presstv.ir (2026-05-19). Report: 80% of Israeli troops leaving military service due to mental distress
A recent report has revealed that 80 percent of Israeli troops are leaving the regime's military due to mental distress.
According to Haaretz, an Israeli daily, the regime's military has declined to publish the grim toll amid fears that the figure could be damaging to public morale.
(2026-05-22). Israeli soldiers say looting, destruction 'primary mission' in southern Lebanon. radiohc.cu Israeli soldiers occupying southern Lebanon have engaged in widespread looting of civilian homes and businesses alongside the systematic destruction of villages, with commanding officers turning a blind eye to the practice, according to testimonies published by Haaretz. | Five soldiers from different units described a battlefield culture resembling that of a "Viking army," where discipline has given way to moral disintegration and a lawless environment prevails, the newspaper reported. | "For most of the senior commanders, it did not matter. Soldiers looted even when the brigade commander came to visit, and he tu…
(2026-05-22). Israel's Genocide in Gaza Continues: Hospitals, Water, Bread Lacking. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The raft of What much of the reporting ignores, however, is how necessary the aid flotilla still is, since the Israelis hav…
(2026-05-22). Canada CLC Breaks with Zionist Histadrut at Their 2026 Congress. indybay.org The Canadian Labour Congress at their 2026 convention after a struggle ended their relationship with the Israeli Zionists corporate trade union the Histadrut. Hassan Husseini with Labour For Palestine made a report to the Labor For Palestine committee.
(2026-05-22). Thursday 5/21: Webinar: Blocking the Bombs: How Far Will Democrats Go on Israel? indybay.org Online | www.crowdcast.io/c/democrats-military-ai……
(2026-05-21). Headlines for May 21, 2026. democracynow.org Iran Announces "Controlled Maritime Zone" in Strait of Hormuz , 20 Million in Sudan Face Acute Hunger as Rival Military Factions Continue Deadly Strikes, Cuba Promises "Fierce Resistance" as USS Nimitz Arrives in Southern Caribbean, Israel Continues Attacks on Lebanon Even After Agreeing to Extend "Ceasefire", Israeli Settlers Erect Illegal Outpost and Burn Palestinian Vehicles in Occupied West Bank, Israeli Drones and Bullets Kill Four Palestinians in Gaza, Video Shows Israeli Security Minister Ben-Gvir Taunting Handcuffed Gaza Flotilla Activists, Elon Musk's SpaceX and…
(2026-05-21). US lifts sanctions on Francesca Albanese, UN expert on Palestinian rights. aljazeera.com Albanese is among several people sanctioned by the US for advocacy against Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.
(2026-05-21). 28,500 days: The long genocide. wibailoutpeople.org Read and share the full Wire on our website. On May 15, Palestinians around the world commemorated the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, when Zionist militias expelled 750,000 Palestinians from their homes, killed thousands, and destroyed hundreds of villages and cities between 1947-1949. The day before Nakba commemorations is the annual Israeli flag march — a …
(2026-05-21). Iran's Hormuz authority claims control of waters south of UAE port. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's new body overseeing the Strait of Hormuz said its claimed area of control extends to Emirati waters, drawing a sharp rebuke from the Gulf neighbour. | Traffic through Hormuz, a vital global shipping conduit, has come under Iranian control since the outbreak of war with Israel and the United States on February 28. | Iran, which has blockaded the strait since the war and is charging ships for passage, has insisted that vessels must obtain permission from its armed forces. | In a post on X on Wednesday, accompanied by a map, the newly-established Persian Gulf Strait Authority said it had outlined "the regu…
(2026-05-21). Trump-Netanyahu call turns tense over revised Iran peace proposal: report. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands after Trump's address at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, May 23, 2017. — ReutersPakistan, Qatar help refine proposal.Israel wants the war resumed.Iran reviewing updated peace draft.A revised Iran…
(2026-05-21). The real lesson of Cuba's alleged drone build-up against the US. responsiblestatecraft.org In the tragic event that a sovereign state chooses to attack another, the party under attack will often shoot back. Russia experienced this after attacking Ukraine. The United States, Israel, and the Gulf Arab monarchies did as well after the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran. Now, the U.S. may bring this fate down upon itself once again — this time in the Gulf of Mexico, far far closer to home. At least that's what
(2026-05-21). Is the petrodollar a war casualty or death greatly exaggerated? responsiblestatecraft.org Since the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, the number of articles proclaiming the death of the petrodollar increased nearly as quickly as the price of oil. As a representative headline in the Japan Times
(2026-05-21). Meeting in New Zealand discusses socialist strategy to mobilise workers against Iran war. wsws.org Speakers at the Wellington meeting explained the real causes of the US-Israeli imperialist war and the need for a socialist anti-war movement based on the working class, independent and opposed to Labour, the Greens and all capitalist parties.
