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First group of Spanish activists returns after detention in Israel
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Twenty-one of the 49 Spanish activists detained by Israel while trying to deliver aid to Gaza have returned to Spain on Sunday. They denounce ill-treatment during their captivity, while 28 remain held in a Negev desert prison. The Spanish government has facilitated their repatriation and demands respect for their rights.
Israel foreign ministry criticizes Mamdani over October 7 statement
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On the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, Israel's Foreign Ministry condemned New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as a 'mouthpiece for Hamas' after his social media post marking the day. Mamdani acknowledged the Hamas atrocities but also accused Israel of launching a genocidal war in Gaza. The criticism highlights ongoing concerns about Mamdani's positions on Israel amid his Democratic nomination for mayor.
Rima Hassan denounces violence during Gaza flotilla expulsion
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Euro MP Rima Hassan claimed she was beaten by Israeli police after the Gaza flotilla's interception. Expelled with 171 activists including Greta Thunberg, she described harsh detention conditions in a Negev prison. Israel seized the humanitarian convoy, accusing it of Hamas ties.
JD Vance visits Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
October 21, 2025 03:21Tommy Robinson reflects on visit to Israel's Holocaust museum
October 13, 2025 00:04Memo reveals Hamas leader's orders to target civilians on October 7
October 09, 2025 00:56Böhmermann admits unwise planning of concert on October 7
October 09, 2025 00:56Israel and Hamas agree on first phase of US peace plan
New York City mayoral candidates clash in first general election debate
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Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa faced off in their first general election debate on October 16, 2025, at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, sparring over experience, public safety, affordability and foreign policy. The event, hosted by NBC 4 New York, Telemundo 47 and Politico, highlighted Mamdani's lead and Cuomo's defenses against past scandals. With Election Day on November 4, supporters rallied outside amid chants and arguments.
Swedish activists accuse Israel of plundering and torture
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Swedish activists, including Greta Thunberg, have returned to Sweden after being detained by Israeli forces during an attempt to break the Gaza blockade. At a press conference in Stockholm, they described how their ships were plundered of aid supplies and how they endured torture in prison. Israel denies the claims, asserting no provisions were aboard.
Israeli navy intercepts Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg
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A boat attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza was intercepted by the Israeli navy on September 10, 2025. The vessel, part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, carried climate activist Greta Thunberg and veterans of previous aid missions. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in providing aid to the region amid conflict.
Trump secures initial Gaza ceasefire and hostage release
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President Donald Trump has brokered the first phase of a 20-point peace plan between Israel and Hamas, leading to a ceasefire and the release of remaining hostages from Gaza. The deal follows intense U.S. pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after an Israeli strike in Qatar. Regional leaders have signed on, with hopes for broader normalization agreements.
Merz warns of new wave of antisemitism in Germany
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On the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned of rising antisemitism in Germany. He called for solidarity with Jewish citizens and demanded the release of all hostages. Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer described October 7 as a day of pain.
Netanyahu orders ‘forceful’ Gaza strikes after fire on IDF troops in Rafah
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered immediate strikes in Gaza on Tuesday after Israel Defense Forces soldiers came under fire near Rafah, testing a U.S.-brokered ceasefire reached on October 9 and implemented October 10.
Israel says Gaza ceasefire resumes after strikes following soldier’s death
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The Israeli military said Wednesday it resumed enforcing a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire after overnight strikes launched in response to the killing of an Israeli reservist in Rafah. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance said the truce remained intact despite the flare-up.
Hamas hands over body of another dead Israeli hostage
Hamas has handed over the body of another Israeli hostage to Israeli soldiers. This occurred amid the recently implemented ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The incident highlights ongoing tensions despite the truce.
U.S. state department blasts ICJ over Gaza aid ruling
The U.S. State Department sharply criticized the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion requiring Israel to facilitate humanitarian aid into Gaza through UN agencies, including UNRWA. Washington described the non-binding ruling as corrupt and politically biased against Israel. The decision dismissed Israel's concerns about UNRWA's alleged ties to Hamas.
Louisiana man arrested for alleged role in October 7 Hamas attack
Federal authorities have arrested 33-year-old Mahmoud Amin Ya’qub Al-Muhtadi in Louisiana for his alleged participation in the Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and for entering the United States using a fraudulent visa. Al-Muhtadi, a member of a Gaza-based paramilitary group, is accused of arming fighters, coordinating the assault, and crossing into Israel near a site of a deadly massacre. The arrest underscores ongoing efforts to prosecute those involved in the attack that killed dozens, including American citizens.
Swedish PM takes activists' torture claims seriously
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson states that the government takes seriously the allegations of torture against Swedish activists, including Greta Thunberg, in an Israeli prison. The Foreign Ministry will investigate the claims, but it is too early to criticize Israel. The activists describe cramped conditions and threats during their detention.
Foreign minister criticizes activists: over 70,000 emails to ministry
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Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard has sharply criticized activists on the Gaza convoy Global Sumud Flotilla for ignoring travel warnings and launching a campaign that flooded the Foreign Ministry with emails. Despite their own responsibility, Sweden provided consular support and contacted Israel to ensure proper treatment. The campaign resulted in over 70,000 emails and blocked emergency calls, endangering other Swedes' safety.