Dozens of Gaza flotilla activists abducted by Israel launch hunger strike
The protest comes after Israeli forces intercepted the last remaining vessel sailing towards the besieged Gaza Strip.
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Some change, but much more of the same in Palestinian Fatah elections
Abbas’s son Yasser joins Fatah leadership, raising questions about nepotism and the group’s commitment to inclusivity.
UN calls on Israel to prevent Gaza ‘genocide’
The United Nations rights chief called for Israel to ‘end its unlawful presence in the Palestinian territory’.
From: NewsFeed
What we know about Israel’s interception of Gaza aid flotilla
Israeli forces have intercepted multiple vessels from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters.
Published On 18 May 2026
The Take: Five hundred activists sailed toward Gaza. This is what happened.
This is what it looks like to be on board the largest flotilla in history: the Global Sumud Flotilla.
From: NewsFeed
Israeli forces begin intercepting Gaza-bound aid flotilla near Cyprus
Israeli forces have begun intercepting boats from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla.
Published On 18 May 2026
Israeli forces storm Gaza-bound aid flotilla off Cyprus
Organisers say volunteers abducted after vessels are boarded in international waters as Turkiye condemns ‘piracy’.
Growing bread queues in Gaza as Israel restricts fuel, flour imports
Bread shortages deepen in Gaza as flour imports dwindle and bakeries struggle to meet rising demand amid fuel scarcity.
Three community kitchen workers among eight killed by Israel in Gaza
Israeli attacks on Gaza have killed at least 871 Palestinians since the so-called ceasefire started last year.
From: Talk to Al Jazeera
Canadian FM: Is the US still a reliable ally?
Anita Anand discusses Donald Trump, NATO, Israel, China and Canada’s international role.
Published On 17 May 2026
Son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas elected to top Fatah body
Businessman Yasser Abbas, 64, secured a place on the central committee despite spending most of his time in Canada.
