Turkey’s Erdogan calls Israeli siege and bombing of Gaza a ‘massacre’ Turkish leader says Israel’s blockade and relentless assaults on Gaza are a disproportionate response to Hamas attack. Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023
British charity volunteer’s struggle to escape Israel: ‘We’re living in a nightmare’ Marilyn, 69, says: ‘I’m worried about our medication – that it’s going to run out. My friend is over 80, we’re vulnerable.’ Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2023
Palestinians in Gaza fear impact of siege as sole power plant shuts down Main hospital running low of supplies, many people still trapped under rubble and bombardment continues The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023
What is Hamas? Seven key questions answered The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the longest and most violent ongoing modern conflicts. It involves multiple causes, and includes various actors, one of which is Hamas, perpetrators of the brutal attack on Israel that has initiated the war in Gaza. The Conversation · Oct 11, 2023
Why is Gaza out of fuel — and what now? The enclave is under a power blackout after Israel has stopped all fuel, food and other essential supplies. Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023
Israel-Gaza conflict: an opportunity for Putin while the world is distracted Time is an ally of Russia in the Ukrainian conflict. Russia needs to reduce its rate of battlefield deaths and remain militarily active in Ukraine for as long as possible. The Conversation · Oct 11, 2023
How Hamas weaponised Palestinians' despair The scale of Hamas’ attack on Israel on 7 and 8 October is unprecedented and the failure of the Israeli army and secret services, astonishing. Yet for observers such as former Israeli ambassador to France, Elie Barnavi, the events that have unfolded in the region over the past days were… The Conversation · Oct 11, 2023
Gaza under siege: The 25-mile-long strip with 2.3 million ‘prisoners’ Universities and mosques have been targeted by airstrikes in the latest conflict to erupt between Israel and Palestine The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
German tattoo artist taken hostage by Hamas ‘still alive’ says her mother Shani Louk’s mother says her daughter is in a critical condition in a Gaza hospital Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2023
Listen: Harrowing audio testimony from terrified civilians trapped in Gaza THE National has obtained harrowing audio clips from Oxfam staff trapped in Gaza as the Israel-Hamas war wages around them... The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2023
In Israel and Gaza, civilians are caught in the crossfire Hamas's deadly attack on Israel and the ensuing retaliation have already resulted in over a thousand deaths on both sides of the conflict. Civilians are caught on the front line as rockets sent from Israel, the Gaza Strip and Lebanon continue to rain down. France 24 · Oct 11, 2023
Vanessa Feltz says Jewish people in UK are living in ‘fear’ amid Israel-Hamas war ‘It’s absolutely frightening here,’ presenter said The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
What is Gaza Strip, the besieged Palestinian enclave under Israeli assault? The world’s largest ‘open-air prison’ with 2.3 million people is under an intense Israeli bombardment since Saturday. Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023
King condemns ‘barbaric acts of terrorism’ as Cleverly makes visit to Israel A Buckingham Palace spokesman said Charles is ‘extremely concerned’ about the escalating situation in Israel and Gaza. The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
Zenger · Oct 11, 2023 African Union Chair Urges Two-State Solution Amid Israeli-Palestinian Hostilities Moussa Faki Mahamat expresses concern over escalation, calls for end to military actions
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 Satellite images show deadly destruction of Gaza after Israel responds to Hamas attack Hospitals in Gaza are ‘at capacity’ with only 10 to 12 hours of fuel left in the besieged enclave
Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2023 ‘They won’t last long’: London artist fears elderly parents taken hostage by Hamas Sharone Lifschitz, from Walthamstow, says she is ‘broken’ after her parents went missing
Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023 What is the Palestinian Authority and what is its relationship with Israel? Set up in the mid-90s as an interim body on the path to Palestinian statehood, the PA faces a crisis of legitimacy
The Guardian - US · Oct 11, 2023 Jim Jordan will vote for Steve Scalise to be House speaker, source says – as it happened ‘Scalise won,’ Republicans said as they emerged from a closed door meeting to select nominee for next House speaker
The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023 ‘It’s like a nightmare’: families of Hamas hostages continue agonising wait for news Israel pounds Gaza with retaliatory missile strikes as fate of 150 people thought to have been taken by Hamas remains unclear
The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2023 Scottish footballer shares how he fled Israel after Hamas attack A SCOTTISH footballer who plays in Israel has told of how he had to flee the country after Hamas launched an attack.
France 24 · Oct 11, 2023 From 1947 to 2023: Retracing the complex, tragic Israeli-Palestinian conflict The Israeli-Palestinian conflict was reignited once again on October 7 after a surprise offensive launched by Hamas against Israel. In retaliation, Israel ordered air strikes and a "complete siege" of the Gaza Strip, the Hamas-run Palestinian enclave. This is a new deadly episode in a conflict that has its roots…
Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023 Israeli flags adorn EU buildings after Hamas attacks. Is the bloc united? An EU official says the bloc’s response to the Israel-Hamas war is a sign of hypocrisy, as divisions emerge.
Reason · Oct 11, 2023 Israel Hit From All Sides Plus: Spooky NYU statements, no ambassador to Israel, FTX trial developments, and more...
The Conversation · Oct 11, 2023 Israel-Gaza conflict: how could it change the Middle East's political landscape? Expert Q&A The surprise attack by Hamas launched on Israel on October 7 has already led to thousands of deaths in both Israel and Gaza, and sparked concerns that the conflict could escalate across the Middle East. An expert in the politics and relations of this region, Simon Mabon, explains how all…