Daily brief
The United Nations human rights office has demanded that Israel immediately release two activists detained from a Gaza aid flotilla, stating that delivering aid is not a crime. An Israeli court rejected an appeal by the activists and extended their detention by six days. (ongoing coverage)
Former spy Jonathan Pollard has entered politics and called for the annexation of the Gaza Strip.
Over 400 former European officials have urged EU leaders to halt West Bank annexation.
Slovenia joined Spain in urging the EU to protect the independence of the International Criminal Court and the United Nations regarding Gaza.
Pro-Palestine activists have been convicted in the UK for raiding an Israeli-linked defense site.