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Israeli settlers defaced and set fire to the Abu Bakr as-Siddiq Mosque near Nablus in the occupied West Bank during Ramadan, with graffiti denigrating the Prophet and claims of attackers fleeing after pouring fuel. The incident follows a broader surge of settler and military violence in the area, drawing UN and rights groups’ warnings about a coercive environment and potential displacement of Palestinians.
U2 returns from hiatus with a surprise six-song EP, Days of Ash, addressing political flashpoints from ICE raids to Israel–Palestine tensions, Ukraine, and Iran. The collection features Ed Sheeran on Yours Eternally, lyric videos for each track, and was produced with Jacknife Lee, with Bono and Larry Mullen Jr. framing the songs as defiant and urgent ahead of a forthcoming album.
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 19 Palestinians by midday, including children and a paramedic, as Israel said it was responding to militant attacks; the violence persists despite a ceasefire that began on Oct. 10, 2025. With more than 530 Palestinians killed since the deal, casualties continue to mount even as Hamas has released hostages and aid and border crossings have seen limited movement. While some elements of the agreement—hostage releases, humanitarian aid, and Rafah crossings—have advanced, major components like an international security force deployment, Hamas disarmament, and Gaza reconstruction remain stalled.
Three Palestine Action hunger-strikers in the UK ended their weeks-long fast after reports that Elbit Systems UK failed to win a UK government contract to train soldiers, a development the group hailed as a victory and a spotlight on arms links to Israel's war; seven activists have resumed eating, with ongoing pressure on authorities over Palestine-related issues.
British political commentator Sami Hamdi, detained in the US over allegations related to his criticism of Israel and accusations of supporting Hamas, has agreed to leave the US voluntarily after over two weeks in detention, amid broader immigration enforcement actions targeting individuals supporting protests against Israel.
The Gaza ceasefire is collapsing as Israel resumes airstrikes, undermining efforts for peace and highlighting ongoing Israeli-Palestinian tensions, with Israel consolidating control and the US supporting aggressive policies.
Radiohead ended a seven-year live performance hiatus in 2023, citing personal struggles and grief, particularly Thom Yorke's loss of his wife, as reasons for the break. The band is now touring again, but members have reflected on their emotional challenges and the impact of political controversies surrounding their stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Gaza officials report at least 135 mutilated Palestinian bodies returned from Israel, with allegations of torture and unlawful killings at a notorious detention center. The situation is compounded by a fragile ceasefire in Gaza amid Israeli airstrikes and ongoing conflict. The story highlights serious human rights concerns and the complex geopolitical tensions in the region.
Tony Blair is emerging as a key figure in planning the post-ceasefire governance of Gaza, potentially leading an international transitional authority to oversee the region's reconstruction and political future, amid ongoing Middle East peace negotiations.
While 142 countries support a two-state solution and recognize Palestinian statehood, 10 countries including the US, Israel, and several Pacific island nations oppose it due to religious, economic, strategic, and geopolitical reasons, with some small nations influenced by aid and religious beliefs, and others by strategic alliances and security concerns.
The upcoming UN General Assembly will be overshadowed by concerns over the U.S.'s role, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the organization's future, with world leaders navigating complex diplomatic tensions amid ongoing crises like Gaza, Ukraine, and Syria, while also debating reforms and leadership succession.
The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly supported a nonbinding resolution advocating for a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, emphasizing Palestinian governance, condemning violence from Hamas and Israel, and urging recognition of Palestine as an essential step, despite opposition from Israel and the US.
Johnnie Moore, a PR expert and evangelical figure, has become the face of Gaza's aid efforts through the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which faces severe criticism for its methods and alleged violations of humanitarian principles amid ongoing conflict and blockade, raising questions about the effectiveness and morality of his involvement.
An investigation reveals that 83% of Palestinians killed by the IDF in Gaza are civilians, contradicting Israeli claims of low civilian casualties, and highlights widespread civilian harm and potential war crimes amid ongoing conflict.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for the concept of Greater Israel, a vision of territorial expansion encompassing parts of Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, sparking condemnation from Arab states. The idea, rooted in religious and historical claims, has evolved from early Zionist ideas and gained renewed prominence under Israel's current government, especially amid ongoing conflicts and territorial disputes in the region.