The Latest Breaking News from Gaza

British teacher in Gaza turned away at Rafah border with ‘depleted’ supplies

Zaynab Wandawi, a British national born in Salford, was turned away at the Rafah border crossing into Egypt.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

"The Massacre in Israel and the War in Gaza Have Led to a Misguided Clampdown on Free Expression"

Prof. Jacob Mchangama (Vanderbilt) has an excellent article on the subject; an excerpt: The bans against pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Germany and France are particularly problematic. A blanket prohibition on the right to assembly targeted specifically against supporters of one side of a conflict dividing world opinion sets a dangerous precedent,…

Reason · Nov 1, 2023

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken set to travel to Israel and Jordan

Announcement comes as US confirms first of its citizens able to leave Gaza via the Rafah crossing into Egypt.

Al Jazeera · Nov 1, 2023

Blinken heads to Israel, Jordan as Gaza war and criticism of it intensifies

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Israel and Jordan this week as Israel's war in Gaza and international criticism of it intensify

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

‘There are thousands more’: Wounded Palestinians cross into Egypt from Gaza

As a small number of injured Palestinians leave the Gaza Strip, many more remain in urgent need of treatment abroad.

Al Jazeera · Nov 1, 2023

Bolivia Severs Diplomatic Ties With Israel Over Gaza Conflict

Latin American countries Colombia and Chile also recall ambassadors in response to Israeli military offensive.

Zenger · Nov 1, 2023

Palestinian American family reveals 42 relatives were killed in single day in Israel-Hamas war

A Palestinian American family living in the US are trying to deal with the loss of 42 family members thousands of miles away from the conflict

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

Wiggles ‘deeply disappointed’ over use of Hot Potato to deter homeless people – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2023

First UK nationals leave Gaza via Rafah crossing, says Foreign Office

Relatives of the 200 British or dual nationals trying to leave describe scenes of chaos and desperation

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023

First Britons leave Gaza via Rafah border crossing into Egypt after delays

Officials said the crossing will be open for ‘controlled and time-limited periods’ to allow specific groups to leave.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023