(2025-07-16). Ex-UN Special Rapporteur: Francesca Albanese Deserves Nobel Prize. popularresistance.org The day after Donald Trump welcomed indicted war criminal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the United States for the third time in less than six months, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio imposed sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur on Occupied Palestine Francesca Albanese for her clear-eyed critiques of Israel's genocide. | In a July 9 press statement, Rubio charged that Albanese "has directly engaged with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in efforts to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute nationals of the United States or Israel, without the consent of those two countries."
(2025-07-16). Michael Burawoy: Palestine through a South African Lens. newleftreview.org In a draft text sent to NLR before his tragically early death, the sociologist reflects on the reasons for the starkly different outcomes of Afrikaner and Zionist settler colonialisms: in South Africa, a unified democratic republic, with all its problems; in Israel, ongoing war.
(2025-07-16). UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese Urges World to Cut Ties With Israel. orinocotribune.com In Bogotá, on Tuesday, the UN special rapporteur on Palestine, Francesca Albanese, called on all countries to cut ties with the Israeli entity, expressing her opinion that treating the "occupation" of Palestine as normal means supporting the Zionist state's "illegal presence" in that territory. | "Each state must immediately review and suspend its military, strategic, political, diplomatic, and economic relations with the State of Israel, both imports and exports," Albanese said during the opening of the Hague Group's ministerial meeting in the Colombian capital. | The diplomat added that countries must ensure th…
(2025-07-16). The Student Movement For Palestine Continues, Despite Crackdowns. popularresistance.org The Palestine movement is in an especially difficult phase. The genocide in Gaza has been ongoing for more than 20 months; the death toll has become virtually untrackable, but estimates suggest at least 55,000 people have been killed. In the United States, the movement is facing repression not seen since the height of the war on terror. | Empowered by the student movement just a year ago, the moment is now colored by a sense of defeatism and a loss of hope. To discuss where to find hope, where the movement for liberation has made strides and where we go from here, In These Times brought together figures from the…
(2025-07-16). PSC secretly dropped Lowkey as patron. electronicintifada.net UK Palestine Solidarity Campaign opposed Palestine Action for five years.
(2025-07-16). Venezuela Attends Emergency Ministerial Meeting in Bogotá on Genocide in Gaza. orinocotribune.com A Venezuelan delegation arrived in Bogotá, Colombia, on Tuesday to participate in the Special Emergency Ministerial Meeting convened by Colombian President Gustavo Petro. The delegation, sent by President Nicolás Maduro, seeks to contribute to a coordinated response to the situation in Palestine, the Venezuelan government reported in an official statement. | The meeting, organized by the Colombian government, aims to coordinate international efforts to address the atrocities that Israel continues to commit against the Palestinian people. The official statement highlights concern over the indifference of internati…
(2025-07-16). President Maduro Condemns Sanctions Against UN Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for Denouncing Israeli Genocide in Palestine. orinocotribune.com
(2025-07-16). Yemen Launches Drone Strikes on Israeli Military Sites in Occupied Negev, Eilat. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Yemeni Armed Forces announced they carried out coordinated drone attacks on key Israeli positions in occupied Palestine, declaring the operations a response to Israel's ongoing atrocities against Gaza.
