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US ICE: Detains British Commentator Sami Hamdi, Revokes Visa

US ICE: Detain British Commentator Sami Hamdi, Revokes Visa

October 30, 2025 4:38 pm

British journalist Sami Hamdi faces deportation after United States officials revoked his visa, sparking claims of retaliation over criticism of Israel.

U.S. immigration authorities have detained British commentator and journalist Sami Hamdi, revoked his visa, and announced plans to deport him rather than allow him to complete his speaking tour across the country, according to civil rights advocates.

Hamdi, a London-based political analyst and editor known for his commentary on Middle East affairs, was taken into custody at San Francisco International Airport on the evening of Saturday October 25, 2025. He had just spoken at a gala hosted by the …

Israeli Air Strikes Gaza Kill 33 In Alleged Ceasefire Breach

Israeli Air Strikes Gaza Kill 33 In Alleged Ceasefire Breach

October 29, 2025 2:22 am

At least 33 Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to Gaza’s Civil Defence agency and hospital officials, amid accusations Israel breached a U.S-brokered ceasefire.

The violence came after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz accused Hamas of attacking Israeli soldiers in Gaza and violating hostage-return terms of the deal. The strikes mark one of the most serious challenges to fragile truce efforts and raise concerns about the ceasefire’s durability.

The Israeli strikes struck homes, schools and residential buildings in Gaza City, Beit Lahia, al-Bureij, Nuseirat and Khan Younis, Gaza’s Civil …

Gaza Medical Evacuations Stall As Children Die Waiting

Gaza Medical Evacuations Stall As Children Die Waiting

October 25, 2025 3:57 pm

Children in Gaza are dying while waiting for life saving treatment outside the territory, as calls grow for Israel to allow more medical evacuations during the current ceasefire.

Health officials say thousands of critically injured or chronically ill people have been left in limbo. Many have conditions that doctors inside Gaza cannot treat because hospitals lack equipment, medicines and working facilities after more than a year of war.

On Wednesday, the World Health Organisation helped the first small group of patients leave since the pause in fighting began on ten October. Forty one people in urgent need of care travelled …

Israel West Bank Annexation Threatens Trump's Peace Deal

Israel West Bank Annexation Threatens Trump’s Peace Deal

October 23, 2025 6:33 am

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has cautioned that Israel’s latest parliamentary move toward annexing the occupied West Bank could jeopardise President Donald Trump’s fragile plan to end the Gaza war and stabilise the region.

Speaking to reporters late Wednesday before departing Washington for Israel, Rubio said the administration viewed the Knesset vote with concern.

“I mean, that’s a vote in the Knesset, but obviously I think the president’s made clear that’s not something we’d be supportive of right now, and we think it’s potentially threatening to the peace deal,” Rubio said.

On Wednesday, Israeli lawmakers gave preliminary approval to …

JD Vance Visits Israel To Reinforce Gaza Ceasefire

JD Vance Visits Israel To Reinforce Gaza Ceasefire

October 21, 2025 11:16 am

U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Israel on Tuesday to reinforce the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, following a flare-up of deadly violence that has cast uncertainty over efforts to secure lasting peace in the region.

Vance met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior officials in Jerusalem soon after landing, according to the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office. His visit comes a day after White House envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, arrived to oversee progress on the truce. Vance is expected to remain in the region until Thursday.

While in Israel, Vance will …

Israel, Hamas Trade Blame As Fragile Ceasefire Teeters Again

Israel, Hamas Trade Blame As Fragile Ceasefire Teeters Again

October 20, 2025 7:53 am

The uneasy calm in Gaza cracked open again on Sunday as Israel launched air strikes across the territory, saying it was responding to a “blatant violation” of the ceasefire by Hamas. By nightfall, smoke coiled over Rafah and Khan Younis, the air shuddering with explosions that marked the most violent day since the truce began.

