300 Palestinians killed in past 24 hours, health ministry reports – as it happened Israeli PM posts video to troops saying ‘we are all ready’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2023
Families, festivalgoers, soldiers and foreigners: victims of the Hamas assault on Israel The attack on 7 October killed more more than 1,300 people, including Israeli civilians and soldiers and many people from around the world. Here are some of their stories The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023
‘A second Nakba’: Echoes of 1948, as Israel orders Palestinians to leave Thousands of people are moving to south Gaza, but as Israel targets evacuees, others say they would rather die at home. Al Jazeera · Oct 14, 2023
Netanyahu tells troops ‘next stage is coming’ as Israel prepares Gaza offensive Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians struggled Saturday to flee from areas in Gaza targeted by Israeli bombardments after Israel warned residents in the north to evacuate ahead of an expected ground offensive. Israeli air strikes on Gaza have killed at least 324 people over the past 24 hours, the territory’s… France 24 · Oct 14, 2023
Israel-Gaza war: Why is Africa divided on supporting Palestine? Israel has made deep inroads into a continent traditionally sympathetic to Palestine. But its gains have limits too. Al Jazeera · Oct 14, 2023
BBC says journalist ‘dragged from car and assaulted’ by Israeli police on way to Tel Aviv hotel Journalists ‘must be able to report on the conflict in Israel-Gaza freely’, corporation says The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023
British-Palestinians say family are ‘running for their lives’ in Gaza Israel ordered half of the besieged region’s population to evacuate their homes on Friday. The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023
Palestinians are victims in Israel-Hamas war: ‘Our blood seems to be worth a lot less’ Israel’s relentless siege to punish members of Hamas for last week’s deadly attack has only led to the carnage of more innocent souls in the Gaza Strip. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 14, 2023
How local groups are providing aid to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza One group bought $100,000 in medical supplies and 600,000 gallons of diesel for a hospital’s generator — but the stockpile could become useless if an impending Israeli ground assault puts the hospital out of commission. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2023
‘Mr President, put an end to this’: Palestinian Americans speak out on Gaza At a news conference in Washington, DC, Arab and Muslim groups condemn the ongoing ‘dehumanisation’ of Palestinians. Al Jazeera · Oct 13, 2023
Hamas and Israel at war: what we know on day eight Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza begin fleeing their homes after Israel delivered evacuation orders; Benjamin Netanyahu vows to eradicate Hamas The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2023
Thousands to march in London pro-Palestinian protest as Gaza expects invasion The Metropolitan Police has warned that anyone showing support for Hamas or deviating from the demonstration route could face arrest. The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023
‘Nowhere safe to go’: Confusion, fear after Israel’s warning to evacuate Gaza residents say they are unable to leave following Israel’s call to move south ahead of a threatened ground invasion. Al Jazeera · Oct 13, 2023
6 reliable charities for those looking to help civilians affected by the Israel-Hamas war These nonprofits have an international reputation or have been rated positively by Charity Navigator. Fortune · Oct 13, 2023
Al Jazeera · Oct 13, 2023 Dozens killed while fleeing Gaza homes as Israel conducts ground raids Some Palestinians say they have decided to stay in their homes as there is nowhere safe they can escape to.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2023 Evanston mom, daughter are alive and held hostage by Hamas, family member says Their family spoke with President Biden and State Department officials on Friday morning. It is not clear whether the two are together.
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023 Palestinians in Gaza face impossible choice: Stay home under airstrikes, or flee under airstrikes? Palestinians are struggling to figure out what to do in the face of Israel's demand that they leave northern Gaza ahead of an expected Israeli invasion
France 24 · Oct 13, 2023 Some Gaza residents with Israeli work permits unable to return home Hundreds of Gaza residents who were working in Israel when Hamas launched its deadly attack find themselves stranded in the West Bank, after Israel cut off access to the enclave. They are among some 18,000 Gaza residents who have work permits for Israel. Some workers say they chose to leave…
The Conversation · Oct 13, 2023 Reflections on hope during unprecedented violence in the Israel-Hamas war On Yom Kippur in 1973, I was 6 years old and living in Petah Tikvah, a city in central Israel. Playing a nail-biting game of marbles, I initially ignored my mom calling me from our front porch. But sensing something was wrong, I gave up my potential winnings and ran…
France 24 · Oct 13, 2023 DR Congo set to gradually ease military rule in the east of the country DR Congo is set to slowly ease military rule in the east of the country. The announcement comes ahead of elections in December. This as UN peacekeepers in the region are embroiled in scandal after allegations of sexual exploitation. Also in this edition: survivors of a lethal landslide in Cameroon…
AAP · Oct 13, 2023 Palestinian Australians fear for loved ones in Gaza Palestinian Australians are worried their families in Gaza might be killed in an imminent ground invasion by Israel as urgent supplies run out.
Fortune · Oct 13, 2023 Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer quits Harvard’s board, blasting the school leadership’s response to students’ anti-Israel letter The Ivy League university has been the flashpoint of intense debate surrounding the recent violence in Israel and Gaza.
Al Jazeera · Oct 13, 2023 Gaza’s terrified children all too aware Israel’s bombs steal their joy About 500 children have been killed by Israeli air attacks – one-third of Palestinian fatalities in the Gaza Strip.
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023 Experts say Hamas and Israel are committing war crimes in their fight The deadly attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians and the devastating Israeli airstrikes and blockade of Gaza have raised accusations among international legal experts that both sides were violating international law
The Guardian - US · Oct 13, 2023 US families of Hamas attack victims tell of ‘total horror’ At least 22 Americans have died and 14 are missing – and officials are scrambling to determine whether the latter are still alive