How Ben-Gvir’s flotilla video shattered Israel’s multimillion ‘Hasbara’
The Israeli minister’s taunting of abducted activists triggers a global condemnation forcing Israel into damage control.

The Israeli minister’s taunting of abducted activists triggers a global condemnation forcing Israel into damage control.


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Experts say lack of a political horizon and Israeli land grabs are deterring donors from funding Gaza’s reconstruction.
Nearly all flotillas over 20 years have been intercepted by Israel. Hundreds remain missing after latest interdiction.
Workers’ union says protest over bonuses will continue for 18 days.

The daughter of mosque security guard Amin Abdullah is remembering him as the “absolute best dad in the world.”
Mohammadi will remain under ‘close medical observation’, her foundation says.
Organisers say volunteers abducted after vessels are boarded in international waters as Turkiye condemns ‘piracy’.
Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Slovenia and Netherlands all withdrew in protest against Israel’s participation amid Gaza war.
British capital sees heightened security as a right-wing rally takes place at the same time as Nakba Day march.
A film director, historian and Holocaust survivor speak to Global News Insight as opinions shift.









