Save the Children calls on UK to ‘end its complicity’, halt all arms sales to Israel – Middle East Monitor

This week marked a significant diplomatic challenge for Israel, with Britain, France, and Canada condemning its actions in Gaza, warning of potential sanctions and the review of trade agreements. The heightened scrutiny followed a surge in violence, including the murder of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington, and was fueled by concerns over humanitarian conditions in Gaza, prompting calls for urgent action against Israeli extremism. Despite Netanyahu's defensive rhetoric, there is a growing sentiment among...

Israel’s strategy for managing US tensionsAl-Ittihad, UAE, May 17For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org Israeli media report significant rifts between the US and Israeli governments, primarily regarding negotiations and conflict management. These tensions are shaped by broader strategic priorities, including the US's approach to Hamas and potential governance reforms in Gaza, influenced by recent events and Trump's diplomatic efforts. Successful resolutions, such as a ceasefire and prisoner exchange, may ease relations,...

The Trump administration has announced immediate sanctions relief for Syria, following President Trump's commitment to normalize relations with the country's new government. The Treasury Department's General License 25 facilitates economic activity and investment in Syria, while a six-month waiver under the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act allows for certain business dealings with the government. With over 90% of Syrians living below the poverty line, investment is critical for rebuilding the country, estimated to cost between...

More than 400 lawyers have urged the Dutch Bar Association (NOvA) to address Israel’s ongoing violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza. In a joint letter titled “Lawyers for Peace,” 432 Dutch lawyers expressed their shock at the violence against civilians and emphasized Israel's disregard for international law, highlighting the destruction of legal infrastructure in Gaza that has rendered practicing law nearly impossible. They called for NOvA to assess the situation and present it to...

The deputy permanent representative of Palestine to the UN, Majed Bamya, urged the international community to take action to stop what he described as genocide in Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need to protect civilians. He criticized the lack of protection for Palestinians while highlighting the suffering of families witnessing atrocities, stating that 53,822 Palestinians have died since October 2023 due to ongoing Israeli military actions. Bamya called for member states to uphold international law, noting...

At least 53,822 Palestinians have been killed since the onset of the conflict in October 2023, according to the Health Ministry, which reported 60 bodies and 185 injuries in the last 24 hours, raising the total injuries to 122,382. The Israeli army resumed attacks on the Gaza Strip on March 18, resulting in 3,673 additional deaths and over 10,300 injuries, violating a prior ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest...