the EU-Israel Association Agreement due to Israeli human rights violations, including the implementation of a new death penalty law.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

The Guardian view on the EU and Israel: moving beyond mere exhortation | Editorial

European condemnation of Netanyahu's government is intensifying, yet internal disunity hampers effective leverage against Israel's actions.
#gaza
World news
fromTruthout
10 hours ago

Israel Continues to Kill Aid Workers in Gaza Seven Months Into the Ceasefire

The Israeli army killed a WHO driver during a humanitarian convoy, impacting future medical evacuations in Gaza.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 days ago

The Bombs Have Slowed, But Israel Controls Every Aspect of Our Lives in Gaza

Life in Gaza feels like a prison without walls, with constant restrictions on movement and basic freedoms affecting daily survival.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Overshadowed by Iran, Gaza stuck between war and peace

Efforts for a stable ceasefire in Gaza between Hamas and Israel have made little progress despite ongoing negotiations and unresolved key issues.
World news
fromTruthout
10 hours ago

Israel Continues to Kill Aid Workers in Gaza Seven Months Into the Ceasefire

The Israeli army killed a WHO driver during a humanitarian convoy, impacting future medical evacuations in Gaza.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 days ago

The Bombs Have Slowed, But Israel Controls Every Aspect of Our Lives in Gaza

Life in Gaza feels like a prison without walls, with constant restrictions on movement and basic freedoms affecting daily survival.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Overshadowed by Iran, Gaza stuck between war and peace

Efforts for a stable ceasefire in Gaza between Hamas and Israel have made little progress despite ongoing negotiations and unresolved key issues.
#immigration
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Italian lawyers could win wild west-style bounties' if immigration clients go home

Italian lawyers may receive bonuses for convincing immigrant clients to return home under a controversial government plan.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

France seeks release of 86-year-old French widow detained by ICE

The French government is urging the US to release Marie-Therese Ross, an 86-year-old widow detained for overstaying her visa.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Italian lawyers could win wild west-style bounties' if immigration clients go home

Italian lawyers may receive bonuses for convincing immigrant clients to return home under a controversial government plan.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

France seeks release of 86-year-old French widow detained by ICE

The French government is urging the US to release Marie-Therese Ross, an 86-year-old widow detained for overstaying her visa.
World politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

'Too much is at stake' - Catherine Connolly tells world leaders 'democracy is under attack' on first foreign trip as president

The Defence of Democracy conference emphasizes the need to uphold democratic values amid rising challenges like disinformation and radicalism.
France politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Born in south Lebanon, displaced to Beirut, two grandmothers reflect on Israeli invasions

Displacement due to conflict has deeply affected the lives of Lebanese grandmothers Mariam Allawiya and Kafa Wehbe, who share their stories of resilience.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Online abuse is silencing women on a staggering scale it's a democratic crisis | Sharon Kechula

Susan Kihika faced severe online abuse after maternity leave, highlighting gender-based violence and double standards in political scrutiny against women.
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Germany news: Iran war not causing migration wave Dobrindt

We are not currently seeing increased migration pressure. At present, we are seeing high levels of internal migration in both countries, but we are not yet detecting pressure on the Turkish border.
Germany news
NYC parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Waiting without answers': Gaza mother's fear for her three imprisoned sons

Palestinians face heightened fears of executions as Prisoners' Day highlights the plight of over 9,600 detainees amid worsening conditions in Israeli prisons.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

France's foreign minister says 85-year-old widow detained by ICE returns home

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. Unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls.
France news
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Senan Molony: Why has President Catherine Connolly convened the Council of State over the International Protection Bill, and what might happen to it?

