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Rod Liddle, a newspaper columnist, is criticized for his racist, bigoted, and Islamophobic writings despite tributes praising his journalistic style. He made offensive remarks about black people and falsely claimed most violent crime in London was committed by African-Caribbean men. He also downplayed Myanmar’s genocide of Rohingya Muslims in a 2017 article.

Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Michigan, defeating Congresswoman Haley Stevens in a high-spending race. The victory is seen as a setback for pro-Israel lobbying groups like Aipac, which spent over $30m supporting Stevens. El-Sayed faces former Republican congressman Mike Rogers in the general election.

Legal expert Dr. Mohamed Al-Zain called for activating international litigation mechanisms to hold the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and its supporters accountable for violations classified as war crimes and genocide since 15 April 2023. He emphasized uniting official, popular, and media efforts to advance international justice.

Cori Bush and Wesley Bell's rematch for Missouri’s 1st District highlights Democratic Party tensions over Israel policy and AIPAC influence. Bush, who criticized Israel's actions in Gaza as 'genocide,' faces Bell, backed by AIPAC-aligned spending. The race reflects broader debates about the party's future direction.

The article describes a 2025 evacuation of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, ordered by Israeli forces, during which junior doctor Ahmed Shabat faced a life-or-death decision to save a critically injured patient. The piece highlights the impact of ongoing conflict on Gaza's young medical professionals.

Students in Gaza completed their Tawjihi high school exams despite distressing conditions amid Israel's genocide. The achievement reflects their resilience in overcoming challenges to finish their education.

The article discusses how Bill de Blasio defended Mayor Zohran Mamdani's accusation that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a 'war criminal,' citing civilian casualties in Gaza as the primary metric. The title highlights that Israel is not the sole nation affected by Mamdani's 'genocide' charge.

Eleven congregational rabbis in Maine signed a letter condemning the use of the term 'genocide' to describe the Gaza war as 'misleading' and 'Holocaust inversion.' The letter follows a Democratic Senate primary where several candidates used the label.

Amnesty International accuses India of complicity in a Gaza genocide by continuing arms sales to Israel. The rights group claims India supports the Israeli military despite the alleged genocide being 'broadcast worldwide on daily basis'.

Iran supports Volker Turk's reappointment as UN human rights chief despite opposition from the US, Israel, and Russia. Iran's diplomatic mission in Geneva expressed confidence in Turk's efforts to address international crimes such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

The article examines how land conflict, state neglect, and racist ideology have contributed to alleged genocide in Darfur. It highlights the interplay of identity-based violence and systemic failures in addressing the crisis.

An American immigrant in Mexico reflects on the United States' actions, expressing pride in cultural and social advancements but deep shame over historical and current policies, particularly the Trump administration's immigration enforcement and ICE's controversial methods. The article criticizes the demonization of immigrants and the impact of deportation policies on families and legal residents.

Israeli forces killed five-year-old girl Saja Yahia al-Sufi in Gaza, where she was critically wounded by live fire in Khan Younis and died days later. The UN reports over 21,000 children have been killed in Gaza since the beginning of the conflict.

Israel’s UN ambassador condemned New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for demanding federal authorities arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling Mamdani a 'clown' and accusing him of staging a 'stunt.' Mamdani labeled Netanyahu a 'war criminal' and cited an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, while Danon dismissed the claims as baseless and urged Mamdani to focus on local issues.

Greg Stanton retained his congressional seat by defeating socialist Kai Newkirk in the Democratic primary. Newkirk accused Israel of genocide and criticized Stanton for not cutting aid or imposing an arms embargo.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated the city lacks legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but urged U.S. federal authorities to act if he visits. Mamdani called Netanyahu a war criminal responsible for a genocide against Palestinians.

A survey of 1,022 Jewish adults in the U.S. reveals divided opinions on Israel’s military actions in Gaza, with 8 in 10 religiously affiliated Jews deeming Israel’s initial response justified but only half supporting ongoing operations. About 6 in 10 respondents view Jewish prejudice as a serious U.S. problem, and 3 in 10 report experiencing anti-Jewish harassment or violence. Roughly 25% of religiously affiliated Jews and 40% of non-religiously affiliated Jews believe Israel committed genocide in Gaza.

A survey of 1,022 Jewish adults in the U.S. reveals divided opinions on Israel's military actions in Gaza, with 8 in 10 religiously affiliated Jews viewing Israel's initial response as justified but only half supporting ongoing operations. Nearly 6 in 10 respondents believe Jewish prejudice is a serious problem in the U.S., and about 3 in 10 report experiencing anti-Jewish harassment or violence in the past year. Roughly 25% of religiously affiliated Jews and 40% of non-religiously affiliated Jews accuse Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.

Thousands of demonstrators rallied in London to support Gaza and demand Andy Burnham, the new PM, impose an arms embargo on Israel and pressure its government to end the genocide.

