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.
(2026-05-21). Livestream: How to sell a genocide. electronicintifada.net Adam Johnson discusses how US and international media promoted Israel's false claims and shut out Palestinian voices and the truth. Jon Elmer analyzes military confrontations in South Lebanon in the tenth week of the war.
(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). Australia: Bondi Royal Commission hearings used to attack anti-genocide movement. wsws.org The hearings featured ludicrous testimony, of Zionists bemoaning news reportage of Israel's war crimes and even pro-Palestinian bake sales at university campuses as a threat to their safety.
(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). Italy On Strike Again For Palestine. popularresistance.org Thousands of workers across Italy joined a new general strike on May 18, demanding complete severance of ties with Israel, an end to armament policies, and protection for the new civilian flotilla to Gaza — which was attacked again by Israeli forces on the very day of the strike. "We launched today's general strike with the same strength and spirit as on September 22, 2025: 'Let's block everything' has been and remains the watchword in our struggle against war, against complicity with the genocidal state of Israel, and against rearmament," the grassroots trade union Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) wrote.
(2026-05-21). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(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). Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei issues warning on Raisi's death anniversary, hints at final showdown. hindustantimes.com Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei used the anniversary of former President Ebrahim Raisi's death to deliver a fiery political message aimed at the United States and Israel, declaring that Iran is engaged in a "unique historical resistance" against what he described as hostile foreign powers. During the commemoration, Mojtaba praised Raisi's leadership, diplomacy and connection with ordinary Iranians while portraying him as part of Iran's long line of revolutionary "martyrs." He also honoured former foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who died alongside Raisi in the 2024 helicopter crash near Varzaqan.
(2026-05-21). Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday that the United States will eventually recover Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium despite comments from Iran that it will not hand over the material."We will get it. We don't need it, we don't want it. We'll probably destroy it after we get it, but we're not going to let them have it," Trump told reporters at the White House.Iran is believed to possess about 900 pounds of highly enriched uranium, which Trump says was buried by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes nearly a year ago.
(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). Socialist Equality Group and IYSSE hold successful meeting in New Zealand 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). 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). Explained: Multi-dimensional Implications of US/Israel War on Iran. ummid.com Far from reviving American supremacy, the Iran conflict exposed the limits of coercive power in an age where history is no longer shaped by a single empire, but by competing centres of influence struggling to define a new world order.
(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). They're Not Mad At Ben-Gvir For Being Evil, They're Mad At Him For Being Honest. thealtworld.com Western and Israeli officials are currently wagging their fingers in faux outrage at Israel's national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for publicly boasting about the mistreatment of flotilla activists attempting to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. | Ben-Gvir's Twitter account
(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 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). US Imposes Sanctions On Gaza Flotilla Organisers. popularresistance.org The United States has imposed sanctions on four activists for their involvement in the flotillas trying to break Israel's siege on Gaza, alleging without evidence that organisers of the vessels are trying to reach the Palestinian territory "in support of Hamas". | The sanctions on Tuesday come as the Israeli military continues to intercept the latest fleet of Gaza-bound ships. | While the humanitarian crisis from the Israeli blockade on Gaza has eased since the "ceasefire" brokered by US President Donald Trump came into effect in October, Palestinians have continued to suffer from shortages, including in food and…
(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). 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). 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). Gaza Flotilla Activists Kidnapped By Israeli Forces Begin Hunger Strike. popularresistance.org At least 87 Gaza aid flotilla activists kidnapped by Israeli forces have begun a hunger strike, according to organisers. | Israel's navy illegally intercepted and boarded flotilla vessels in international waters on Monday and Tuesday. | The activists are striking "in protest of their illegal abduction and in solidarity with the over 9,500 Palestinian hostages held in Israeli dungeons," the Global Sumud Flotilla wrote on social media today. | On Tuesday night, Israeli forces "kidnapped" six activists on board the Lina al-Nabulsi, organisers reported.
(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). Gaza flotilla activists deported after abuse in Israel custody. newarab.com 
Pro-Palestine activists abducted and detained after Israel intercepted the In a statement shared with The New Arab on Thursday, Adalah said the Israeli Prison Service and state authorities informed the organisation that most of the approximately 430 participants involved in the latest Gaza flotilla mission…
(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). Breaking video: Israel beats, sexually assaults flotilla abductees. thecanary.co 
Lawyers acting for the Global Sumud Flotilla, whose humanitarian volunteers Israel criminally abducted this week, say that Israel has subjected the captives to "extreme violence". Some have been sexually assaulted, several have suffered broken bones and internal injuries. Israeli thugs have used 'rubber bullet' projectiles at close range: View this post on Instagram […] | By
(2026-05-21). Israel has a master plan to relocate thousands of Palestinian Bedouins to a giant prison. mondoweiss.net 
The "Shami neighborhood project" will ethnically cleanse the Bedouin population of Jerusalem's eastern wilderness as part of Israel's plan to take total control over the strategic "Greater Jerusalem" corridor, which would split the West Bank in two.
