Rafah border crossing: could Egypt open it to fleeing Palestinians? As people in the Gaza Strip move south en masse, we look at the prospects of their being granted refuge in Sinai The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023
Abducted woman’s son calls for humanitarian corridor in Gaza Rabbi Jeremy Gordon made the call on behalf of Noam Sagi whose 75-year-old mother was abducted by Hamas. The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
Evacuation of Gaza a ‘death sentence’ for 2,000 sick and injured Palestinians in hospital, says WHO The United Nations has already warned that water has run out and hospitals will run out of generator fuel within two days The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
Father and son killed at funeral procession as violence increases in the West Bank The family of a father and son killed by Israeli settlers in Gaza speak exclusively to The Independent about the impact of losing loved ones to Israeli settler violence The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
‘My place is here’: Israeli reservists wait for orders at the Gaza border Fears of mines and traps laid in the smashed buildings, and the elaborate network of tunnels under the territory The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
US deploys second aircraft carrier as Israeli ground invasion of Gaza nears USS Eisenhower sent to region to deter anyone ‘seeking to escalate’ war after Hamas attack The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023
The Guardian view on Gaza’s ground invasion: things could spiral out of control Editorial: Israelis’ feelings of hurt cannot be underestimated. But military overreaction will only deepen the hatred between them and Palestinians The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023
Sunak meets King of Jordan as Gaza offensive looms Rishi Sunak held talks with King Abdullah of Jordan in Downing Street. The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
Archbishop of Canterbury demands Israel halt hospital evacuation order Welby appealed for Israel’s evacuation order on hospitals in northern Gaza to be reversed The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
Hamas holding up to 10 Britons hostage in Gaza, says foreign secretary James Cleverly says updated figure of those captured in attack on Israel is ‘not an unreasonable estimate’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023
Palestinian mother fears for her children as she wonders about the future after evacuating Gaza City Najla Shawa and her family are safe for now after fleeing their home in Gaza City The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
Family share heartbreaking footage of nine-month-old baby and four-year-old boy who were abducted by Hamas ‘I want them back. We all want our family back.’ The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
NGOs accuse Israel of using white phosphorus munitions in Gaza – but what are they? Two major non-governmental organisations (NGOs) accuse the Israeli army of having used munitions containing white phosphorus in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli Defense Forces deny the accusations. Here is what to know about this incendiary weapon and the rules governing its use. France 24 · Oct 15, 2023
White House says it doesn’t know how many American hostages being held in Gaza Mr Kirby said getting Americans stuck in Gaza home is ‘high’ on Joe Biden’s priority list The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023 Hamas and Israel at war: what we know on day nine Netanyahu promises to ‘dismantle’ Hamas; IDF confirms 126 Israeli hostages are being held in Gaza; death toll in Gaza stands at over 2,300 as humanitarian aid remains blocked at Rafah crossing
The Guardian - US · Oct 15, 2023 White House seeks weapons package for Israel amid ‘real risk of escalation’ National security adviser says deployment of USS Eisenhower is to send message that ‘no group should seek to exploit the situation’
Salon · Oct 15, 2023 "SNL": Davidson comments on Israel-Gaza As the first host of the show's 49th season, Davidson talked about the importance of comedy in times of tragedy
Al Jazeera · Oct 15, 2023 Which countries have criticised Israeli attacks on Gaza? From South Africa to Norway, the Middle East to Southeast Asia, calls for an end to the siege of Gaza are growing.
The Conversation · Oct 15, 2023 How the 'laws of war' apply to the conflict between Israel and Hamas The killing of Israeli civilians by Hamas and retaliatory airstrikes on the densely populated Gaza Strip by Israel raises numerous issues under international law.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023 I remember the times when Palestinians dared to hope for peace. How did it come to this? In my lifetime, leaders on both sides have talked of justice and freedom. Here in the West Bank, those days seem long ago, says author Raja Shehadeh
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023 Blinken returning to Israel to try to limit death toll from an invasion of Gaza US is concerned heavy Palestinian casualties caused by expected ground assault will provoke Iran and inflame wider tensions
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 Israel’s action against Hamas must follow international law, warns Martin The Tanaiste has expressed concern about the situation in the Middle East.
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 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 Guardian - US · Oct 15, 2023 Biden interrupted by pro-Palestine activist at human rights dinner Protester shouted ‘let Gaza live’ and ‘ceasefire now’ during Human Rights Campaign annual dinner in Washington
WEKU · Oct 15, 2023 Blinken says the crossing to Egypt will open to aid as Israel prepares to strike Gaza Israel's military said that it would continue to allow Gazans to evacuate south as hundreds of thousands had already moved. Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip have killed more than 2,600 Palestinians.