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ITV News
29-05-2025
- Politics
- ITV News
Israel approves West Bank settlement expansion as Gaza strikes kill 13
A much-criticised new aid distribution group backed by the US and Israel has begun working in Gaza. ITV News' Senior International Correspondent John Irvine reports. Israel has approved the establishment of 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, including the legalisation of previously unauthorised outposts. The announcement came as Israeli airstrikes on Gaza killed at least 13 Palestinians overnight, according to local health officials. The strikes hit areas already devastated by nearly three months of Israeli-imposed border closures, which have deepened Gaza's humanitarian crisis. Israel's government continues to face global criticism over its settlement expansion in the West Bank, territory it has occupied since the 1967 war. The international community largely considers the settlements illegal under international law. Calls are growing within Isaeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to re-establish settlements in Gaza, which Israel evacuated in 2005, and to encourage the "voluntary emigration" of Palestinians from the enclave, raising concerns of forced displacement. The latest escalation follows Hamas's 7 October 2023 assault on southern Israel, during which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 hostages taken. Israel's ongoing military response has killed more than 54,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants. In a separate incident in the West Bank, an Israeli newborn has died after his mother, Tzeela Gez, was shot and killed by a Palestinian gunman while en route to hospital. The baby was delivered by emergency caesarean before dying from its injuries. Prime Minister Netanyahu called the attack a "murder of a newborn baby along with his mother" and vowed continued military action. The developments have fuelled further instability across the region, as violence persists in both Gaza and the West Bank amid faltering diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the crisis From Westminster to Washington DC - our political experts are across all the latest key talking points. Listen to the latest episode below...
STV News
29-05-2025
- General
- STV News
'We're ready to die for food': More Palestinians killed amid Gaza aid chaos
Seven Palestinians trying to find food in Gaza reportedly died on Wednesday, while others came under renewed fire, as ITV News Senior International Correspondent John Irvine reports Hundreds of Palestinians stormed a United Nations food warehouse in central Gaza on Wednesday, in a desperate attempt to get something to eat, shouting and shoving each other and even ripping off pieces of the building to get inside. Seven people died in the chaos, according to hospital officials. It comes as one Palestinian boy told ITV News: 'We need food. We have nothing….no rice…nothing at all. We are ready to die for food.' A boy in Gaza told ITV News he was ready to 'die for food'. / Credit: ITV News He was filmed by our Palestinian journalist colleague Mohamed Abu Safia near a different distribution hub, set up in Rafah by the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which has been slated by Israel to take over aid operations. A crowd was fired on while overrunning that facility on Tuesday, killing at least one Palestinian and wounding 48 others, Gaza's Health Ministry said. On Wednesday, Mohamed heard more gunfire as he walked with those trying to reach the GHF hub, in the hope of finding food, despite the events of the previous day. Once again many turned back for the long walk home empty-handed. People run towards a food distribution hub in Rafah, Gaza. / Credit: ITV News The UN and other humanitarian organisations have rejected the new system operated by GHF, saying it will not be able to meet the needs of Gaza's 2.3 million people and that it allows Israel to use food to control the population. The organisations have also warned of the risk of friction between Israeli troops and people seeking supplies. Palestinians have become desperate for food after nearly three months of Israeli border closures pushed Gaza to the brink of famine. A United Nations envoy compared the limited aid being allowed into Gaza to 'a lifeboat after the ship has sunk'. Sigrid Kaag, acting UN special coordinator for the Mideast, told the UN Security Council that people facing famine in Gaza 'have lost hope.' 'Instead of saying 'goodbye,' Palestinians in Gaza now say, 'See you in heaven,'' Kaag said on Wednesday. Former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israel Defence Forces last year, his brother Mohammed took over as leader after his death / Credit: IDF Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country killed senior Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar, the brother of Yahya Sinwar, one of the masterminds of the militant group's Oct. 7, 2023, attack, who was killed by Israeli forces last year. Speaking before parliament, Netanyahu included Sinwar in a list of Hamas leaders killed by Israeli forces, apparently confirming his death in a recent airstrike in Gaza. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