(2026-05-21). Trump, Netanyahu disagree on whether to resume attacking Iran in heated phone call: CNN. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday in a conversation that reflected their different views on how to proceed with the Iran war, a US official told CNN. | Earlier when the two leaders spoke on Sunday, Trump shared that he was likely to move forward with new targeted attacks on Iran early in the week, the official said — an operation that was expected to get a new name: Operation Sledgehammer. | Roughly 24 hours after that initial conversation, however, Trump announced he was halting strikes that he said were planned for Tuesday at the request of allies…
(2026-05-21). Is Trump losing patience with Netanyahu? US President claims Israel PM 'will do whatever…'. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump stirred fresh tensions after claiming Benjamin Netanyahu would "do whatever" he says, while sidestepping questions over reports of a tense call with the Israeli leader. Trump also signaled he is "in no hurry" to launch another strike on Iran, even as negotiations and military pressure continue side by side.
(2026-05-21). Spanish MEP accuses EU of failure to act over Israeli 'kidnapping, hijacking' of Gaza flotilla activists. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Beyza Binnur Donmez in Strasbourg Spanish Member of the European Parliament Irene Montero has accused the European Union (EU) of failing to protect European citizens aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israel, directing sharp criticism at the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas during a plenary session on the Middle East. Addressing Kallas in…
(2026-05-21). DPM Dar confirms release of Saad Edhi, flotilla activists from Israeli detention. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday confirmed the release of Saad Edhi, along with other humanitarian workers detained by Israeli security forces after the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. | On Monday, Israeli forces detained Saad along with other volunteers after intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was carrying humanitarian aid, including medicine and food, for victims in Gaza. | "It gives me a great pleasure to announce that as a result of our concerted efforts, Saad Edhi, who was aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, has been released after being illegally detain…
(2026-05-21). Ben-Gvir's detention video of Gaza flotilla activists draws condemnation globally and within Israel. tribune.com.pk 
Israel faced mounting international criticism after its far-right national security minister released a video showing detained Gaza flotilla activists kneeling with their hands bound following the interception of aid vessels in international waters, sparking international condemnation. | The video, shared on X a day ago by firebrand minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, was published after Israeli forces intercepted the flotilla's vessels at sea and began detaining hundreds of foreign activists at the southern port of Ashdod. | The video drew swift international uproar, and Ben-Gvir was criticised by Israel's Prime Minist…
(2026-05-21). Israel deports hundreds of Gaza flotilla activists as arrivals recount abuse. scmp.com Israel said on Thursday it had deported all the foreign activists seized by its forces from a Gaza-bound flotilla, as the first group arrived in Turkey following global outcry over their treatment in custody. | Hundreds of activists from countries around the world were placed in detention in Israel after they were intercepted at sea Monday while making the latest in a string of attempts to break the blockade of the Palestinian territory.
(2026-05-21). Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanent. al-monitor.com By Emma FargeMay 21 (Reuters) – The Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza warned the U.N. Security Council on Thursday that the enclave's current division could become permanent, leaving more than 2 million people crowded into less than half its territory, unless a ceasefire takes hold.U.S. President Donald Trump set up the Board of Peace to oversee his ambitious plan to end Israel's two-year war in Gaza and rebuild the shattered territory.
(2026-05-21). First Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Istanbul from Israel: AFP. al-monitor.com The first of hundreds of Gaza flotilla activists began arriving at Istanbul airport Thursday after being arrested then deported from Israel, an AFP correspondent said.The 422 activists, among them 85 Turkish nationals, were flown from southern Israel on three planes chartered by Ankara, Turkish foreign ministry sources said.A first group of arrivals could be seen inside the VIP terminal at Istanbul airport on the European side of the city, as a crowd of supporters carrying Palestinian flags gathered to welcome them, the correspondent said.
