Biden To Visit Israel In Show Of Support As IDF Strikes Hamas President Biden's visit aims to stand in solidarity with Israel amid ongoing strikes in Gaza Zenger · Oct 17, 2023
‘We are broken’, says brother of British man killed by Hamas in Israel Nathanel Young, 20, was killed while protecting a kibbutz on the Gaza border Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023
Israel bombs homes in southern Gaza, kills more than 70 people Many of those killed in the overnight Israeli air raids were families who fled northern Gaza as ordered by Israel. Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2023
Palestinian medics in Gaza struggle to save lives under Israeli siege and bombardment Gaza's health ministry says that an estimated 1,200 people are still trapped under the rubble of destroyed buildings awaiting rescue, or recovery The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
The Israel-Hamas conflict: How to talk to children about the harrowing news The Independent sought advice from trauma experts and educators The Independent UK · Oct 17, 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 17, 2023
Labour councillors quit in protest over Keir Starmer’s Israel stance First Arab Muslim woman on Manchester council accuses Starmer of ‘effectively endorsing war crime’ The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Hundreds feared dead after blast at Gaza hospital as Biden set to fly in Health ministry run by Hamas says more than 500 were killed, while civil defence official puts figure at above 300 The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 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 17, 2023
Stock market today: World shares gain on back of Wall Street rally as war shock to markets fades World shares have advanced after U.S. stocks rallied as investors unwound some of last week’s moves driven by worries about war in the Middle East The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
The reality of Israel’s ‘total siege’ on Gaza – where two million Palestinians are trapped in a 25 mile stretch of land Medics in Gaza warn of ‘catastrophic’ consequences of water, power, food and fuel being blocked for two million civilians The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
More evacuated Australians arrive home from Middle East More than 200 Australians evacuated from Israel have arrived home, as the government looks to secure safe passage for those stuck in Gaza. AAP · Oct 17, 2023
‘Released all restraints’: What would a ground invasion of Gaza look like? Previous incursions have caused thousands of civilian casualties. This time could be worse, Richard Hall writes The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Biden to visit Israel as Gaza faces humanitarian catastrophe The US president’s trip is a rare and risky choice as Washington tries to avert a broader regional war. Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Mother who died saving son, pro-peace academic and man missing at rave: Americans killed or missing in Israel The State Department confirmed at least 22 US citizens have died since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel, while an unknown number have been take hostage. Here are some of their stories. Rachel Sharp reports
Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2023 Iran warns of ‘preemptive’ action against Israel amid Gaza war Tehran has warned that a ground offensive on the besieged Gaza Strip would be met with a response from other fronts.
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 How big is the Israeli military and what is the Iron Dome? There are currently 173,000 active soldiers in the Israeli army, including 8,000 commanders, and another 300,000 reservists have been called to fight Hamas
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Live updates | Intense bombardments strike in southern Gaza on 11th day of Israel-Hamas war Palestinians are describing intense bombardments early Tuesday near two towns in southern Gaza, where Israel had ordered civilians to seek refuge
Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2023 A man and his donkey ensure Gaza people don’t go thirsty amid Israeli siege Jameel al-Karoubi and his donkey used to sell vegetables, now they deliver water to the thirsty.
Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023 Israel War: Death toll from explosion at Gaza City hospital up to 500 - health ministry Hamas claims nearly 1,000 children have been killed in Gaza in the last 10 days
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Palestinians report heavy shelling in south Gaza towns where civilians are seeking refuge Palestinians in Gaza reported intense bombardments near the southern towns of Khan Younis and Rafah, where Israel ordered civilians to seek refuge, early Tuesday
The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023 Afternoon Update: Biden to visit Israel; RBA’s rate rise warning; and rating Australian olive oils The US president’s visit will come amid growing concerns the Israel-Hamas war could spiral into a regional conflict
Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2023 ‘Every second in danger’: Gaza journalists race against deadlines and death Risking their lives, journalists in Gaza carry on working despite little internet connection and electricity outages
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Israeli video compilation shows the savagery and ease of Hamas' attack Israel's military brought together a group of foreign correspondents to screen a 40-minute reel of gruesome footage compiled from the Hamas attack last week
The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023 US president’s visit to Jordan cancelled – as it happened This blog is now closed.