Since early March Gaza has gone without humanitarian aid on account of a ban by the Israelis. On Wednesday, a “basic amount of food” was allowed in, but the UN warned it is “nowhere near enough.” There are increasing reports of famine taking hold in the territory.

Netanyahu accused French President Emmanuel Macron, U.K. Prime Minister Kier Starmer and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney of siding with Hamas. Credit: Roi Avraham (GPO) / Sound credit: Nir Sharf (

During the awards ceremony, held at London’s Grosvenor House, U2 became the first Irish act to receive Fellowship of the Ivors Academy. Bono took the opportunity to criticize Hamas and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and to encourage peace.

Bono spoke out against Hamas and called for Israel to be "released from Benjamin Netanyahu" in plea to "stop war" during the Ivor Novello Awards in London. His comments mark the first time the human rights activist has spoken out in public against the Israeli prime minister.

President Trump discussed his plans for a nuclear deal with Iran Thursday — ahead of Friday talks in Rome between US and Iranian emissaries. Trump expressed his condolences to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the murder of two Israeli diplomats in DC on Wednesday during the discussion.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned the brutal killing of two Israeli diplomats in the United States, describing it as a “cold-blooded” act. He also expressed gratitude to the US for its standing by Israel during this difficult time.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticised the leaders of the UK, France, and Canada, saying they were "on the wrong side of humanity." This came after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, along with leaders from France and Canada,

For Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the shooting of two young embassy staffers at a Jewish event in Washington was a horrific example of the antisemitism that has flared across the world since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7,