Japan sanctions individuals, company over links to Hamas Tokyo’s measures follow announcement of similar sanctions by the United States earlier this month. Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023
Colombia recalls ambassador to Israel – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2023
‘No one trusts Netanyahu’: Israel’s war cabinet divided amid Gaza conflict Signs of the rift within Israel’s establishment deepen even as Netanyahu declares the next phase of the war in Gaza. Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023
Australian shares suffer worst month since Sept 2022 The local share market finished October down 3.8 per cent, its third straight month of losses and worst monthly performance in more than a year. AAP · Oct 31, 2023
What the papers say – October 31 UK newspapers need no extra horrors this Halloween due to the escalating conflict in Gaza. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Israel declares ‘time for war’ amid global pressure for pause in fighting The UK’s political parties are grappling with calls for a ceasefire in Gaza from rebellious MPs. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
UN agency in Gaza says urgent ceasefire is `a matter of life and death' for millions of Palestinians The head of the U_N_ agency for Palestinian refugees is telling a U_N_ emergency meeting “an immediate humanitarian ceasefire has become a matter of life and death for millions.” The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
3,195 Gaza children killed in 3 weeks "One child's death is one too many, but these are grave violations of epic proportions," said Save The Children Salon · Oct 31, 2023
Bernie Sanders’s failure to back Israel-Gaza ceasefire upsets US followers Progressive and Arab American advocates say they expect more from prominent US Senator and former presidential hopeful. Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2023
Entire population of Gaza becoming ‘dehumanised’ says UN commissioner Philippe Lazzarini, who leads main UN agency in Palestine, says lives of millions depend on ceasefire The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023
Lebanon fears regional war as Hezbollah-Israel fighting intensifies Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati warns ‘chaos could engulf’ the region if his country enters the Israel-Hamas war. Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2023
Israeli soldier being freed from Hamas raises hopes for British hostages - minister Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hails rescue as he warns ceasefire ‘will not happen’ Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023
Israeli forces move further into Gaza as Netanyahu declares ‘time for war’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects calls for ceasefire, says Israeli forces making progress in Gaza raids. Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2023
Tunnels, traps and the ticking timer: Why Israel is facing a ‘nightmare’ in Gaza The Independent explains why the Hamas’ undergound tunnels could prove fatal to Israel’s ground operation in Gaza The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023 What is a human shield and how has Hamas been accused of using them? Israel claims group has placed command centre under hospital and is deliberately shielding behind Palestinian civilians
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023 Netanyahu declares it is ‘time for war’ as Israel hails hostage release Prime minister rejects ceasefire calls, saying army’s advance in Gaza puts pressure on Hamas ‘monsters’
Salon · Oct 30, 2023 Alarm over settler violence in West Bank "Officials are backing the violence and in many cases the military is present or even participates in the violence"
Barchart · Oct 30, 2023 Crude Oil Prices End Sharply Lower as Middle East Conflict Remains Limited So Far December WTI crude oil (CLZ23 ) on Monday closed down -3.23 (-3.78%), and Dec RBOB gasoline (RBZ23 ) closed down -7.84 (-3.42%). Crude oil prices on Monday sold off sharply, with crude posting a 4-week nearest-futures low as Israel's ground incursion into Gaza has so far been less extensive than...
France 24 · Oct 30, 2023 Ground offensive at what cost? Israel expands assault on Gaza as death toll mounts Israel's ground invasion is underway in Gaza. It's a move that flies in the face of a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 Tanks and troops target Gaza City in major escalation of Israel ground offensive Deeper push into the besieged territory comes as airstrikes continue and aid agencies say humanitarian crisis is worsening as supplies run out
The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023 Lost voice: On India’s abstention on the Gaza vote at the UN By abstaining on a Gaza vote in the UN General Assembly, the Indian government lost an opportunity to make India’s voice heard in the growing geopolitical conflict
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 An Israeli ministry, in a 'concept paper,' proposes transferring Gaza civilians to Egypt's Sinai Israel’s Intelligence Ministry has drafted a wartime proposal to transfer the Gaza Strip’s 2.3 million people to Egypt’s Sinai peninsula
The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023 The Israel-Palestine conflict is at bend point On the Israel-Palestine issue, the two-State solution alone can bring peace and a one State solution is a no-State non-solution
Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2023 Israeli military says it freed captured soldier in Gaza ground operations Israeli authorities say Ori Megidish, taken captive by Hamas during October 7 attack, has been returned home.
Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2023 Hamas releases video of three Gaza hostages addressing Netanyahu Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu denounces new Hamas hostage video as ‘cruel propaganda’.