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As Israel prepares for October election the government is accelerating its land grab in the West Bank and Gaza

Israel is gearing up for an election at the end of October. And, with the Likud party of the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, trailing in the polls, his government is pushing through measures which aim to dramatically expand Israeli control over Palestinian land on the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

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The Palestinian economy is struggling. In the West Bank, the problem is too much cash

In most places, cash is king

The Independent UK

Israel threatens to seize ancient water reservoirs near Bethlehem

Solomon’s Pools date back to the second century BCE, and have become a source of recreation for nearby Bethlehem

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Israeli ministers announce plans for new illegal settlements in Gaza and West Bank

Defence minister seeks three ‘Nahal’ outposts in Gaza as top commander says Israel now controls 65% of the strip, violating Trump ceasefire deal

The Guardian - UK

Palestinians brace as Israeli settler figures in coalition seek to cement West Bank gains before election

Growing number of farm outposts using violence to seize territory, a process seemingly enabled by radical elements in Netanyahu’s government

The Guardian - UK

Labour minister claims 'antisemitism' as Jeremy Corbyn raises illegal Israeli actions

A HOME Office minister has been blasted after suggesting former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn used antisemitic language while condemning the…

The National (Scotland)

New York lawmaker calls it ‘sad’ that cafe banned him over his pro-Israel views

Poetica Coffee in Brooklyn now faces DoJ investigation after sharing post criticizing Democrat Dan Goldman

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Israel seizes powers over flashpoint West Bank shrine

Palestinians have condemned Israel's seizure of a Hebron shrine in the occupied West ‌Bank that's holy to Muslims, Jews and Christians alike.

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Iran declares victory and Israel holds its ground as US framework deal faces first test

Tehran declared the US "was forced to sign" a surrender while Iran's military said enemies had "no option but to accept defeat," as Israel said IDF forces would remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza "for an unlimited period".

Euronews

Israel denies entry to French reporter, broadcaster slams ‘obstacle to press freedom’

Israeli authorities on Thursday denied entry to French reporter Alice Froussard, who covers the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for FRANCE 24's sister station Radio France Internationale (RFI) and Radio France. Froussard was deported hours after landing at Tel Aviv airport, said Israeli officials. RFI has condemned the ban as "an obstacle to…

France 24

UK, France and other Western nations issue new sanctions on Israeli settlers in the West Bank

A coalition of six countries has issued new joint sanctions on Israeli settlers and settlements in the West Bank

The Independent UK

France bars Israel's Smotrich as others push back against Israeli settlement expansion

The move by Paris comes as the UK, Canada and Norway intensify sanctions on settlement-linked organisations and financial networks accused of supporting violence in the occupied West Bank.

Euronews

France bans Israel’s finance minister, slams him for promoting ‘recolonisation’ of Gaza

France on Tuesday banned Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry, slamming the far-right politician’s calls for the annexation of the occupied West Bank, new settlements in the area and the “recolonisation” of Gaza. Smotrich was among dozens of Israelis who were slapped with sanctions by France, Britain, Canada, Australia,…

France 24

More than 130 Labour MPs turn on UK Government over 'unacceptable' inaction on Israel

THE UK Government must end its “unacceptable” failure to act against Israel war crimes and ban all trade with illegal settlements, around 140…

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The Guardian - UK

UK readies sanctions against Israel to deter proposed illegal West Bank settlement

Move comes as 137 Labour MPs sign letter demanding ‘urgent, concrete action’ to stop settler violence

The Guardian - US

Democrats who marched in New York’s Israel Day parade decry attendance of far-right minister Smotrich

Politicians’ statements reflect difficulty facing pro-Israel Democrats as voter support for country falls

The Guardian - US

Aipac affiliate has funded lavish trips to Israel for dozens of Congress members since 7 October, filings reveal

Revealed: AIEF, a charitable affiliate of pro-Israel lobby Aipac, has spent millions on travel for lawmakers from both parties, even as voters’ support for Israel plummets

The Guardian - US

Democrats split on Israel parade as Mamdani keeps promise to skip event

New York mayor refused to attend as other Democrats drew rebukes for marching with Israel’s far-right finance minister

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The Guardian - AU

Albanese joins coalition of nations calling for an end to Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank

Australia joins the UK, Italy, France, Germany, Canada, Norway, the Netherlands and New Zealand in condemning illegal settlements

The Guardian - UK

Israeli security minister stirs diplomatic outrage with flotilla activist abuse video

Far-right figure Itamar Ben-Gvir shares footage of himself taunting bound international detainees

International Business Times UK

Israeli Finance Minister Responds to ICC Arrest Warrant by Vowing War, Ordering Demolition of Palestinian Village

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich ordered the demolition of a Palestinian village after learning of an ICC arrest warrant request against him, escalating tensions over West Bank settlements.

France 24

Israel far-right finance minister says ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant against him

Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Tuesday the International Criminal Court prosecutor had sought an arrest warrant against him, blaming the Palestinian Authority for the move. Smotrich said Israel would respond by ordering the evacuation of the Palestinian Bedouin community of Khan al-Ahmar in the occupied West Bank.

The Independent UK

Israeli minister orders West Bank hamlet evicted after hearing he may face arrest warrant overseas

Israel’s finance minister has ordered the eviction of a Palestinian village in the West Bank

France 24

Trump says US may hit Iran again, claims Tehran wants deal

US President Donald Trump said that the United States may need to attack Iran again and claimed that he had been only an hour away from deciding ‌on a fresh strike before he allegedly postponed the attack. Thousands of people have been killed in Iran, Lebanon and the wider Middle…

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‘There will be enough for everyone’: Israeli minister reassures injured son he’ll get to commit crimes against humanity when he’s better

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