Over 500 ready to risk arrest to protest #PalestineAction ban on Saturday

Organisers say unprecedented numbers will test the Metropolitan Police's pledge to arrest everyone supporting the banned group

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By Katherine Hearst
Published date: 8 August 2025 16:39 BST

Last update 12:10 EDT

Campaign group #DefendOurJuries (#DOJ) is organising the protest on Saturday in Parliament Square to demand the reversal of the group’s proscription, saying that the protest would only go ahead if at least 500 people committed to joining.

As of Monday evening, the group said that as many as 1,000 people had signed up, confirming on Tuesday that it would go ahead.

The protest will involve participants holding cardboard signs reading: “I oppose genocide. I support #Palestine Action.”

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/over-500-risk-arrest-protest-against-palestine-action-ban-saturday

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Leaks reveal Netanyahu deliberately imposed starvation in Gaza to 'force #Hamas surrender'

Transcripts from Israeli war cabinet meeting show #Netanyahu ignored calls from defence officials to advance ceasefire talks

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By #MEE staff
Published date: 7 August 2025 11:52 BST

According to the transcripts, the defence officials' calls were backed by Mossad, Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and Defence Minister Israel Katz, who argued for advancing the deal, believing that a temporary pause in fighting could see the return of all #Israeli captives held in #Gaza.

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/leaked-documents-reveal-netanyahu-deliberately-imposed-starvation-gaza-force-hamas-surrender?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social_traffic

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Brazil to formally join South Africa's ICJ case against Israel

The country cited 'recurring episodes of violence' by Israel and 'shameless use of starvation as a weapon of war'

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By #MEE staff
Published date: 24 July 2025 11:59 BST

It said the international community "cannot remain inactive" in the face of "ongoing atrocities", and that the move is based on the “plausibility that the rights of Palestinians to protection against acts of genocide are being irreversibly impaired”.

[...]
However, campaigners have pointed to Brazil's crude oil exports to Israel - 2.7m barrels were shipped in 2024 alone - prompting calls from Brazilian oil worker unions for the government to implement an energy embargo against Israel.

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/brazil-formally-join-south-africa-icj-case-against-israel

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Israeli special forces abduct director of hospital in Gaza

Marwan al-Hams, head of Abu Youssef al-Najjar hospital, was captured outside an ICRC field hospital

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By Alex MacDonald
Published date: 21 July 2025 14:50 BST

The #Palestinian health ministry said on Monday that Hams, who also oversees field hospitals in the #Gaza Strip, was on his way to visit the #ICRC facility in northern #Rafah when undercover #Israeli soldiers opened fire, killing one person and wounding another civilian, before capturing him.

The person killed was a local journalist who had been conducting an interview with al-Hams at the time of the attack.

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-special-forces-abduct-director-najjar-hospital-gaza

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MAGA acolyte Marjorie Taylor Greene votes alongside Tlaib and Omar to cut US funding for Israel

House of Representatives rejected cutting $500m in US funding for Israel, hours after bombing the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza

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By #MEE staff
Published date: 18 July 2025 20:59 BST

Hardline America Firster and staunch #Trump supporter #MarjorieTaylorGreene voted alongside progressive Democrat Congresswomen #RashidaTlaib and #IlhanOmar to strip #Israel of $500m in US funding, hours after it bombed the Holy Family #CatholicChurch in #Gaza.

The House of Representatives, however, rejected in a 422-6 vote on Thursday, to cut funding for the Israeli Cooperative Program - an agreement through which the #US provides Israel with $500m to boost its missile programmes.

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-marjorie-taylor-greene-fails-to-win-votes-cut-funding-israel

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#AlexandriaOcasioCortez defends decision to support military aid for Israel

The New York lawmaker has faced a deluge of criticism for backing funding for Israel's Iron Dome defence system for a second time

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By #MEE staff
Published date: 21 July 2025 21:11 BST

The New York lawmaker voted against an amendment by Republican #MarjorieTaylorGreene last week that sought to block $500m in Congress' annual defence spending bill for Israel's #IronDome programme.

Fellow #Democrats #RashidaTlaib and #IlhanOmar [as well as Democrats #AlGreen of Texas, #SummerLee of Pennsylvania and Republican #ThomasMassie of Kentucky - PL] had supported Taylor Greene's amendment, which eventually lost in a 422-6 vote.

In a post on X on Saturday, #OcasioCortez claimed that Greene's amendment did "nothing to cut off offensive aid to #Israel nor end the flow of #US munitions being used in #Gaza".

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-defends-decision-support-military-aid-israel

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Did Superman call out Israel?

Some are calling the superhero #film the most overtly political studio blockbuster in years, with references to Israel's war on Gaza and #US #immigration policy

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By Ayah El-Khaldi
Published date: 14 July 2025 17:06 BST

A pro-Israel post on Reddit:

“Have you all seen the new #Superman movie? I find it so disrespectful and distressing that a superhero created by two #Jewish artists is now being used to promote anti-#Israeli messages to the world… I can't understand how this was green-lit at a time like this with global antisemitism on a rise...

Users responding on Twitter wrote: “It’s so funny that they instantly recognize that the movie is about Israel’s genocide in #Gaza without being told and yet still have the temerity to get offended and express their indignation in public. It’s like how come you know the evil murderous villains are #Israel, guys?”

https://www.middleeasteye.net/trending/did-superman-call-out-israel

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Israel scrambles to address maritime insurance freeze after Houthi attacks, sources say

Decision of #US insurer not to provide additional 'war risk' coverage to vessel sunk by #Yemeni group could have chilling effect on Haifa port

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By Sean Mathews
Published date: 16 July 2025 14:15 BST

"Vessels are going to start to avoid calling at #Israeli ports. It's not about getting hit by the #Houthis but the chance of not being insured," a maritime security official told #MEE. "Does a secondary or tertiary link to #Israel mean you can be denied coverage?"

The Eternity C had no direct link to Israel, but Cosmoship vessels regularly called at Israeli ports last year. The CEO of Stem Shipping, the owner of Magic Seas, acknowledged that his vessels sometimes call at Israeli ports also.

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-approaches-maritime-insurers-after-houthi-attacks

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Gaza doctor Abu Safiya given 'two spoonfuls of rice a day' in Israeli jail

Lawyer details grim condition for Palestinian doctor, who is held in an isolated underground cell

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By Mera Aladam
Published date: 18 July 2025 15:01 BST

In an interview with Arab48, published on Thursday, lawyer Gheed Kassem said that the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, located north of the #Gaza Strip, had faced severe physical assault that resulted in bruising to his head, neck, rib cage, and back.

When Dr #AbuSafiya requested medical assistance for complications stemming from the beatings, including an irregular heartbeat, his request was denied.

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/two-spoonfuls-rice-day-gaza-doctor-abu-safiya-faces-starvation-israeli-prison

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#Israeli public ‘fed lies’ about defeating Hamas, commander says

Military officer warns the fight against the Palestinian group could last for years, dismissing claims of imminent victory

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By MEE staff
Published date: 18 July 2025 14:02 BST

Hamas, he explained, still maintains “massive infrastructure” in #Gaza. The fight against the group is far from over, he said.

“This is work that will need to continue for a year, for five years, to maintain the achievements. It doesn’t matter if the enemy is called #Hamas, #IslamicJihad, or any other name,” he added.

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-public-fed-lies-about-defeating-hamas-commander-says

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In Ilford North, Leanne Mohamad and the British left set their sights on Labour

A new coalition, angry at Labour's response to Gaza and failure to challenge the rich, believes it can defeat MPs like Wes Streeting

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By Oscar Rickett
16 July 2025 08:30 BST

On stage, a young #British-#Palestinian woman is joined by two lions of the political left: Andrew Feinstein, a former ANC member of the South African parliament turned campaigner and arms trade investigator, and Jeremy Corbyn, the former #LabourParty leader turned independent MP.

Aged 24, #LeanneMohamad, born and raised in Ilford, ran as an independent candidate against Health Secretary Wes Streeting, the #Labour right-wing's favoured son and a man tipped as a future prime minister, in the #UK's 2024 General Election.

Surfing a rising tide of anger about Labour's response to #Israel's war on #Gaza, Mohamad lost by just 528 votes.

https://www.middleeasteye.net/big-story/ilford-north-leanne-mohamad-and-british-left-set-their-sights-labour

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Several states vow to take six 'concrete' steps against Israel at Bogota summit

#Colombia says 'we will no longer allow international law to be treated as optional' as nations pledge to prevent arms transfers to #Israel for #Gaza atrocities

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By Laura Gamba in Bogota
Published date: 16 July 2025 19:50 BST

In her closing speech, #FrancescaAlbanese, #UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied #Palestinian territory, said: "These aren't just measures but are lifelines for a people who are under relentless assault and a world that has been paralysed for too long."

"These 12 states have taken a momentous step forward," #Albanese added. "The clock is now ticking for states, from Europe to the Arab world and beyond, to join them."

