Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urged the US to reconsider its unconditional military aid to Israel, stating it enabled genocide in Gaza and led to the death of thousands of women and children. She also called for enforcement of the Leahy Laws, which restrict aid to forces involved in gross human rights violations.
Doctors Without Borders suspended some services at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, citing unproven claims of armed individuals. The hospital and local authorities denied the allegations, warning the move would worsen civilian suffering. MSF will maintain essential services but withdraw support from pediatric, maternity, and outpatient services.
Indonesia expressed readiness to join an international force in Gaza to help maintain a ceasefire, while firmly rejecting normalization with Israel or disarming resistance factions. Jakarta outlined 12 strict conditions, emphasizing a non-combat, humanitarian-focused mission. Palestinian approval is required, and Indonesia opposes demographic changes or displacement of Palestinians.
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.
