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- 1UN adds 61 companies to settlements blacklist●UN adds 61 companies to settlements blacklist over alleged Palestinian rights violations
The United Nations has added 61 companies to its blacklist of firms operating in Israeli settlements, over alleged violations of Palestinian human rights. The updated list names businesses across sectors including construction, technology and finance that the UN says are linked to settlement activity in the occupied Palestinian territories. Israel and the United States have long rejected the list, while rights groups welcomed the move as accountability for corporate involvement in the occupation.
- 2Palestinian journalist death toll in Gaza reaches 262▼Palestinian Journalist Death Toll Reaches 262 as Gaza Marks International Solidarity Day
Advocacy and press groups in Gaza marked International Solidarity Day by stating that 262 Palestinian journalists have been killed since the start of the war. The figure was highlighted by the Palestine Chronicle and is being circulated as part of renewed calls for the protection of media workers in the enclave.
- 3Hamas says Gaza roadmap includes Palestinian state●Hamas leader: Gaza roadmap we agreed to includes establishment of Palestinian state
A Hamas leader says the Gaza roadmap the group agreed to includes the establishment of a Palestinian state. The claim will be closely watched by Israel, the United States and mediators, as any commitment to statehood touches the core dispute over Gaza's future governance after the war and the broader framework for a two-state settlement.
- 4Vatican urges two-state solution and AI limits at UN▼Vatican's top diplomat pushes 2-state solution, 'limits' on AI at UN General Assembly
The Vatican's top diplomat addressed the UN General Assembly, calling for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and urging international limits on the development and use of artificial intelligence. The remarks underscore the Holy See's push for ethical guardrails on emerging technology alongside its long-standing advocacy for peace in the Middle East, drawing attention amid ongoing global debates on both issues.
- 5Palestinian ambassador urges countries to make occupation costly●"Our collective objective must be clear. Make occupation & annexation costly. Make accountability unavoidable". At Frida
At a Friday meeting of The Hague Group on defending international law, the Palestinian ambassador outlined eight actions all countries should take, saying the collective objective must be to make occupation and annexation costly and accountability unavoidable. The appeal is being shared among human rights and international law observers, with supporters echoing the call for states to move beyond statements and impose concrete consequences for violations.
- 6UK has not suspended any Israel arms export licences●Surprise Report: "The British government has not suspended or revoked a single additional arms export licence for Israel
A new report indicates the British government has not suspended or revoked a single additional arms export licence to Israel, despite Foreign Secretary David Miliband previously stating he would refuse applications for arms and other exports that materially contribute to the occupation of Palestinian territory. Critics say the gap between the government's stated policy and its actions raises questions about the UK's commitment to its own declared red lines on arms sales.
- 7China opposes unilateral military action amid US-Iran conflict●China opposes 'unilateral military actions' amid US-Iran war, calls for 2-state Palestine solution track
China has come out against unilateral military actions as fighting between the United States and Iran escalates, urging a return to diplomacy. Beijing also renewed its call for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, positioning itself as a voice for de-escalation and negotiation in the Middle East.
- 8Massive Attack member reportedly arrested in UK over Gaza criticism▼La "democracia" británica sigue haciendo el.ridiculo, con Andy Starmer al mando. Detienen a un miembro de "Massive Attac
Posts in Spanish claim British police have arrested a member of the band Massive Attack for criticising Israel's war in Gaza, with critics mocking what they call the state of British democracy under Keir Starmer, mockingly written as 'Andy Starmer'. The reports have been amplified by pro-Palestinian accounts, sparking anger over free speech and policing of war commentary in the UK.