Israel's takeover plan gets under way - as UK condemns move to green light new settlement
Wednesday, 20 August 2025 () Israel has said it has begun the first stages of its takeover of Gaza City - as the UK condemned the approval of plans for a new West Bank settlement.
In a powerful announcement, the Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet confirmed that a Hamas terrorist involved in the kidnapping of former hostage Yarden Bibas during the October 7, 2023 massacre was killed in an Israeli airstrike on August 10. The militant, Jihad Kamal Salem Najjar, participated in the deadly assault on Kibbutz Nir Oz, where Bibas and his family were abducted. While Bibas expressed partial closure after the strike, he reminded the nation that true justice will only come once all remaining abductees are freed. Bibas, released in February during a ceasefire deal, lost his wife Shiri and two young sons, Ariel (4) and Kfir (10 months), who were murdered in captivity. Their bodies were returned under the same deal. Since then, Bibas has been lobbying Israeli and American leaders to pressure Hamas for the release of dozens still held hostage, including his close friend David Cunio.
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The United States has signaled readiness to resume stalled nuclear talks with Iran, sending a message via envoy Steve Witkoff assuring no escalation during negotiations. Tehran confirmed receipt but remains cautious, demanding guarantees against U.S. military action. Iran insists cooperation with the IAEA follow national law, while anger grows over Israeli strikes killing civilians in Tehran. European powers warn of sanctions if talks don’t resume by August. Supreme Leader Khamenei and officials increasingly view diplomacy as vital to national survival.
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In a dramatic update, the IDF spokesperson announced that Israeli forces have surrounded Gaza City, claiming Hamas has been reduced to a battered guerilla force. With Israeli troops holding the outskirts, the military says Hamas no longer poses an organized threat — signaling a potential turning point in the conflict.
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The UK has condemned Israel's approval of plans for a new West Bank settlement, which has been hailed as "erasing" the idea of a Palestinian state by an Israeli.. Sky News
Hamas has condemned Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s “Greater Israel” remarks as “madness” and a threat to regional stability, urging Arab states to cut ties with Israel and back Palestinian resistance. Hamas accused Israel of using settler violence as part of an annexation strategy in the West Bank, vowing continued defiance against occupation. Iran’s Foreign Ministry also slammed the plan, warning it targets territories in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. Netanyahu called the vision a historical and spiritual mission for Israel.
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Protesters criticise Trump over Gaza war and trade tariffs in Brazil
Dozens of protesters gathered outside the US Consulate in São Paulo to denounce US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Brazilian exports and his support for Israel’s war in Gaza.
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