A Sudanese court has sentenced General Hemetti, commander of the Rapid Support Forces, to death in absentia for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in West Darfur. The charges are linked to atrocities in the region, as reported by a FRANCE 24 correspondent.

The Church of England has called for the study of a Palestinian Christian document that accuses Israel of genocide. The UK's chief rabbi warned the text risks undermining decades of relationship-building between Christians and Jews.

Sudan's court sentenced RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and 15 others to death in absentia for crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide in West Darfur. The conviction relates to the 2023 assassination of West Darfur Governor Khamis Abdullah Abakar and attacks on el-Geneina.

An Israeli high-school student faces possible suspension after distributing flyers urging classmates to refuse military service due to alleged war crimes in Gaza and the West Bank. The leaflets, organized by Mesarvot, accused the Israeli government of genocide and ethnic cleansing, with 130 students signing a refusal pledge. The school and municipality defended military service as 'a sacred value' and cited violations of school rules.

A Palestinian was killed and several others injured in an Israeli air strike targeting a motorcycle in Gaza City's Tel al-Hawa neighbourhood. The incident raises the Gaza Strip's death toll to at least 73,232 since October 2023.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) filed a 60-page genocide and atrocity crimes lawsuit against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice in June 2026, alleging actions by Rwandan forces and intermediaries from 1996 to the present.

Thousands gathered in Srebrenica to commemorate 31 years since the genocide. Ten newly identified victims were buried, and over 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys killed in the genocide were remembered.

Senator Bernie Sanders issued a statement addressing the civil war and genocide in Sudan.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claimed that US envoy Steve Witkoff referred to Gaza's population as 'two million Nazis' during a private meeting. Smotrich stated this at a conference, citing a conversation after Witkoff's visit to Gaza in August. Witkoff publicly framed his Gaza visit as an effort to aid food and medical deliveries.

UN investigators released new evidence of genocide by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's el-Fasher, citing 333 survivor testimonies that confirm mass atrocities, rape, and targeted violence against non-Arab communities. The report also highlights potential complicity of states, including the UAE, in supporting the RSF amid genocide risks.

Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem survived an Israeli air strike that targeted his car west of Gaza City. His bodyguard was killed in the attack, and six people were killed in Israeli shelling across Gaza on Thursday. Since October 2023, over 73,118 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip.

Andy Burnham apologized for the Labour Party's inadequate response to Israel's actions in Gaza, acknowledging the need for stronger measures. He criticized the UK's delayed call for a ceasefire and pledged to consider further sanctions on Israeli settlers, signaling a potential shift in UK-Israel policy.

A U.N. probe found that Sudan's RSF forces committed mass killings, abductions of women and girls, mass gang rapes, and forced starvation in a besieged city, which the report describes as part of an intentional policy amounting to genocide. The findings were announced on Wednesday.

The UN claims the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's civil war have committed genocide, including encircling El Fasher to starve its population and reports of rape in rooms with recently killed family members. The RSF currently sieges El Obeid, with experts warning of similar atrocities. The three-year conflict has killed tens of thousands and is described as the world’s forgotten war.

UN human rights investigators reported that atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia against Sudanese civilians in El Fasher in October, including mass killings, abductions, and gang rapes, bear the markers of genocide. The UN warns that El Obeid must not become the next crime scene.

A poll highlights significant differences between religious and secular US Jews regarding Israel's importance to their identity, with younger Jews less likely to view it as central. About 40% of religiously unaffiliated Jews believe Israel committed genocide, while most US Jews identify as Democrats.

A new AP-NORC poll highlights sharp divides among U.S. Jews over Israel's actions in Gaza, with religious Jews more likely to support Israel than secular Jews. About 70% of Jewish adults identify as religiously affiliated, while 30% are secular or unaffiliated, with the latter group more critical of Israel's military operations. The survey also notes that 40% of secular Jews believe Israel committed genocide in Gaza, compared to 25% of religious Jews who see its operations as justified.

A YouGov poll commissioned by the Council for Arab-British Understanding (Caabu) shows 50% of Britons believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, with UK leaders like Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch, and Andy Burnham avoiding the term. The article highlights public support for sanctions against Israel despite political inaction and media reluctance to address genocide allegations.

Hamas announced it would hand over governance of Gaza to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, a body established under Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, to shift responsibility for peace negotiations to the US and Israel. Israel dismissed the move as a 'trick' and may resume attacks, citing Hamas’s refusal to surrender arms. Over 1,000 people have been killed in Gaza since a 2025 ceasefire, with Israel accused of genocide and occupying 70% of the territory.

A poll reveals that a third of US Jews believe Israel committed genocide in Gaza, with broader support for Israel declining. Only 20% of respondents hold a positive view of Israel's prime minister, and 58% of Democrats think the US is overly supportive of Israel.

A poll found 30% of American Jews believe Israel committed genocide in Gaza, while 49% said it did not. Among US adults, about one-third believe Israel committed genocide, with similar shares of Democrats (58%) saying the US is 'not supportive enough' of Palestinians, up from 2024.