Israel demolishes senior Hamas leader’s house in occupied West Bank The ‘symbolic’ demolition comes as Israel ramps up its ground incursion against Hamas fighters in Gaza. Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023
Philippines protesters slam gov’t abstention on UN’s Israel-Gaza resolution Hundreds protest against government decision to abstain in UNGA vote on resolution urging humanitarian pause in Gaza. Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023
Israeli military hits Gaza's largest refugee camp The attack on northern Gaza's Jabalia camp caused widespread damage, injuries and deaths, Gaza officials say. Israel describes Jabalia as a Hamas stronghold and says it was targeting a Hamas leader. WEKU · Oct 31, 2023
South Africa calls for UN force to protect civilians in Gaza South Africa has called for the United Nations to deploy a rapid protection force to protect civilians in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza from further bombardment as Israel steps up its retaliation for a deadly attack by militant group Hamas. Radio France Internationale · Oct 31, 2023
Sarwar: Starmer’s comments on Israel and Gaza ‘hurtful’ Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer appeared in an interview to back cutting off water and power to Gaza – remarks he has since rowed back on. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Live updates | Israeli ground forces attack Hamas targets in north as warplanes strike across Gaza Israeli forces are attacking Hamas militants and infrastructure in northern Gaza as warplanes strike across the sealed-off territory The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Kidnapped Israeli soldier’s emotional reunion with family after she’s rescued in ‘daring’ Gaza raid Private Ori Megidish embraces grandmother after three weeks in captivity The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Israeli ministry drafted 'concept' proposal for transfer of Gaza civilians to Egypt An Israeli government ministry has drafted a wartime proposal to transfer the Gaza Strip's 2.3 million people to Egypt's Sinai peninsula, drawing condemnation from the Palestinians and worsening tensions with Cairo. France 24 · Oct 31, 2023
Anas Sarwar brands Keir Starmer's Israel-Gaza comments 'hurtful' SCOTTISH Labour’s Anas Sarwar has branded Keir Starmer’s claim that Israel had “the right” to cut off water and power to… The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2023
White House says US does not support calls for Gaza ceasefire Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also ruled out ceasefire in Gaza The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
‘Despair’: UN deplores Gaza conditions, child casualties amid Israeli war Half a million people crammed in UN buildings, with nowhere to sleep and food and water scarce, while casualties soar. Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023
Keir Starmer cautions Israel but refuses to back calls for ceasefire Labour leader criticises Israeli bombardment but says ceasefire is not ‘the correct position now’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023
Current aid system for Gaza 'geared to fail,' UN warns The UN agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) warned Monday that the limited number of aid trucks entering Gaza were insufficient to meet the "unprecedented humanitarian needs" in the territory. Other agencies warned of the risk of a 'spillover' across the region. Radio France Internationale · Oct 31, 2023
Israeli forces battle Hamas around Gaza City, as military says 800,000 have fled south Israeli ground forces are attacking Hamas militants and infrastructure in northern Gaza The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023 Israeli forces attack Hamas gunmen inside Gaza tunnels The Israeli military says it has killed 'numerous terrorists' in underground tunnels
Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023 UK MP Paul Bristow sacked as aide after call for Israel-Gaza ceasefire MP had written letter to PM Rishi Sunak urging him to change position and back a ‘permanent’ end to hostilities.
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023 UN agency in Gaza says urgent ceasefire is `a matter of life and death’ for millions of Palestinians More than 8,300 people killed in Gaza since Israel’s retaliatory military action aimed at ‘obliterating’ Hamas
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023 UN agency in Gaza says urgent ceasefire ‘matter of life and death’ for Palestinians More than 8,300 people killed in Gaza since Israel’s retaliatory military action aimed at ‘obliterating’ Hamas
The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2023 Afternoon Update: Hamas militants clash with Israeli forces in Gaza; extreme fire conditions threaten Queensland towns; and Australia’s best political cartoons North-western and southern Gaza Strip rocked by fighting as Israeli troops and tanks advance
The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023 ‘I saw my cousin’s body’: Britons in Gaza describe horror of bombardment Some of the 200 British or dual nationals in strip tell of life amid Israel’s attack and the communication blackout
The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023 Labour calling for a ceasefire would achieve nothing. So why should it tear itself apart over this? Keir Starmer is not playing politics with the Israel-Hamas war, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
France 24 · Oct 31, 2023 Israel says deadly strike on Gaza refugee camp targeted Hamas militant The Hamas-run health ministry said at least 50 people were killed Tuesday in Israeli bombardment of the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza. Israel's military confirmed the strike targeted a key Hamas commander linked to the October 7 attack. Also on Tuesday, France's foreign ministry said two French children have…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023 Have war crimes been committed in Israel and Gaza and what international laws apply? The UN has said there is evidence that international humanitarian law may have been breached by both sides in the conflict
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023 Israel-Hamas war – live: IDF uses Arrow missile defences for first time as UN issues ‘life or death’ warning UN agency urges for ceasefire in Gaza, says ‘matter of life and death’ for millions of Palestinians
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023 Deaths of newborn babies in Gaza will be ‘on our hands’, midwife on hunger strike to demand ceasefire says Sharyn Lock, who volunteered in Palestine in 2002, is holding a five-day fast outside Holyrood in solidarity with the people of Palestine