Middle East

Mostly civilians were killed in IDF attack on Lebanon village, BBC finds

Mostly civilians were killed in IDF attack on Lebanon village, BBC finds

Israeli airstrike in Lebanon killed 73, incl. many civilians, in Ain Ebel. IDF claimed Hezbollah target; BBC found 6 fighters, rest civilians.

Israel's Netanyahu invited to meet Trump at White House next week

Israel's Netanyahu invited to meet Trump at White House next week

Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House next week, first foreign leader visit in Trump's 2nd term. Meeting follows Gaza ceasefire & controversial relocation proposal.

UK extremism commission solicits Prevent complaints from far-right social media

UK extremism commission solicits Prevent complaints from far-right social media

UK's CCE is exposed for soliciting "Prevent" complaints from far-right social media accounts, fueling bias accusations. They targeted users criticizing focus on far-right extremism.

Israel briefly detains prominent Palestinian leader Raed Salah

Israel briefly detains prominent Palestinian leader Raed Salah

Israeli police detained Raed Salah, a Palestinian leader, raiding his home/office and his "Spreading Peace Committee". His committee was targeted for alleged links to a banned movement. Salah is known for defending Palestinian rights.

Home Office ministers reject their own department's review of counter-extremism policy

Home Office ministers reject their own department's review of counter-extremism policy

UK gov. rejects review to broaden extremism focus (beyond Islam/far-right). Focus remains on ideology despite calls for behavioral approach. Prevent program reviewed.

British company's bulldozers destroy Palestinian, Kashmiri and Indian Muslim homes

British company's bulldozers destroy Palestinian, Kashmiri and Indian Muslim homes

JCB bulldozers, made by a UK firm chaired by a Tory donor, are used to demolish Palestinian & Muslim homes in multiple regions. Report details human rights violations.