Biden persuaded Israel and Egypt to allow humanitarian aid to Gaza, passing through Egypt's Rafah crossing.

*"Do not use our death to bring death": plea to Israel from peace activists' grieving families.*

*A real friend of Israel would be making it face up to some uncomfortable truths.*

Some US politicians, including right-wing politicians, are calling for bloody war against Palestinians in general.

Right-wing extremists sometimes focus their hate on Muslims and sometimes on Jews. I think that is a matter of simple tactics, though: which target is most useful this week for promoting fascism?

*Greta Thunberg arrested at London oil summit protest. Climate activist taken away by Met police after protesters denounce meeting of fossil fuel executives and ministers.*

The US has engaged in delicate diplomacy trying to steer Israel away from killing tens or hundreds of thousands of Gazans. This may be doing some good, though it is too early to be certain.

Biden is also warning Netanyahu to refrain from atrocities that he may have in mind. That is a good effort.

*Israel occupation of Gaza would be "big mistake" says Biden.*