Gaza activists

Protesters linked to Palestine Action confronted the UK foreign secretary over the government's stance on Gaza and the decision to ban the group. The activists challenged the minister publicly, voicing anger at Britain's policy toward the war and at the proscription of Palestine Action, which made membership a criminal offence. The clash underscores ongoing tension between the government and pro-Palestinian campaigners, with critics arguing the ban curbs free speech while ministers defend it as a security measure.

Adam Mubarak, a Tunisian student, is being held in jail for his support of the Gaza flotilla, according to The New Arab. The case has drawn attention to the treatment of activists involved in pro-Palestinian flotilla efforts, with reports highlighting his detention and calls reportedly growing for his release. Details of the charges against him remain limited in available reporting.

Irish soccer fans are calling for a boycott of matches involving Israel, according to Mother Jones. The appeal adds to a broader wave of pressure from fan groups and activists seeking to isolate Israeli teams in international sport amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Details on which fixtures are targeted or how football authorities have responded were not provided, but the campaign reflects long-standing political tension in Irish sport surrounding Israel's participation.

Activists removed a street sign reading 'State of Israel' from a square in São Paulo on Monday and replaced it with one reading 'Free Palestine' / 'Palestine Square'. The act is linked to pro-Palestine campaigning in Brazil, where activist Thiago Ávila has been prominent in ceasefire advocacy, and it is drawing attention amid ongoing debate over the Gaza war.

Israel's settler movement is preparing for a return to Gaza, more than two decades after Israel withdrew its settlements from the territory in 2005. The report highlights organised efforts by settler activists who have long campaigned to rebuild communities there. The prospect of resettlement is deeply contested, touching on the future governance of Gaza and the wider Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Thiago Ávila, a Brazilian activist known for his role in the Gaza flotilla efforts to break Israel's blockade, is running for a seat in Brazil's Congress. His candidacy ties his humanitarian activism to national politics, and coverage is examining how his high-profile involvement in pro-Palestinian campaigns could shape his political future in Brazil.