Israel-Gaza: Collective punishment of millions not justified – Humza Yousaf Scotland’s first minister calls for creation of humanitarian corridor to allow people to leave enclave and aid to enter. Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023
The attack on Israel has been called a ‘9/11 moment’. Therein lies a cautionary tale If the Israeli government responds to this moment like George W Bush, it will soon follow the route of his government from global sympathy to global outrage The Guardian - US · Oct 11, 2023
Why India’s MEA still hasn’t issued an official statement on Israel-Palestine Operation Al Aqsa Flood by Hamas has not just shaken up Israel but the entire world. It’s swept the pieces from the chessboard on which the world’s strategic thinkers and foreign police shapers dream up global moves. All bets are off. Hamas has started a new game altogether. Perhaps that… Newslaundry · Oct 11, 2023
How are Palestinian children affected by the Israel-Hamas war? The Israeli air strikes have resulted in the deaths of hundreds of children in Gaza, the total blockade poses risks. Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023
Israeli-American soldier dies saving colleagues from Hamas attacks At least 14 Americans are among the 900 people killed in Israel since Hamas terrorists launched an attack The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
Israel has no good options for dealing with Hamas' hostage-taking in Gaza Hamas, the Gaza-based Palestinian militant group that mounted a deadly surprise attack on Israel that has killed – at last count – at least 1,200 Israelis, has captured what are estimated to be 150 hostages. Brought back to Gaza, those hostages include children, members of the military and the elderly.… The Conversation · Oct 11, 2023
How to talk to children about the violence in Israel and Gaza Many children have likely already heard about the attacks in Israel, whether from school or overhearing the news. Let them ask questions, experts say — it's OK if you don't have all the answers. WEKU · Oct 11, 2023
Up First briefing: Israel and Hamas war escalates; older voters on aging politicans The conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates as anticipation of an Israeli ground invasion grows. Senior voters reflect on possibly electing a president their age next year. WEKU · Oct 11, 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 11, 2023
Hamas’s hostages: What to know about Israelis abducted by the militant group Potentially hundreds of Israeli soldiers and civilians have been taken hostage by Hamas The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
‘Nothing to do with this’: Thai families plead for Hamas captives’ release Fourteen Thai workers are believed to have been taken captive by Hamas, with 21 others feared dead. Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023
Families of hostages taken by Hamas militants are desperate amid threats of execution Many Israelis are frantically looking for clues about loved ones believed to be held in Gaza. Ido Dan keeps watching a video that appears to show Hamas militants kidnapping his 12-year-old nephew. WEKU · Oct 11, 2023
‘Forty per cent of the people here are kids’: British doctor in Gaza hospital says system ‘will collapse very soon’ A British doctor who flew out to Palestine yesterday has described the “sheer devastation” at the biggest hospital on the Gaza strip where forty percent of the wounded are children The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
White House slams Squad members’ ‘repugnant’ comments on Israel attack ‘There are not two sides,’ said White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2023 There’s worse vengeance to come, Israel tells Hamas as the death toll on both sides grows The number killed by retaliatory airstrikes in Gaza has risen to 950 while the Israeli death toll is up to 1,200
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 Bill Ackman calls for Harvard grads to be blacklisted over letter holding Israel ‘responsible’ for attacks A group of 33 student organisations at Harvard University signed a letter arguing that Israel’s ‘apartheid regime’ created the impetus for the war
Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023 Gaza faces ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ as power plant running out of fuel Gaza’s authorities say ‘all basic life services’ are at risk after Israel’s ‘total siege’ of the Hamas-run enclave.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023 First Thing: Biden condemns Hamas’s ‘sheer evil’ as Israeli death toll rises to 1,200 President says Hamas does not represent ‘legitimate aspirations’ of Palestinian people and says US ‘stands with’ Israel. Plus, the Chinese women shaking off taboos around divorce
WEKU · Oct 11, 2023 Why Hamas and Israel reached this moment now — and what comes next The conflict is expected to escalate even further in the coming days. But for now, Hamas sees itself with the upper hand.
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 Sobbing families beg for Biden’s help to bring missing Israeli-Americans home Gathered at the Carlton Hotel in Tel Aviv in front of a room full of reporters, the relatives of four American citizens shared their heartbreak as they search for missing loved ones. Andrea Blanco reports
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 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
The Guardian - US · Oct 11, 2023 The double standard with Israel and Palestine leaves us in moral darkness Biden and Zelenskiy support a war they say was ‘unprovoked’ but a defenseless population will pay for media misinformation
The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023 The bombardment of Gaza is now constant. My nine-year-old asked me if he would go to heaven or hell We lack water, electricity, fuel, and our besieged services are staggering under the massive numbers of injured, says Mahmoud Shalabi, Gaza director for Medical Aid for Palestinians
WEKU · Oct 11, 2023 Power goes out in Gaza, as Israel tightens siege and bombs the Palestinian territory Israel carried out a fifth day of bombardments across the Gaza Strip as the Palestinian territory lost electricity, following one of the deadliest attacks against Israel in history.
Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023 Analysis: Why did Hamas attack now and what is next? A number of factors led to Hamas’s operation in southern Israel.