The Latest Breaking News from Gaza

Starmer holds ‘constructive’ meeting with Labour MPs over party’s position on Israel and Gaza– as it happened

Labour seeks to downplay the gathering as an informal one between Labour leader and MPs amid tension within the party

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023

Why Israel’s ban on fuel to Gaza isn’t about stopping Hamas

Israel says Gaza can’t have fuel because it has military uses. But the delivery system is tamper-proof, so why refuse?

Al Jazeera · Oct 25, 2023

Starmer to meet Muslim MPs as he tries to ease backlash over Gaza position

The leader will take his deputy, Angela Rayner, along to allay their concerns on Wednesday afternoon.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

Some NYT journos ‘urged caution’ in newspaper’s coverage of Gaza hospital attack: Vanity Fair

Some journalists with The New York Times took issue with the newspaper attributing the Gaza hospital attack last week to “Israeli airstrikes”, according to a recent report by Vanity Fair.

Newslaundry · Oct 25, 2023

UK government sides with Israel in furious row with UN chief over Gaza bombing

Minister says Hamas 'squarely' to blame for the deaths and destructions happening in Gaza

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2023

Joe Biden, Saudi Crown Prince discuss efforts to contain Israeli-Hamas conflict

US President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke on Tuesday as part of efforts to prevent the conflict between Hamas and Israel from spreading and drawing in more countries and groups.

The Times of India · Oct 25, 2023

Live updates | Israel's bombardment in Gaza surges, reducing buildings to rubble

Israel has ramped up airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, reducing residential buildings to rubble and crushing families

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

Macron to meet Jordan’s King Abdullah after talks with Netanyahu, Abbas

French President Emmanuel Macron is on the second leg of his Middle East tour. After meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday, Macron arrived in Jordan, where he will meet King Abdullah II.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 25, 2023

Afternoon Update: Australia calls for humanitarian pauses in Gaza; Polish bishop resigns after gay orgy scandal; and Vegemite turns 100

Australia’s foreign minister, Penny Wong, says essential supplies must ‘reach people in desperate need’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2023

Israel ambassador claims his country is the victim as Penny Wong warns of ‘desperate need’ in Gaza

Australian foreign minister calls for ‘humanitarian pauses on hostilities’ as Amir Maimon urges world not to ‘look away’ from Hamas’ actions

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2023