PalPulse

Italian radio host Savino Balzano has criticised Israeli voters who continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu, arguing that they share responsibility for his government’s actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Speaking on Radio Cusano’s Battitori liberi, Balzano dismissed comparisons between the disruption caused by sirens in Tel Aviv and the devastation inflicted on Gaza. He invoked Germany in 1945 to challenge the idea that wartime suffering removes public responsibility for political choices, and concluded by comparing the Israeli military to the german government in 1921-1945 . His remarks have sparked attention for their uncompromising criticism of Israel’s government and military.

Politician who served as prime minister of Italy Giuseppe Conte has pledged that, if his political camp returns to power, it will recognise the State of Palestine and terminate Italy’s military cooperation agreement with Israel. Conte said the next phase would focus on restoring respect for international law, signalling a potential shift in Italy’s approach to Palestine and its military ties with Israel.

A young Palestinian man is overcome with grief after losing his brother in an Israeli strike targeting a group of civilians in Al-Shati’ refugee camp, west of Gaza City. Behind every death is a family left devastated by loss. For this young man, the pain of losing his brother is a reality no one should ever have to endure.

Michigan US Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed challenges accusations that speaking out against the killing of Palestinian children amounts to hatred during an appearance on MS NOW’s “Morning Joe”. El-Sayed argues that defending Palestinian lives is about equal compassion, insisting that Palestinian children deserve love, dignity and protection.

An Israeli drone strike targeted Al-Shati’ refugee camp, west of Gaza City, killing one Palestinian and injuring several others. The attack adds to the ongoing civilian toll in Gaza, where Palestinians continue to face the threat of deadly Israeli strikes, even in densely populated refugee camps.

Israeli settlers attacked the vehicle of Palestinian resident Diyab Hijjah as he was leaving his home at night in the village of Al-Mas’udiyya, northwest of Nablus. The attackers damaged his vehicle before fleeing the scene. The incident adds to ongoing concerns over settler violence targeting Palestinians and their property across the occupied West Bank.

During the San Antonio Spurs’ match against the Dallas Mavericks, Victor Wembanyama approached Kyrie Irving, embraced him and appeared to whisper “Free Palestine” The moment has attracted attention from basketball fans, with many highlighting the significance of athletes using their platforms to show solidarity with Palestine.

Birmingham City Council has voted in favour of a motion paving the way for a review of its financial links with Israel, opening the door to divestment from companies connected to Israel. Proposed by councillors Nosheen Khalid and Jamil Khan, the motion calls for an examination of investments held by the West Midlands Pension Fund, including options to exclude or divest from companies linked to Israel. It also proposes reviewing the council’s banking arrangements to strengthen ethical investment standards. The vote marks a step towards greater scrutiny of how public money is invested and whether local authority funds should be linked to companies connected to Israel.

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic politician who won US Senate in Michigan, condemns American funding for Israel during a victory speech, arguing that supporting Palestinian children's rights to peace, dignity and self-determination should never be labelled hateful. El-Sayed also challenges pro-Israel lobbying groups and special interests, calling for Michigan taxpayers' money to be spent on schools, healthcare and infrastructure rather than what he describes as apartheid, genocide and war.

An Israeli settler was playing guitar near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank when a wild boar suddenly emerged from a cave, sending him running in fear. In 2025 there were reports of Israeli forces releasing wild boars in the west bank to scare Palestinians away.

British MP Warinder Juss raises concerns in the House of Commons over the treatment of Palestinian children in Israeli military detention, citing findings by Save the Children documenting physical, mental and emotional abuse, including torture, throughout the Israeli detention process. Juss questions what action the UK government is taking alongside international partners to protect Palestinian children who are being held in Israeli military detention.

Musical artist Ike Ndolo has spent 455 days sharing daily news versions of his song “God in the Rubble”, using music to document the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza and keep their stories in the public eye. In his latest rendition, Ndolo mourns a young Palestinian girl killed in an Israeli airstrike on displaced families sheltering in tents, asking, “Don’t Palestinians have a right to live?”

Irish rapper Mo Chara, a member of Kneecap, rejects accusations that the group is controversial for speaking out about Palestine and calling for its freedom during performances. Mo Chara argues that the real controversy lies in the bombing of children and attempts to silence those speaking about it, insisting that standing up for Palestinians is simply an act of humanity.

Several Palestinians were injured on Saturday after an Israeli drone bombed a house in al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City. Medical sources reported that one of the injured was in a serious condition. Earlier in the day, medical sources also reported that two Palestinians had been killed in Gaza City and Nuseirat refugee camp, including one who succumbed to injuries sustained in an earlier Israeli attack. Despite repeated calls for an end to the violence, Palestinians across Gaza continue to face deadly attacks, with civilians and already devastated communities bearing the consequences.

American writer Benjamin Moser reflects on his study of Zionism during an appearance on a Times Radio podcast, declaring that “every inch of Israel is Palestine” and challenging the historical narrative surrounding Israel’s establishment. Moser argues that the mass displacement of Palestinians was not confined to 1948 but remains an ongoing process, pointing to Hebron in the occupied West Bank as an example of its continuation.

American writer Benjamin Moser condemns the killing of Palestinian children in Gaza during an appearance on a Times Radio podcast, arguing that the discussion must return to the human cost of Zionism. Moser accuses Zionism of being responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of children in Gaza, describing the situation as “a horror”.

Rabbi Asher Lopatin claims that most of the 75,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza were "probably combatants" during an interview with Channel 4’s “Four Sight” presenter Kiran Moodley. When challenged over the death toll, Lopatin goes further, arguing that the number killed is lower than would normally be expected under similar circumstances, without providing supporting evidence in the excerpt.

American writer Benjamin Moser criticises Zionism during an appearance on a Times Radio podcast, arguing that "Zionism is racist", its consequences have been devastating. Moser describes the effects of Zionism as “wicked, catastrophic and even genocidal”, pointing to the violence and destruction of Gaza witnessed in recent years.

Dockworkers at the Port of Igoumenitsa in Greece went on strike as part of a global day of action against war and genocide, demanding an immediate halt to arms shipments to Israel. The workers joined a growing international movement calling for an end to the transfer of weapons used in military operations against Palestinians. Their action highlights the role of workers and trade unions in challenging the arms trade and demanding accountability. From ports to streets, people around the world are taking action to demand an end to the flow of weapons to Israel.

A Jewish daughter challenges her father over Israel’s actions in Gaza during a conversation on Channel 4’s “Four Sight”, asking, “How does starving children protect Israel?” Her father disputes that Israel is "intentionally starving children", prompting his daughter to cite the United Nations’ findings, which he then questions. Hundreds of thousands of young children and pregnant or breastfeeding mothers require ongoing medical and nutritional treatment due to malnutrition and a lack of dietary diversity in gaza.