Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 602 As the war enters its 602nd day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2023
Macron ‘firmly’ condemns strike on Gaza City hospital, Biden’s Jordan visit cancelled Hundreds of people were killed Tuesday in a blast at Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City that the Gaza health ministry says was the result of an Israeli air strike. Israel's military has denied involvement, saying the strike was the result of a rocket misfired by the Islamic Jihad militant group. Radio France Internationale · Oct 18, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 602 of the invasion Ukraine starts using Atacms missiles from US, with Russian-held airfield targeted; $14bn damage toll from destruction of Kakhovka dam The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023
Israel to allow aid into Gaza via Egypt border crossing Israel will allow essential humanitarian supplies of food, water and medicine to enter Gaza through its border with Egypt at the request of US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Wednesday. Biden, who arrived in Israel early on Wednesday, has said data provided by the US… France 24 · Oct 17, 2023
UK will work to ‘find out what happened’ after Gaza hospital blast – Cleverly Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said the ‘innocent civilians in Gaza’ must be protected after footage showed the building in flames. The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
After blast kills hundreds at Gaza hospital, Hamas and Israel trade blame as rage spreads The Hamas-run health ministry said at least 500 people had been killed. Many residents had sought refuge in hospitals following Israel’s order to evacuate to southern Gaza. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 17, 2023
Hundreds killed in strike on Gaza hospital where displaced families were sheltering Israel denies responsibility for airstrike as ‘more than 500 dead’ on eve of Biden flying in for talks on Netanyahu’s war plans The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
World reacts as Gaza officials say 500 killed in Israeli strike on hospital Palestinian authorities say at least 500 people were killed in an Israeli raid on a hospital in central Gaza. Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2023
The US quietly delivered new long-range missiles to Ukraine. Why the sudden secrecy over aid? Ukraine says that the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) may prove critical in its operations in the coming months of the ongoing conflict The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Hundreds feared dead in blast at Gaza hospital as Israel denies airstrike The Palestinian president has cancelled plans to meet with Joe Biden in the wake of the deadly explosion in Gaza City Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023
Who is Jack Lew? Biden’s Israel ambassador nominee prepares for confirmation hearing In September, President Joe Biden nominated longtime Washington bureaucrat Jack Lew to serve as the US ambassador to Israel The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Ukraine uses ATACMS long-range missiles, Zelenskyy says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms that Kyiv used US-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles. Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2023
Ukraine deploys US-supplied ATACMS missiles for first time, Zelenskiy says Long-range weapon ‘executed very accurately’ in strike on two airbases in Russian-held territory The Guardian - US · Oct 17, 2023
Iran’s Khamenei demands Israel stop bombardment of Gaza Iran’s leader accuses Israel of committing ‘genocide’ in its continuing assault on the besieged Gaza Strip. Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2023
WEKU · Oct 17, 2023 Russia is scrapping its ratification of a key nuclear test ban. Here's what that means The world's major nuclear powers haven't tested a bomb this century, but experts worry that may be about to change.
Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023 'Operation Dragonfly': Ukraine ‘destroys nine Russian helicopters in successful airstrike’ Dozens of Russian military troops were injured in the attack, the Ukrainian special forces said
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023 If someone killed my child I’d want bloody revenge. But I’d be wrong – as is the Israeli government I fear there will be terrible slaughter in Gaza, and leaders in the UK and the US seem willing to aid and sanction it, says comedian and writer Rob Delaney
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Experts reveal what the winter will bring for the Ukraine war – and why Putin will be banking on Trump Any significant changes now likely to take place off the battlefield, with ‘Putin banking almost everything on a Trump return’, analysts say
Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2023 Russia’s Putin, Hungary’s Orban reaffirm bond ahead of Beijing summit The two leaders discussed strengthening energy ties despite geopolitical strains due to the Ukraine war.
Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023 OPINION - I stand with Israel — why do people think because I’m black and Muslim I won’t? Is it different because I’m a black Muslim woman? I stand with Israel, just as I stand with other countries that are the victims of terror attacks. Yet people say anti-Semitic things in front of me and expect me to agree, or they grow angry at my condemnations of terror.
Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023 OPINION - The Standard View: President Joe Biden’s visit to Israel highlights the threat of a regional war American presidents send their secretaries of state around the world to speak on their behalf, and for the interests of the US. When the President himself goes, it is more often when he wants the world to pay attention.
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Russia to return four Ukrainian children to their families as part of Qatari-brokered deal Kyiv approached the emirate state to mediate with Moscow over release of the children – aged from two to 17
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Russia is sending more forces to an eastern Ukraine city after its assault slows, analysts say Western analysts say Russia is throwing more units into its effort to take a key eastern Ukraine city, after apparent setbacks that have slowed its dayslong onslaught
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Palestinian medics in Gaza struggle to save lives under Israeli siege and bombardment Gaza's health ministry says that an estimated 1,200 people are still trapped under the rubble of destroyed buildings awaiting rescue, or recovery
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 The Israel-Hamas conflict: How to talk to children about the harrowing news The Independent sought advice from trauma experts and educators