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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu admitted Gaza lacks heavy weapons, contradicting earlier claims about the resistance’s armament. This reversal raises questions about justifications for military operations that resulted in mass civilian casualties and highlights exaggerations of the armed threat.
Former staff accused the CPJ of canceling the Impunity Index to avoid highlighting Israel as the top offender in targeting journalists. Whistleblowers say 260 media workers have been killed since the start of the genocide in Gaza, while the organization aims to reduce coverage through limited statements.
Indian writer Arundhati Roy withdrew from the Berlin Film Festival after criticizing what she called unconscionable statements by jury members who claimed art should remain apolitical when asked about the genocide in Gaza. Roy stated that Gaza is witnessing genocide against Palestinians, supported by the U.S. and Germany.
The UK High Court ruled that the government’s designation of Palestine Action as a terror group was unlawful. Brought by co-founder Huda Ammori, the case marks a major win for free speech and condemns the misuse of terror laws. Police announced they would temporarily stop arresting supporters of the group.
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn accused Health Secretary Wes Streeting of a shameful failure for not resigning despite admitting Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza. Corbyn requested Streeting’s cooperation in exposing UK government complicity in genocide and questioned him about continued British support for Israel despite legal violations.
An Israeli soldier and another man were charged for betting on Israeli attacks in the Middle East using classified military intelligence. Israel’s internal security said several were arrested and two indicted. One user won over $152,000 betting on such attacks.
Palestinian medic Hatem Ismail Rayan died in Israeli custody after being abducted from Gaza during the offensive. Rights groups reported torture and medical neglect. Rayan had been detained since December 27, 2024, along with his injured son. Over 100 detainees have died in Israeli prisons since October 2023, according to reports.
Germany’s top court rejected a case by a Palestinian man seeking to stop German tank parts exports to Israel after his wife and child were martyred in Israeli strikes on Gaza. The court ruled that protecting international humanitarian law does not grant enforceable individual rights, giving officials broad discretion in fulfilling this duty.
A US security firm that provided protection at Gaza aid sites where hundreds of Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces and US mercenaries is now in talks for a new role in the Strip. Reports cite the company’s use of live ammunition and grenades, amid warnings from legal groups over possible war crimes involvement.
A report reveals that over 2,000 Britons served in the Israeli army during its assault on Gaza, which resulted in the martyrdom of more than 72,000 Palestinians. Legal concerns have been raised about British nationals’ involvement in serious violations of international law, with mounting pressure on the UK government to investigate and act.
