New York police arrest hundreds after Israel-Hamas protest at Grand Central Dozens of mostly Jewish protesters staged a sit-in on the station’s main concourse calling for a Gaza ceasefire. Al Jazeera · Oct 28, 2023
Protests, confrontations in Jerusalem and West Bank amid Israel-Gaza war Pro-Gaza protests break out in neighbouring areas following Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza Strip. Al Jazeera · Oct 28, 2023
What the papers say – October 28 The increase in Israel’s ground operations into Gaza dominates the front pages of Saturday’s newspapers. The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
Israel and Hamas at war: what we know on day 22 Israeli military says operations in Gaza Strip stepping up; UN general assembly calls for ‘immediate, durable and sustainable humanitarian truce’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2023
Pro-Palestine protesters to take to UK streets as Israel steps up Gaza offensive Israel largely knocked out communications for 2.3 million people in the Gaza Strip in intensified attacks. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
These numbers show the staggering toll of the Israel-Hamas war The latest Israel-Hamas war has quickly become the deadliest and most destructive in the long history of the bitter enemies The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
Giving birth amid Gaza's devastation is traumatic, but babies continue to be born As the Israel-Hamas war continues, hospitals in Gaza are crowded and chaotic. Pregnant women face awful conditions: An emergency C-section may be conducted by the light from mobile phones. WEKU · Oct 27, 2023
AP PHOTOS: Scenes of sorrow and despair on both sides of Israel-Gaza border on week 3 of war A bullet-riddled family photo tacked to a refrigerator in Kibbutz Kissufim in southern Israel following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. Horrific scenes of the lifeless bodies of Palestinian children pulled from the rubble in the Gaza Strip following Israeli retaliatory airstrikes. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
The Contradictions of 'Queers for Palestine' Gay and transgender people—both in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank—face an extraordinary level of persecution. Reason · Oct 27, 2023
United Nations votes overwhelmingly in favour of humanitarian truce in Gaza Resolution drafted by Arab states passes by margin of 120 to 14, with 45 abstentions at the UN General Assembly. Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2023
Biden questioned Gaza’s death toll, so Palestinians released the names Biden’s remarks casting doubt on the death toll in Gaza caused outrage at home and abroad, report Bel Trew from Tel Aviv, Richard Hall from New York City, and Andrew Feinberg from Washington, DC. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
Five Great Reads: bed hogs, assassinations and diaries from Gaza Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2023
Analysis: Does Israel’s land operation mean captives won’t be released? A ‘well-informed leak’ said there may be a ceasefire soon, but what does Israel’s current land operation mean? Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2023
First Minister ‘praying family survive the night’ as Gaza conflict intensifies Humza Yousaf revealed via social media he has been unable to contact his wife’s mother and her husband after communications were cut off. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2023 UN adopts motion calling for 'humanitarian truce' in Israel-Hamas war The United Nations General Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution calling for an “immediate, durable and sustained humanitarian truce”…
WEKU · Oct 27, 2023 As the Israel-Hamas war rages, the U.S. wants to offer Israel advice — and get advised The U.S. has sent military advisers to Israel, including a Marine commander with experience in urban warfare. They'll offer lessons learned and keep Washington in the loop on Israeli moves in Gaza.
Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2023 Hamas rejects Israeli claim over installations under al-Shifa hospital Hamas denies Israeli claim that it uses hospital for military purposes, warns of potential attack targeting al-Shifa.
Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023 Israel ‘expanding’ ground operations in Gaza as air strikes intensify and civilians warned to move south Adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said payback against Hamas had started and 'Gaza will feel our wrath tonight'
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 Israel ground operations ‘expanding’ in Gaza with heavy bombardment and communications cut off Orange explosions seen above northern Gaza as Israeli air force unleashes most devastating attack yet on the besieged enclave
France 24 · Oct 27, 2023 'I haven't seen my wife or my children': The Gazan journalists reporting on life under the bombs While the international media have no access to the Gaza Strip, Gazans themselves, both civilians and professional journalists, continue to report on the situation on the ground, risking their lives in the process. The FRANCE 24 Observers team spoke to one of them.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2023 SNP Westminster leader demands Parliament open doors if Israel launches full invasion THE SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has demanded Parliament is recalled if Israel launch a full ground invasion in Gaza.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023 Israel intensifies Gaza assault and severs communications across territory IDF announces escalation of air and ground operations as UN warns besieged territory faces ‘massive health hazard’
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023 Furniture for firewood, radios for news: Israel’s siege throws life in Gaza back decades Families displaced from north face overcrowding, rationed drinking water, and the ever present threat of death from the air
WEKU · Oct 27, 2023 Israel says it's 'expanding' ground activities in Gaza as internet blackout takes hold Israel's military has escalated operations in Gaza over the past few days. Internet and phone service were out in Gaza after a barrage of airstrikes, a Palestinian telecommunications company reported.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2023 Humza Yousaf 'can't get through to family' in Gaza as bombing cuts communications FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has confirmed he cannot 'get through' to his family as communications have been cut in Gaza.