Palestine

UK's Labour MPs Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang were denied entry to Israel during a planned visit to Palestinian territories. Israel cited "hate speech" concerns. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called the move unacceptable and deeply concerning.

Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown scholar, is detained in the US over alleged Hamas links, sparking controversy. Family and friends in India defend him, citing his wife's Palestinian heritage and his lack of political involvement.

A man scaled London's Big Ben, waving a Palestinian flag, before being arrested after midnight following a protracted incident and negotiations with police.

Omer Shem Tov, a hostage held by Hamas for 505 days, was released in a ceremony, which saw him kissing the head of militants alongside him.

Donald Trump's plan to "take over" Gaza faces significant obstacles, including Palestinian resistance, Arab opposition, intervention fatigue, international law violations, and Israeli caution.

US President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order withdrawing the US from the UN Human Rights Council and cutting funding to UNRWA.

Usman Khawaja, who is currently part of Australia team in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka, was himself embroiled in a controversy when he was banned from wearing shoes displaying messages in support of Palestine during the home Test series against Pakistan last year.

The Islamic Jihad released footage of Israeli hostages Gadi Moses and Arbel Yehud embracing ahead of their release, part of a Gaza ceasefire deal. The two will be freed on Thursday in Khan Yunis, marking a rare moment of hope in the ongoing conflict.

Israeli top general Herzi Halevi resigns over security failures related to the October 7 Hamas attack, as military operations continue in the West Bank and calls for accountability rise.