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London council says divesting pension pot from companies linked to Israel & Palestinian territories is ‘impossible'
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Westminster City Council said divesting would be costly
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Amnesty International says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
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The human rights group said such actions could not be justified by Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack into Israel
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UK pledges further £19m for Gaza Strip
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Development minister Anneliese Dodds will travel to the Occupied Palestinan Territories and Israel
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UK would respect domestic legal process after Netanyahu arrest warrant issued
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The International Criminal Court issued warrants last week for the Israeli prime minister, his former defence minister and Hamas’ military chief, accusing them of crimes against humanity in connection with the 13-month war in Gaza
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North London council's plan to twin with Palestinian city branded 'divisive' as councillor walks out
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Brent Council will consider the move despite some of its own councillors saying it is likely to sow division when twinning is meant to be about bringing cultures together
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Six London activists in court over break-in at Israeli defence firm’s UK site
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Friends and family were in the public gallery waiving at the defendants and pumping their fists in the air
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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blockade factory 'that sends jets to Israel'
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Protesters said the UK company makes components for F-35 fighter jets which are used by Israel
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Over 1,000 London protesters march against 'UK complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza'
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Protesters chanted 'free Palestine' and beat drums as the march set off
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Kensington and Chelsea Council's pension fund in spotlight over links to Israeli arms
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A review found BlackRock Aquila Life, which holds £14m of the council’s pension fund, had invested a fraction of it in Elbit System and General Dynamic Corp which supply arms
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Risk of famine in Gaza remains high, say experts
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The findings come after the United States warned Israel that it might cut off military aid if its ally does not do more to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
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UK considering sanctions for Israeli ministers amid ‘dire’ situation in Gaza
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the UK has called an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council amid reports of a deteriorating humanitarian situation in northern Gaza
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US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk weapons funding
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For Israel to continue qualifying for foreign military financing, the level of aid getting into Gaza must increase to at least 350 trucks a day
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Israeli strike on Gaza hospital tent camp kills 4 and ignites a fire that burns dozens
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The Israeli military said it targeted militants hiding out among civilians, without providing evidence
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11 photos of pro-Palestine and Israel protesters released that Met Police want to track down
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If you recognise any of these people, call police
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Emirates cancels Iraq, Iran and Jordan flights with some Dubai travel affected
Emirates
Travellers 'will not be accepted for travel' to a number of destinations, warned the UAE airline
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Government backs police action against shows of support for Hezbollah
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The Metropolitan Police arrested two people on suspicion of supporting a proscribed organisation at a London protest out of around 300,000 protesters
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UK recognition of Palestine too early could 'look like a reward' for Hamas attack, says minister
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He said the UK had encouraged Israel to 'exercise restraint'
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Brit ‘settled’ in Lebanon has no intention of leaving despite rising tensions
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77-year-old Alan says he is settled in Lebanon
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UK faith leaders call for rejection of hate on October 7 anniversary
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Reported anti-Semitism and incidents of anti-Muslim hatred have hit new highs, organisations monitoring such reports said
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Keir Starmer says sparks from Middle East conflict ‘light touchpapers’ at home
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The Prime Minister called on all parties involved in the conflict to 'act with restraint'
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Palestinian hoping to help family reach UK calls for Ukraine-style visa scheme
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The PhD student says his family has been displaced five times in just two weeks and are now living in a tent
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Israel strikes Lebanon, hitting Beirut suburbs and the north
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At least six people were killed in more than a dozen Israeli airstrikes overnight and into Saturday
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London Pro-Palestine marches will continue until Israel sanctioned, says organiser
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The biggest march had around a million people attending
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British teens evacuated from Lebanon but mum blocked from boarding flight
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They were able to evacuate as a family easily during the 2006 war between Israel and Lebanon, but not this time around
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