PRESTON, United Kingdom — Five Palestine Action activists convicted of causing criminal damage to a Barclays bank branch in northern England will not be sentenced under terrorism laws, Judge Robert Altham ruled at Preston Crown Court on Friday, ending the immediate possibility of terrorism-related sentencing in the case.
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Israel Accused of Using Archaeology to Seize West Bank Land
SEBASTIA, Occupied West Bank — Palestinian residents of Sebastia say Israeli plans to expand and develop an archaeological site threaten their land, livelihoods and access to a historic area surrounding the ancient ruins. The dispute has intensified after UNESCO added Sebastia to its World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger, citing planned land expropriation and the proposed creation of a new national park.
Israel Charges Settler Over Killing of Palestinian Activist Owdeh Hathaleen in Rare West Bank Indictment
Israeli prosecutors have charged a Jewish settler in connection with the killing of Palestinian community leader and activist Owdeh Hathaleen, marking the first indictment of its kind in more than seven years. The charges, announced on Thursday, relate to a fatal confrontation that took place in the occupied West Bank in July 2025 and come amid continuing scrutiny of settler violence in the territory.
Palestinians Hold Mass Funeral After More Than 100 Bodies Recovered From 2023 Gaza Strike
Hundreds of Palestinians gathered in central Gaza on Tuesday to mourn victims whose remains were recently recovered from the site of a major Israeli airstrike carried out in 2023, nearly three years after the attack. According to Gaza’s Civil Defense agency, 112 bodies were recovered over the weekend from the rubble of a destroyed residential block in Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood.
Hamas Agrees to Gaza Disarmament Plan With Board of Peace, Roadmap Due Within 14 Days
Hamas and other Palestinian factions have agreed to a document outlining a phased disarmament process in Gaza, marking a major development in negotiations over the territory’s future governance and the implementation of a broader ceasefire arrangement. Al Jazeera obtained a copy of the agreement, which says a detailed roadmap for disarmament must be prepared within 14 days, with extensions possible if approved by the international verification body and all parties involved.