(2026-05-21). Christian Zionists form unholy alliance with far-right lawmaker. electronicintifada.net Geert Wilders' Party for Freedom courted by Israel lobby.
(2026-05-21). Hezbollah wounds Israeli commander linked to Hind Rajab killing. newarab.com 
A Colonel Meir Biderman, 41, is a commander within Israel's 401st Armoured Brigade, which has been
(2026-05-21). Peters condemns Israeli minister over flotilla video as 3 Kiwis detained. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Niva Chittock, RNZ WorldWatch presenter/producer New Zealand has joined international condemnation of Israel's far-right national security minister, even summoning the Israeli ambassador to convey that message. A video posted by Israel's National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, showing him taunting detained flotilla activists, drew international condemnation on Thursday. The video showed kneeling activists, with their…
(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). Will the UAE follow Israel's footsteps and recognise Somaliland. newarab.com 
Somaliland could be on the verge of gaining international recognition from a second country, the Speculation arose after Emirati official Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi told Israel's i24 on Monday that UAE recognition of the Horn of Africa territory could happen "sooner or later". | "We have a good rel…
(2026-05-21). 'Rotten and exposed': Rats swarm Israeli naval base in Haifa. newarab.com 
Rats have overrun a major Israeli naval training base in Staff at the Israeli navy's Haifa training base, which houses around 1,200 soldiers, said rats had been running through kitchens, refrigeration rooms and food storage areas for months, according to a report by Israeli outlet Ynet. | Military authorities reportedly failed…
(2026-05-21). Majority of world's Jews could live in Israel by 2035. newarab.com 
The majority of Jews worldwide could be living in Israel within the next decade, according to a new report by the UK-based Institute for Jewish population could be residing in Israel by 2035. | Currently, around 46% of Jews globally live in Israel, whereas until relatively recently, larger Jewish populations were concentrated in the United States and Europe. | The growth in Israel's Jewish population has partly been driven by high birth rates among
(2026-05-21). Ex-IDF soldier resigns from Labour Together board. thecanary.co 
Last month, I uncovered excerpts from the "IDF diary" of Jonathan Kestenbaum, the former Israeli soldier and current Labour peer who was serving as a board member of Labour Together. But on May 18th, according to Companies House, Kestenbaum resigned as a director of the disgraced think tank. Labour Together rebrands The organisation has desperately […] | By
(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). 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). 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.
(2026-05-21). Lebanese bury victims of deadliest Israel strike since ceasefire. newarab.com 
Mourners gathered in a southern Lebanese town on Thursday to bury victims from an Israeli airstrike earlier this week that killed 14 people, the deadliest single bombing raid on The toll from Israel's strike on the town of Deir Qanoun En-Nahr on Tuesday included four children and three women, said Dozens of people gathered in the southern town on Thu…
(2026-05-20). Israel is 'doing a Ukraine' in Lebanon but world stays silent, says war reporter. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Celebrated Italian war reporter Francesca Mannocchi has condemned the double standard over Israel's war mongering. "What Israel is doing in southern Lebanon is, quite simply, no different from what Russian troops have been doing in Ukraine," she said in an interview. "It's the same thing… READ MORE: At least 22 killed in…
(2026-05-20). Watch: Israeli war criminal Ben-Gvir posts video of him abusing humanitarian flotilla abductees. thecanary.co 
Wanted genocidal war criminal and settler extremist Itamar Ben-Gvir's arrogance is boundless. So much so that he has had himself filmed abusing and humiliating the 400 innocent volunteers of the humanitarian flotilla to Gaza that Israel abducted this week: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wear The Peace Æ (@wearthepeace) The […] | By
(2026-05-20). 87+ Gaza aid flotilla activists abducted by Israel now on hunger strike. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report At least 87 people kidnapped by Israeli forces from a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza have begun a hunger strike, say organisers, after Israeli forces intercepted the last remaining vessel in international waters. The group is striking "in protest of their illegal abduction and in solidarity with the over 9500 Palestinian…
(2026-05-20). Peace Action demands NZ summon Israeli ambassador over brutal action against activists. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report New Zealand needs to summon Israeli ambassador to protest over the illegal and brutal treatment of Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian aid activists — including three New Zealanders — kidnapped in international waters this week. Peace activists are demanding this in the response to Israel ambassadors being summoned by several host governments over…