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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) condemned Israeli "aid concentration sites" in Gaza, labeling them "killing zones" following reports of Israeli forces killing and injuring Palestinians seeking humanitarian aid. CAIR criticized these sites as cruel publicity stunts amidst Israel's "forced starvation campaign," calling for an end to what they termed genocide against Palestinians. Recent incidents reported nearly 50 Palestinians killed and over 200 injured, with Gaza’s Health Ministry documenting significant casualties since Israel's offensive began...

The BBC has accused Iran of intensifying its intimidation tactics against BBC Persian journalists, including targeting their family members in Iran with random interrogations, travel bans, and threats. BBC director general Tim Davie called for an end to this persecution, which he described as a direct assault on press freedom and human rights. The broadcaster plans to submit a new complaint to the UN, citing a significant rise in threats and harassment, which have previously...

During the inauguration of the new University Hospital of Melilla, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez paid tribute to Palestinian health workers in Gaza, urging an end to the violence in the region. He highlighted the devastating impact on hospitals, noting that many doctors and nurses have died while caring for patients, and emphasized the importance of honoring their memory. Sanchez concluded with a call for action against the ongoing conflict, echoing Pope Leo XIV's plea...

Elderly Irish woman Máire ní Mhurchú, known as D Murphy, was arrested by the IDF in Khalet al-Daba’a, West Bank, while volunteering for the International Solidarity Movement alongside Swedish activist Susanne Björk. Both women were detained for being in a closed military zone after allegedly refusing IDF orders to leave the area; Björk is set to return to Sweden, while D Murphy is contesting a deportation order at Ben-Gurion Airport. Murphy's son expressed pride in...

Hamas condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's directive to ban the call to prayer in mosques, labeling it a dangerous escalation and provocation against Muslims. In a statement, Hamas warned that this measure is part of ongoing violations against Palestinians, urging people to defend their holy sites and rights. Ben-Gvir, who recently called for police action against what he termed the “noise” from the call to prayer, expressed dissatisfaction with police response to complaints...

Iran stated it will not accept a nuclear agreement that limits its "peaceful activities," specifically uranium enrichment, and is urging the US to lift sanctions as part of the negotiations ongoing since April. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized Iran's commitment to its civil nuclear program, while the IAEA's Rafael Grossi called for increased transparency following reports of enhanced uranium enrichment. Amidst these tensions, Iran vowed to continue enriching uranium "with or without a deal," and...