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/gaza-war-several-states-announce-six-concrete-steps-against-israel-bogota-summit

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#UN's Albanese calls out 'appalling' #EU failure to sanction Israel as 32-nation summit in Bogota kicks off

Special Rapporteur #FrancescaAlbanese addresses #TheHagueGroup in #Colombia as states are set to announce 'concrete measures' against #Israel

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By Laura Gamba in Bogota and Sondos Asem in London
Published date: 16 July 2025 12:23 BST

“For too long, international law has been treated as optional - applied selectively to those perceived as weak, ignored by those acting as the powerful,” #Albanese said. “This double standard has eroded the very foundations of the legal order. That era must end..."

Albanese also addressed the sanctions imposed against her last week by the #US. “These attacks shall not be seen as against me personally. They are a warning to everyone who dares defend international justice and freedom..."

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/bogota-summit-palestine-begins-more-30-states-discuss-concrete-measures-against-israel

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Gaza: #Israel kills more than 130 Palestinians in 24 hours

#Israeli strike kills group of children attempting to collect water, whilst dozens of hungry #Palestinians killed whilst seeking aid in #Rafah

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By Mera Aladam
Published date: 14 July 2025 11:50 BST | Last update:~08:00 EDT

According to the UN agency for #Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), "truckloads of food and medical supplies are waiting in warehouses" outside #Gaza.

"Stop the starvation. Lift the siege. Let the #UN, including #UNRWA, do its lifesaving work," they said in a post on X.

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-kills-scores-palestinians-gaza-single-day

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Exclusive: Families of #Israeli captives reach out to Hamas over fate of ceasefire talks

Senior Hamas official tells a representative for some of the families that it is 'serious' about reaching ceasefire deal but facing 'intransigent Israeli positions'

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By MEE staff
Published date: 14 July 2025 21:05 BST | Last update: ~17:00 EDT

"#Hamas is serious about reaching an agreement to end the war and establish arrangements that ensure calm and stability. It has demonstrated significant flexibility and positive responsibility during the negotiation rounds," the sources quoted Hamas as saying.

"#Israel has insisted on continuing the war, destroying the #Gaza Strip, displacing its population, and imposing a state of hunger, suffering, and ongoing massacres that have not ceased for a single day."

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-families-gaza-captives-contact-hamas-over-fate-ceasefire-talks

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Exclusive: Gaza talks at risk after Israel refuses to withdraw from Rafah

Sources tell MEE Hamas rejects Israeli proposal of staying in Rafah, fearing 'concentration camp' plan to facilitate mass displacement

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By David Hearst
Published date: 12 July 2025 14:39 BST

"#Hamas negotiators are increasingly skeptical that a #Gaza ceasefire agreement with #Israel could be reached in the current round of talks in Doha, MEE has learned.

Sources close to #Palestinian negotiators said talks remain deadlocked over at least two of four key issues.

The first is the extent of the proposed #Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip during the 60-day truce. The second is the method of aid distribution."

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/gaza-talks-risk-israel-demands-rafah-occupation-and-ghf-continuation

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#Israeli settlers beat #PalestinianAmerican to death, fatally shoot another

In latest assault, settlers beat a young man and block ambulances from reaching him, then shoot another and leave his body in the bushes

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By Fayha Shalash in Ramallah, occupied Palestine
Published date: 12 July 2025 15:49 BST

"The attack began when a large group of settlers targeted dozens of #Palestinians attempting to access their land between the villages of Sinjil and al-Mazra'a al-Sharqiya, east of Ramallah.

Such assaults have become a regular occurrence, taking place almost every Friday, as part of efforts to intimidate villagers and drive them off land targeted for settlement."

"'Musalat owned a home in the area and died trying to defend it' - Abdul Samad Abdul Aziz, a municipality member"

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-settlers-beat-palestinian-american-death-kill-another-west-bank

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Exclusive: Spain and Ireland to join more than 20 states to declare ‘concrete measures’ against Israel

Turkey, Portugal, China and Qatar also among countries that will be attending The Hague Group’s ‘emergency summit’ in Colombia next week

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By Sondos Asem
Published date: 10 July 2025 17:06 BST

"The “emergency summit” is due to be held on 15-16 July, co-hosted by the governments of #Colombia and #SouthAfrica as co-chairs of #TheHagueGroup, to coordinate diplomatic and legal action to counter what they describe as “a climate of impunity” enabled by #Israel and its powerful allies.

The Hague Group is a bloc of currently eight states, launched on 31 January in the eponymous Dutch city with the stated goal of holding Israel accountable under international law."

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/spain-and-ireland-join-more-20-states-declare-concrete-measures-against-israel

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Palestinian journalist Ibrahim Muhareb posted a video showing the moment a paramedic performs chest compressions on a #Palestinian child while driving an ambulance filled with wounded people following an #Israeli strike in #Gaza.

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https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG/15638

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Video about Israeli Maccabi hooligans on Amsterdam not being prosecuted. Has video clips and news on latest developments.

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https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG/15632

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