Gaza death toll tops 5,000, nearly half of them children: Officials Children make up 40 percent of dead since Israel started bombing the enclave, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health. Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2023
Guilt, anguish of Palestinians mourning Gaza from afar as Israel bombs it Ahmed and Adham are reeling from the aggression in Gaza, grappling with the West’s disdain for the Palestinian struggle. Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2023
Listen: Tragic audio from Gaza as young girl wishes birthday won't be 'death day' IN Gaza, Fidaa Al-Araj's daughter has just one wish for her 12th birthday. The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023
Keir Starmer slammed for 'embarrassing photo-op' following mosque visit KEIR Starmer has been criticised for an “embarrassing photo-op” as he visited a mosque in south Wales. The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023
Western leaders hold video conference amid fears Israel-Hamas conflict will engulf Middle East Leaders of France, Canada, Germany, Italy, Britain and the United States have underscored their support for Israel and its right to defend itself during a video conference, but also urged it to adhere to international humanitarian law and protect civilians. Radio France Internationale · Oct 23, 2023
British-Israeli national serving in military among those killed by Hamas Yosef Guedalia’s death was confirmed by his family, according to the BBC. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Up First briefing: Aid trickles into Gaza; 9 GOP reps battle for House speaker job Palestinian Christians mourn civilians killed in a Gaza church, as aid begins to arrive in the enclave. Rep. Mike Flood advocates for a"unity pledge" to support any speaker nominee. WEKU · Oct 23, 2023
Is it safe for Americans to travel right now amid ‘worldwide advisory’? Latest government advisory warns all Americans to exercise caution when travelling anywhere in the world – and specifically not to travel to Gaza, the West Bank, Israel and Lebanon The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
First Thing: Israel launches ‘limited raids’ into Gaza Strip overnight White House says there will be ‘continued flow’ of aid, after Biden speaks with Netanyahu. Plus, far-right populist Javier Milei comes second in the first round of Argentina’s presidential election The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023
Jordan travel: Is it safe to travel right now, and what are your rights if you have a trip booked? The Middle Eastern country shares its northern border with Israel and Syria The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
What will the children who survive the onslaught of Gaza think of those who let it happen? Hour by hour, they are being killed, maimed and traumatised, while the leaders of our nations fail to intervene, says foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023
IDF equipment: The full firepower Gaza faces if Netanyahu launches invasion An invasion of Gaza would be ‘very much at the extreme end’ of plans shaped for years by Israeli military, experts tell The Independent The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
US ‘urges delay’ in ground invasion as Israel continues to pound Gaza Hundreds reported killed in Israeli air raids over the past 24 hours as Hamas-Israel ground forces clash. Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2023
U.S. Faces Risks in Spreading Israel-Hamas Conflict Americans are likely to be blamed no matter what happens. Reason · Oct 23, 2023
Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2023 Where are Gaza’s neighbourhoods destroyed by Israel? The Palestinian enclave – home to 2.3 million people – is 365sq km (141sq miles) and is made up of five governorates.
Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2023 OPINION - The Standard View: The West must do all it can to prevent a wider war World leaders assembled for a phone call over the weekend with the difficult but essential aim of averting a wider conflict in the Middle East. They reiterated their support for Israel and its right to defend itself and also called for respect for international law, the release of hostages by…
Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2023 London artist whose elderly Israeli parents are missing in Gaza calls for medical corridor to hostages The woman is worried about her 85-year-old mother who uses an oxygen tank and her 83-year-old father who takes medicine for lung disease
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 Israeli ambassador’s comments on Irish president not helpful, says minister Senior ministers have repeated calls for a humanitarian ceasefire to allow aid into the Gaza Strip.
Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2023 Israel-Hamas war: Which countries have sent aid to Gaza so far? Two aid convoys recently entered Gaza through the Rafah border crossing during Israeli bombing.
Newslaundry · Oct 23, 2023 From writer who lost his ‘orchard’ to mother of 3: Journalist toll rises in Israel-Palestine violence “We are still trying to withstand and continue coverage so the world can see the Israeli crimes in Gaza,” wrote Ain Media co-founder and Palestinian journalist Roshdi Sarraj on Instagram, referring to the increasing tally of dead journalists, internet blackouts and attacks on media offices. Five days later, he was…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023 Humza Yousaf's in-laws down to six bottles of water 'in house of 100 people' Humza Yousaf is “pleading” with the UK Government to demand the Rafah border in the south of the Gaza Strip is opened on behalf of his…
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 Mother-in-law living through ‘torture’ in Gaza, First Minister Humza Yousaf says The First Minister urged the UK Government to demand the Rafah border crossing be opened.
Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2023 EU’s foreign policy chief Borrell backs pause in Israel-Hamas war Josep Borrell says getting more aid to Gaza is ‘most important thing’ as bloc debates humanitarian pause.
Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2023 Energy price fears ease on Middle East diplomacy hopes GOLD and oil prices dipped today as investors eyed strong looking US economic data after a weekend that offered some relief about the state of the disaster in Gaza.
France 24 · Oct 23, 2023 Israel's air strike campaign in Gaza stokes anger across Arab world IN THE PRESS – Monday, October 23: The international press weighs in on massive protests in support of Palestinians as Israel continues its air strike campaign in Gaza. We also take a look at why an Israeli ground invasion hasn't taken place yet and the role the Biden administration has…