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EU humanitarian chief says Gaza aid conditions ‘unbearable,’ urges pressure on Israel

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European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib in Brussels, Belgium, on February 23, 2026. [Dursun Aydemir – Anadolu Agency]

EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib on Monday described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as “unbearable,” calling for humanitarian access to the enclave and greater political engagement from Israeli authorities, Anadolu reports.

“I have no words to describe this situation. Nine months after the so-called ceasefire, shelling continues, disease is spreading, people are dying. The humanitarian situation is unbearable,” Lahbib told reporters ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels.

She said humanitarian organizations must be allowed to operate in Gaza, arguing that “there is a clear lack of political will and engagement from Israeli authorities.”

“We must have access to Gaza, we must have the possibility to reopen,” she said.

READ: EU rejects Israel’s Gaza territory plans, demands immediate crossing access

Lahbib also defended the role of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, saying UNRWA was “essential” and that its staff, including “thousands of doctors, nurses, teachers,” were “part of the solution.”

“Everything goes against international humanitarian law,” she said.

Lahbib said EU foreign ministers would discuss an options paper presented by the European Commission, including measures related to Israeli settlements. “We see more and more violent settlers grabbing territories, gaining territories with the support of the Israeli army,” she said.

Turning to Lebanon, Lahbib said the situation in the south remained “very fragile” despite the ceasefire, with attacks continuing. She warned against “a similar situation to Gaza” emerging in southern Lebanon, with “a protracted crisis, immense suffering, and immense humanitarian needs.”

READ: EU hides secret Gaza files as UN says Israel is committing genocide

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Keir Starmer explains that UK is actively supporting Israel's genocidal expansion and repeats his previous quotation that he supports Zionism "without qualification". Keir Starmer said “I said it loud and clear – and meant it – that I support Zionism without qualification.” here: https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/keir-starmer-interview-i-will-work-to-eradicate-antisemitism-from-day-one/
Keir Starmer explains that UK is actively supporting Israel’s genocidal expansion and repeats his previous quotation that he supports Zionism “without qualification”. Keir Starmer said “I said it loud and clear – and meant it – that I support Zionism without qualification.” here: https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/keir-starmer-interview-i-will-work-to-eradicate-antisemitism-from-day-one/
Climate science denier Donald Trump confirms that he knows nothing about democracy and that more liquid gold is being secured according to his policy of global privateering.
Climate science denier Donald Trump confirms that he knows nothing about democracy and that more liquid gold is being secured according to his policy of global privateering.
Orcas discuss how Trump was re-elected and him being an obviously insane, xenophobic Fascist.
Orcas discuss how Trump was re-elected and him being an obviously insane, xenophobic Fascist.

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UK lists Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps as ‘terror group’

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Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) participate in a military exercise aimed at “increasing combat capabilities” in Tehran province, Iran, on May 12, 2026. [Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps – Anadolu Agency]

The UK government listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terror group on Monday, using new powers introduced under the National Security (State Threats) Act, according to media reports, Anadolu reports.

In a written statement to parliament, Security Minister Angela Eagle said the government had “identified activity linked to the IRGC involving threats to life and intimidation on UK soil,” Sky News reported.

The government also designated the Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right (IMCR), which Sky News described as being linked to Iran.

The decision followed the fast-tracking of the National Security (State Threats) Act, as promised by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in April.

Following the designation, it is now a criminal offense to invite support for or express support for the groups, assist them in carrying out UK-related activities, engage in conduct likely to materially assist them, or accept or retain material benefits provided by or on their behalf, according to the report.

READ: Iran launches overnight strikes on ‘US military sites’ across the region

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Keir Starmer says that he's banning words and phrases now as well as placards.
Keir Starmer says that he’s banning words and phrases now as well as placards.
Keir Starmer explains that UK is actively supporting Israel's genocidal expansion and repeats his previous quotation that he supports Zionism "without qualification". Keir Starmer said “I said it loud and clear – and meant it – that I support Zionism without qualification.” here: https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/keir-starmer-interview-i-will-work-to-eradicate-antisemitism-from-day-one/
Keir Starmer explains that UK is actively supporting Israel’s genocidal expansion and repeats his previous quotation that he supports Zionism “without qualification”. Keir Starmer said “I said it loud and clear – and meant it – that I support Zionism without qualification.” here: https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/keir-starmer-interview-i-will-work-to-eradicate-antisemitism-from-day-one/
Orcas discuss how Trump was re-elected and him being an obviously insane, xenophobic Fascist.
Orcas discuss how Trump was re-elected and him being an obviously insane, xenophobic Fascist.

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Greta Thunberg detained at Rheinmetall protest in Berlin

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Activists staged a protest outside the office of German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall near the historic Brandenburg Gate in Berlin on Monday

Activists staged a protest outside the office of German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall near the historic Brandenburg Gate in Berlin on Monday, Anadolu reports.

The blockade was organized to protest arms production that activists said was linked to attacks on Palestine and Lebanon.

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg joined the demonstration and said: “We are doing this because it is our duty to protest against injustice and to stand up against genocide.”

“Stop Rheinmetall new factory and stop shipping weapons to Israel. Stop the genocide,” Thunberg added.

Berlin police intervened during the protest and detained Thunberg, the footage showed.

