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New Israeli law could mean death penalty by default for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks

Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, this week passed legislation that would vastly expand capital punishment in Israel and in the occupied Palestinian territories.

The Conversation

Israel passes law allowing hanging for Palestinian convicted of deadly acts of terror

The measure marks a significant win for the country’s far-right bloc and reflects a tougher posture toward Palestinians following the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack and the subsequent war in Gaza. While capital punishment has long existed in Israeli law, it has been carried out only twice in the country’s…

The Times of India

Israel’s death penalty bill for Palestinian prisoners moves to final vote

Legislation initiated by far-right Otzma Yehudit party drew mounting criticism from opponents and rights groups as it moved through the Knesset

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Modi tells Israeli parliament during historic visit: ‘No cause can justify murder of civilians’

Indian leader receives standing ovation in Knesset after declaring India’s support to Israel

The Independent UK

‘Boost for Netanyahu, alignment with Israel, flattery’: What foreign media saw in Modi’s Israel visit

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked into the Knesset this week, the building lit in the colours of the Indian tricolour and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailing him as “more than a friend”, much of the Indian coverage focused on optics — the hugs, the symbolism, the reaffirmation of…

Newslaundry

Netanyahu’s Indian Attire Surprise for PM Modi Highlights Growing India–Israel Ties

In a warm diplomatic gesture underscoring the deepening ties between India and Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared a video of himself dressed in traditional Indian attire ahead of a joint dinner with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it a special surprise for his “friend.”

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'Hum sath aage badh rahe hain': Israel PM Netanyahu shares car ride with PM Modi after Knesset address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared a car ride to a technology exhibition after Modi addressed the Knesset. Modi was honored with the "Speaker of the Knesset Medal" for strengthening bilateral ties. Netanyahu praised Modi's strong moral support following the October 7th Hamas attack.

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Why did Israeli opposition walk out during PM Modi's Knesset visit?

Israeli opposition leaders were seen walking out during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Knesset.

The Times of India

This is not 2017. Modi’s Israel visit risks India’s moral position, tests global standing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned two-day visit to Israel starting February 25, which will include an address to the Knesset, comes at a moment of extraordinary international scrutiny for the Israeli government. Far from being a routine diplomatic engagement, the trip risks being read globally as a political endorsement of…

Newslaundry

Israel is accelerating its creeping annexation of the West Bank. Can Donald Trump stop it?

While the world is focused on the fate of a ruined Gaza, Israel has accelerated its creeping annexation of the West Bank.

The Conversation

German parliament chief visits Gaza Strip under Israeli military escort

The Federal Foreign Office and the German embassy in Tel Aviv expressed security concerns and explicitly advised against entering the Gaza Strip, according to reports.

Euronews

Israeli parliament votes down Beitar Illit annexation bill

The Israeli parliament voted against a bill to annex Beitar Illit, a large settlement in the West Bank. The vote took place on Wednesday, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was visiting the US.

Euronews

Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protest military draft in Jerusalem

Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox men have protested in Jerusalem against plans to draft them into the military

The Independent UK

Right-wing reporters and a dais full of sycophants: Welcome to Thursday in Trump’s ‘thank you, sir’ White House

NEWS ANALYSIS: Analysis: As Republicans in Congress hope Trump will come to their rescue on a shutdown, the president’s focus is firmly on his own public image, writes John Bowden

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Euronews

Vance criticises Israel's parliament vote on West Bank annexation, calls move an 'insult'

While many members of Israel's coalition support annexation, they have backed off those calls since US President Donald Trump said last month that he opposes the move.

The Independent UK

What does the Israeli proposal to annex the West Bank involve after JD Vance hits out at ‘stupid political stunt’

Over 250 settlements, considered illegal, are spread across the West Bank, with nearly a million settlers

Axios

Vance says he was "insulted" by Knesset vote on West Bank annexation

He stressed that the Trump admin's policy is that "the West Bank is not going to be annexed by Israel."

The Guardian - UK

Vance says Knesset votes on annexing West Bank are an ‘insult’ as Netanyahu halts progress

US vice-president suggests votes were ‘stupid political stunt’ as Israeli PM orders a stop to any further work on bills

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Gavin Newsom Claims Mike Johnson Busy 'Collecting Signatures' For Trump's Nobel Peace Prize While Government Is Shut Down

On Sunday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) took a swipe at House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) priorities, contrasting Capitol Hill's paralysis over a weeks-long shutdown with Johnson's promotion of a signature drive to nominate President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.

The Conversation

Can Netanyahu survive peace?

Now a ceasefire has come into effect in Gaza, Israel’s long-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, faces the dilemma of how to campaign ahead of the next national elections. These elections must be held, at the latest, in one year’s time.

The Mary Sue

‘Wants to be a dictator:’ Americans rip Mike Johnson apart for suggesting Trump’s name for Nobel Peace Prize

In a shameless new low for the Republican led government, House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson is suggesting that President Donald Trump be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for bringing peace between Israel and Palestine after he stopped their “war”. The obnoxious proposition comes weeks after Trump himself started advertising…

The Guardian - US

We are told the ‘war’ against Gaza is finally ‘over’. Is it?

I am not celebrating the end of the ‘war’ because this was not a war – and it’s not over, either

The Guardian - US

Trump’s Middle East ‘peace’ pitch to Iran falls flat in Tehran and Jerusalem

In a Knesset speech, Trump urged Israel to reconcile with its longtime foe Iran. Both governments dismissed the idea

The Guardian - UK

Mediator in chief: how role of Qatar will be central to Gaza ceasefire holding

Its influence over Hamas has been crucial but Doha will want formal multilateral mechanisms for what happens next

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s role in halting Gaza’s suffering was driven by self-interest. Will that be enough for him to finish the job?

The US president’s Gulf allies and supporters at home might just persuade him to pursue lasting peace. And then there’s always next year’s Nobel prize, says writer and academic Kenneth Roth

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