(2026-04-29). UK judge gags Palestine Action defendants to secure 'terror' stitch-up. thegrayzone.com Desperate to secure a conviction of Palestine Action defendants, a draconian British judge has forbidden them from referring to the principle of jury equity in their closing speeches. It is one of countless restrictions aimed at blocking the activists from mounting an effective defense. Since the retrial of six Palestine Action (PA) activists began on April 13, the defendants have been barred under court order from using terms like "genocide" or discussing the target of their direction action protests. Meanwhile, …
(2026-04-29). Pakistan urges diplomacy for peaceful resolution of Israel-Palestine issue, US-Iran conflict at UNSC. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan urged diplomacy for the peaceful resolution of the Israel-Palestine issue and the US-Iran conflict during a United Nations Security Council debate on Wednesday. | Speaking at a UNSC open debate on the Middle East, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said that "the unresolved question of Palestine and the continued Israeli occupation of Arab lands" lies at the heart of regional turmoil. | Rejecting alternative narratives, he stressed that "not the expansionist ambitions; not the suppression of rights; not the use of force," but rather "the vacation of occupatio…
(2026-04-29). Palestine emerges as central issue in a key Pennsylvania Democratic primary. mondoweiss.net 
Chris Rabb's consistency on Palestine has resonated with voters in the country's bluest district, who have felt betrayed by the Democrats' approach to Israel and foreign policy.
(2026-04-29). ICJP issues legal letters to UK universities over unlawful surveillance of students and staff. thecanary.co 
The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) has issued letters to 12 UK universities in relation to a recent investigation by Al Jazeera and Liberty Investigates. This revealed them to have paid private intelligence and security firms to monitor, profile, and assess pro-Palestinian students and academic staff. The letters outline immediate and concrete steps […] | By
(2026-04-29). Palestine Action: Court hears Starmer used proscription to avoid human rights law. thecanary.co 
The barrister representing Palestine Action told the Court of Appeal today that the Starmer government didn't want to use other laws against activists because human rights would get in the way. Home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, is appealing against the High Court's finding that the regime's ban on the protest group Palestine Action is unlawful. The […] | By
(2026-04-30). Palestinian Evacuees: Escaping Ordeal in Gaza, Entering Another in France. ummid.com A Palestinian family evacuated from Gaza to France says French authorities have separated three children from their parents after allegations of abuse that the family strongly denies and courts have not substantiated with evidence.
(2026-04-29). Israel's execution law is a war on Palestinian prisoners. newarab.com 
It has been a month since the Knesset approved a law that allows the execution of Already, during more than two years of genocide in Gaza, over
(2026-04-30). Israel intercepts Gaza aid ships in international waters. newarab.com 
Israel has intercepted The vessels were seized by Israel hundreds of miles from Gaza, said the organisers, <...
(2026-04-29). Headlines for April 29, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Threatens Iran to "Better Get Smart Soon", Federal Grand Jury Indicts Former FBI Director James Comey a Second Time, FCC Orders Review of ABC Licenses After Trump Calls for Jimmy Kimmel to Be Fired, Trump Administration Fires All Members of the National Science Board, King Charles Urges U.S. to Continue Supporting Ukraine in Speech to Congress, Israeli Court Extends Detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, WaPo: U.S. Issues New Rules Denying Visas for Immigrants Who Fear Returning to Their Home Countries, Daily Beast: ICE Agent Who Shot and Killed Renee Good…
(2026-04-29). Tony Blair urges UN Security Council support for Gaza Board of Peace as diplomats express doubts. haaretz.com The former U.K. PM and Board of Peace top official urged the UN Security Council to back Trump's Gaza cease-fire plan under the Board of Peace, push funding and the international stabilization force, as diplomats questioned delays, Hamas disarmament, and prospects for a two-state solution…
(2026-04-29). Israel begins intercepting Gaza aid ships far from shores, army radio says. al-monitor.com April 29 (Reuters) – Israel has begun taking control of aid ships bound for Gaza far from Israeli shores, Israeli army radio cited an Israeli source as saying on Wednesday.The report did not specify the number of vessels involved or their exact location.On April 12, a second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza sailed from the Spanish port of Barcelona, aiming to try to break the Israeli blockade. (Reporting by Menna Alaa El Din and Muhammad Al Gebaly; Editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-04-29). The Palestinian farmers whose livelihoods have been destroyed by Israeli settlers. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli settler violence since October 2023 has systematically rendered farmland inaccessible across the West Bank. The state-backed policy is destroying harvests, driving up the price of produce, and dismantling an entire way of life.
(2026-04-29). Helpless before Hezbollah: Netanyahu pleads with IDF commanders as fresh attacks wound soldiers. hindustantimes.com Amid fresh airstrikes lighting up southern Lebanon, Benjamin Netanyahu claims major gains against Hezbollah but admits the threat is far from over. While Israel says it has dismantled much of Hezbollah's rocket arsenal, drones and residual rocket fire continue to pose a serious challenge. As the Israel Defense Forces intensify operations beyond the Litani, Netanyahu signals the campaign is ongoing—framing it as both a military and technological battle. With strikes and retaliation continuing, the Lebanon front remains volatile despite claims of progress.
