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Wall Street Journal
2 minutes ago
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
Why Israel and Hamas Won't Stop Fighting
TEL AVIV—Israel wrapped up its campaign against Iran in 12 days. It finished its fight with the Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah in two months. But after nearly two years of fighting, Israel's war in Gaza continues. More than 60,000 Palestinians have been killed, according to the Gazan health ministry. A deadly hunger crisis has taken hold. Many of the roughly two million people trapped inside Gaza struggle daily to find food, shelter and medical care. Vast swaths of the Strip have been reduced to mounds of concrete and rebar.
Scoop
14 minutes ago
- Politics
- Scoop
Greens Call On Govt To Recognise Palestinian Statehood
The Green Party is calling on the Government to recognise Palestine as a state, following a long list of countries doing so. 'History will judge Aotearoa if we fail to do what is right at this pivotal moment,' says the Green Party's co-leader Marama Davidson. 'It's time for the Government to make a clear stand for human rights and for justice, and recognise Palestine as a state. 'Aotearoa must stand for peace and for human rights. New Zealand must act in response to Israel's violent occupation of Gaza and the starvation of thousands of Palestinians. 'The crisis in Gaza and ongoing atrocities in the West Bank make clear that a long-term settlement is contingent on Palestinian statehood being recognised and upheld by the international community. 'The 'New York Declaration' from the ongoing United Nations Conference on the Two State Solution calls for all states to recognise Palestine as an essential and indispensable component to achieve lasting peace. 'New Zealand has long prided itself on standing for peace in the international community. Unfortunately, that reputation is being eroded. We are now one of just 43 states that do not, or have no plan to, recognise Palestinian statehood. 'We have had enough words from this Government, we need action. We are calling on the Government to recognise Palestinian statehood. We are also continuing to call on the Government to sanction Israel for its violent occupation of Palestine by supporting Chlöe Swarbrick's member's bill. 'If countries like ours continue to do nothing to stop the atrocities in Gaza, more innocent lives will be lost. We must recognise Palestinian statehood, we must act,' says Marama Davidson.
Memri
18 minutes ago
- Memri
Houthi-Affiliated Telegram Outlet Fundraises Via App Available On Google Play To Support Houthis' 'Missile Force'
On July 26, 2025, a pro-Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement Telegram outlet shared a poster soliciting donations to benefit the Houthis' effort to continue to launch missiles at Israel and at Red Sea shipping as a way of supporting Palestinians in Gaza. Contributors were instructed to donate 100 Yemeni riyals via an electronic financial service that enables users to perform all transactions via mobile phone, including transfer and reception of money, and bill payment. The application is available on Google Play and data shows over 100,000 downloads. The full text of this report is available to MEMRI Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor subscribers. Subscription information is available at this link. JTTM subscribers can visit this page to view the report
Malay Mail
31 minutes ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
‘Persona non grata': Netherlands bars two Israeli ministers over incitement, ‘ethnic cleansing' accusations
AMSTERDAM, July 30 — The Netherlands has declared Israel's finance and national security ministers persona non grata for inciting violence and urging ethnic cleansing in Gaza. In June, the Netherlands backed a failed Swedish proposal to impose EU sanctions on Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. 'They repeatedly incited settler violence against Palestinians, promoted illegal settlement expansion, and called for ethnic cleansing in Gaza,' Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp told parliament in a letter released late Monday. Smotrich responded on X, saying European leaders had succumbed to 'the lies of radical Islam that is taking over' and 'rising antisemitism'. Ben-Gvir said he would continue to act for Israel, even if he was banned from entering 'all of Europe'. 'In a place where terrorism is tolerated and terrorists are welcomed, a Jewish minister from Israel is unwanted, terrorists are free, and Jews are boycotted,' he wrote on X. Veldkamp said the Netherlands wanted to 'relieve the suffering of the population in Gaza' and was exploring further ways to contribute to humanitarian aid. 'Airdrops of food are relatively expensive and risky,' he said. 'This is why the Netherlands is also taking steps to further support land-based aid delivery.' Aid drops resumed in Gaza on Sunday as Israel announced temporary humanitarian pauses in parts of the besieged territory. Around 2.4 million Palestinians in Gaza are facing what UN aid agencies have warned is a deadly wave of starvation and malnutrition. The UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Initiative (IPC) said on Tuesday that famine is unfolding across much of Gaza, with thresholds breached and over 20,000 children treated for acute malnutrition since April. Veldkamp said the Netherlands would push to suspend the trade element of the EU-Israel Association Agreement if Israel fails to meet its humanitarian obligations. 'The summons will also be used to remind Israel to comply with its obligations under international humanitarian law,' he said. After speaking by phone with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said the government's position was 'crystal clear'. 'The people of Gaza must be given immediate, unfettered, safe access to humanitarian aid,' he said. Israel's foreign ministry said Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar had summoned the Dutch ambassador Marriët Schuurman to Jersualem for a formal reprimand on Tuesday afternoon. 'The conversation will take place in light of the Dutch government's decisions to take measures against Israel, including against its right to defend itself and against ministers in its government,' the ministry said in a statement. The war in Gaza was sparked by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, most of them civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official figures. Israel's retaliatory campaign has killed 59,921 Palestinians, also mostly civilians, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory. — AFP
The Sun
31 minutes ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Britain warns Israel over Palestinian state recognition amid Gaza crisis
UNITED NATIONS/LONDON: Britain has warned Israel it may formally recognise a Palestinian state in September unless immediate steps are taken to alleviate suffering in Gaza, where starvation is spreading. The announcement follows a hunger monitor's warning that famine thresholds have been reached, with over 60,000 Palestinians confirmed dead in Israel's offensive. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's stance increases international pressure on Israel, echoing France's recent pledge to recognise Palestinian statehood. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the move, calling it a 'reward for terrorism.' Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, however, praised the decision as 'bold.' The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reported severe malnutrition and disease in Gaza, with famine conditions worsening. Gaza health authorities state 147 people, including 88 children, have died from hunger-related causes in recent weeks. The UN World Food Programme says aid access remains insufficient despite Israel's announced humanitarian pauses. Israel denies deliberately causing starvation, with Foreign Minister Gideon Saar dismissing claims as 'lies.' Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump refrained from endorsing Palestinian statehood, stating Hamas should not be rewarded. The conflict, triggered by Hamas' October 2023 attack on Israel, has become the deadliest in Israel's history. Gaza officials report thousands more bodies buried under rubble, suggesting the actual death toll is far higher. Recent Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza killed at least 30, including women and children. As global outcry grows, Israel faces increasing isolation, with calls to allow unrestricted aid into Gaza. However, US support for Israel remains firm, with Trump's administration showing no signs of recognising Palestinian statehood. - Reuters
