Israel says it has evidence of Iranian 'involvement' in Hamas attack A top military officer says 'you definitely can see evidence' of Iran's involvement in the October 7 massacre Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2023
Two weeks ago she was thriving. Now, a middle-class mom in Gaza struggles to survive Yousra Abu Sharekh's life was turned upside down within days after Israel declared war on Gaza days after Hamas' bloody rampage over two weeks ago The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
EU foreign ministers back humanitarian pause in Israel-Hamas war to let in aid Bloc’s foreign policy head, Josep Borrell, and ministers see getting aid and power to Gaza as essential alongside release of hostages The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023
Where the ICC stands if war crimes are committed on either side of the Israel-Hamas war Since Hamas launched its offensive in Israel on October 7 2023, drawing a swift and emphatic response from the Netanyahu government, at least 1,400 people in Israel and 5,000 people in Palestine have been killed. Many of these have been civilians – hundreds of Israelis at a music festival near… The Conversation · Oct 23, 2023
‘Never again’: Tel Aviv billboard campaign backing army divides Israelis Ofer Rosenbaum hopes provocative words and images will help restore trust in security forces after Hamas attack The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023
2 more hostages held in Gaza are freed, while Gaza officials say death toll tops 5,000 Hamas freed two hostages on Monday, the Red Cross said. About 220 people remain hostages in Gaza. Meanwhile, more than 5,000 Palestinians have died in Israeli airstrikes, Gaza officials said. WEKU · Oct 23, 2023
Crude Prices Retreat on Possible Delay of Israeli Ground Invasion of Gaza December WTI crude oil (CLZ23) this morning is down -1.48 (-1.68%), and Dec RBOB gasoline (RBZ23) closed down -2.46 (-1.05%). Nov WTI crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are moderately lower. Crude prices are under pressure today on an easing of Middle East geopolitical risks as diplomatic efforts to... Barchart · Oct 23, 2023
‘Not in my name’: The European Jews condemning Israel’s war on Gaza From Glasgow to London to Barcelona, many Jewish protesters take on abuse to join pro-Palestinian rallies. Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2023
Rishi Sunak is fuelled by Fomo – so he postures in the Middle East like a latter-day Tony Blair The tragedy unfolding in Israel and Gaza demands serious humanitarian action, not this pointless showing off, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023
UK to provide £20 million of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza THE UK will provide an additional £20 million of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza, Rishi Sunak has announced. The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023
Rishi Sunak rejects SNP arguments Israel 'guilty of war crimes in Gaza' RISHI Sunak has rejected the characterisation of Israel’s siege on Gaza as “collective punishment” as he updated MPs on the conflict. The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023
Analysis: Two million human bargaining chips The idea that it is a simple, and just, solution to expel Palestinians from Gaza is uninformed. Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2023
Deadly Gaza hospital blast came from missile launched towards Israel, says Sunak The Prime Minister’s statement to MPs comes after he committed the Government to publishing an assessment of who was behind the blast. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Is the US about to blindly march into yet another catastrophic war? A ceasefire from all sides, along with the immediate and safe return of all the hostages, is what’s necessary now – this is hardly a difficult concept to grasp The Guardian - US · Oct 23, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023 Gaza hospital blast caused by militants’ rocket, UK agencies believe Rishi Sunak updates MPs on intelligence services’ findings about last week’s deadly explosion
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 Rishi Sunak says Israel not to blame for Gaza hospital blast Missile likely launched ‘from within Gaza towards Israel’, says PM as he reveals ‘deep’ UK intelligence
Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2023 How Israeli bombing turned Gaza’s desperate situation into a ‘catastrophe’ Israeli attacks worsen the humanitarian situation in Gaza, which already was suffering under a 16-year blockade.
Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2023 Palestinian Roshdi Sarraj is the 23rd journalist killed by Israel-Gaza war Roshdi Sarraj is now among at least 23 journalists killed since October 7, as he tried to protect his family.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 23, 2023 Macron to visit Israel as the number of casualties grow in relentless bombing of Gaza On the eve of French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Israel, over 19,000 people are reported displaced in Lebanon. This as Hamas continues to fire drones and rockets and Israel steps up the shelling of Gaza.
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 British mother and children stuck in Gaza have experienced ‘horrible things’ Stephanie Abwasi and children, from Blackpool, want to flee Gaza and seek refuge in Egypt.
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 Fears for thousands of Gazans missing in Israel as workers ‘rounded up, arrested and blindfolded’ Trade unions, officials and humanitarian organisations raise concerns for safety of workers after Israel revokes work permits
The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2023 ‘We are not special. Be prepared,’ my mother-in-law tells me from Gaza. Then comes the terrible news Last time I visited from Australia, Ibtisam remained calm as I trembled through an Israeli attack. This time it is very different
The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2023 ‘Petrified’ children, dwindling water and a destroyed home: Australian family pleads for help to escape Gaza Terrified Adelaide family of four who were visiting relatives have been forced to flee south to Rafah where they remain stuck
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023 Gaza diary part seven: ‘I am weak, I am vulnerable. But I want to live’ Ziad, a 35-year-old Palestinian, recounts the past few days in Gaza: his fear water will run out; the financial toll of war; and his wish to have normal conversations again
Reason · Oct 23, 2023 Checking in on Human Rights Watch and Gaza/Israel Long-time readers will recall that I am a vociferous critic of Human Rights Watch. HRW purports to be a neutral human rights organization, but consistently hires staffers with a history of anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian activism to write and report on the Israel-Palestinian conflict. So how did HRW do after the Oct.…