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Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 6

As the conflict between Israel and Palestine enters its sixth day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Oct 12, 2023

'Living in a nightmare': Humza Yousaf's wife tells of parents trapped in Gaza

THE wife of Scotland’s First Minister has said she feels like she is “just living in a nightmare” after her parents became trapped in Gaza.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 12, 2023

Gaza war: Will Hezbollah, Israel’s powerful foe to the north, enter the conflict?

A set of delicate and unwritten rules of engagement has ensured no major conflict between Israel and Hezbollah since 2006. But those rules are now being tested, Richard Hall writes.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 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 12, 2023

Asio warns against inflamed language over Middle East amid concern of ‘opportunistic violence’

Mike Burgess issues rare public statement asking ‘all parties consider the implications for social cohesion’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023

Israel ups the ante, vows to wipe Hamas ‘off face of the Earth’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hours after forming an emergency government and wartime cabinet, foreshadowed a major ground attack on Gaza by promising to destroy Hamas.

The Times of India · Oct 12, 2023

Tension over Middle East fuels fears of local violence

The possibility of opportunistic violence has sparked a warning by Australia's security intelligence boss ahead of protests over clashes in Israel and Gaza.

AAP · Oct 12, 2023

As strikes devastate Gaza, Israel forms unity government to oversee war sparked by Hamas attack

Palestinians in Gaza spent the night in pitch darkness, surrounded by the ruins of pulverized neighborhoods, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to “crush and destroy” Hamas, with the support of a new war cabinet that includes a longtime opposition critic

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

Palestinian death toll passes 1,500 – as it happened

UN spokesperson says such a movement would have ‘devastating humanitarian consequences’ as Israel prepares for a ground offensive; Palestinian death toll rises to 1,537, according to Gaza’s health ministry

The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023

Live updates | Day 6 of the latest Israel-Palestinian war

The Israeli government is under intense public pressure Thursday to topple Hamas as the latest war reaches its sixth day

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023