ITV News
28-05-2025
- Politics
- ITV News
'We're ready to die for food': More Palestinians killed amid Gaza aid chaos
Seven Palestinians trying to find food in Gaza reportedly died on Wednesday, while others came under renewed fire, as ITV News Senior International Correspondent John Irvine reports Hundreds of Palestinians stormed a United Nations food warehouse in central Gaza on Wednesday, in a desperate attempt to get something to eat, shouting and shoving each other and even ripping off pieces of the building to get inside. Seven people died in the chaos, according to hospital officials. It comes as one Palestinian boy told ITV News: 'We need food. We have nothing….no rice…nothing at all. We are ready to die for food.' He was filmed by our Palestinian journalist colleague Mohamed Abu Safia near a different distribution hub, set up in Rafah by the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which has been slated by Israel to take over aid operations. A crowd was fired on while overrunning that facility on Tuesday, killing at least one Palestinian and wounding 48 others, Gaza's Health Ministry said. On Wednesday, Mohamed heard more gunfire as he walked with those trying to reach the GHF hub, in the hope of finding food, despite the events of the previous day. Once again many turned back for the long walk home empty-handed. The UN and other humanitarian organisations have rejected the new system operated by GHF, saying it will not be able to meet the needs of Gaza's 2.3 million people and that it allows Israel to use food to control the population. The organisations have also warned of the risk of friction between Israeli troops and people seeking have become desperate for food after nearly three months of Israeli border closures pushed Gaza to the brink of famine. A United Nations envoy compared the limited aid being allowed into Gaza to "a lifeboat after the ship has sunk". Sigrid Kaag, acting UN special coordinator for the Mideast, told the UN Security Council that people facing famine in Gaza "have lost hope." "Instead of saying 'goodbye,' Palestinians in Gaza now say, 'See you in heaven,'" Kaag said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country killed senior Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar, the brother of Yahya Sinwar, one of the masterminds of the militant group's Oct. 7, 2023, attack, who was killed by Israeli forces last year. Speaking before parliament, Netanyahu included Sinwar in a list of Hamas leaders killed by Israeli forces, apparently confirming his death in a recent airstrike in Gaza.
Edinburgh Reporter
28-05-2025
- Edinburgh Reporter
Detectives probe two suspicious vehicle fires in West Lothian
Detectives are appealing for information following two suspicious vehicle fires in West Lothian. Around 1.10am on Wednesday, 28 May, 2025, a BMW was found alight in Kingfisher Brae, Livingston. Two men were seen in the area. One wearing a grey, white and black hooded top, grey jogging bottoms and dark trainers. The other man was wearing a blue hooded top with white stripes down the arms, blue jogging bottoms and black trainers with white sole. Just after midnight on Sunday 25, May, a white Ford Fiesta Zetec was set alight in Ladeside Avenue, Blackburn. A man described as being of average height, of medium build, wearing a balaclava, grey Berghaus jacket and matching bottoms was seen in the area. Detective Inspector John Irvine said: 'Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who may have information to contact us. 'I would also ask anyone with private CCTV of the area at the time to come forward. You may have captured something that can assist our investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 0215 of 28 May, 2025. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
28-05-2025
- Scotsman
West Lothian crime: Appeal after suspicions car fires in Livingston and Blackburn
Police in West Lothian have launched an investigation following two suspicious vehicle fires. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Just after midnight on Sunday May 25, a white Ford Fiesta Zetec was set alight in Ladeside Avenue, in Blackburn. A man described as being of average height and medium build, and who was wearing a balaclava, grey Berghaus jacket and matching bottoms was seen in the area. Days later on Wednesday, May 28, a BMW was found alight in Kingfisher Brae, Livingston. The incident happened at around 1.10am. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Police in West Lothian have launched an investigation following two suspicious vehicle fires | John Devlin Two men were seen in the area. One was wearing a grey, white and black hooded top, grey jogging bottoms and dark trainers. The other man was wearing a blue hooded top with white stripes down the arms, blue jogging bottoms and black trainers with white soles. Detective Inspector John Irvine said: 'Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who may have information to contact us. I would also ask anyone with private CCTV of the area at the time to come forward. You may have captured something that can assist our investigation.' Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 0215 of 28 May, 2025. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
