(2026-05-30). Frustration in Lebanon as Israel expands invasion. aljazeera.com Israel's ground invasion of Lebanon has moved deeper into sovereign territory, with troops crossing the Litani river.
(2026-05-30). Friday 5/29: Demonstration against genocide at the israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | San Francisco…
(2026-05-29). Under cover of US-Iran negotiations, Israel steps up effort to annex Gaza. wsws.org While the US and international press are focused on the terms of negotiations between the Trump administration and Iran, Israel is massively expanding its rampage across the Middle East—moving to permanently occupy Gaza and escalating its bombardment of Lebanon.
(2026-05-29). The 2026 "Ceasefire" : Re-Organizing the Violence. thecanary.co 
When a ceasefire is announced in a conflict zone, the international community breathes a sigh of collective relief. Headlines declare a pause, diplomats exchange handshakes, and the world looks away, assuming that the silence of heavy artillery equates to the beginning of peace. But when the conflict is with Israel, this assumption is not just […] | By
(2026-05-29). Lebanon seeks 'real ceasefire' at Pentagon talks with Israel. newarab.com 
Lebanese and Israeli military delegations will hold unprecedented, direct talks at the Pentagon on Friday as the US reportedly seeks to establish a new security framework between the two countries and eventually a lasting peace deal. | Lebanese and US military delegations met on Thursday ahead of the talks at the headquarters of the US Department of Defence, sources told The New Arab. | Washington is facilitating negotiations between Beirut and Tel Aviv, which are taking place through parallel political and security tracks. Preparatory meetings began in April, and the first round of full diplomatic talks kicked o…
(2026-05-29). How the Israeli military is illegally grabbing land 'everywhere'. asiapacificreport.nz Jewish Voice for Peace The Israeli military is illegally grabbing land across Gaza, Lebanon and Syria — with roughly 1000 sq km under their control, reports Al Jazeera English's Open Source Unit. In Gaza, the Israeli military cemented their most recent land grab following the "ceasefire" agreement signed on October 10, 2025, implementing a "yellow…
(2026-05-29). A Grassroots Group in Tucson Is 3D-Printing Tourniquets to Send to Lebanon. truthout.org In late April, the humanitarian aid organization Anera received a peculiar donation of 250 3D-printed tourniquets. Even more unusual was the fact they were manufactured by a small non-hierarchical collective using an open-source design on the other end of the world, in Tucson, Arizona. The shipment arrived in Lebanon after more than 100 Israeli strikes wounded at least 1,000… |
(2026-05-29). Headlines for May 29, 2026. democracynow.org Iran Won't Confirm Trump Administration's Claim That a Peace Deal Is "Very Close", Netanyahu Orders Israel's Army to Seize 70% of Gaza Strip, Israel Bombs Beirut and Expands Assault on Southern Lebanon, U.N. Adds Israel to "Blacklist" for Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones, Protesters Target New York Real Estate Expo over Sale of Illegal Israeli Settlements, NATO "Stands Ready to Defend" Its Territory After Russian Drone Strikes Romanian Apartments, Six Arrested as Protests Continue Outside For-Profit ICE Jail in New Jersey, U.N. Warns Global Heating Is on Trac…
(2026-05-29). Israeli fighter jets strike village in south Lebanon. aljazeera.com Video shows the moment Israeli fighter jets struck a residential building in Ain Qana village in southern Lebanon.
(2026-05-29). Chris Hedges: Gaza and Iran the rise of the Global South. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Chris Hedges The humiliating defeat of Israel and the United States in their war on Iran, along with the savagery of the ongoing genocide in Gaza, are ushering in a new world order. This order is one where voices of reason and stability emanate not from the West — which spent tens of…
(2026-05-29). Muslim faithful begin leaving Makkah after Haj. tribune.com.pk 
Thousands of Muslims began to leave the holy city of Makkah on Friday after having completed the Haj in scorching heat and despite the shadow of war across the Middle East. | This year, more than 1.7 million people from 165 countries took part in one of the world's largest religious gatherings, against the backdrop of the conflict sparked by US-Israeli strikes on Iran. | Since war erupted in February, Tehran has retaliated with waves of drone and missile strikes, hitting infrastructure and energy installations across the Gulf, including in Saudi Arabia. | Muslim pilgrims touch the Kaaba's wall at the Grand Mos…
(2026-05-29). Container rates climb as logistic firms scale up Hormuz alternatives. al-monitor.com The Drewry World Container Index measuring container shipping prices has soared by more than 40% since the start of the US-Israel-Iran war.
(2026-05-29). After Trump 'taps' Iran again, Mojtaba Khamenei fires back at America with 'great satan' warning. hindustantimes.com Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a sharp new warning to the U.S. and Israel as tensions flare again following fresh American strikes. In a strongly worded message, Khamenei accused Washington of trying to divide Iran through war, sanctions and political pressure, while urging Iranians to stay united against what he called the "Great Satan."