The new president's actions have raised eyebrows at Leinster House, although nobody is yet saying a word. This goes to the sometimes tense relationship between a Head of State and the Government.
UK politics
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Let's Finally Do Something About the Bulldozer That Killed My Daughter

Senator Bernie Sanders aims to ban the transfer of D-9 bulldozers to Israel to prevent further destruction of Palestinian homes.
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Displaced by Iran war: out of Lebanon, into Syrian crisis

When Israeli missiles destroyed entire homes in my neighborhood in southern Lebanon's city of Tyre, we decided it was time to save our lives again. More than 227,549 people had crossed the three official border points from Lebanon into Syria, according to the latest numbers from the United Nation's International Organization for Migration (IOM).
France politics
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

My life has become a rollercoaster': Francesca Albanese on death threats, danger and dread after accusing Israel of genocide

Francesca Albanese, a UN rapporteur, has gained attention for her outspoken condemnation of the Israeli military campaign and its humanitarian impact on Palestinians.
#israel
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Israel had a bad week in Europe. Does it herald a wider shift in EU relations?

Israel faces increased pressure from the EU following the loss of support from Hungary and potential trade sanctions over settler violence.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

Weak and pathetic': why is the EU not using its leverage to stop Israel?

The EU must respond to Israel's actions in Lebanon and the West Bank, leveraging economic pressure to influence change.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
France politics

The Guardian view on Israel's war in Lebanon: allies must not accept a repeat of the crimes in Gaza | Editorial

The Israeli war in Lebanon has resulted in significant casualties and displacement, with potential implications for Hezbollah's support and Israel's military strategy.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Israel got away with targeting healthcare in Gaza. It's no surprise it is doing it in Lebanon too | Seema Jilani

Israel's military actions in Lebanon are targeting healthcare infrastructure, causing civilian displacement and casualties, similar to tactics used in Gaza.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Israel had a bad week in Europe. Does it herald a wider shift in EU relations?

Israel faces increased pressure from the EU following the loss of support from Hungary and potential trade sanctions over settler violence.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

UN experts urge member states to suspend Israel arms transfers

Israel's bombardment of Lebanon is condemned as a violation of the UN Charter and calls for a halt to arms transfers to Israel.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on Israel's war in Lebanon: allies must not accept a repeat of the crimes in Gaza | Editorial

The Israeli war in Lebanon has resulted in significant casualties and displacement, with potential implications for Hezbollah's support and Israel's military strategy.
#palestine
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Palestinian girl who lost arm in Israeli missile attack on Gaza arrives in UK

A Palestinian child, Mariam Sabbah, arrived in the UK for medical treatment after losing her arm in Gaza's bombardment.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Palestinian groups launch legal bid to shed light on Australian arms export permits to Israel

Palestinian human rights groups are seeking legal action to uncover Australia's arms export permits to Israel, potentially violating international law.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Palestinian girl who lost arm in Israeli missile attack on Gaza arrives in UK

A Palestinian child, Mariam Sabbah, arrived in the UK for medical treatment after losing her arm in Gaza's bombardment.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Palestinian groups launch legal bid to shed light on Australian arms export permits to Israel

Palestinian human rights groups are seeking legal action to uncover Australia's arms export permits to Israel, potentially violating international law.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Afghan asylum approvals plunge as UK denies women fleeing Taliban, analysis warns

The UK has significantly reduced asylum grants for Afghan women, dropping from 96% to 34% since Labour took office.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Violence Against Women and Girls Is a Multifaceted Problem

Violence against women and girls is influenced by intersecting factors like racism and ableism, creating unequal risks and barriers to justice.
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

After losing loved ones, an Israeli and a Palestinian work together for Middle East peace

"I lost my parents on Oct. 7, but I won a brother. And for me, it's not a partnership, it's not a friendship, it's a brotherhood."
World politics
#palestinian-rights
NYC parents
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Top Palestinian Children's Rights Group Shutters After Being Targeted By Israel

Defense for Children International-Palestine ceased operations due to Israel's attacks and restrictions on human rights organizations, impacting advocacy for Palestinian children's rights.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israel systematically torturing Palestinians in custody, says UN expert

Palestinians in custody face severe physical and psychological abuse, indicating systematic torture by Israel since the onset of the conflict on October 7, 2023.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Top Palestinian Children's Rights Group Shutters After Being Targeted By Israel

Defense for Children International-Palestine ceased operations due to Israel's attacks and restrictions on human rights organizations, impacting advocacy for Palestinian children's rights.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israel systematically torturing Palestinians in custody, says UN expert

