Stranded at a closed border as bombs fall, foreign nationals in besieged Gaza await evacuation The devastating Israel-Hamas war has trapped hundreds of foreign nationals in the Gaza Strip The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
Hamas hostage release: Two elderly Israelis leave Gaza after Egypt and Qatar broker deal Hamas, who took more than 200 hostages in an attack in Israel two weeks ago, said it released the hostages – two elderly Israeli women – on ‘humanitarian grounds’ The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to charges of acting as an agent of Egypt The Democratic senator stepped down from the foreign relations committee chair after accusations of being a foreign agent The Guardian - US · Oct 23, 2023
Hamas releases two women held hostage after Egyptian-Qatari diplomacy Palestinian group says two women released for ‘humanitarian reasons and poor health grounds’. Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2023
Two more Israeli hostages released from inside Gaza as Qatar and Egypt broker deal Hamas, who took more than 200 hostages in an attack in Israel two weeks ago, said it released the hostages – two elderly Israeli women – on ‘humanitarian grounds’ The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
The Israel-Hamas war deepens the struggle between US and Iran for influence in the Middle East As Israel readies for a ground invasion of Gaza, and Palestinian and Israeli civilian deaths continue to mount, a broader struggle for influence continues in the Middle East between the United States and Iran. The Conversation · Oct 23, 2023
British mother and children stuck in Gaza have experienced ‘horrible things’ Stephanie Abwasi and children, from Blackpool, want to flee Gaza and seek refuge in Egypt. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Egypt travel: Is it safe to visit and what are your rights if you have a trip booked? The popular tourist destination borders Israel to the east The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Israel-Hamas war: Which countries have sent aid to Gaza so far? Two aid convoys recently entered Gaza through the Rafah border crossing during Israeli bombing. Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2023
Live updates | Israeli warplanes strike targets ahead of expected ground offensive in Gaza Israeli warplanes are striking targets across Gaza ahead of an expected ground offensive in the besieged Hamas-ruled territory The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Sen. Menendez returns to New York court to enter plea to new conspiracy charge U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is returning to Manhattan federal court to enter a not guilty plea to a conspiracy charge alleging that he acted as an agent of the Egyptian government even as he chaired the Senate Foreign Relations Committee The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Israeli military preparing ‘unrelenting attacks’ – as it happened This blog has now closed. You can follow the Guardian’s new live news blog on the Israel-Hamas conflict here The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2023
Biden asks Israel to delay Gaza ground invasion to free more hostages Biden administration pressing for delays in Israel’s ground attacks on Gaza, according to reports The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023
At least seven injured as Israeli tank ‘accidentally’ hits Egyptian border Al Jazeera’s Marwan Bishara, said the incident could further complicate Israel’s relationship with Egypt. Al Jazeera · Oct 22, 2023
Al Jazeera · Oct 22, 2023 Second aid convoy enters Gaza as Israel steps up bombardments A total of 17 trucks have crossed from Egypt to Gaza as Israel intensifies its air raids on the besieged enclave.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2023 As Gaza is bombed and starved, the Arab world is watching – and it’s angry There is something about the protests that isn’t really about Palestine: a rage that has been suppressed but could yet erupt, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023 Watch view of Rafah border as more humanitarian aid expected to cross from Egypt into Gaza Watch a view of the Rafah border crossing as more humanitarian aid is expected to enter Gaza on Sunday 22 October.
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023 UK working on getting trapped Britons out of Gaza as humanitarian crisis unfolds Diplomatic negotiations are taking place to open the border crossing with Egypt to allow aid in to Gaza and foreign nationals out.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 22, 2023 Cairo Peace Summit ends without breakthrough on Gaza Arab leaders at a Cairo summit on Saturday condemned Israeli bombardment of Gaza as Europeans said civilians should be shielded, but with Israel and senior US officials absent there was no agreement towards containing the violence.
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023 Israel-Gaza war live: Second UN aid convoy arrives as Netanyahu warns Hezbollah against ‘mistake of its life’ Volume of aid entering Gaza so far is just 4 per cent of daily average prior to hostilities, UN says
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023 Rishi Sunak calls on world leaders to ‘stop contagion of conflict’ between Israel and Hamas Following his visit to Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, the prime minister said containing the conflict was the ‘overwhelming’ priority of leaders in the region
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023 Rishi Sunak: Leaders need to stop ‘contagion of conflict’ in Middle East The Prime Minister visited Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt for talks with key regional players this week.
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023 Why the Rafah border crossing is vital for humanitarian aid to Gaza The only way out of Gaza is a crossing point into Egypt that was effectively sealed after Hamas attacks
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023 Trucks carrying aid and coffins enter Gaza for first time as Rafah crossing opens UN says 20 lorries crossing Egypt border are ‘drop in the ocean’ as Unicef warns delivery of water is ‘matter of life or death’
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023 Liverpool in state of flux but Salah still Klopp’s priceless gamechanger Rebuild at Anfield is made much easier by relentless Egyptian, who was decisive again in 2-0 defeat of Everton