Interview: The Global Sumud Flotilla Was a Huge Political Success
After arriving back at Heathrow Airport, Novara Media’s Kieran Andrieu shared his experience and explained why he thinks their mission was a huge political success.
Tag: palestine
Opinion: Israel’s Illegal Interception of the Gaza Aid Flotilla Is an Affront to Human Decency
Jeremy Corbyn
Israel’s detention of hundreds of peaceful activists - including my constituent, Novara Media’s Kieran Andrieu - is both a violation of their human rights and a further act of cruelty against the people of Gaza. But the movement for Palestine is never going away, writes Jeremy Corbyn.
Report: Israel Has Intercepted the Gaza Aid Flotilla. What’s Happened So Far?
Charlotte England
As the sun rose in Gaza, the Global Sumud Flotilla was still being intercepted, 12 hours after it was first heard Israeli boats were approaching. Charlotte England reports.
Opinion: I’ve Been Kidnapped by Israel in International Waters
Kieran Andrieu
Novara Media journalist Kieran Andrieu has been illegally detained by Israel for trying to deliver baby formula, food and medicine to Gaza.
Report: Gaza Aid Flotilla Approaches Danger Zone
Charlotte England
Despite delays, drone strikes and suspected sabotage, more than 40 boats and 500 people are now on the final leg of their journey to Gaza. Israel could illegally intercept them as soon as Tuesday night. Charlotte England reports.
Report: Labour Is Struggling to Keep Palestine Off Its Conference Agenda
Rivkah Brown
Palestine Action supporters, anti-genocide marchers and pro-Palestine celebrities have disrupted the start of Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool, which the party had hoped would be about anything but Gaza. Rivkah Brown reports.
Novara Live: The UK Recognises Palestine
Plus: Reform’s plan to cancel indefinite leave to remain for migrants, Yanis Varoufakis on Israel’s attempt to smear the flotilla, TikTok replaces its entire UK safety team with AI, and Corbyn & Sultana hint at unity after legal row With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Yanis Varoufakis Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com
Opinion: Israel Is Trying to Smear the Gaza Aid Flotilla As ‘Terrorists’. We Must Not Let It
Yanis Varoufakis
Hundreds of brave doctors, lawyers, journalists and parliamentarians are sailing to Gaza to break Israel's illegal blockade. By smearing them as 'Hamas', Israel is preparing to attack, writes Yanis Varoufakis.
Report: 50 Boats Now Sailing As Part of Gaza Aid Flotilla
Charlotte England
There are now 50 boats sailing as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is attempting to open a humanitarian corridor to Gaza. But it's unlikely all of them will make it. Charlotte England reports.
Report: A Government Department Cancelled a Charity Bake Sale for Palestine
Rivkah Brown
Ed Miliband’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero cancelled a planned fundraiser after officials accused the charity, Medical Aid for Palestinians, of political lobbying. Rivkah Brown reports.
Report: Gaza Aid Flotilla Sails From Tunisia to Meet Dozens More Boats at Sea
Charlotte England
The Global Sumud Flotilla is sailing again, after a delay in Tunisia. Despite drone strikes and a shortage of fuel, participants remain steadfast as they head out to meet ships from Italy and Greece.
Report: Are Unions Finally Changing Their Relationship With the Arms Trade?
Polly Smythe
Britain’s trade unions have narrowly passed a historic motion to prioritise “wages not weapons”, suggesting the movement may be ready to renegotiate its commitment to the defence sector. Polly Smythe reports from TUC congress.
Report: BBC Ignored Internal Request to Correct Claim Anas Al-Sharif Worked With Hamas
Harriet Williamson
Exclusive: A leaked email shows that the BBC ignored an internal request to correct reporting that smeared Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif, killed by Israel in August, as a Hamas operative. Harriet Williamson reports.
Report: Gaza Aid Flotilla Says It Will Still Sail, Despite Repeat Drone Attacks
Charlotte England
A flaming projectile caused minor damage to Greta Thunberg and Kieran Andrieu’s boat on Monday night, and another hit a second boat on Tuesday. But organisers and participants say they remain 'resolute and undeterred' as they prepare to depart. Charlotte England reports from Tunis.
Novara Live: Mass Arrests Prove Palestine Action Proscription Won’t Work
Almost 900 people at Palestine Action protest over the weekend Plus: Angela Rayner’s departure prompts deputy leadership contest, and Lucy Connolly Wheeled Out At Reform UK Conference. With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarker, and Carolyn Gelenter
Report: Hunger-Striking Palestine Action Prisoner Claims to Have Been ‘Punished Retrospectively’ Following Proscription
Harriet Williamson
29-year-old Teuta Hoxha, who has been imprisoned without trial since November 2024, told Novara Media she’s been denied mail and stripped of her prison job since the government’s proscription of Palestine Action, prompting her to start a hunger strike. Harriet Williamson reports.
Report: BBC Union Reps Warned Staff Against Attending the Union’s Own Vigil for Palestinian Journalists
Rivkah Brown
In emails seen by Novara Media, BBC staffers and National Union of Journalists representatives warned colleagues against attending a vigil organised by…the National Union of Journalists. Rivkah Brown reports.
Report: Police Arrest Key Members of Protest Group Defying Palestine Action Ban After Dawn Raids
Simon Childs
Counter-terror police arrested five key spokespeople for Defend Our Juries just hours before the group announced its latest protest. Simon Childs reports.