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news.sky.comOnline Archive Maps Destruction in Gaza Using Geolocated Footage
Genocide Live compiles publicly available videos and photographs to create an interactive map of Israeli strikes and military activity in Gaza. The project draws on geolocated social media posts and is intended for researchers, journalists, and displaced residents.
Al JazeeraCanada Denies Entry to Several Critics of Israeli Policy
International scholars invited to a Toronto convention faced visa delays, cancellations and extended questioning at the border. The Muslim Association of Canada said the measures appeared coordinated and targeted individuals who had publicly criticized Israeli actions in Gaza.
The IndependentUK Summons Israeli Diplomat Over Video of Detained Activists
The UK summoned Israel's most senior diplomat in London after a video showed Israeli police forcing detained activists to kneel. Officials cited concerns over treatment and detention conditions.
foxnews.comIsraeli Minister Posts Video of Detained Gaza Flotilla Activists
Israel's national security minister released videos showing activists detained after a Gaza-bound flotilla was intercepted. The footage drew condemnation from several governments and a public rebuke from Israel's prime minister.
The HillIsrael Strikes Gaza City, Kills Senior Hamas Military Commander and Six Others
Israeli forces conducted a precise strike Friday that killed Izz al-Din al-Haddad, head of Hamas' military wing and a key architect of the October 7, 2023 attack. His family confirmed the death along with six others, including his wife and daughter. The strike comes as a U.S.-bro…
BBC NewsSenior Hamas military commander killed in Israeli airstrike on residential building in Gaza City
Hamas has confirmed that Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, commander of its armed wing, died in an Israeli strike on a residential building in central Gaza City. Israeli leaders stated he was one of the architects of the October 7 massacre and had refused to implement a U.S.-led disarmament…
winnipegfreepress.comHundreds Attend Anti-Israel Protest Concert in Vienna
Hundreds of people gathered in Vienna for a concert titled 'No Stage for Genocide' to protest Israel's participation in this year's Eurovision Song Contest. The event took place in the host city as the international competition proceeds. Organizers framed the concert as a demonst…
mg.co.zaIsrael Strikes Gaza City, Kills Hamas Military Wing Commander
Israeli forces conducted an air strike on a residential building in central Gaza City targeting Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, the commander of Hamas' armed wing. Officials said Haddad was one of the architects of the October 7 2023 attack on Israel. The strike occurred despite a ceasefir…
thehindu.comIsraeli Strike Kills Senior Hamas Commander in Gaza City Residential Building
Israel conducted air strikes on a residential building in Gaza City, resulting in one confirmed death and several injuries. The Israeli army stated the target was Izz al-Din al-Haddad, described as Hamas’s most senior figure in Gaza. The strikes occurred on or before May 15, 2026…
mondoweiss.netIsrael Kills Top Hamas Military Commander in Gaza Airstrike; Hezbollah Attacks Israeli Forces
Israel targeted Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the highest-ranking military commander for Hamas in the Gaza Strip and one of the architects of the October 7, 2023 attacks. Heavy smoke poured from the struck apartment building while Hezbollah carried out multiple drone and rocket assaults…
news.sky.comDozens of Vessels Depart Turkey in Second Gaza Flotilla Attempt
Dozens of vessels left Turkey on Thursday as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla's second attempt to reach Gaza. The effort follows an earlier operation in April when 20 vessels were intercepted by the Israeli Navy in international waters. Ships were tracked south of the departure…
theconservativetreehouse.comFederal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration Sanctions on UN Official Francesca Albanese
U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon ruled that the Trump administration cannot impose sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the Palestinian territories. The July 2025 sanctions followed her accusations of Israeli war crimes in Gaza and recommen…
