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Palestinian communities face intensified settler violence and Israeli military enforcement across the West Bank. Reports describe home demolitions, property damage, and movement restrictions, with dozens displaced and hundreds affected this year.
Protests have intensified as Labour leader Andy Burnham is urged to lift the ban on Palestine Action after the group was proscribed in 2025. Silent vigils near the Labour conference in Liverpool see hundreds arrested under terrorism offences while activists call for de-proscription and for a shift in UK policy on Israel and Gaza.
The UK has announced a broad set of sanctions over Israeli settlements, targeting goods, financing and services linked to the West Bank. Lawmakers and experts call for a fuller approach, citing the occupation itself and the need for stronger action to support a two-state solution.
Palestinian and Israeli sources report a sharp rise in West Bank violence. Dozens of settler attacks have targeted towns including Masafer Yatta, Jenin, Qusra and Hebron, with Palestinians injured, property damaged and several homes besieged. The violence coincides with increased Israeli military operations and ongoing clashes.
Three years into displacement in Gaza’s Deir-al‑Balah camps, women face severe menstrual health challenges as sanitation and water access collapse amid the siege. Pads have vanished, prices have soared, and private, dignified care has become a luxury.
Protests surge as Tunisia faces extreme heat, water and power shortages, with opposition groups criticizing President Kais Saied’s leadership. Demonstrators demand restored public services, release of detainees, and steps toward political reform amid ongoing economic strain.
The Michigan Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers has seen AIPAC’s influence wane as campaigners recalibrate amid shifting support, with El-Sayed leading in the open-seat contest and both parties reassessing the lobby’s role ahead of the November vote.
Arab-led Ra’am is evaluating alliance options as its internal politics intersect with cross-communal efforts. Leaders stress a civic, rather than religious, framing while debates about joining a wider coalition persist ahead of the October 27 election.
The latest sanctions have intensified economic pressure on Tehran as a U.S.-led effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz stalls. Tehran says it will respond with intensified measures while Washington maintains its economic campaign.
Actor Mark Ruffalo has urged lawmakers to block Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery, linking the deal to Oracle’s ties to Israel. Paramount calls the rhetoric antisemitic tropes; George Clooney defends Ruffalo’s right to speak. Over 170 Jewish artists have signed a letter supporting Ruffalo. The merger remains under antitrust scrutiny and on hold as debate intensifies.
The US Treasury has announced "Operation Economic Outcast," expanding secondary sanctions and targeting Iran's digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping to sever Tehran's revenue streams. Washington has designated about 60 individuals, companies and vessels worldwide; Iran says it is prepared with contingency plans and vows to pursue both defence and diplomacy.
The Trump administration has mobilized a broad sanctions push to choke Iran’s economy while coordinating with G20 partners. Officials say secondary sanctions will target countries and firms doing business with Tehran, with a looming wave of penalties expected to press Iran’s leaders toward a deal. The effort unfolds amid a tense stand-off in the Middle East and global energy-market jitters.
Latin American governments are renewing ties with Israel, recognizing sovereignty over the Golan Heights, and restoring diplomatic channels after years of strain. Venezuela and Colombia are central to a broader regional realignment, with other states re-engaging in Israeli cooperation and security ties.
Several global bodies have renewed a push for legally binding limits on autonomous weapons. They warn the technology is evolving at record speed and civilians must be protected as negotiations in Geneva prepare for a November meeting on strengthening the Convention on Conventional Weapons.
Montreal's City Council has passed a watered-down motion expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people and civilian victims, while removing calls to sever ties with Israel and denounce apartheid. The amended motion backs international law and calls on federal and provincial governments to lead diplomacy, amid ongoing debates and protests.
Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sánchez has said no institution has provided "solid proof" that Morocco planned or carried out the late‑July mass crossing into Ceuta. He has defended co‑operation with Rabat, blamed traffickers and online disinformation, pledged extra funding and urged a royal visit to Ceuta as thousands remain in the enclave and protests continue.
Renowned Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour has died at the age of 79. Born in Birzeit in 1947, Mansour rose to prominence in the 1970s, creating iconic works that intertwined landscape, memory and identity with the Palestinian struggle. Tributes highlight his role in shaping modern Palestinian art and his influence beyond galleries.