(2026-04-29). Netanyahu leaves court for two-hour meeting after judges deny request to shorten hearing. haaretz.com Netanyahu's testimony resumed on Tuesday following a two-month hiatus amid the Iran war. The prime minister said he could not recall what he testified to last year, saying he was preoccupied by the war…
(2026-04-29). Chinese intelligence agencies analyze the alliance between Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese intelligence agencies are analyzing the implications of the announcement made on Sunday, April 26, 2026, by Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett that they would run together in the elections this year, aiming to oust current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Lapid-Bennett alliance, intended to end the Netanyahu era, …
(2026-04-29). Israel president invites talks on Netanyahu pardon request. newarab.com 
Israel's president has invited lawyers for Netanyahu faces charges in two cases of allegedly negotiating favourable media coverage from Israeli news outlets, and a third in which he is accused of accepting more than $260,000 in luxury gifts from billionaires in exchange for political favours. | A fourth corruption charge has bee…
(2026-04-29). opposition is determined to exclude Arab parties. It may cost it the election. haaretz.com Voters in the coming election will have to determine not only who is to replace Netanyahu, but also the shape of the political system that will replace the current one. If the new Israel is to be founded based on the exclusion of 20 percent of its citizens, it will not be truly new…
(2026-04-29). Pro-Netanyahu Channel 14 buys mysterious Russian-language news site. haaretz.com The website, MigNews, was created by an Israeli-Ukrainian politician and businessman who is currently wanted in Ukraine for supporting Russia's 2022 invasion…
(2026-04-30). Lebanon: Israel 'must fully implement truce' before talks. newarab.com 
Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war on 2 March, and Israeli and Lebanese representatives have since met twice in Washington, the first such meetings in decades, for discussions that Hezb…
(2026-04-30). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-04-29). Israeli Commanders Say Lebanon Mission Is to Destroy Shi'ite Villages. news.antiwar.com While Israel's public narrative on its war in Lebanon centers around the idea of defending northern Israel from Hezbollah rocket fire, commanders on the ground have told Israeli media that in practice the sole objective is to destroy Shi'ite villages in the occupied southern part of Lebanon. "The only mission is to continue the destruction," …
(2026-04-29). Iran war left Israeli hotels half-empty as country faces 88 percent drop in foreign tourism since Oct. 7. haaretz.com From hotels closed off along the northern border due to fighting with Lebanon, to unoccupied rooms in places that were once considered a refuge from the center, such as Eilat and the Dead Sea, overnight hotel stays are sharply dropping across the country…
(2026-04-29). Israeli strikes kill eight in south Lebanon, including rescuers. newarab.com 
The Lebanese health ministry said Israeli strikes on Tuesday killed eight people, including civil defence rescuers, and wounded two soldiers in the country's south, despite an ongoing The Israeli military, meanwhile, announced it had found and Israel has been fighting Hezbollah since early March and deepened its invasion of south Lebanon, with…
(2026-04-29). "That's Murder" : Democrat Grills Hegseth on Order to Commit War Crimes. truthout.org Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was grilled about his pledge for the military to commit war crimes by showing "no quarter" to the U.S.'s enemies in a congressional hearing on Wednesday. Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton (Massachusetts) brought up a statement Hegseth made in a press conference on March 13, just two weeks into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. "You said, 'We will give them no… |
(2026-04-29). Iranian water infrastructure attacked: U.S.-Israeli strikes on civilian systems violate human rights. peoplesworld.org 
In a context of widening violations of international law, international humanitarian law, and human rights attributed to the United States and the Israeli entity, the targeting of desalination facilities in southern Iran marks a significant escalation affecting infrastructure essential to civilian survival. Under international humanitarian law, the legal framework is clear. Article 54(2) of Additional …
(2026-04-29). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-29). The long shock: How the Iran war is remaking the global economy. newarab.com 
The US and Israeli-led war on Iran has initiated a chain reaction that has culminated in the Iran's Despite the fragile ceasefire talks held in Pakistan, which brought hopes tha…
(2026-04-29). Why China may benefit from the UAE's Opec withdrawal amid Iran war oil crisis. scmp.com China may gain from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) withdrawing from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec), benefiting from additional supply as global oil markets face growing strain three months into the US-Israeli war in Iran, analysts said. | The UAE — Opec's third-largest producer, accounting for about 12 per cent of its total output — will formally leave the bloc on May 1. UAE Energy Minister Suhail Mohamed al-Mazrouei told CNBC that it was the "right time" to exit, adding…
(2026-04-29). How does an Israeli Arab become a murderer? Conversations with those who crossed the line. haaretz.com They committed murder and other crimes and then turned their lives around. Reformed criminals offer a glimpse into the reasons many young men in their society turn to a life of crime…
(2026-04-29). Double Standards in Scientific Ethics: European Federation of Psychologists' Associations Rejects Call to Condemn Israeli War Crimes. uwidata.com The Turkish Psychologists Association (TPD) has exposed the blatant double standards of the European Federation of Psychologists' Associations (EFPA). While the EFPA cites "political neutrality" regarding Israel's military aggression in the Middle East, its previous expulsion of Russia over the Ukraine conflict reveals a deeply rooted selective morality within Western-centric scientific institutions. As the humanitarian …
(2026-04-29). Yair Garbuz, groundbreaking Israeli artist and vocal critic, dies at 80. haaretz.com From influential visual art to public controversy, Garbuz remained a central voice in Israel's cultural conversation…
(2026-04-29). If Israel disqualifies Arab parties, boycotting the election a solution. haaretz.com Many Palestinian Israelis have never voted because the elections took place in a state that robbed them of their homeland. Now is the time for them to cast a ballot — and help stop fascism's onslaught…
(2026-04-29). Three Lebanese Paramedics Killed by Israeli Double-Tap Strike. news.antiwar.com At least 16 people were killed in the past 24 hours in various Israeli strikes, including a Lebanese soldier, a family of five, and three emergency workers trying to rescue the wounded in an attack on the town of Majdal Zoun. The family of five were identified as the Bahja family in the town of …