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The documents include an email sent by Emirati businessman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, who later became the head of Dubai Ports, to Jeffrey Epstein in February 2010, describing the arrival of a specialized Israeli team in Dubai with the goal of assassinating a senior Hamas member Mahmoud al-Mabhouh.

The documents indicate that the operation was carefully planned and aimed at targeting a Palestinian movement leader abroad, suggesting Mossad’s coordination with international actors and the execution of covert operations in global cities.

In reality, on the first day of its supposed reopening yesterday, Israel allowed only five patients to exit, leaving thousands still waiting.

Though the reopening was promoted as progress under the US-backed “ceasefire” deal, testimonies revealed strict controls, complicated procedures, and severely limited numbers permitted to cross.

Each patient was allowed two companions, bringing the total to just 15 people, far below the 50 daily evacuations previously coordinated with the World Health Organization.

Ahmad was a healthy 20-year-old with no known medical conditions when he was handed over to Israeli authorities in the occupied West Bank in January 2025.

His parents say they still do not understand why their son, the youngest of three brothers, was wanted. Yet the conditions of his detention mirrored those experienced by thousands of other young Palestinians.

In the absence of his body, which is still being held by the Israeli authorities, Ahmad's parents strongly dispute the account of his death presented by the post-mortem report.

They had been unable to see Ahmad or speak to him during his eight months in prison, and had mostly relied on news about him passed on by other prisoners after their release.

The commission explained that prison authorities injected Al-Saifi with a shot they claimed was to prevent influenza, but it caused severe inflammation and serious health complications.

As his condition worsened, he was given another injection, which led to a significant deterioration in his health before he was later transferred to Ramla Prison.

The statement added that once prison authorities were certain he had reached a critical medical stage, they decided to release him. He died only one week after his release, as a result of the complications he suffered while in prison.

The boycott campaign is organized by the group No Arms in the Arts (NAITA), which called on major cultural organizations and festivals, such as the Toronto Biennial of Art and the CONTACT Festival, to pressure the bank to divest from these investments.

The statement described the award’s website and the bank’s financial support as a means of whitewashing the reputation of funders who profit from the arms industry.

The boycott is part of an ongoing campaign that previously targeted the bank’s sponsorship of other awards and festivals, including the Giller Prize and Hot Docs Festival, after the bank reinvested in Elbit Systems in 2025.

According to the British newspaper The Telegraph, the decision to remove the map came after a formal letter sent by the organization British Lawyers for Israel UKLFI to the American publishers of the encyclopedia, calling for changes to what it described as content that erases the existence of the State of Israel.

The newspaper reported that the pressure exerted on the encyclopedia’s management led to the removal of the map from the educational platform, opening debate about the influence of lobbying groups on educational content aimed at children, particularly regarding political and historical issues.

Only a handful of sick and wounded Palestinians were allowed through the Rafah crossing on its first day of partial reopening, exposing the tight Israeli control imposed after more than 20 months of closure.

Although officials initially spoke of around 200 movements, Israel permitted the exit of just five patients, each accompanied by two relatives, while dozens were delayed or blocked by Israeli security checks and ambulances waited for hours at the border.

The limited reopening comes as around 20,000 Palestinians urgently need medical evacuation, including over 11,000 cancer patients, with Gaza’s healthcare system devastated by Israeli attacks, including the destruction of the Strip’s only specialized cancer hospital.

The World Health Organization says 900 patients have already died while waiting to leave Gaza, and Palestinian health officials report 4,000 patients with official referrals remain unable to cross.

Palestinian authorities stress that Rafah’s operation under Israeli control remains symbolic rather than humanitarian, allowing only a fraction of those in need to escape Gaza’s ongoing siege and bombardment.

According to the documents, Epstein suggested that Qatar “recognize Israel” and advised that Qatari figures should publicly engage in symbolic gestures in Israel — described as “dance and sing” — to appeal to the then US administration.

The proposal was framed as a way to curry favor with the White House during a period of intense diplomatic pressure on Qatar.

Iran says it is ready for negotiations with the U.S. on its nuclear program as both countries plan envoy-level talks in Istanbul, joined by Gulf and Arab states. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed diplomacy is possible if “mutual respect” is maintained.

The move comes as the U.S. deploys a powerful military “armada” to the region, including the USS Abraham Lincoln and strike aircraft, capable of targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile sites. Trump seeks to halt Iran’s uranium enrichment and missile program, with possible regime change on the table.

Iran warns any strike could trigger attacks on Israel, while internal unrest following protests has reportedly killed tens of thousands, heightening fears of wider instability. The talks aim to prevent escalation under mounting U.S. pressure.

But how is the crossing actually operated under full Israeli control?

Despite a partial reopening, Rafah is functioning under tight Israeli oversight and severe numerical restrictions. Only around 150 Palestinians are allowed to exit Gaza per day, with about 50 permitted to enter, according to Egyptian officials, figures that barely scratch the surface of need.

All movement is subject to joint Israeli-Egyptian security screening, giving Israel decisive control over who leaves or returns. Today, Ambulances have waited hours at the border, and evacuations occur late and sporadically.

ACNC filings show UIA transferred $376 million to Israel via Keren Hayesod, which received AU$323 million globally in 2024, about 13% of it raised in Australia. UIA held tax-exempt status since 1998, and donations surged to $74.4 million in 2023 as Israel began Gaza genocide.

At its 2025 AGM, UIA leadership emphasised the organisation's influence in Israel, claiming a seat "at every table of decision-making authority" involved in rebuilding the country.

Separately, Israeli troops demolished a multi-storey home in Halhul after forcing residents to evacuate. The house belonged to a Palestinian killed by Israeli forces following an attack last year. Additional raids were reported in towns west and south of Jenin.

The movement noted that Zara, which is owned by the Spanish group Inditex, continues its business operations in Israel through its local franchise Trimera Brands which maintains direct political ties with far right figures, most notably Itamar Ben-Gvir.

In early 2025 and amid the continued Israeli assault on Gaza Zara opened the largest store in its global network near Tel Aviv spanning 4500 square meters further strengthening its economic ties with Israel.

Israel’s Channel 12, citing Israeli sources, reported that Tel Aviv has warned Washington against what it described as Iranian “deception,” while outlining three conditions it deems necessary for reaching any “acceptable” deal with Iran.

According to the report, these demands include ending Iran’s nuclear program, dismantling its missile capabilities, and halting its support for allied groups across the Middle East.

The ministers said the violations have resulted in more than 1,000 Palestinian casualties, warning that the ongoing attacks are undermining political efforts, destabilizing Gaza, and hindering humanitarian access.

They called on Israel to adhere fully to the ceasefire agreement and reaffirmed that any sustainable peace must be based on Palestinian self-determination and statehood, in line with international law and UN resolutions.

Before the genocide war, the crossing operated daily, allowing an average of 3,000 people to exit and the same number to enter each week, meaning around 500 people could pass daily. After the genocide, the Israeli occupation restricted the number to only 150. This small number makes travel, especially for patients, extremely difficult and requires very long waiting times.

These Israeli policies aim to humiliate, insult, and pressure Palestinians. These restrictions turn the crossing from a travel gateway into a barrier of humiliation.