(2026-05-21). Last Ten Ships Of The 2026 Gaza Flotilla Attacked By Israeli Commandos. popularresistance.org By 8pm local time on May 19, 2026, the last ten boats of the 2026 Gaza flotilla had been illegally seized by the Israeli military in international water approximately 118 nautical miles from Gaza. The last boat to be seized of the 54 boat flotilla was the Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC)'s boat named "Lina." The flotilla boats had been sailing toward Gaza in the largest civilian flotilla in the history of support for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank attempting to break the illegal Israeli naval blockade of Gaza. | The "Lina" has a remarkable history.
(2026-05-21). Thiago Avila recounts Israeli abuse after Gaza flotilla raid. newarab.com 
(2026-05-21). First Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Turkey after Israel deportation. al-monitor.com Israel said on Thursday it had deported all the foreign activists seized by its forces from a Gaza-bound flotilla, as the first group arrived in Turkey following global outcry over their treatment in custody.Hundreds of activists from countries around the world were placed in detention in Israel after they were intercepted at sea on Monday while making the latest in a string of attempts to break the blockade of the Palestinian territory.
(2026-05-21). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-21). Board of Peace envoy warns 'permanent' Gaza divide under current status quo. aljazeera.com UN Security Council urged to press for Israeli obligations and Hamas disarmament under Gaza 'ceasefire' roadmap.
(2026-05-21). Israel targets Turkey charity amid Gaza flotilla tensions. al-monitor.com The request, published in Israeli media, marks a further escalation in tensions with Turkey amid disputes over Gaza aid operations.
(2026-05-21). UN chief condemns Israeli decision to establish military facilities at UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 20 ⚪ UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns"in the strongest terms"the Israeli authoritiesdecision to establish military facilities at the UNRWA Sheikh Jarrah compound in East Jerusalem they seized in January.
(2026-05-21). Irish government votes against Israel sanctions bill while its own citizens are tortured. thecanary.co 
The coalition parties of Ireland's government, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, have shamefully voted down a bill that would have imposed sweeping sanctions on the terrorist pseudo-state that uses the name 'Israel'. The Zionist mob running the Irish state were joined by allied Independent TD's, resulting in a vote of 77—62 against the Sanctions Against […] | By
(2026-05-21). Flotilla activists recount Israeli violence as they arrive in Türkiye. aljazeera.com Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Istanbul on Thursday and described Israeli violence.
(2026-05-21). "They're Trying to Silence Us" : Students, Faculty on Censoring Pro-Palestine Voices at Graduations. democracynow.org 
As colleges hold graduation ceremonies across the country, many schools are attempting to silence pro-Palestine speech at the commemorations, including canceling speakers and eliminating live speeches by students altogether. There will be no live student speakers at the City University of New York's School of Law or at New York University's school-specific ceremonies after former students gave speeches that included expressing support for Palestine and criticism of Israel. Rutgers University canceled biotech CEO Rami Elghandour's commencement speech at its School of Engineering's convocati…
(2026-05-21). Saad Edhi released after flotilla interception. tribune.com.pk 
Saad Edhi, a prominent human rights activist and son of Edhi Foundation chairman Faisal Edhi, has been released from Israeli detention three days after the navy intercepted a humanitarian mission in international waters. | Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed Saad Edhi's release in a post on social media platform X on Thursday. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said separately that Türkiye was arranging special flights to evacuate its citizens and activists from several other countries. | "It gives me great pleasure to announce that, as a result of our concerted efforts, Saad…
(2026-05-21). Israel scrambles to get new defenses as Hezbollah's deadly drones trouble IDF, rake up troop deaths. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah's escalating drone warfare is forcing Israel Defense Forces troops to deploy massive protective mesh nets over vehicles and frontline positions in a desperate bid to counter precision FPV drone strikes. Reports claim Israel has already supplied over 158,000 square meters of netting as fears grow following the reported death of a senior Israeli officer in a Hezbollah drone attack.
(2026-05-21). Texas Democrat calls for treason charges over Israel lobby money. newarab.com 
(2026-05-21). US says it has not changed its stance on sanctioning Francesca Albanese. aljazeera.com The Trump administration had sanctioned the UN expert for her criticism of Israel's policies towards Palestinians.