Territories occupied since 1967: West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza Strip
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has pledged a "comprehensive reset" of UK policy on Israel and said London will set out measures to stop British companies financing, building or advertising West Bank settlements. Israel has denied blocking medicines into Gaza, threatened retaliation and discussed removing UK staff from a US-led Gaza coordination centre. US ambassador Mike Huckabee has accused the UK government of "Jew hatred."
Italian prosecutors have opened an investigation into National Security Minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir on suspicion of torture and kidnapping after he posted a video mocking bound flotilla activists detained by Israeli forces on May 18. France and other European states have opened or signalled probes, banned Ben‑Gvir and are weighing EU sanctions.
The Church of England’s General Synod has voted to hear Kairos Palestine II, a document describing Israel as a colonial power and Gaza’s war as genocide. The motion seeks to listen to Palestinian Christian voices and engage with the report, amid criticism from Jewish groups that the language could strain Christian‑Jewish relations.
EU foreign ministers are debating options to curb trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Golan Heights amid growing pressure from member states. While some push for a full or partial ban, no decision has been made as Brussels weighs legal and political hurdles. Meanwhile, Israel expands settlements and a Gaza-related aid package is discussed.
Australia and other nations face shifting travel advice as Middle East conflict escalates. Governments warn of unpredictable security conditions, fuel shortages and flight disruptions, urging reconsideration of travel to several Gulf states and neighbouring countries.
The Gaza disarmament roadmap has been published and is prompting debate. Hamas is tying its weapons handover to Israel’s withdrawal and an end to attacks, while the Board of Peace oversees phased measures. Israel refuses to withdraw before Hamas is disarmed, asserting security concerns. The plan outlines timelines, verification and civilian governance mechanisms as it faces opposition from both sides.
Defense Minister has announced the arrest of a senior Hamas official. Israeli strikes in Gaza City follow the raid, with reports of casualties and counterclaims from Palestinian and Hamas-affiliated outlets. An Israeli security source links the arrest to Hamas’ internal security apparatus. Anti-Hamas militias backed by Israel are reported to have been involved.
The United States has launched a broad campaign to dismantle the ICC, arguing it threatens sovereignty and targets US officials. The push follows arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and other moves linked to Gaza. Governments abroad are defending international justice while warning that unchecked actions could erode due process and undermine global accountability.
UN envoy Francesca Albanese warns that Gaza’s rubble contains evidence of possible international crimes, with more than 10,000 people thought buried under debris. She calls for independent oversight in evidence recovery and warns that destroying records could implicate perpetrators. Gaza’s death toll surpasses 73,000 amid ongoing conflict.