Starmer backs ICC’s arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu Politics Sir Keir Starmer has backed the International Criminal Court (ICC) after it issued a warrant for the arrest of Binyamin Netanyahu. The court ruled the Israeli prime minister and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant are at risk of arrest if they travel to any of the 124 countries that are signatories to the ICC, [...]
Hamas rocket attack from Gaza sets off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv Israel-Gaza war Hamas has fired a barrage of rockets from Gaza that set off air raid sirens as far away as Tel Aviv for the first time in months in a show of resilience more than seven months into Israel’s massive air, sea and ground offensive.
Israel hails ‘success’ in blocking Iran’s unprecedented attack MIDDLE EAST Israel has hailed its successful air defences in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran, saying it and its allies thwarted 99 per cent of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched towards its territory.
What does the ICJ ruling on Gaza mean for Israel and its friends? January 26, 2024 On Friday the International Court of Justice demanded that Israel try to contain death and damage in its military offensive, though it stopped short of ordering a ceasefire in Gaza in a genocide case filed by South Africa. Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to press on with the war. “We will continue to do what [...]
UK politicians slam Netanyahu’s opposition to two-state solution January 21, 2024 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opposition to a two-state solution in Gaza has been criticised by Grant Shapps and Yvette Cooper as “disappointing” and “unacceptable”.
David Lammy’s speech disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters January 20, 2024 David Lammy’s speech calling for a ceasefire in Gaza was disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters.
Lammy rebukes Netanyahu’s ‘unacceptable’ opposition to Palestinian state January 20, 2024 David Lammy has said he backs US calls for the establishment of a Palestinian state when the war in the Middle East ends, and branded Benjamin Netanyahu’s opposition to the plans “unacceptable”.
So, what really is the point of the ICJ? January 15, 2024 The ICJ is the UN body known as the World’s Court but in the past has taken over a decade to conclude judgments – so how much use is it anyway?
Israel to defend itself at court over Gaza ‘genocide’ claim January 2, 2024 Israel's decision to respond to the charge signals that the government is concerned about the potential damage to its reputation.
Pro-Palestinian rallies in London continue as Gaza crisis intensifies December 16, 2023 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have gathered again in London this weekend to call for an end to the Israeli bombardment of Gaza.