(2025-07-16). UK Moves to Shut Down Palestinian Solidarity and Prosecute Activists Under Terrorism Law. globalresearch.ca On July 5, shortly after the UK government designated the activist group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, the 81-year old cofounder of Pink Floyd, Roger Waters, posted a video in support of the organization. In the video,
(2025-07-16). Generation Genocide: Israel has killed an entire school class of children every day in Gaza. thecanary.co The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned of the scale of the humanitarian disaster facing children in the Gaza Strip amid Israel's genocide that has been going on for more than nine months, noting that the average number of children killed every day is equivalent to "an entire school […] | By
(2025-07-16). A 'Draconian' United Kingdom Government. popularresistance.org When we restarted at 2 p.m., Raza Husain noted that the secretary of state had submitted no argument as to why the proscription had to enter into force immediately. | He continued that the statutory instrument proscribing Palestine Action was not to be viewed as having the same authority as primary legislation, and had undergone a very truncated parliamentary procedure. Amendment had not been possible. | It was more properly characterised as an executive instrument subject to parliamentary veto. | Judge Chamberlain agreed, and noted it had also included the Maniac Murder Cult and it had not been possible for Parl…
(2025-07-16). Can I share my thoughts about the war in Israel/Gaza, or will it cost me my job? cfe.torontomu.ca The recent firing of Katherine Grzejszczak for her Facebook comment condemning Israel's bombing of Iran, killing children at food aid depots…
(2025-07-16). The name of every child Israel has killed in Gaza is being read out at the Welsh Senedd. thecanary.co In an extraordinary act of remembrance and political opposition, more than 100 people from across Wales gathered at the Welsh Senedd on Wednesday 16 July to read — name by name — over 20,000 Palestinian children killed by Israel in Gaza since 7 October 2023. The Welsh Senedd: remembrance and political opposition From 7am until […] | By
(2025-07-16). Not even on the news ticker. electronicintifada.net How the global response to the Iran-Israel conflict shows up world's lack of urgency in ending a genocide in Gaza.
(2025-07-16). Lawyers file case against EU Commission and Council for 'failure to act' on Gaza genocide. defenddemocracy.press 
by Maria Maggiore* Jul 15, 2025 While we are all holding our breath for the possible initiatives against Israel that Kaja Kallas, the European High Representative for Foreign Affairs, could present on Tuesday (15 July) to the foreign affairs council, the lawyers of the JURDI Association (lawyers for the respect of international law), are taking …
(2025-07-16). In the latest massacre, 15 Palestinians seeking food at GHF site die from suffocation after Israeli forces fire gas at aid seekers. mondoweiss.net 
"This was not aid distribution," said Ahmed Abu Amra, who witnessed gas bombs being fired at aid seekers at a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation site. "It was a real massacre committed against the hungry who came hoping to get some food."
(2025-07-16). Ceasefire talks progress in Cairo as Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza. albawaba.com
(2025-07-16). Trump and Netanyahu dither on Gaza ceasefire. electronicintifada.net Congressman Randy Fine makes a new bigoted foray.
(2025-07-16). Iran Condemns Israeli Atrocities in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of Iran condemned the Zionist regime's crimes against people of Gaza, warning that indifference and inaction by the sponsors and apologists of Israel have resulted in the normalization of the gravest violations of international law.
(2025-07-16). There Is No Baby Formula Left in Gaza. progressive.org A father shares his story of trying to find food for his baby in impossible circumstances.
(2025-07-16). EU—Israel: European Demonstration Calling for the Suspension of the Association Agreement. pressenza.com On Tuesday, 15 July at 12: 30 p.m., demonstrators from across Europe gathered in front of the European External Action Service (EEAS) at 234 Petite Rue de la Loi, demanding the immediate suspension of the EU—Israel Association Agreement. On the eve of a major summit of the Foreign Ministers of the EU's 27 Member States, civic pressure is intensifying in Belgium, across the continent, and globally: hunger strikes, vigils, legal actions, and political appeals are taking place hour by hour, denouncing the complicity of the EU governments in the ongoing carnage in Gaza and calling for concrete measures, starting…
(2025-07-16). First-hand view of peacemaking challenge in the 'Holy Land'. asiapacificreport.nz Occupied West Bank-based New Zealand journalist Cole Martin asks who are the peacemakers? BEARING WITNESS: By Cole Martin As a Kiwi journalist living in the occupied West Bank, I can list endless reasons why there is no peace in the "Holy Land". I live in a refugee camp, alongside families who were expelled from their…
(2025-07-16). US Ambassador, Church Leaders, and Press Association Condemn Escalating West Bank Attacks. themedialine.org 
(2025-07-16). Iran Condemns Israeli Strikes on Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesman strongly condemned the Israeli military attacks that have targeted Syria in the past days, expressing concern over the recent clashes in the Suwayda region which have killed dozens of civilians.
