The Latest Breaking News from Gaza

More than 100 bodies recovered from kibbutz as Hamas makes Israel hostages death threat

Israeli military says it has called up a 300,000 reservists and is imposing total blockade of the Gaza Strip in signs of possible ground assault to come

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2023

Monday briefing: Death toll rises to more than 1,100 after weekend of conflict in Israel and Gaza

In today’s newsletter: Thousands of Israelis and Palestinians have been wounded and killed since Saturday morning, with Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning of a ‘long and difficult war’ after Hamas attack

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023

Stock market today: Markets steady in Asia after Israel declares war following Hamas attack in Gaza

Share prices have opened little changed after the the Israeli government declared war following deadly attacks by Hamas from the Gaza Strip

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

What went wrong? Questions emerge over Israel's intelligence prowess after Hamas attack

Israel’s intelligence agencies have gained an aura of invincibility over the decades because of a string of intelligence achievements against its enemies both near and far

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

UN Security Council meets on Gaza-Israel, but fails to agree on statement

US pushes for harsh condemnation of Hamas but fails to achieve the consensus necessary for a statement.

Al Jazeera · Oct 9, 2023

🔴 Live: Death toll tops 800 in Israel, nears 700 in Gaza

The death toll from the conflict between Israel and Hamas rose to more than 1,400 on Monday, including more than 800 people killed in Israel and 687 in Gaza. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

France 24 · Oct 9, 2023

Hamas attack at music festival led to chaos and frantic attempts to escape or hide

Hamas militants attacked a large music festival in the desert near the Gaza-Israel border, killing at least 260 people and causing chaotic escape efforts as revelers tried to run or hide from gunfire

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Morning Digest | Israel, Gaza reel as death toll soars above 1,100 in war with Hamas; NC-Congress alliance sweeps Kargil election with 21 of 26 seats, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

The unprecedented attack against Israel by Hamas included precise armed drones and thousands of rockets

Last Friday, Israeli newspapers were filled with stories about the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, also called the October War. In 1973, the country had nearly been defeated by co-ordinated surprise attacks from its Arab neighbors. Never again, people thought.

The Conversation · Oct 9, 2023

Hamas and Israel at war: what we know on day 3

Israel declares ‘complete siege’ on Gaza as Hamas claims Israeli strikes killed captives

The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2023