‘Trump has given blank cheque to Netanyahu’: Harris condemns Israel’s war; faces protesters on first night of book tour

Former US vice president Kamala Harris confronted protests over Israel’s war in Gaza during the launch of her book tour in New York on Wednesday, criticising President Donald Trump for giving Israel “a blank cheque” and expressing compassion for Palestinians.“What’s happening to the Palestinian people is outrageous and it breaks my heart,” Harris told a […]

‘End something that shouldn’t have started’: Donald Trump pledges to block Israel’s West Bank annexation; ceasefire still uncertain

US President Donald Trump assured Arab and Muslim leaders during a meeting on Tuesday that he would not permit Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to annex the West Bank, as per sources familiar with the discussion, reports Politico. Ahead of his meeting with representatives from eight Arab and Muslim countries at United Nations headquarters, Trump […]

‘Surrender to ransom demands’: Donald Trump condemns recognition of Palestinian state by West; warns it ‘rewards Hamas’

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticized Western nations for recognizing a Palestinian state, arguing the move would reward what he called “horrible atrocities” committed by Hamas.“As if to encourage continued conflict, some of this body is seeking to unilaterally recognize the Palestinian state. The rewards would be too great for Hamas terrorists for their […]

‘True to the historic commitment’: France recognises Palestinian state at UN Summit; Macron links step to ‘peaceful future for Israel’

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanising support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at UN headquarters. (Picture credit: AP) France formally recognised the state of Palestine on Monday, marking a significant diplomatic step at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where world […]

Where Will Gazans Go? – The New York Times

new video loaded: Where Will Gazans Go? By Josh Holder, Laura Salaberry, Christina Thornell and Nikolay Nikolov•September 18, 2025 Josh Holder of The New York Times, who has been using satellite images to track the destruction in Gaza, describes how there are few viable places to flee. Source link

Despair deepens for Palestinian family forced to flee across Gaza yet again

The Abu Jarad family moves their belongings into a newly built tent in Khan Younis (Imagw credits: AP) KHAN YOUNIS: Exhaustion, despair and anger are grinding away at Ne’man Abu Jarad. Once again, for the 11th time, he and his family have been forced to uproot and move across the Gaza Strip. “It’s a renewal […]

‘It’s a genocide’: Bernie Sanders labels Israel’s military offensive in Gaza; first US senator to take this stance

Bernie Sanders (AP image) US Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont on Wednesday described Israel’s military campaign against Hamas in Gaza as “genocide,” becoming the first sitting United States senator to make such a charge against the Jewish state.While Sanders has previously led efforts in the Senate to block US sales of bombs and firearms to […]

‘Very careful’: Donald Trump cautions Israel over actions in ‘key ally’ Qatar; calls for action on Hamas

US President Donald Trump urged Israel to be “very careful” in its actions concerning Qatar, highlighting the Gulf nation’s role as a key ally of the United States.Speaking to reporters at Morristown Airport, Trump was asked whether he had a message for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following last week’s airstrikes on Hamas leaders in […]

‘Asked us to get rid of the word Israel’: Cycling team to abbreviate name after protests by pro-Palestine group | More sports News

There have been plenty of protests against the Israel-Premier Tech team during the Vuelta a España cycling race in Spain. (AP) Cycling team Israel-Premier Tech will use the abbreviated name IPT for upcoming races in Canada this week to avoid potential protests, race organisers announced on Thursday in Quebec City. The decision comes amid ongoing […]

‘This place belongs to us’: Israel PM Netanyahu clears stance; vows ‘there’ll be no’ Palestinian state

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (AP) Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Thursday that “there will be no Palestinian state,” as tensions soared following deadly Israeli airstrikes targeting Hamas negotiators in Qatar. Speaking at a signing ceremony for a major Israeli settlement project in the occupied West Bank, Netanyahu said, “This place belongs to […]