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english.palinfo.com (2026-05-21). As diplomatic outrage erupts, Hamas condemns Israeli humiliation of Sumud Flotilla activistsHamas said the scenes of "humiliation and abuse" overseen by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir against activists from the "Global Sumud Flotilla" following their detention reflect the "moral depravity and sadism" governing Israeli leaders.

presstv.co.uk (2026-05-20). War beyond the region: IRGC vows to lay enemies in black dust if Iran faces new aggressionThe Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that if aggression against Iran is repeated, the regional war that had previously been promised will this time be extended beyond the region, and that devastating blows would be delivered from places the enemy cannot imagine.

presstv.ir (2026-05-20). Return to war to feature many more surprises: Iran FM to USForeign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran has "many more surprises" in store for the United States should Washington seek potential resumption of unprovoked aggression against the Islamic Republic.

english.palinfo.com (2026-05-20). Al-Quds Intl warns of Israeli efforts to erase Aqsa Mosques Islamic identityAl-Quds International Institution has warned that the Aqsa Mosque today stands at a dangerous juncture, facing direct Israeli steps to erase its Islamic identity and architecture, alongside persistent efforts to end the historic Jordanian role in overseeing the holy sites.

presstv.ir (2026-05-19). Report: 80% of Israeli troops leaving military service due to mental distressA 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.

presstv.co.uk (2026-05-17). UN rapporteur slams Israel's systematic use of torture against Palestinian prisonersFrancesca Albanese has stated that Israel systematically uses torture against Palestinian detainees in its detention centers and against the wider Palestinian population across the occupied territories.

english.palinfo.com (2026-05-21). Humiliation, abuse: Israeli forces drag Sumud Flotilla activists to Ashdod amid intl condemnationIn scenes that sparked widespread international condemnation, activists from the "Global Sumud Flotilla" and the "Freedom Flotilla Coalition" appeared handcuffed and forced onto the ground inside Ashdod Port, while Israeli occupation forces reportedly compelled them to listen to the Israeli national anthem.

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2026-05-22: Lebanon Roundup

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Ed Newman (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…

Staff (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…

newarab (2026-05-21). Lebanon economy projected to contract by at least 7% due to war. newarab.com

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Today's Key Takeaways

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition Ship ("The Handala") Was boarded by the Israeli IDF on Saturday.
Images of children starving to death in Palestine are flooding social media across the globe, and more and more the masses in many places are completely enraged.
The US supported and facilitated genocide in Gaza is at a fever pitch, and the US gov't is doing nothing to stop it.
Trump is now channeling his racist furor toward European migrants.
Thailand and Cambodia to hold ceasefire talks.

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english.palinfo.com (2026-05-22). Freedom Flotilla and the doctrine of arrogance: How Israels image is eroding globallyActivists handcuffed, their heads to the ground, amid screaming, insults, and a political show by Ben-Gvir, did not only create a wide diplomatic crisis with several Western countries, but also revealed the scale of the contradiction between the image Israel tries to market of itself, and the actions of arrogance, genocide, and systematic humiliation.

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aljazeera.com (2026-05-21). How Ben-Gvir's flotilla video shattered Israel's multimillion 'Hasbara'A video posted by Israels far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, in which he is seen taunting abducted flotilla activists who sought to break the siege on Gaza, has triggered a backlash and dealt a huge blow to Israels multimillion-dollar public relations campaign, known as Hasbara.

presstv.ir (2026-05-19). Inside Iran's agricultural revolution and 85% self-sufficiencyAccording to Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri, 85 percent of food and basic commodities are produced domestically, and Iran possesses relative self-sufficiency in meeting the food needs of its population of over 86 million people.

english.palinfo.com (2026-05-19). How Israels war on Gaza has made Hajj an unreachable dreamYear after year, Palestinians in Gaza have been prevented from leaving the territory to perform Hajj – a sacred pilgrimage that is the once-in-a-lifetime duty of all Muslims

english.palinfo.com (2026-05-18). What is administrative detention and how does Israel use it to punish Palestinians?When the Israeli occupation forces arrest a Palestinian from his home at night, then tell his family and lawyer that the file is secret and that he will remain in prison for months that can be renewed without an indictment, the question becomes more than legal.

english.palinfo.com (2026-05-18). Hamas: Turning UNRWA headquarters into military facilities is part of systematic Judaization of O. JerusalemHamas described the decision as "a dangerous escalation and a blatant violation of international law," saying it reflects contempt for the United Nations and the immunity granted to its institutions. The Movement added that the move is part of a broader plan aimed at Judaizing Palestinian land and deepening Israeli colonial expansion.

english.palinfo.com (2026-05-18). Once Upon a Time in Gaza wins best film at Critics Awards for Arab Films held in Cannes"Once Upon a Time in Gaza" by Palestinian twin directors Tarzan and Arab Nasser won the best film award at the 10th "Critics' Awards For Arab Films" during an event held on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday.

presstv.co.uk (2026-05-17). US, Israel using 'divisive projects' to turn Muslims against each other: Pezeshkian"Iran seeks cordial, stable, and sustainable relations based on good neighborliness with the Muslim countries of the region, but the United States and the Zionist regime (Israel) have always attempted to pit Muslim countries against one another," he added.

english.palinfo.com (2026-05-17). Settlers cut down trees, IOF orders halt to home construction in W. BankExtremist Jewish settlers cut down dozens of fruit-bearing trees in Salfit on Sunday, while the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) delivered stop-work orders against 10 homes in Bethlehem.
In Salfit, settlers cut down about 150 fruit-bearing trees in Yasuf village, east of the governorate.

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aljazeera.com (2026-05-21). How Ben-Gvir's flotilla video shattered Israel's multimillion 'Hasbara'A video posted by Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, in which he is seen taunting abducted flotilla activists who sought to break the siege on Gaza, has triggered a backlash and dealt a huge blow to Israel's multimillion-dollar public relations campaign, known as "Hasbara".

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