Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 15 As the conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its 15th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Oct 21, 2023
World leaders attend Cairo peace summit to ‘de-escalate’ Israel-Hamas war Arab leaders condemned Israel’s bombardment of Gaza and demanded renewed efforts to end decades-long cycle of violence. Al Jazeera · Oct 21, 2023
Angry Egyptians denounce staged pro-Palestine rallies amid Israel-Hamas war Critics accuse Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of using pro-Palestinian sentiment for political gains. Al Jazeera · Oct 21, 2023
The Rise of the New Spycraft Regimes U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez’s indictment should remind the West not to underestimate the intelligence capabilities of smaller powers. Foreign Policy · Oct 21, 2023
Aid trucks enter Gaza but UN chief says people need ‘much, much more’ After visit to Rafah crossing, António Guterres says regular supply of food, water, medicine and fuel needed The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023
20 trucks of aid come into Gaza, but no passage for foreign nationals seeking to leave Many more truckloads of aid are waiting in Egypt. Hundreds of trapped Americans had come to the border, hoping the aid delivery could be chance to escape the violence. But none were allowed out. WEKU · Oct 21, 2023
Israel-Hamas War: Gaza starts receiving humanitarian aid through Rafah crossing This comes as the UN is focussing on efforts to push humanitarian aid across the Egyptian border into Gaza. Read further on Dynamite News Dynamite News · Oct 21, 2023
James Cleverly: Gaza humanitarian access ‘must not be one-off’ The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt was opened to allow an aid convoy into the besieged territory. Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2023
Israel tells citizens to leave Egypt, Jordan ‘as soon as possible’ National Security Council raises threat levels for Middle Eastern countries as Israel continues its bombardment of Gaza. Al Jazeera · Oct 21, 2023
Gaza humanitarian access ‘must not be one-off’, says Cleverly The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt was opened to allow an aid convoy into the besieged territory. The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
Egypt peace summit seeks to foster unity on Gaza conflict Leaders and officials from more than a dozen countries gathered in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, Saturday for a hastily arranged summit aimed at producing a roadmap for humanitarian relief in the Gaza Strip and reviving hopes of Israeli-Palestinian peace. Radio France Internationale · Oct 21, 2023
‘We went through hell’: Palestinian dual citizens hoping to leave Gaza Between 500 and 600 Palestinian Americans await evacuation from the Gaza Strip amid Israel’s assault. Al Jazeera · Oct 21, 2023
Egypt-Gaza Rafah crossing opens, allowing 20 aid trucks amid Israeli siege A small convoy enters the Gaza Strip from Egypt, carrying desperately needed medicine and food supplies. Al Jazeera · Oct 21, 2023
Israel strikes Gaza after 2 captives freed, and there are signs that aid may soon enter from Egypt Israel and Palestinian militants traded fire after Hamas released an American woman and her teenage daughter The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2023 Israel-Hamas war: Aid trucks cross into Gaza for the first time since conflict erupted Israel had agreed to opening the crossing following talks with Joe Biden
The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2023 Israeli ground assault on Gaza looms as Hamas releases first hostages Joe Biden and family voice joy at release of Natalie and Judith Raanan, as Israeli forces pound Gaza Strip, where millions are pinning hopes on aid delivery via Egypt border crossing
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023 Live updates | Hamas frees 2 American hostages, even as Israel airstrikes continue in southern Gaza Israel says Hamas has freed two American hostages who had been held in Gaza since militants rampaged through southern Israel Oct. 7
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023 Israel-Hamas war: where do surrounding countries stand? Complicated web of relationships are strained as Israel bombards Gaza in retaliation to Hamas attack
The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2023 Hamas and Israel at war: what we know on day 15 Gaza City hospital under ‘imminent’ threat’ after Israeli military order, says Palestinian Red Crescent group; Hamas releases two US hostages
The Conversation · Oct 20, 2023 Delivering aid during war is tricky − here’s what to know about what Gaza relief operations may face The 2.2 million people who live in Gaza are facing economic isolation and experiencing incessant bombardment. Their supplies of essential resources, including food and water, are quickly dwindling.
The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2023 US mother and daughter released from Hamas captivity after Qatar brokers deal Hostages Judith Raanan and daughter Natalie, 17, taken via Egypt to Israeli army base to be reunited with family
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 Rishi Sunak says aid crossing should open ‘imminently’ after talks with Egyptian and Palestinian leaders The PM met the president of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas days after he refused to see Joe Biden
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023 Sunak reiterates support for two-state solution in meeting with Abbas PM met Palestinian Authority leader in Egypt as part of tour of the region to try to prevent the conflict escalating
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 Trucks mass at Gaza border as they wait to bring aid to desperate Palestinians Satellite photos analyzed Friday by The Associated Press show a long convoy of trucks filled with humanitarian aid waiting to cross the border from Egypt to the Gaza Strip.
The Conversation · Oct 20, 2023 How Sherlock Holmes, ancient Egypt and a mysterious 'curse' inspired Agatha Christie Agatha Christie published The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb in September 1923, almost a year after the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. Her Hercule Poirot short story drew inspiration from the sensationalised folklore of the “mummy’s curse”. Lord Carnarvon, sponsor of the excavation, had died…