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23-05-2025
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu accused UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, France’s Emmanuel Macron, and Canada’s Mark Carney of effectively supporting Hamas by condemning Israel’s expanded military operation in Gaza and aid restrictions, saying they were on the “wrong side of history.” The leaders had warned of consequences if Israel didn’t change course. Downing Street declined to respond directly, noting Starmer’s condemnation of an attack on Israeli embassy staff in Washington and antisemitism. Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert criticized Netanyahu’s government as a “gang of thugs” and said Israeli actions in Gaza were close to a war crime. The conflict follows Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attack that killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostages; Gaza’s health ministry reports over 53,000 deaths since.
Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu, Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Mark Carney, Ehud Olmert • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
23-05-2025
Two Israeli Embassy employees, identified as Sarah Lynn Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, were fatally shot outside Washington, D.C.’s Capital Jewish Museum. Police said the Chicago suspect shouted “free, free Palestine” during arrest. World leaders, including from the U.S., EU, Germany, France, and the U.K., condemned the attack as antisemitic. Israel’s government blamed the killings on global antisemitic incitement, particularly from Europe; France rejected that accusation as “outrageous.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced increased security at Israeli embassies. The incident occurs amid heightened tensions over the Gaza war.
Entities: Israeli Embassy, Sarah Lynn Milgrim, Yaron Lischinsky, Capital Jewish Museum, Benjamin Netanyahu • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
23-05-2025
The UK suspended free trade talks with Israel and imposed sanctions targeting extremist Israeli settlers in the West Bank, citing Israel’s renewed offensive in Gaza and restrictions on humanitarian aid. Israel’s Foreign Ministry condemned the move as politically motivated, saying talks were already stalled and accusing the UK of harming its own economy. Israel rejected external pressure, invoking security needs after recent attacks, and criticized the sanctions amid ongoing violence. The UK, joined by France and Canada, warned of further actions unless Israel eases aid restrictions; Israel says limited aid is entering Gaza with measures to prevent Hamas diversion.
Entities: United Kingdom, Israel, West Bank, Gaza, Israeli settlers • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
23-05-2025
At the Ivors awards in London, U2’s Bono publicly called for Israel to be “released from Benjamin Netanyahu and far-right fundamentalists,” urged Hamas to free remaining Israeli hostages, and appealed to “stop the war” and protect aid workers. His remarks, the first direct criticism of Netanyahu since the Gaza war began in 2023, came amid growing Western condemnation of Israel’s renewed offensive and aid restrictions. U2 received an academy fellowship and performed “Sunday Bloody Sunday” and “Angel of Harlem.” Separately, Netanyahu criticized UK, French, and Canadian leaders for calling for an end to the war, linking their statements to the killing of two Israeli embassy workers in Washington, DC.
Entities: Bono, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, Hamas, U2 • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
23-05-2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney of fueling antisemitism after two Israeli embassy staff, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, were shot dead in Washington, DC. The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, reportedly referenced Gaza and shouted “Free Palestine” during his arrest. Netanyahu and other Israeli officials linked the attack to international criticism of Israel’s military actions in Gaza, calling such rhetoric “blood libels” that incite violence. Israel’s diaspora minister alleged the leaders had “emboldened the forces of terror,” though Israeli diplomats later distanced themselves from his remarks. France rejected any blame as “outrageous,” while Starmer and Macron condemned the attack and antisemitism.
Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu, Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Mark Carney, Israeli embassy shooting • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
