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Child ‘misleadingly’ presented as symbol of Gaza starvation ‘suffers from muscular disorder’

Media outlets that used the image have been accused of leaving out critical context

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July 28, 2025 11:09

Images published widely in the media showing an apparently starving Gazan child have been criticised for allegedly lacking vital context about his medical status (Image: X/@CallumHoare_)

BBC ‘stands by’ Jeremy Bowen over claim there is ‘clear evidence’ of Israeli ‘war crimes’

The corporation seemed to suggest that the assertion, which was provided without attribution, was a ‘professional judgement’

By Jacob Jaffa

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July 25, 2025 12:01

The BBC said it 'stands by' Jeremy Bowen after he claimed there was 'clear evidence' of Israeli war crimes (Image: Alamy)

Masorti rabbi leads open letter accusing Israel of ‘callous indifference to starvation’

More than 400 rabbis sign letter urging Israeli government to allow ‘international’ aid into Gaza, halt settler violence and pursue peace

By Jane Prinsley

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July 25, 2025 11:52

People make their way along Al-Rashid Street in western Jabalia on July 22, 2025, after receiving humanitarian aid from an aid distribution point in the northern Gaza Strip. (Photo: Getty Images)

Netanyahu rebukes minister over claim Israel wants to ‘wipe out Gaza’

The prime minister said Amicha Eliyahu’s remarks do not reflect government policy

By Steve Linde

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July 25, 2025 11:18

Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rebuked Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu for claiming that Israel is looking to 'wipe out Gaza' (Image: Flash90)

US pulls out of Gaza ceasefire talks after Hamas refused ‘to act in good faith’

Washington’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, said his team would now examine ‘alternative options’ to secure the return of the remaining hostages

By Akiva van Koningsveld

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July 25, 2025 10:25

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff has confirmed that Washington's negotiators have withdrawn from ceasefire talks with Hamas (Image: Getty)

By Stephen Daisley

We Catholics must reject that old anti-Israel strain in our church

An errant IDF tank shell killed three civilians at Holy Family in Gaza – a tragedy that warrants mourning. But it should not be used as a pretext to further that strain of special antagonism that runs through the faithful when it comes to Israel.

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July 24, 2025 11:24

The damaged facade of the Holy Family Church, a day after it was hit in an Israeli strike in Gaza on July 18, 2025. (Image: Getty)

By Melanie Phillips

The West ignores the massacre of Syria’s Druze – and libels Israel instead

This is a seismic moment. Civilisation is being tested by a culture of death. Israel is meeting the challenge and will survive. Britain is going down, firing at Israel as it does so

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July 23, 2025 15:58

A boy carries a box of relief supplies from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (Image: Getty)

Far-right minister claims IDF chief supports ‘security annexation’ of sections of Gaza

Bezalel Smotrich predicted that Israel would maintain a ‘permanent presence’ in the enclave even after the war ends

By JC Reporter

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July 23, 2025 15:30

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has claimed that IDF's chief of staff, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, supports the 'security annexation' of sections of Gaza (Image: Flash90)

By The JC Leader

Europe fails to stand up for the Druze in Syria and falls for Hamas propaganda

The widening strategic disconnect between Israel and many Western governments – and the inability even to agree on basic facts – is a deeply troubling development

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July 23, 2025 14:26

Smoke rises in the distance as Bedouin and other fighters gather in the city of Sweida in southern Syria's Druze majority province on July 19, 2025. (Image: Getty)

Second child suffering from pre-existing condition used as evidence of Gaza starvation

‘Not in our name’: leaders of Progressive Judaism condemn Gaza war

When a Rabbinic rebuke can endanger Jewish lives

How the West prolonged Gaza’s misery in the name of virtue

Starmer and Trump talk Gaza as Cabinet recalled for emergency meeting

Bob Geldof says all Israelis to blame for ‘famine’ in Gaza – and they should fill their cars with food and ‘drive through the border’

Israel’s new doctrine in the north: from containment to coercion

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Child ‘misleadingly’ presented as symbol of Gaza starvation ‘suffers from muscular disorder’

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US pulls out of Gaza ceasefire talks after Hamas refused ‘to act in good faith’

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Second child suffering from pre-existing condition used as evidence of Gaza starvation

‘Not in our name’: leaders of Progressive Judaism condemn Gaza war

When a Rabbinic rebuke can endanger Jewish lives

How the West prolonged Gaza’s misery in the name of virtue

Starmer and Trump talk Gaza as Cabinet recalled for emergency meeting

Bob Geldof says all Israelis to blame for ‘famine’ in Gaza – and they should fill their cars with food and ‘drive through the border’

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Child ‘misleadingly’ presented as symbol of Gaza starvation ‘suffers from muscular disorder’

BBC ‘stands by’ Jeremy Bowen over claim there is ‘clear evidence’ of Israeli ‘war crimes’

Masorti rabbi leads open letter accusing Israel of ‘callous indifference to starvation’

Netanyahu rebukes minister over claim Israel wants to ‘wipe out Gaza’

US pulls out of Gaza ceasefire talks after Hamas refused ‘to act in good faith’

We Catholics must reject that old anti-Israel strain in our church

The West ignores the massacre of Syria’s Druze – and libels Israel instead

Far-right minister claims IDF chief supports ‘security annexation’ of sections of Gaza

Europe fails to stand up for the Druze in Syria and falls for Hamas propaganda