“The time to recognize Palestine is now,” Starmer said, emphasizing this would have the greatest impact at this critical moment.

The protest began peacefully but escalated after police used tear gas, as demonstrators condemned global silence on the Gaza war.

The Israeli military had intercepted the vessel en route to the besieged enclave, detaining its crew, which included activists, journalists and two members of the French political party La France Insoumise.

The development follows months of international pressure and urgent warnings from aid organizations about an escalating famine in the Palestinian enclave.

According to Oxfam, Israel’s deliberate blocking of aid has triggered a public health emergency, with waterborne diseases surging by nearly 150% across the Strip.

Israel’s humanitarian strategy has involved bypassing the UN-led distribution system, instead using private American logistics and security firms to deliver supplies

Since late May, over 1,000 people have reportedly been killed while trying to access food, mostly near aid distribution centers operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)

Complicating the picture further, The Times of Israel reports that Prime Minister Netanyahu has pledged to far-right Economy Minister Bezalel Smotrich that the conflict will resume after a planned 60-day ceasefire period

The United States, once an active participant in the UN Human Rights Council, withdrew from the body during Donald Trump’s presidency, claiming it was biased against Israel

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, publicly praised Rubio for the decision, accusing Albanese of leading a “relentless, biased campaign” against both Israel and the US

A prior ceasefire ended on March 18 when Israeli strikes killed more than 400 Palestinians.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar urged not to miss the opportunity for hostage release, emphasizing that a large majority in government and public opinion supports the plan

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with U.S. officials at the White House on July 7, as discussions on the conflict and ceasefire efforts continue

The British government acknowledged the risk that Israel may have breached international law, particularly regarding humanitarian aid access and the treatment of detainees during its operations in Gaza

The war has displaced nearly the entire population of Gaza, and the United Nations estimates that over 80% of the territory is now either under evacuation orders or under Israeli military control

As the EU debates next steps, humanitarian conditions in Gaza remain dire

“Eyes on Gaza” will bring together a distinguished panel of politicians, journalists, and academics from Palestine, Israel, and Greece.

Yaqeen Hammad: "I try to bring a little joy to the other children, so they can forget the war."

The popular performer Glykeria voluntarily bowed out of a local concert in Athens after facing criticism in social media and by some of her peers; popular singer Vertis in Jerusalem next month

In a rare and pointed rebuke, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that he "no longer understands" the objectives behind the ongoing offensive.