The Guardian – Israeli spy chief threatened ICC official over war crimes inquiry
The front page of The Guardian on May 29, 2024, is one of a few UK papers to lead on international news. The ongoing war in Gaza and the UK general election are the Guardian’s main stories:
- Israeli Spy Chief ‘Threatened’ ICC Official Over War Crimes Inquiry: The Mossad director, Yossi Cohen, allegedly attempted to pressure the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Fatou Bensouda, to halt an investigation into alleged war crimes by Israeli personnel against Palestinian territories. This inquiry began in 2021 and continues under Karim Khan. The Guardian reveals that Cohen’s contacts with Bensouda took place before her decision to open a formal investigation. Cohen’s actions were reportedly authorized by high-level officials in Israel and were justified on security grounds. [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/may/29/israeli-spy-chief-threatened-icc-official-over-war-crimes-inquiry]
- Labour Vows to Clear NHS Waiting Lists in Five Years: The Labour Party, through Wes Streeting, pledges to eliminate NHS waiting list backlogs within five years. Streeting emphasises increased public services and a wealth shift from private to public care, including improved availability of NHS dental services. He stresses the importance of having both free and affordable NHS dentistry to reduce waiting times and improve healthcare access [https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/may/29/labour-vows-to-clear-nhs-waiting-lists-in-five-years]
Other Stories
- Tracey Emin discusses how cancer changed her life.
- Analysis by Marina Hyde on the UK Prime Minister’s desperate campaign promises amid fears of losing the next election.
- The conflict in Gaza continues with tanks reaching Rafah and Israel facing growing international isolation, with several European countries recognizing a Palestinian state and the UN Security Council calling an emergency meeting.
Read a roundup of the UK’s front pages here
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