The Israeli military reported that two soldiers were killed in Rafah after militants fired an anti-tank missile at their unit. Within hours, the army struck back, hitting what it described as Hamas positions across the Strip. Hospital officials counted at least forty-four dead, many of …

Rafah Crossing Closed Until Hamas Returns Hostage Bodies 

Rafah Crossing Closed Until Hamas Returns Hostage Bodies

October 18, 2025 4:01 pm

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Saturday that the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will remain shut indefinitely, linking its reopening directly to Hamas handing over the bodies of deceased Israeli hostages.

His announcement came just hours after the Palestinian embassy in Egypt said the crossing would reopen Monday to allow Palestinians from Egypt to return to Gaza. Netanyahu’s office clarified that “the crossing’s opening will be considered based on how Hamas fulfils its obligations to return the fallen hostages and implement the agreed framework.”

As of Saturday, Hamas pledged to turn in two more bodies by …

Palestinian Boy Killed By Israeli Forces In West Bank

Palestinian Boy Killed By Israeli Forces In West Bank

October 17, 2025 10:24 am

A 10-year-old Palestinian boy was shot dead by Israeli soldiers on Thursday during an operation in a village south of Hebron, deepening concern over the growing number of casualties in the occupied West Bank.

The Israeli military said troops opened fire after facing “confrontations and rock-hurling” in the village of al-Rihiya. But local residents insist the shooting was unprovoked, saying the boy, Muhammad al-Hallaq, had been playing football with friends before troops arrived.

“It’s normal, they were afraid and ran back towards the village,” said the parent of another child who witnessed the shooting, speaking to the BBC. “There was …

Israel Hostage Release Monday As Ceasefire Deal Advances

Israel Hostage Release Monday As Ceasefire Deal Advances

October 12, 2025 11:40 am

Israel announced on Sunday that all remaining living hostages held in Gaza are expected to be freed on Monday, marking a critical step in the first phase of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The plan, which also includes a large prisoner swap and expanded humanitarian aid deliveries, coincides with U.S. President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to Israel and Egypt.

The Israeli government confirmed that 20 surviving hostages would be handed over to the Red Cross in a single coordinated exchange. “We are expecting all 20 of our living hostages to be released together at one time,” said government spokesperson Shosh …

Norway Vs Israel Qualifier, Protests Dominate Oslo Clash

Norway Vs Israel Qualifier, Protests Dominate Oslo Clash

October 11, 2025 12:41 pm

In the hours before kick-off on Saturday, Oslo became the stage for a heated showdown. As Norway faced Israel in the 2026 World Cup qualifier  match at Ullevaal Stadium, the city witnessed large pro-Palestinian protests. 

The protests centered outside Norway’s parliament and spilled toward the stadium, with demonstrators waving Palestinian flags, wearing the Palestine national team’s jerseys, and chanting calls to ban Israel from international sport. Many of them vowed to remain until the match began. Police had to seal off stadium entrances, screened bags, and limited spectator access.

“This match should not have been played. If Russia is expelled, …

Italy’s Meloni Accused Over Gaza Arms In ICC Complaint

Italy’s Meloni Accused Over Gaza Arms In ICC Complaint

October 8, 2025 8:17 am

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is facing an unprecedented legal challenge, with a complaint lodged at the International Criminal Court accusing her of “complicity in genocide” over Italy’s military support for Israel in Gaza.

The complaint also names Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, and potentially Roberto Cingolani, head of Italy’s Leonardo aerospace and defense company. The filing, signed by roughly fifty academics, lawyers, and public figures, claims that supplying weapons to Israel has implicated Italy in serious war crimes and crimes against humanity against Palestinians.

Meloni addressed the situation publicly for the first time in a televised …

Hamas Hostage Prisoner Swap: Lists Exchanged In Sharm

Hamas Hostage Prisoner Swap: Lists Exchanged In Sharm

October 8, 2025 8:01 am

Hamas handed over lists on Wednesday of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners proposed for a swap in indirect ceasefire talks in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, as U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were due to join negotiators trying to halt the two year war in Gaza. The exchange marks a key procedural step in discussions that aim to secure a ceasefire, Israeli troop withdrawal and the release of detainees on both sides. 

The development is significant because it is the first time negotiators have openly exchanged names tied to a formal swap under the U.S. plan. Diplomats and mediators …

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