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Thursday briefing: Israel, Hamas and the world react to the explosion at al-Ahli Arab hospital

In today’s newsletter: While it remains unclear exactly what happened at the site of the blast, it could already change the course of the conflict

The Guardian - UK

Hidden rooms found in Egyptian pyramid may contain pharaoh’s riches, archaeologists say

Researchers uncover passage and find that it links up to eight storerooms

The Independent UK

Israel-Gaza war: Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah calls for end to ‘massacres’

The captain of Egypt’s national football team has been criticised for not speaking out in defence of the Palestinians.

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Israel defence minister tells troops they will soon see Gaza – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Live updates | Israel OKs limited aid for Gaza as regional tensions rise following hospital blast

President Joe Biden visited Israel on an urgent mission to keep the Israel-Hamas war from spiraling into a broader regional conflict

The Independent UK

Biden says intel shows Gaza hospital attack was ‘done by the other team,’ vows to stand with Israel as protests erupt worldwide

Biden reassures the Israeli people of U.S. support but warns against overreach. In Chicago, thousands gather in support of the Palestinian people. Egypt’s president vows to open border crossing into Gaza to let supplies through.

Chicago Sun-Times

Morning Digest | Egypt to open Gaza border crossing for aid; SC to hear pleas on the arrest of NewsClick founders, and more

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WHO says medical aid ‘loaded and ready to go’ into Gaza

Five trucks of medical supplies are waiting at the border crossing between Egypt and Gaza, ready to enter the besieged Palestinian enclave, the World Health Organization said on Thursday. Israel has said it will not block the entry of 20 trucks with food, water and medical aid, but not fuel…

France 24

Rishi Sunak to fly into Israel for two-day trip in wake of Hamas attack and escalating violence

In parallel to Mr Sunak's travel, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will visit Egypt, Turkey and Qatar in the coming days to underscore the UK's message

Evening Standard

Egypt's Rafah crossing to open to let some aid into Gaza, but timeline unclear

Israel has agreed to let aid get into Gaza through Egypt, this as President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi blames Israeli bombardments for not operating the only border crossing. Also in this edition: Kenya releases the names and photos of 35 terror suspects. Finally, we report on why African penguins are on…

France 24

Mohamed Salah makes donation and calls for aid to be allowed into Gaza

Mohamed Salah has made what is thought to be a significant donation to the Egyptian Red Crescent

The Guardian - UK

Biden tells Israel not to ‘repeat mistakes’ made by US after 9/11

President reaffirmed US support but urged Israel not to be ‘consumed by rage’ as Netanyahu promises to allow aid into Gaza

The Guardian - UK

US vetoes UN’s call for ‘humanitarian pause’ and corridors into Gaza

Ambassador says text was unacceptable as it did not mention Israel’s right to self-defence

The Guardian - UK

Why Egypt and other Arab countries are unwilling to take in Palestinian refugees from Gaza

As desperate Palestinians in sealed-off Gaza try to find refuge under Israel’s relentless bombardment in retaliation for Hamas’ brutal Oct. 7 attack, many ask why neighboring Egypt or other Arab countries don’t take them in

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Al Jazeera

Israel says it won’t block humanitarian aid entering Gaza from Egypt

Announcement comes as US President Joe Biden visits Israel amid mounting pressure over humanitarian situation in Gaza.

The Independent UK

Biden pledges $100m in aid to civilians in Gaza

President Biden said Israel will allow for humanitarian aid to move from Egypt to Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak urges MPs not to rush to judgment over Gaza hospital blast

Sunak says British intelligence is working at pace to ‘get to the bottom’ of explosion at al-Ahli Arab hospital

The Guardian - UK

Israel faces blame from regional allies over Gaza hospital deaths

Several Arab states condemn Israel for explosion, which it blames on failed rocket launch by Palestinian Islamic Jihad

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The Independent UK

What is Hamas, and why did it attack Israel? All you need to know about militant group in Gaza

Hamas was founded in 1987 and has controlled Gaza Strip since 2006

The Independent UK

Egypt travel: Is it safe to visit and what are your rights if you have a trip booked?

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Biden backs Israel over Gaza hospital blast and forges humanitarian aid deal

On the heels of the devastating blast at a hospital in Gaza City, President Biden reaffirmed support for Israel, saying it did not cause the carnage. He also brokers a deal for limited aid to Gaza.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Al Jazeera

‘We only wanted to leave’: One Palestinian family’s attempt to flee Gaza

The Abd Rabu family share the story of how they tried to escape the violence in Gaza, only to face bombs at the border.

The Independent UK

Sunak could visit Israel as soon as Thursday – reports

The Prime Minister could reportedly embark on a wider trip to the region including stops in Jordan and Egypt, Sky News reported.

The Independent UK

Palestinians must be guaranteed right to return to homes in Gaza, warns UN expert

Exclusive: ‘History may tell them it’s a door they shouldn’t leave from’ if Egypt does open border, special rapporteur on torture says

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