(2025-07-16). U.S. calls on Israel to investigate killing of Palestinian-American young man by Israeli settlers. mondoweiss.net 
The Trump administration is calling on Israel to investigate the killing of Sayfollah Musallet, but Israel rarely holds soldiers or settlers accountable for violence against Palestinians.
(2025-07-16). Statewide Campaign Aims To End Illinois' Investment In Israel. popularresistance.org Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs has been investing in Israel for nearly a decade. Since becoming the sole fiduciary of the fifth-largest GDP in the country in January 2015, he has invested tens of millions of taxpayer dollars into the Development Corporation of Israel ("DCI"). DCI is the underwriter for "Israel Bonds," uninsured debt securities issued by the Israeli government to raise capital for the country. The idea to pitch these kinds of bonds originated after the 1948 Nakba, when the new state was critically short on economic resources. | According to the the Illinois State Treasurer's Office, the state…
(2025-07-16). Fuerzas israelíes disparan gases lacrimógenos que causan la muerte a más de 20 palestinos. cubadebate.cu Es la primera ocasión en que se reportan fallecimientos por inhalación de gases lacrimógenos y estampidas en puntos de distribución de ayuda, donde civiles en busca de alimentos y asistencia humanitaria quedan atrapados en situaciones de alto riesgo.
(2025-07-16). Israel Intensifies Air Strikes on Syria Under Pretext of Protecting Druze. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli regime launched a series of drone attacks targeting the General Staff building of the Syrian Army in Damascus, while officials in Tel Aviv threatened further escalation under claims of supporting Syria's Druze minority.
(2025-07-16). Israel launches airstrikes on Syria as sectarian violence continues to spiral. peoplesdispatch.org In a major escalation, the IOF launched an aerial raid on Damascus Wednesday afternoon, targeting Syria's Ministry of Defense, military headquarters, and presidential palace. Less than an hour later, Syria's state-run media outlets reported that military sites across the southern governorate of Daraa were hit by Israeli warplanes. Syrian media outlets also reported in the …
(2025-07-16). Regional Security Put in Jeopardy by Israeli, US Aggression on Iran: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli and American military aggression against Iran was a blatant violation of the UN Charter, international law and the NPT and posed an unprecedented threat to security and stability in the entire West Asia region, the Iranian foreign minister said.
(2025-07-16). Iranian MPs Rule Out Fresh Talks with US without Preconditions. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian parliamentarians took a swipe at the US for using negotiations with Tehran as a cover-up for the Israeli military attacks, saying no new talks will take shape without the fulfillment of certain preconditions.
(2025-07-16). Iran Condemns Israeli Airstrikes against Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Israeli regime's fatal airstrikes in eastern Lebanon.
(2025-07-16). Iran Admires China for Condemnation of Israeli, US Aggression. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian foreign minister praised China for adopting constructive and influential stances at international organizations, specifically the UN Security Council, in condemnation of the Israeli and American military aggression against Iran and attacks on its nuclear facilities.
(2025-07-16). Israel arrests Israeli journalist over tweet, opens terrorism investigation. CPJ Staff
(2025-07-16). Serbian firm owned by former adviser to party eared $2.3m from foreign clients in 2024. haaretz.com Between April to December, the company, of which Einhorn is the sole employee, received funds from outside Serbia for 'services in foreign markets.' Einhorn, who emigrated to Serbia last year, is wanted for questioning in the Qatargate affair and is accused of harassing a state witness Shlomo Filber…
(2025-07-16). As mental health crisis deepens, another Israeli soldier dies by suicide on base. haaretz.com Four soldiers have taken their own lives in the last two weeks alone – two of them in regular service, two reservists recently released from many weeks of service during the war. Since the beginning of the war, there has been an increase in the number of soldiers in active service who died by suicide compared to previous years…