The Latest Breaking News from Gaza

Israel pounds Gaza as the ground war looms

New strikes on Gaza signal Israel's intent to wipe out Hamas

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023

Biden says he has a commitment for aid to reach Gaza in the next 24 to 48 hours

President Biden said he received a "commitment" from Israel and Egypt to allow aid into Gaza in the coming days, as the White House unveiled a request for billions in assistance to Israel.

WEKU · Oct 20, 2023

Middle East Roundup: ‘Where our love grew’ – love and loss in Gaza

Israeli offensive on Gaza approaches two weeks as the region teeters on a knife’s edge–here’s the Middle East this week.

Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023

A Palestinian engineer who returned to Gaza City after fleeing south is killed in an airstrike

Many Palestinians in Gaza who heeded the Israeli military’s warning last week to head south thought they were fleeing to a safer place

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

Tunnels, traps and Tehran: Why Israel hasn’t attacked Gaza yet and what will happen when it does

The Independent explains what this incursion could look like and the myriad hurdles that Israel must overcome

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

Israel’s endgame is to push Palestinians into Egypt – and the west is cheering it on

As the bombs fall behind them, desperate Palestinians mass at the Rafah border crossing. This is just what Netanyahu wants, writes Cairo-based journalist Sharif Abdel Kouddous

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023

Starmer denies backing Israel on withholding humanitarian aid from Gaza

The Labour leader clarified that humanitarian aid must be allowed to reach people in Gaza.

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 14

As the conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its 14th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023

Aid set for Gaza just a 'drop in the ocean of need'

IN THE PRESS – Friday, October 20: We take a look at the Arabic press, as they report on the aid slated to arrive in Gaza this Friday, although many humanitarian organisations say it's nowhere near enough. Also, The Washington Post takes a "deep dive" into China's attempts to monopolise…

France 24 · Oct 20, 2023

Omid Djalili cancels Shropshire show due to ‘security threats’ following comments on Israel-Gaza conflict

British Iranian comedian and actor has been vocal about the atrocities of the Israel-Gaza conflict

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023