info.gov.hkArtists in Brussels Hold Counter-Event on Eurovision's 70th Anniversary
Artists are staging an alternative music event in Brussels to coincide with the Eurovision Song Contest's 70th anniversary. The gathering features European and Palestinian musicians performing together under the banner "united for music." Organizers said the event is intended to…
BBC NewsNoam Bettan Qualifies for Eurovision Final
The 28-year-old Israeli contestant performed 'Michelle' in Tuesday's semi-final at Vienna's Wiener Stadthalle, where audience members chanted 'stop the genocide' and four were removed. Bettan said he heard booing but received a wave of support and looked for Israeli flags for str…
jpost.comIDF Prepares Plan for Return to Fighting in Gaza
The head of the IDF Southern Command presented a plan to the Chief of Staff for resuming combat operations in Gaza. The plan includes options for continued military activity in the territory. A security source linked the timing to the status of a potential ceasefire agreement wit…
Abc NewsAlternative Concerts Held Across Europe During Eurovision Song Contest
Alternative music events took place in multiple European cities this week as five countries boycotted the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation. The contest, marking its 70th anniversary, features performers from 35 countries and drew 166 million viewers in 2025. Or…
Al JazeeraIsraeli Strikes in Gaza Increase 35% in April, Palestinian Health Ministry Reports 120 Killed
At least 120 Palestinians, including 13 children, have been killed in Gaza since April 8, according to the territory’s Health Ministry. ACLED reported a sharp increase in Israeli strikes following the halt of joint U.S.-Israel operations against Iran. A resident described the sit…
france24.comIsraeli Strikes Kill 134 in Gaza, Including 14 Police
Israeli strikes in Gaza have risen sharply since April 8, with 120 Palestinians killed in the five weeks that followed, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The increase coincides with a pause in joint U.S. operations in Iran and comes as Israeli officials say Hamas is rebuildi…
BBC NewsIsrael Qualifies for Eurovision Final as Noam Bettan Advances From First Semi-Final
Israel advanced from the first semi-final of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Austria with its entry performed by Noam Bettan. Five countries boycotted the event over Israel's military action in Gaza. Finland also qualified while British performer Boy George was eliminated.
winnipegfreepress.comEurovision Semifinals Begin in Vienna
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest opens Tuesday in Vienna with 35 countries competing after five nations withdrew in protest of Israel's inclusion over its war in Gaza. Israeli singer Noam Bettan performs in the first semifinal at Wiener Stadthalle, where pro-Palestinian demonstra…
rte.ieFive Countries Boycott Eurovision 2026 Over Israel's Participation
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest is scheduled for May 16 in Vienna, Austria. Five countries have announced they will not participate in protest of Israel's inclusion. Israel is represented by singer Noam Bettan performing the song Michelle.
ForbesFive Countries Withdraw from 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland and Spain have pulled out of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest scheduled for Vienna, citing Israel's continued participation amid the Gaza conflict and past government-backed voting campaigns. A New York Times investigation published May…
BBC NewsBroadcasters Withdraw From 2026 Eurovision Over Israel's Participation
Five public broadcasters from Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Iceland and Slovenia have withdrawn from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in opposition to Israel's inclusion. The decision follows controversy over last year's contest in which Israel's entry placed highly in the pub…
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france24.comIsraeli Strikes Kill Three in Gaza as Both Sides Report Ceasefire Tensions
Israeli strikes killed three people in Gaza, according to medics, in an incident that is testing a fragile ceasefire. The development comes amid ongoing tensions in the region. Reuters reported the strikes and their potential impact on the truce.
