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A campaign group accused Israel of 'genocide' in the Gaza war, urging the Republic of Ireland football team to boycott their UEFA Nations League match against Israel later this year. The open letter is signed by top players, former manager Brian Kerr, and celebrities including Fontaines D.C. and Oscar-nominated actor Stephen Rea.
The UK Green Party's pro-Palestine stance has prompted a smear campaign over anti-Semitism, mirroring the one that destroyed Jeremy Corbyn and Labour. New leader Zack Polanski must decide whether to follow Corbyn's failed appeasement strategy or directly confront the politically motivated accusations.
UK PM Keir Starmer has signaled support for tighter restrictions on pro-Palestine protests, saying the slogan 'globalize the Intifada' should be banned and that some marches could be prevented. Pressure has mounted after antisemitic incidents, including the stabbing of two Jewish men in London. Critics accuse the government of suppressing free speech and pro-Palestine activism.
Giorgia Meloni has abandoned her earlier moral condemnation of violence in Gaza, now reacting only when Italian interests are directly harmed — such as after attacks on UN peacekeepers. Her government’s actions, including a suspended defense pact and blocking EU trade measures, reflect political calculation over principle.
Israeli forces intercepted 22 vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza in international waters near Greece, transferring 168 activists to Crete. Two others remain detained in Israel, while 47 ships continue their journey.
Over 20 major global news organizations, including BBC, CNN, Reuters and AP, have signed an open letter urging Israel to lift its ban on foreign journalists entering Gaza independently. The editors-in-chief argue that press freedom is essential and that the ceasefire makes independent reporting possible. Israel has not yet responded, while more than 200 journalists have been killed in Gaza since October 2023.