The Universal Oneness Celebration at Madison Square Garden has drawn protests from groups warning the RSS, led by Mohan Bhagwat, promotes Hindu nationalism. Organisers say the event aims for unity, while critics accuse it of masking a history of minority discrimination in India. Local officials debate potential sanctions and the broader implications for diaspora politics.
The West Bank sees escalating settler violence with multiple incidents this week. Israeli forces have reinforced areas amid ongoing clashes, while Palestinian communities report property theft, displacement, and arrests. U.S. lawmakers have urged Netanyahu to curb violence and halt new settlements as international scrutiny grows.
Thousands have attended the funeral of Ratko Mladic in Belgrade after his body was flown from The Hague. Serbia has provided military honours and government participation while EU officials and rights bodies have condemned the public glorification. The ceremony has deepened regional tensions and renewed scrutiny of Serbia's EU ambitions.
A glacial collapse on 26 August has produced torrent floods that have killed more than 1,395 people and left over 5,600 missing across Nepal and Tibet. Rescue teams have been recovering bodies, searching buried hydropower tunnels and remote villages, and racing to control newly formed barrier lakes that are threatening further flooding and hampering access.
A NATAN-led clinic in Gaza’s Al-Mawasi camp will provide preventive care, vaccinations, pediatric primary care, and rehabilitation for up to 10,000 children, with telemedicine from Israeli doctors. The project faces concerns about the role of an Israeli organization in Gaza’s humanitarian efforts.
The UAE central bank has announced an urgent examination of Banque Misr’s UAE branches following a U.S. move to cut the bank’s access to the U.S. financial system as part of efforts to choke Iran's economy. The Treasury’s action is subject to a one-month public comment period and comes amid broader sanctions pressure on Iranian networks. The probe is part of an expanding U.S. push to isolate Iran through financial channels.
Finn Joughin, a London-based activist, has been detained by Israeli settlers in Umm al-Kheir while protecting Palestinians from attacks. He has been moved for questioning and is slated for deportation; authorities say the investigation is ongoing as violence by settlers surges in the West Bank.
Bessent hosts the G20 finance meeting in Asheville, focusing on growth, debt, and monetary stability while Iran tensions and US-China frictions loom over talks, with officials signaling continued use of economic pressure to isolate Iran.
Arab party Raam will run on an anti-crime platform with Yoav Segalovitz, a Jewish former police official, joining the list. Abbas says cooperation is possible; poll projections place Raam at five or six seats in the Knesset. The move signals a shift toward coalition politics but is met with criticism from Likud.
A Gaza-related photograph at the Deauville Sports Images Festival has been replaced, prompting court intervention. The festival argues the removal was for public order; rights groups vow further action as debates over press freedom and depiction of war intensify. Elsewhere, Israeli political discourse and polling hint at a continuing election stalemate.
A large microalgae bloom has clogged intake systems at five of Israel’s six coastal desalination plants, forcing temporary shutdowns and reduced output. Scientists link the bloom to currents from the Nile Delta and warm sea temperatures; some experts say untreated sewage from Gaza has increased nutrient loads. Authorities have mobilised backup supplies and restricted agricultural use while plants recover.
The BBC, Independent, and other outlets report on Scotland’s price-cap measures for essentials and public transport, amid fears from farmers that costs could ripple through to producers. Pilot schemes show rising bus ridership, but warn of unintended consequences as caps expand.
Rights groups report a sustained crackdown on civil society in Tunisia, with arrests, financially targeting NGOs, and suspensions widening under President Saied. The move is described as a strategic clampdown on dissent amid protests and deteriorating living conditions.
A by‑election has been set for 8 October after Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as MP. Labour has selected Camden council leader Sagal Abdi‑Wali and the Greens have chosen leader Zack Polanski, turning the contest into a high‑profile test of Andy Burnham's early premiership and the Greens' electoral momentum in inner London.
The Joint Staff is conducting widespread polygraph examinations on civilian and military personnel amid an investigation into leaks of classified information tied to dwindling U.S. munition stocks during the Iran conflict. Officials say the effort aims to identify leakers and deter future disclosures, with no one reportedly failing the tests thus far.
The United States plans to withdraw its military coalition from Iraq by Sept. 30, 2026, as Baghdad and Washington finalize the exit, with air defence systems in Erbil to be removed and weapons under state control to follow. The transition aims to prevent a security vacuum while maintaining security cooperation.
