All articles tagged with #gaza conflict
A tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as regional powers press for an off‑ramp to the Iran war, with Tehran and Western and regional actors—including Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt—seeking de‑escalation and a return to the prewar status quo through diplomacy, while other Middle East developments such as sanctions discussions, Gaza dynamics, and continued geopolitical maneuvering unfold.
Avrotros, the Dutch public broadcaster, has pulled out of Eurovision 2027, arguing the contest cannot be neutral while a country remains in a large-scale conflict and citing insufficient clarity from the EBU on which nations can compete; the Netherlands could still be represented by another broadcaster via NPO, and the move follows the Netherlands’ boycott of a recent contest.
Live updates show a deepening US-Iran standoff and regional volatility: Trump says there are no talks with Iran and that the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz remains in full force, while Kushner says the US will be very patient with the regime; reports note UAE air defenses activated over missile threats, Israel strikes Hamas targets in Gaza, Iran signals a hardened posture and seeks concessions, Lebanon discusses extending UNIFIL’s mandate, and a vessel was struck in Hormuz as tensions rise.
Volker Türk won a second four-year term as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in a 144-10 vote with 13 abstentions, becoming the first to serve two terms since the post’s 1993 creation. The United States, Israel, Russia and others opposed the reappointment, while the European Union welcomed it. Türk has been a vocal critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza, and supporters say his leadership strengthens human rights advocacy; critics accuse the vote of politicization and bias against Israel. The process was overseen by UN Secretary-General Guterres.
Labour deputy leader David Lammy said Keir Starmer’s early comments on Gaza were a misstep that gave Labour a poor start in opposition, after Starmer suggested Israel has a general right to defend itself; Andy Burnham apologised for Labour’s initial response, and Labour later supported a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, with broader moves on foreign policy alongside ongoing domestic concerns.
A Woolwich Crown Court in the UK jailed four Palestine Action activists for five to eight years after some were convicted of criminal damage and GBH in a 2024 raid on the Israeli arms maker Elbit Systems; the judge described the act as terrorism, a label supporters dispute, arguing the protest aimed to stop weapons used in Gaza, as debates over Palestine Action’s ban and government policy continue outside the court.
Melissa Barrera says the Scream 7 cast are 'scabs' for moving forward after her firing over Gaza-related posts, calling the comeback nostalgia bait and casting doubt on the reported box‑office numbers; she notes Neve Campbell’s return helped the franchise, while fans still support her and she remains grateful to the directors who gave her a shot.
On World Press Freedom Day, Pope Leo condemned violations of media freedom and paid tribute to journalists slain in war zones, highlighting the Gaza conflict and citing RSF data showing a global decline in press freedom.
Berlin's Berlinale is at a crossroads as festival director Tricia Tuttle faces a possible ouster after posing with filmmakers bearing Palestinian flags, underscoring how Berlin's political climate shapes the festival, fuels debate over its direction, and raises questions about leadership continuity or relocating to a less political city.
On one of Gaza’s deadliest days since the October ceasefire, Israeli forces killed at least 11 Palestinians, including two 13-year-olds, a woman and three journalists near a displacement camp; Israel said it targeted a drone threat and the journalists’ vehicle was struck, with AFP photographer Abdul Raouf Shaat among the dead. The broader Gaza death toll has now surpassed 470 since the ceasefire, as strikes also hit sites in southern Lebanon, wounding several and signaling a widening flare-up.
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators in Istanbul protested in support of Palestinians, condemning Israel's actions in Gaza and rejecting the ceasefire as insufficient, calling for sustained international pressure and unity across political lines.
PassBlue announces the UN Persons of the Year for 2025, highlighting Philippe Lazzarini for his leadership during the Gaza crisis, with other notable figures including Tom Fletcher and António Guterres recognized for their humanitarian efforts and diplomatic roles amid ongoing conflicts.
An ex-aide claims Netanyahu asked him to create a plan to avoid responsibility for the October 7 attack and to suppress accountability discussions, amid ongoing conflicts and Netanyahu's denials of these allegations. The aide is also involved in legal issues related to leaks and corruption scandals.
The remains of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin, held in Gaza since 2014, have been returned by Hamas, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict and hostage negotiations, and bringing closure to a long-standing family and national saga.
The article covers multiple global and US political developments, including Israel's military zone declaration along the Egypt border, ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, US legislative actions on Venezuela, Pelosi's retirement, and protests in Morocco, among other international issues.