Latest news with #GazaGenocide
LBCI
4 hours ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Iran-Israel conflict 'reaching point of no return': Erdogan
The escalating Iran-Israel confrontation is quickly reaching "the point of no return," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday, as Washington mulled the prospect of entering the war. "Unfortunately, the genocide in Gaza and the conflict with Iran are quickly reaching the point of no return. This madness must end as soon as possible," he said, warning the consequences could affect the region, Europe and Asia "for many years." AFP
CNN
11 hours ago
- Politics
- CNN
Pro-Palestinian activists infiltrate Britain's largest airbase in major security breach
Pro-Palestinian activists broke into Britain's largest air base and damaged two military aircraft in central England early Friday. Palestine Action, a UK-based group that aims to disrupt the operations of weapons manufacturers supplying the Israeli government, posted footage of the action to its X account. The video shows two people riding on electric scooters on the tarmac of RAF Brize Norton, in Oxfordshire. The activists can be seen spraying red paint into the turbine engines of two Airbus Voyagers, which they said were targeted for their alleged role in carrying military cargo and for their use in refueling Israeli, American and British military aircraft and fighter jets. 'Britain isn't just complicit, it's an active participant in the Gaza genocide and war crimes across the Middle East,' a Palestine Action spokesperson said in a statement. 'By decommissioning two military planes, Palestine Action have directly intervened in the genocide and prevented crimes against the Palestinian people,' it added. A Ministry of Defence source told CNN that RAF Voyagers do not carry anything for the Israeli forces or refuel Israeli aircraft. The incident raises wider questions as to how the activists – who have not been apprehended – managed to get into the airbase undetected. RAF Brize Norton has approximately 5,800 service personnel, 300 civilian staff and 1,200 contractors. In a statement, the Ministry of Defence strongly condemned the 'vandalism of Royal Air Force assets' and said that it was working with police who were investigating the breach. In a statement posted to X, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the incident 'an act of vandalism' and said it was 'disgraceful.'
CNN
11 hours ago
- Politics
- CNN
Pro-Palestinian activists infiltrate Britain's largest airbase in major security breach
Pro-Palestinian activists broke into Britain's largest air base and damaged two military aircraft in central England early Friday. Palestine Action, a UK-based group that aims to disrupt the operations of weapons manufacturers supplying the Israeli government, posted footage of the action to its X account. The video shows two people riding on electric scooters on the tarmac of RAF Brize Norton, in Oxfordshire. The activists can be seen spraying red paint into the turbine engines of two Airbus Voyagers, which they said were targeted for their alleged role in carrying military cargo and for their use in refueling Israeli, American and British military aircraft and fighter jets. 'Britain isn't just complicit, it's an active participant in the Gaza genocide and war crimes across the Middle East,' a Palestine Action spokesperson said in a statement. 'By decommissioning two military planes, Palestine Action have directly intervened in the genocide and prevented crimes against the Palestinian people,' it added. A Ministry of Defence source told CNN that RAF Voyagers do not carry anything for the Israeli forces or refuel Israeli aircraft. The incident raises wider questions as to how the activists – who have not been apprehended – managed to get into the airbase undetected. RAF Brize Norton has approximately 5,800 service personnel, 300 civilian staff and 1,200 contractors. In a statement, the Ministry of Defence strongly condemned the 'vandalism of Royal Air Force assets' and said that it was working with police who were investigating the breach. In a statement posted to X, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the incident 'an act of vandalism' and said it was 'disgraceful.'
The Independent
12 hours ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Pro-Palestinian activists say they damaged planes on a UK air force base
British police are searching for suspects after pro-Palestinian activists claimed to have broken into a Royal Air Force Base and damaged two planes with red paint, officials said Friday. The group Palestine Action said two members entered RAF Brize Norton on Wednesday and used electric scooters to approach the Voyager jets, which are used for air-to-air refueling. The duo sprayed red paint into the planes' turbine engines with repurposed fire extinguishers and caused further damage with crowbars, according to the group, which released video footage appearing to show an individual approach a jet and spray paint into the engine. The activists left the base without being detained, Palestine Action said. The group said in a statement that 'despite publicly condemning the Israeli government, Britain continues to send military cargo, fly spy planes over Gaza and refuel US/Israeli fighter jets.' It called the U.K. 'an active participant in the Gaza genocide and war crimes across the Middle East.' Britain's Ministry of Defense confirmed the incident, saying: 'We strongly condemn this vandalism of Royal Air Force assets.' Planes from Brize Norton, 70 miles (112 kilometers) northwest of London, regularly fly to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, Britain's main air base for operations in the Middle East. The U.K. has sent more Typhoon fighter jets and Voyager tankers to Cyprus since the Israel-Iran war started a week ago for what Prime Minister Keir Starmer called 'contingency support.' Iran has threatened to attack U.S., French and British bases in the region if those countries help Israel fend off Iranian strikes. Thames Valley Police said in a statement that it had 'received a report of people gaining access to RAF Brize Norton and causing criminal damage.' Officers were working with staff at the base and the Ministry of Defense Police to arrest the perpetrators, the department said.
Shafaq News
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Gaza bloodshed: Israel kills 34 Palestinians since dawn
Shafaq News/ At least 34 Palestinians were killed across the Gaza Strip since dawn, the Palestinian Information Center reported on Friday. Twenty-three civilians were reportedly shot dead on Salah al-Din Road in central Nuseirat as they gathered for humanitarian aid. In nearby Deir al-Balah, an Israeli airstrike struck a residential area, leaving multiple casualties. In northern Gaza, Israeli drones bombed targets in Jabalia, while heavy blasts rocked Beit Lahia amid demolition operations carried out by Israeli ground units, according to Palestinian media outlets. In Gaza City, Israeli strikes flattened entire residential blocks in al-Shuja'iya and al-Tuffah neighborhoods. Gaza this morningA horrific massacre against those waiting for aid. They had gone out in search of a piece of bread, only to return at dawn covered in blood, killed by Israel in central Gaza. #GazaGenocide #Aqsaunderattack #europe #Gaza #PalestineIsraelwar — Palestine Info Center (@palinfoen) June 20, 2025 The latest wave of violence comes amid growing outrage over Israel's repeated targeting of so-called humanitarian zones. Since May 27, more than 420 Palestinians have been killed and nearly 3,000 wounded in areas linked to the 'Gaza Humanitarian Relief Institution'—an entity local groups reject as a 'US-Israeli tool' for controlling aid distribution. The organization is not recognized by the United Nations. Since October 7, 2023, Israeli military operations have killed 55,706 Palestinians—mostly women and children—and wounded over 130,000, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. Amid growing casualties, al-Shifa Medical Complex issued an emergency appeal for blood donations, warning that severe shortages are threatening the lives of dozens of critically injured patients. International criticism of Israel's campaign continues to grow. A YouGov poll in the UK found 55% of respondents oppose the airstrikes in Gaza, while only 15% support them. Among those opposed, 82% believe Israel is committing genocide. Additionally, 65% back enforcing the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
