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OPINION - Abusing the word ‘genocide’ about Israel is dangerous and spectacularly ignorant

The “Let’s Keep The World Clean” placard with the figure of someone throwing the Israeli flag into a dustbin finally made its way to Trafalgar Square last weekend. It was only a matter of time. We have arrived at the point at which protesters accusing Israel of genocide are simultaneously…

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2023

'We won't know if Israel has committed war crimes until end of conflict,' expert says

Has Israel breached international law in Gaza with its military response to Hamas's atrocities? The UN's human rights chief says that both sides have committed war crimes. Volker Turk pointed to Hamas's horrific attacks on October 7, as well as the militant group continuing to hold hostages. But he also…

France 24 · Nov 9, 2023

Middle East Roundup: Heading for tunnels – is Israeli assault faltering?

Hamas pushes back, and looking at Gaza from the rest of the Arab World – here’s the Middle East this week.

Al Jazeera · Nov 9, 2023

Sir Keir Starmer ready to sack Labour frontbenchers who defy him over Gaza

Sir Keir Starmer stands ready to sack any Labour frontbenchers who defy him in the Commons over a Gaza ceasefire.

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2023

First Thing: Talks under way on three-day ceasefire in Gaza for hostage release

Reported terms would allow more aid to enter territory in exchange for release of dozen hostages held by Hamas. Plus, why being delusional is the new manifesting

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2023

Why did Yemen’s Houthis launch attack on Israel, will it help Gaza?

Just like Hezbollah, it appears the Iran-backed Houthis are still refraining from using all the tools in their arsenal.

Al Jazeera · Nov 9, 2023

France's Macron calls for ceasefire at Gaza donor conference, boosts aid

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday urged nations to "work towards a ceasefire" between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, as he hosted a conference on humanitarian aid for the Palestinian territory. Israel is not attending the event, which welcomes officials from more than 50 countries, plus UN agencies…

Radio France Internationale · Nov 9, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: Pressure builds for truce as both side accused of war crimes

International pressure expected to redouble at conference in Paris called by French President Emmanuel Macron

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2023

Map: After a month of bombardments, as much as a third of Gaza City is damaged

New analysis of imagery from a European Space Agency satellite allows for what researchers say is the most comprehensive look yet at the scale of damage due to the Israeli bombardment.

WEKU · Nov 9, 2023

Israel: why the brand boycotts probably won't make much difference

McDonald’s and Starbucks are among numerous western companies facing consumer boycotts over the Gaza conflict. McDonald’s found itself caught in the crossfire after an Israeli franchisee said it was providing thousands of free meals to the Israel Defense Forces.

The Conversation · Nov 9, 2023