naturalnews.comIsrael Intercepts Gaza-Bound Flotilla and Deports Two Organizers After Court Rejects Appeal
Israel deported Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila on May 10, 2026, after detaining them for more than a week. The pair, seized in international waters off Greece on April 30, were members of the Global Sumud Flotilla steering committee. Their removal came hours after an Israeli st…
jpost.comPeru Opens Preliminary Investigation Into Former IDF Soldier
Peru's Attorney General’s Office has launched a preliminary criminal investigation into a former soldier from the Israel Defense Forces. The probe follows a complaint filed by the Hind Rajab Foundation alleging war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Gaza. The soldie…
nbcnews.comIDF Kills Hamas Member Linked to 2023 Abduction and Dismantles Eight Tunnels
The Israeli military said it eliminated a Hamas member who participated in the abduction of Mia Schem from the Supernova music festival on Oct. 7, 2023. The operation on April 29 followed intelligence analysis confirming the individual's identity. Separately, forces dismantled ei…
middleeasteye.netIsraeli Strike Wounds Six in Gaza's Shati Refugee Camp
Israeli warplanes targeted a home in Gaza's Shati refugee camp after issuing an evacuation warning, destroying the house and wounding six Palestinians including two children. A hospital source reported the casualties and damage to neighboring homes. The strike is part of escalate…
thehindu.comEgyptian Man Pleads Guilty to Murder in Colorado Firebomb Attack on Pro-Israel Demonstrators
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 46, entered a guilty plea Thursday to state charges including first-degree murder for a June 2025 firebombing in Boulder that killed one person and injured more than a dozen. The attack targeted a weekly demonstration supporting Israeli hostages held by Ham…
rte.ieIsraeli Strikes Target Senior Hamas Official in Gaza, Killing at Least Five
An Israeli air attack in Gaza City’s Daraj neighbourhood on May 7 2026 killed one person and wounded the son of Hamas’s top negotiator. Separate raids in Zeitoun and al-Mawasi killed four more, including a senior police official. Hamas condemned the actions as a blatant violation…
jta.orgEconomist Withdraws as Georgetown Law Commencement Speaker
A pro-Israel economist and former university president stepped down from delivering the address at Georgetown University Law Center’s graduation ceremony scheduled for May 17. The withdrawal followed a student petition objecting to his published views on Israel and campus protest…
pakistantoday.com.pkIsraeli Forces Kill Hamas Operatives in Northern Gaza Strikes
The Israel Defense Forces conducted airstrikes in northern Gaza on Tuesday, killing several Hamas operatives who posed an immediate threat to troops. The military said it identified an armed cell and suspects engaged in suspicious activity near the cease-fire line. Israeli forces…
yahoo.comRutgers University Withdraws Graduation Speaker Invitation Over Speaker’s Criticism of Israel
Rutgers University rescinded an invitation for a business leader to deliver a convocation address at its School of Engineering after learning that some graduating students would not attend due to the speaker’s social media posts about Israel. The speaker had been scheduled for th…
nypost.comUSAID Investigation Finds Four More UNRWA Employees Linked to October 7 Attacks
A recent USAID investigation identified four additional UNRWA employees who participated in the October 7, 2023, attacks and have affiliations with Hamas. To date, such investigations have resulted in the suspension or disbarment of 21 individuals involved in the attacks or linke…
rte.ieIsrael Releases Most Activists Detained From Gaza Aid Flotilla in Greece
Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters, detaining about 175 activists who were later released in Greece except for two held for questioning. Organizers condemned the action as unlawful, while Israel described it as necessary to enforce a bloc…
Al JazeeraIsrael Intercepts Gaza Flotilla Near Crete, Detains Activists
Israeli forces intercepted 22 boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters near Crete, detaining about 175 pro-Palestinian activists. All but two were released in Greece, while the two remaining men are held in Israel for questioning. The action drew condemnation…
jns.orgIsraeli Navy Intercepts Gaza-Bound Flotilla Near Crete, Detains 175 Activists
Israeli forces intercepted 22 boats from a humanitarian flotilla in international waters near Crete, detaining about 175 activists. Organizers called the action piracy, while Israel described it as a necessary measure to enforce its blockade. Greece coordinated with Israel for th…
france24.com150 Couples Participate in Mass Wedding Ceremony in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
A mass wedding ceremony brought together 150 Palestinian couples in Gaza, offering a moment of celebration. The event occurred amid Israel's war, which has lasted more than two and a half years. Al Jazeera’s Felix Nyawara reported on the scenes of joy.