Palestinians in custody face severe physical and psychological abuse, indicating systematic torture by Israel since the onset of the conflict on October 7, 2023.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

As Meloni's hold over Italy weakens, a progressive challenger gathers momentum in Genoa

Giorgia Meloni's aura of invincibility was pierced by a failed referendum on a judicial overhaul, triggering government resignations and leaving her scrambling to restore credibility.
Europe politics
#syria
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa despite human rights issues

Germany's reception of Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has sparked controversy due to his past human rights violations and ties to extremist groups.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Syria: Wives of missing men push for legal reform

Women in Syria face legal barriers to moving on after the disappearance of their husbands due to outdated laws and family interventions.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa despite human rights issues

Germany's reception of Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has sparked controversy due to his past human rights violations and ties to extremist groups.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Syria: Wives of missing men push for legal reform

Women in Syria face legal barriers to moving on after the disappearance of their husbands due to outdated laws and family interventions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Karoline Leavitt Shades ABC's Rachel Scott For Asking About Iranian Statements

Conflicting reports exist between the U.S. and Iran regarding war negotiations, with the U.S. asserting talks are ongoing despite Iranian denials.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Palestinian leader Barghouti endures violent' assaults in Israeli prisons

Marwan Barghouti faces escalating violence and harsh conditions in Israeli prisons, raising concerns for his safety and well-being.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Why has Italy's Giorgia Meloni suspended a defence pact with Israel?

Italy's decision to suspend a defense agreement with Israel reflects deep unease over its longtime ally's actions in the Middle East, marking an unprecedented move by the Italian government.
Europe politics
France politics
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

French-Palestinian MEP denounces 'judicial harassment'

Rima Hassan faces trial in France for allegedly promoting terrorism, claiming judicial harassment due to her political views on Palestine.
Photography
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Julia Nueno, Gaza genocide researcher: AI accelerates wars because it predicts culprits without a crime being committed'

Julia Nueno aims to establish legal tools for prosecuting military AI use in human rights violations.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

UN expert says world has given Israel licence to torture Palestinians'

Francesca Albanese stated that torture has effectively become state policy in Israel, with the world granting a license to torture Palestinians, allowing it to operate openly.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Blood tech: The UK ambassador, the sex offender, Palantir, and Gaza

Despite its public criticism of both Palantir and Mandelson, the UK government has entered into extensive contracts with the US tech giant, signing a defence contract worth 240 million pounds ($323m) in January. The contract was awarded to Palantir directly, while another, worth 330 million pounds ($444m) and involving the UK's Ministry of Health, was awarded in November 2023 following a bidding process.
UK politics
Madrid food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Spain removes ambassador from Israel in protest to Iran war, Gaza genocide

Spain withdraws its ambassador to Israel in protest of Israeli actions in Gaza and US-Israeli military operations against Iran.
#unrwa
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Israel has crushed Unrwa in Gaza and the rest of the world has done nothing | Philippe Lazzarini

Unrwa faces unprecedented challenges amid escalating violence, with significant impacts on Palestinian refugees and the agency's operations in the region.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Supporters Celebrate Release of Palestinian Leqaa Kordia - But Fight Continues

Palestinian advocate Leqaa Kordia was released from ICE detention after over a year, with legal teams asserting she was unlawfully targeted for her Palestinian rights advocacy amid Trump administration immigration crackdowns.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Will UN plans to transform the way it works throw equality under the bus'?

UN Women and UNFPA merger proposal risks diluting gender equality commitment amid global crises and declining aid, raising concerns among women's rights groups and member states.
#gaza-humanitarian-crisis
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

UN chief warns of Israeli-made humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid war on Iran

Gaza's border crossings remain closed, creating a humanitarian crisis as the population depends entirely on aid delivery and medical evacuations.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Palestinian refugees face new displacement as Israel's bombs hit Lebanon

Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, displaced since 1948, face renewed trauma and displacement as Israeli military operations intensify, forcing families from camps into further uncertainty.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Family of UN official sanctioned by US over Israel criticism sues White House

