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Lipman braces for protest-filled London night over Israel stance
entertainment2 hours ago

Lipman braces for protest-filled London night over Israel stance

Dame Maureen Lipman’s casting in the London run of the suicide-awareness play Right Before I Go has sparked controversy after she publicly supported Israel; two actors withdrew citing Lipman’s comments, saying they didn’t want to promote someone whose politics conflicted with theirs. Lipman warns of a possibly noisy performance night as Sept. 10 coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day, though the production says it does not vet performers for political beliefs and the show continues its run at the Soho Theatre Sept. 5–10, with Lipman performing the final show.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#israel#london
Hilltop near Ali Taher becomes flashpoint in Israel–Hezbollah clashes
world4 hours ago

Hilltop near Ali Taher becomes flashpoint in Israel–Hezbollah clashes

Intense fighting around Ali Taher hill north of the Litani River has renewed fears of a broader Lebanon-Israel confrontation as Israeli forces press operations against Hezbollah positions. The hill, topped by a shrine, sits near a potential pathway to Hezbollah strongholds, with analysts noting its capture would bolster Israel’s security posture and increase pressure on Hezbollah. Lebanese officials and the U.S. say diplomacy is ongoing—U.S. envoys have signaled willingness to talk with Hezbollah if it disarms, while Iran seeks guarantees in any deal—yet Israeli leaders have threatened to escalate until Hezbollah is disarmed.

via AP News|
#ali-taher#border-conflict#hezbollah
US envoy to Israel labels violent settlers terrorists amid West Bank tensions
world5 hours ago

US envoy to Israel labels violent settlers terrorists amid West Bank tensions

The U.S. ambassador to Israel called violent Israeli settlers “terrorists” and urged the host government to investigate and adjudicate crimes in the West Bank, highlighting that while the U.S. cannot investigate, it can press Israel to address violence as settlements continue to grow and rights groups say the military often turns a blind eye to settler violence.

via AP News|
#israel#settlements#terrorism
Three Lebanese Farmers Detained by Israeli Forces in Hasbaya Area
world2 days ago

Three Lebanese Farmers Detained by Israeli Forces in Hasbaya Area

Three Lebanese farmers were detained by Israeli forces in southern Lebanon after being summoned by phone and told to report to a location near Halta in Hasbaya province; the incident occurs amid ongoing US‑mediated talks on security coordination and a broader framework involving Hezbollah's disarmament and an Israeli withdrawal, with a previous civilian released and more detainees still in Israeli custody as negotiations stall.

via BBC|
#detainees#hasbaya#hezbollah
Netanyahu bets on unity as far-right blocs collide over reelection
world2 days ago

Netanyahu bets on unity as far-right blocs collide over reelection

Netanyahu’s reelection bid hinges on uniting his hard-line base, with Smotrich’s Religious Zionism and Ben-Gvir’s Jewish Power reluctant to merge. Smaller allied parties risk failing to cross the electoral threshold, which could sap his support. Time is running out (Sept. 8 deadline) and he’s pushing for consolidation, even folding one party into Smotrich’s list, to avoid splintering votes that could hand victory to rivals.

via AP News|
#israel#israeli-elections#jewish-power
Rubble, Roadblocks and a Fragile Ceasefire: Life in Israeli-Occupied Southern Lebanon
world2 days ago

Rubble, Roadblocks and a Fragile Ceasefire: Life in Israeli-Occupied Southern Lebanon

CNN reports a rare look at Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon: a roughly 10 km security zone with daily bombardments, demolitions and checkpoints has killed about 4,300 people and displaced more than 350,000 since March. Christian towns like Rmeish, Ain Ebel and Debel are largely spared but cut off, while many Shia-majority villages lie in ruin. A US-backed plan to hand some areas to the Lebanese army’s control remains stalled, and despite a ceasefire, Israeli strikes persist as the Lebanese army, stretched and underfunded, tries to restore state authority in the so-called pilot zones amid ongoing regional tensions.

via CNN|
#civilians#displacement#hezbollah
Netanyahu warns Iran: any attack would trigger a decisive Israeli response
defense-news2 days ago

Netanyahu warns Iran: any attack would trigger a decisive Israeli response

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that any attack from Iran would be a “last decision” for Tehran as Israel stays on high alert over Iran and the Gaza conflict, while praising hesder yeshiva students for their fighting role. Some attendees reportedly sang anti-Palestinian songs. Security officials say Iran may be restrained for strategic reasons, and Israel remains prepared to strike Tehran if needed, potentially prioritizing the destruction of Iran’s nuclear program.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#defense-news#gaza#hamas
House backs bill to curb campus Israel boycotts with federal funds
politics2 days ago

House backs bill to curb campus Israel boycotts with federal funds

The U.S. House passed the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act, a Republican-backed bill that would penalize colleges that participate in Israel boycotts or restrict students from studying in Israel, by barring such institutions from federal student aid and requiring annual certifications that programs do not discriminate against Israel-related study. The measure cleared 237-169 with 33 Democrats voting in favor and now heads to the Senate; supporters say it counters antisemitism and preserves study opportunities, while critics warn it could chill speech and run afoul of First Amendment protections.

via The Guardian|
#bds#federal-funding#free-speech
Berlin approves €800m in arms exports to Israel amid Gaza crisis
europe2 days ago

Berlin approves €800m in arms exports to Israel amid Gaza crisis

Germany approved about €800 million ($930 million) in arms exports to Israel in the first half of 2026, more than quadrupling the 2025 total, after Chancellor Merz lifted some export restrictions in late 2025. Most licenses cover naval projects (including the INS Drakon submarine) and German-Israeli joint programs, with smaller shares for small arms, ammunition and drones. Gaza’s death toll exceeds 73,000 as critics accuse Berlin of double standards and call for a halt to arms exports.

via Anadolu Ajansı|
#arms-exports#der-spiegel#europe
Israel Expands Footprint in Southern Lebanon as UN Monitors Long-Term Occupation
world2 days ago

Israel Expands Footprint in Southern Lebanon as UN Monitors Long-Term Occupation

BBC reporting from southern Lebanon shows Israel widening its presence—adding new bases and fortified positions up to about 10km from the border—while UNIFIL monitors the area amid village destruction, displacement, and diplomatic stalemate over a broader withdrawal and the fate of “pilot zones,” with tensions influenced by Hezbollah and looming Israeli elections.

via BBC|
#border#hezbollah#israel
Netanyahu urges far-right unity to shore up his election bid
politics2 days ago

Netanyahu urges far-right unity to shore up his election bid

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressing his far-right coalition partners to merge before Israel’s October election to avoid diluting the right-wing vote and imperiling his bloc’s chances of re-election, as Itamar Ben-Gvir resists a merger with Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionism. Analysts warn several right-wing parties are near the 3.25% electoral threshold, risking vote fragmentation, while a new rival party led by Ofer Winter could further complicate the right-wing tally.

via Financial Times|
#elections#far-right#israel