(2026-05-29). Trump the circle faults US president for failed Iran regime change, looming deal. al-monitor.com With regime in Iran still standing and a possible US-Iran agreement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands to pay the ultimate political price as elections near in Israel.
(2026-05-29). Netanyahu orders Israeli army to conquer 70% of Gaza's territory. newarab.com 
With the possibility that the Hamas Three Palestinians were killed, and others were wounded overnight between Monday and Tuesday, 26 May, in an Israeli strike targeting a Palestinian police checkpoint west of Khan Youn…
(2026-05-29). Israel commits Gaza massacres on Eid. electronicintifada.net Israel building earthen barriers, military bases inside Gaza during so-called "ceasefire."
(2026-05-29). Despite the ceasefire, Israel resumes bombing entire residential blocks in Gaza, displacing dozens of families. mondoweiss.net 
The Israeli army is targeting Gaza's remaining residential blocks that were left standing after the ceasefire, leaving even more Palestinians homeless. "Fear has become a permanent guest in our homes," one resident told Mondoweiss.
(2026-05-29). 'He's MƒÅori!' HƒÅhona Ormsby — a New Zealander in the Israeli prison system nightmare. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By Eugene Doyle I interviewed several of the New Zealanders who, as members of the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza, were taken hostage by the Israelis in international waters near Cyprus last week and moved to Israel. The sadism and savagery of their mistreatment — clearly designed to intimidate and stop further attempts…
(2026-05-29). Hamas calls plan to expand control in Gaza a dangerous escalation. al-monitor.com By Dawoud Abu Alkas , Haseeb Alwazeer and Nidal al-MughrabiGAZA/CAIRO, May 29 (Reuters) – Hamas said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration that his country would expand its area of control in Gaza was a dangerous escalation, as residents of the Palestinian territory also voiced alarm at the plan. Under a ceasefire deal in October Israel's military was to remain in control of 53% of Gaza, but Netanyahu said on Friday that it would expand that area to an initial 70%, without laying out details or a timeline.
(2026-05-29). State of trauma: Israel wrestles with mental aftershocks of war. aljazeera.com Studies and officials report rising PTSD, suicide and social strain in Israel amid sustained conflicts since 2023…
(2026-05-29). Israel severs ties with UN chief over sexual abuse blacklist. newarab.com 
Israel announced it would be severing ties with the United Nations' Secretary-General's Office following the UN's decision to Following the announcement, in a lengthy tweet, Israel condemned the listing, describing it as "shameful and absurd", as well as denying the allegations. | "Given that António Guterres has chosen to violate every standard of honesty, integrity, and professionalism, Israel has decided to sever all ties wit…
(2026-05-29). Israel football dispute to 'heat up' after protest in Ireland-Qatar match. aljazeera.com Ireland's football match against Qatar was stalled by pro-Palestinian protests over upcoming games against Israel.
(2026-05-29). Historian Ilan Pappe Discusses: Is the Zionist Experiment Unraveling? May 31, 2026 Online. wibailoutpeople.org Esteemed Israeli historian and Palestine liberation advocate Prof. Ilan Pappé will discuss his recent book,
(2026-05-29). Anti-Israel protest interrupts Ireland-Qatar football friendly. newarab.com 
Irish football fans disrupted An AFP journalist in the stadium said a volley of dozens of tennis balls branded with Palestinian flags and the words 'Stop the Game' were thrown by Irish supporters around the 11th minute. | It occurred soon after Ireland scored the…
(2026-05-29). Israel, Russia hit back after being added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflicts. scmp.com An annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts worldwide has included Israeli forces for the first time since the review began more than 15 years ago for their treatment of Palestinian detainees. Israel denies the accusations. | The 35-page report — shared by the Israeli mission to the UN late Thursday ahead of its expected release on Friday — blacklists 77 government and non-government parties in a dozen countries suspected of committing or being responsible for sexual…
(2026-05-29). Israeli forces cross Litani River in expanded ground offensive. newarab.com 
(2026-05-29). UK theatres urged to end ties with Israel-linked Bloomberg. newarab.com 
In an open letter published on Thursday via the Artists for Palestine UK platform, the cultural figures said that the National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, The Young Vic…
(2026-05-29). Congress quietly moves to integrate US and Israeli militaries. responsiblestatecraft.org At a time when the American public is expressing unprecedented levels of distrust in the Israeli government, Congress just proposed tying the U.S. to the Israeli military more than ever before. Buried in the House's
(2026-05-29). Israel restricts access to Hebron's Ibrahimi Mosque during Eid. newarab.com 
Israeli authorities imposed sweeping restrictions on the According to Munjid al-Jaabari, acting director of the