Francesca's expression of her views about the facts as she has found them in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and about the work of the ICC is core First Amendment activity. At its heart, this case concerns whether Defendants can sanction a person ruining their life and the lives of their loved ones, including their citizen daughter because Defendants disagree with their recommendations or fear their persuasiveness.
US politics
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Groundbreaking' UN agreement on justice for women to include those in prison for first time

The UN Commission on the Status of Women adopted groundbreaking conclusions explicitly addressing female incarceration, recognizing links between discriminatory laws, violence, and women's imprisonment for the first time in 70 years.
UK politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Europe Offers Little Hope for People in Iran Trying to Flee US and Israeli Bombs

Nigel Farage opposes Iranian refugee admission to Britain, while Reform UK gains political momentum amid Labour government unpopularity and potential electoral dominance by 2029.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Over 100 artists for Palestine back UN's Albanese after resignation calls

There are infinitely more of us in every corner of the Earth who want force no longer to be the law. Who know what the word law' truly means, the letter said.
Miscellaneous
World politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Spain Withdraws Ambassador to Israel Over Gaza Genocide and War in Iran

Spain withdrew its ambassador to Israel in protest of the Gaza genocide and U.S.-Israel war on Iran, maintaining embassy operations under a charge d'affaires.
Independent films
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Susan Sarandon addresses Hollywood exile in emotional press conference

Susan Sarandon was dropped by her agency in 2023 for publicly supporting Gaza and calling for a ceasefire, effectively excluding her from major Hollywood productions.
#international-humanitarian-law
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why international law is still the world's best defence

The post-World War II international legal order faces erosion from ultranationalism, great-power rivalries, and norm violations, risking a return to force-based politics where power supersedes principle.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

UN staffers back Francesca Albanese, condemn European ministers for attacks

UN staffers defend Francesca Albanese after a pro-Israel NGO circulated an edited clip falsely accusing her of calling Israel the 'common enemy of humanity'.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Albania: Femicide cases expose gaps in protection system

The hardship doesn't end with the protection order and the court decisions. You have to rebuild your life from scratch. Thanks to the support and protection system in place in Albania, Laureta received temporary financial assistance and found work as a hairdresser, demonstrating both the challenges survivors face and the resources available to help them move forward.
Social justice
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Redline': Global NGOs working in Gaza defy Israel's threats after MSF ban

Ten international aid organisations refuse to provide Israel with personal details of Palestinian staff, citing serious safety risks and opposing registration requirements.
World politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

There Is No "After Gaza"

Palestinian resistance exposed Western imperial narratives, provoking violent backlash, Islamophobic rhetoric, and calls for indiscriminate assault against Gaza's civilian population.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The revolutionary women of Rojava are in grave danger. That has consequences for us all | Natasha Walter

Rojava's women-led autonomous administration faces existential threat as the Syrian government advances, jeopardizing decades of gender-equal institutions and local autonomy.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Family of UN rapporteur Albanese sues Trump administration over sanctions

UN human rights rapporteur Francesca Albanese's family sued the Trump administration over sanctions imposed for her criticism of Israel and Palestinian rights advocacy.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Leila Shahid, first female Palestinian ambassador, dies in France at 76

Leila Shahid, pioneering Palestinian diplomat, died in France at 76 after decades representing Palestinians, leading student movements, and serving in prominent European diplomatic posts.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Australian PM Albanese says no help for ISIL relatives held in Syria camp

Albanese said that while it is unfortunate that children have been affected, Australia is not providing any support. As my mother would say, you make your bed, you lie in it, he said. We have no sympathy, frankly, for people who travelled overseas in order to participate in what was an attempt to establish a caliphate to undermine and destroy our way of life, he added.
World news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Why did Israel jail journalist who witnessed Shireen Abu-Akleh's killing?

Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi, detained by Israel since April, faces life-threatening prison conditions amid disputed terrorism charges and allegations of unfair treatment.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

The Palestinian cause cannot speak only to the left

Moral clarity and leftist solidarity alone have failed to change Western policy; advocacy must engage security-oriented institutions and conservative centers of power to influence decisions.
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