READ: Germany criticizes Israel over West Bank, stops short of backing tougher EU measures

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Keir Starmer explains that UK is actively supporting Israel's genocidal expansion and repeats his previous quotation that he supports Zionism "without qualification". Keir Starmer said “I said it loud and clear – and meant it – that I support Zionism without qualification.” here: https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/keir-starmer-interview-i-will-work-to-eradicate-antisemitism-from-day-one/
Keir Starmer explains that UK is actively supporting Israel’s genocidal expansion and repeats his previous quotation that he supports Zionism “without qualification”. Keir Starmer said “I said it loud and clear – and meant it – that I support Zionism without qualification.” here: https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/keir-starmer-interview-i-will-work-to-eradicate-antisemitism-from-day-one/
Climate science denier Donald Trump confirms that he knows nothing about democracy and that more liquid gold is being secured according to his policy of global privateering.
Climate science denier Donald Trump confirms that he knows nothing about democracy and that more liquid gold is being secured according to his policy of global privateering.
Orcas discuss how Trump was re-elected and him being an obviously insane, xenophobic Fascist.
Orcas discuss how Trump was re-elected and him being an obviously insane, xenophobic Fascist.
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Reeves mis-sold Heathrow expansion to the cabinet, Labour MPs and the country

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 A plane taking off from Heathrow Airport A plane taking off from Heathrow Airport

ANTI-HEATHROW expansion activists slammed Rachel Reeves for “mis-selling” the third runway to the Treasury as she prepares to leave No 11 when Andy Burnham becomes PM in just over a week.

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No 3rd Runway Coalition chair Paul McGuinness accused Ms Reeves of using data commissioned by Heathrow Airport to “coax” her Labour colleagues into supporting the expansion.

Mr McGuinness said: “It seems astonishing that, rather doing the due diligence of instructing the Treasury — her own department — to conduct an impartial assessment of the economic case for Heathrow expansion, Rachel Reeves chose to pluck panglossian figures from a report that had been commissioned and financed by Heathrow airport to coax her government colleagues and Parliamentary Labour Party into backing Heathrow expansion.

“And that even after her department’s own objective calculations had shown that Heathrow expansion could offer no economic benefit to the UK, she continued to cite figures that are derived entirely from Heathrow’s own sales puff.

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Morning Star Editorial: Burnham’s apology vindicates the Palestine movement. But will he stop the repression?

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This is an excerpt of the Morning Star editorial which can be found at https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/burnhams-apology-vindicates-palestine-movement-will-he-stop-repression

 HEAVY HANDED: A police officer detains Reverend Sue Parfitt who declared her support for Palestine Action

… The strongest sign of a new direction on Palestine would be to end the repression.

Reverse the outrageous ban on Palestine Action as a “terrorist” group. Stop the legislation placing further restrictions on protests. Apologise to the thousands rounded up by police for sitting down holding placards. Burnham mentions none of this.

On genocide, he hints it’s for the courts to decide. So address Britain’s appeal to the International Court of Justice to refuse to hear the genocide charges against Israel brought by South Africa, and state that we will no longer obstruct these cases. Call out the US bids to undermine international courts for daring to hold Israel accountable, and its sanctions on UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese.

Burnham rightly observes that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to make a two-state solution impossible. But pretending that Netanyahu’s excesses have nothing to do with what went before will not wash.

The occupation and colonisation of Palestinian land has proceeded over decades and a fundamental break with Tel Aviv on this, tied to sanctions and a total ban on arms sales, is urgent.

Ultimately that means a fundamental break with Washington. Burnham will hardly say so, but our movement must raise the stakes.

Britain supports the illegal occupation of Palestine because we are tied into a wider network of imperialist alliances led by the United States.

It is inconsistent to demand justice for Palestine while backing Trump’s rearmament drive and remaining a junior military and intelligence partner to the United States. We need an independent foreign policy.

This is an excerpt of the Morning Star editorial which can be found at https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/burnhams-apology-vindicates-palestine-movement-will-he-stop-repression

Keir Starmer objects to criticism of the IDF. He asks how could anyone object to them starving people to death, forced marches like the Nazis did, bombing Gaza's hospitals and universities, mass-murdering journalists, healthworkers and starving people queuing for food, killing and raping prisoners and murdering children. He calls for people to stop obstructing his genocide for Israel.
Keir Starmer objects to criticism of the IDF. He asks how could anyone object to them starving people to death, forced marches like the Nazis did, bombing Gaza’s hospitals and universities, mass-murdering journalists, healthworkers and starving people queuing for food, killing and raping prisoners and murdering children. He calls for people to stop obstructing his genocide for Israel.
Keir Starmer explains that UK is actively supporting Israel's genocidal expansion and repeats his previous quotation that he supports Zionism "without qualification". Keir Starmer said “I said it loud and clear – and meant it – that I support Zionism without qualification.” here: https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/keir-starmer-interview-i-will-work-to-eradicate-antisemitism-from-day-one/
Keir Starmer explains that UK is actively supporting Israel’s genocidal expansion and repeats his previous quotation that he supports Zionism “without qualification”. Keir Starmer said “I said it loud and clear – and meant it – that I support Zionism without qualification.” here: https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/keir-starmer-interview-i-will-work-to-eradicate-antisemitism-from-day-one/
Genocide denying former UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy says that UK is suspending 30 of 350 arms licences to Israel. He also confirms the UK government's support for Israel's Gaza genocide and the UK government and military's active participation in genocide.
Genocide denying UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy says that UK is suspending 30 of 350 arms licences to Israel. He also confirms the UK government’s support for Israel’s Gaza genocide and the UK government and military’s active participation in genocide.

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