Serbia has held a large funeral for Ratko Mladić, the convicted Bosnian war criminal, with soldiers, several government ministers and church leaders taking part. The event has prompted condemnations from the EU, led to Bosnia downgrading diplomatic ties, and caused EU officials to pause visits and reassess Serbia’s accession prospects.
More than 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco on July 30-31 in an unprecedented surge, leaving scores dead and prompting EU friction over migration. Spain’s government faces mounting scrutiny over handling; declassified intelligence warns of prior alerts, while Morocco denies involvement. EU pledges emergency aid to bolster borders and returns.
Multiple US states are pausing or regulating Flock Safety’s ALPR network amid privacy concerns, with ongoing debates on data use and accountability for law enforcement.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has addressed the UN General Assembly amid a stand-off with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has acknowledged limits on arresting a foreign leader. Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of inciting anti-Israel protests; Mamdani has pressed for protests but now says New York cannot arrest him. Security concerns and protests mark the week.
The UK has announced a ban on imports and services linked to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and has coordinated measures with several allies. Israel has closed the British consulate in East Jerusalem and imposed retaliatory diplomatic steps. British Jewish leaders are split and ministers are defending the move as necessary to protect the two‑state prospect.
John Malkovich has cancelled a Tel Aviv date for The Music Critic after a PR firm attributed quotes to him. He says he never made the statements and will not participate in the performance. The Israeli promoter and the PR firm apologize for the error. The show’s tour continues elsewhere.
Algeria has severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, accusing Abu Dhabi of repeated "provocative and hostile" actions and giving the UAE ambassador 48 hours to leave. Algeria has closed its airspace to UAE-registered aircraft while allowing commercial flights to and from Algiers until the end of 2026. The UAE has said it hopes the move will be temporary.
Gulf states and Iran have been negotiating a temporary shipping framework for the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing war-related disruptions. Oman and Iran are coordinating on routes while Bahrain has declined participation. Oil-price volatility remains as markets watch for a regional security framework to emerge.
The Houthis have seized the Yemeni coast on the Red Sea, expanding control over a vital waterway, while Iraqi groups are blamed for disrupting Saudi oil exports. The US has restricted tanker movements through the Hormuz Strait to protect ships, and neighbouring Gulf states discuss safer routes in Oman amid ongoing tensions.
The Guardian and The Times of Israel report on the Venice-winning NAZA documentary by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor. Israeli ministers have condemned the film, with the culture minister threatening citizenship revocation for the directors. The IDF denies allegations of planned or approved strikes in Gaza and challenges the film’s anonymous whistleblower approach. The Gaza death toll exceeds 73,000.
Syria has raised diesel and petrol prices by up to 40% amid global energy pressures and a maintenance overhaul at the Baniyas refinery. The government says the move is temporary and aims to secure supplies, while protests have erupted in multiple regions. Authorities plan to restart small refineries to meet demand and reduce imports.
B’Tselem reports detail a five-front strategy—violence, movement limits, economic strangulation, social destruction, and ethnic cleansing—driving Palestinians to lose daily life, with checkpoints, land seizures, and rising unemployment reshaping the landscape since late 2022 and the Gaza war’s 2023 onset.
A six-storey building in Gaza City has collapsed, killing at least 12 people and injuring many more, with rescue teams racing to reach those trapped beneath the rubble as aid access remains constrained and winter risks loom.
Morocco’s 23 September legislative elections are underway, with 15.8 million voters registered. The vote shapes Parliament and government formation amid concerns over youth employment, economic pressures, and trust in political institutions. Campaigns emphasize domestic issues, campaign rules, and debates over party switching and leadership, as the political map evolves post-2021 defeat.
A trio of stories from AP News and The New Arab highlight campaign dynamics in Iowa, Delaware and New Jersey, showing how primary races set the stage for fall contests and how minority communities are mobilizing around foreign-policy debates.
The UN mission in southern Lebanon has begun preparations for a post-UNIFIL security order as the 2026 mandate nears its end. Paris-hosted discussions, French-Italian proposals for a multinational follow-on force, and US-backed frameworks aim to prevent a power vacuum as the Lebanese army and security forces assume greater regional duties.
The Iran-backed Houthis have seized key Red Sea assets and threaten to target American ships if the United States intervenes in Yemen. Washington is focusing on Iran and regional stability, while Saudi strikes and Houthi advances raise alarms about oil routes and international shipping.