Dispatches From Gaza

Daily briefing / 2026-05-20

Dispatches From Gaza

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Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists

France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.

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Other Gaza Developments

US condemns Israel's Ben-Gvir while sanctioning Gaza flotilla organisers

Mike Huckabee says Ben-Gvir 'betrayed dignity' in video taunting flotilla activists, day after US sanctioned organisers.

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Why is Trump's Gaza Board of Peace facing a funding shortfall?

Experts say lack of a political horizon and Israeli land grabs are deterring donors from funding Gaza's reconstruction.

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Middle East crisis live: Iran's Revolutionary Guards warn of war 'beyond the region' if US resumes attacks

IRGC comments come after Trump says he could strike Iran while insisting that Tehran still wants to make a deal Trump threatens 'a big hit' if Tehran does not make deal soon The Jordanian military announced it had shot down a drone of unknown origin in its airspace on Wednesday, AFP reports. No casualties were reported.

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At least 87 Gaza aid flotilla activists abducted by Israel on hunger strike

The protest comes after Israeli forces intercepted the last remaining vessel sailing towards the besieged Gaza Strip.

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Palestinian Developments

Israeli settlers burn vehicles, install caravans in occupied West Bank

Palestinian residents say Israeli settlers burned vehicles, sprayed racist graffiti, and installed new outposts.

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Source Note

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