Up to 1,000 more protesters plan to declare support for proscribed group, risking arrest
The killing of Anas al-Sharif is part of a ‘deadly pattern’
Six reporters were killed in a single strike in Gaza last Sunday, bringing the total to at least 242 since October 2023
Israelis divided over plans for military takeover of Gaza
Hostage families fear another assault on Palestinians will cause more civilian deaths and achieve nothing
The suffering in Gaza’s hospitals that US envoy Witkoff did not see
Starving children have no chance of recovery and medics are fainting with hunger
When rushing to recognise Palestine, remember Yugoslavia
History shows that haste could spark a brutal, bloody conflict in a region that has already suffered far too much
The new faces of protest
Misan Harriman’s street portraits debunk the idea that today’s youth are less politically active than previous generations
How Trump gave Starmer the nod on Palestinian statehood
President offers muted blessing after domestic pressure and horror in Gaza force PM’s hand
Israelis find slogans are not enough to end Gaza hell
Latest failure to agree hostage release and ceasefire deal amid mass protests has added to mood of helplessness
The diplomatic scales are tilting towards recognition for Palestine
Even the moderate career diplomat Malloch Brown says Israeli war crimes are condemning the country to pariah status
‘In Gaza, $2,000 won’t even buy two weeks’ bread’
Those who can afford food in Gaza – even at dizzying prices – eat just one small meal a day. Others have to go without
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