This week’s update covers major developments across the Middle East, UK, and beyond. The Trump administration has launched Phase II of the Gaza peace plan, establishing a technocratic Palestinian administration and beginning demilitarisation efforts. Iran is under a near-total internet blackout as the regime intensifies its violent crackdown on protesters. Human rights groups report thousands killed. The BBC apologised after a Traitors contestant’s posts comparing Israel to Nazi Germany were missed in vetting. Meanwhile, Home Secretary Mahmood declared she has “no confidence” in West Midlands’ Chief Constable after AI-fabricated evidence was used to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.
A man performed a Nazi salute before setting fire to a synagogue in Giessen, Germany. A Los Angeles synagogue destroyed in last year’s wildfires was vandalised with anti-Zionist graffiti just days after congregants gathered to mark the anniversary and The US has designated Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as terrorist organisations.