One crisis to the next: British Palestinians fleeing Gaza stuck in Egypt Fleeing Gaza was supposed to be the biggest hurdle. But visa issues have kept a family stuck in Cairo. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023
First Thing: Families flee past tanks as Israel begins to storm Gaza City Civilians given four-hour window to leave encircled capital but fears many are still trapped. Plus, Salman Rushdie on peace, Barbie and what freedom cost him The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023
Sunak to hold Met chief ‘accountable’ for giving go-ahead to Gaza rally The Prime Minister will meet Sir Mark Rowley on Wednesday to discuss how the force will keep the public safe this weekend. The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
Why is Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital at the heart of Israel’s war? It’s Gaza’s largest hospital, sheltering and treating thousands of Palestinians even as Israel attacks it. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023
Israel-Hamas war: what we know on day 33 IDF says Hamas has ‘lost control’ of northern Gaza; Gaza health ministry says number of dead exceeds 10,500 The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2023
Another Palestinian reporter killed, journalist toll rises to 41 A Palestinian reporter and his 42 family members have been killed in a “targeted bombing” at his house near the port, west of Gaza city, Al Jazeera reported citing the official Palestinian news agency. Newslaundry · Nov 8, 2023
Special edition: Israel-Hamas war, one month on We bring you a special edition of Middle East Matters, one month after the start of the Israel-Hamas war. On October 7, 1,400 people were killed in the unprecedented Hamas attacks; the largest loss of Jewish life in a single day since the Holocaust. A month on, Israelis are still… France 24 · Nov 8, 2023
Israeli ‘security responsibility’ in Gaza should be temporary, cautions Cleverly It comes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would maintain ‘overall security responsibility’ in Gaza for an ‘indefinite period’. The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
Growing fractures between US and Israel over Gaza post-war possibilities IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, November 8: We look at reactions from the Israeli and international press after Binyamin Netanyahu suggested Israel would take control of the security situation in Gaza for an "indefinite period" once the war with Hamas is over. We also take a look at new revelations… France 24 · Nov 8, 2023
Keir Starmer warned frontbencher who quit over Gaza stance ‘won’t be the last’ Imran Hussain quits to ‘advocate’ for ceasefire, as fellow left-winger tries to force Commons vote The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
Rishi Sunak says pro-Palestine march on Saturday is ‘proof of UK’s commitment to freedom’ – as it happened Prime minister says he finds prospect of march ‘disrespectful’ but says freedom includes ‘right to peacefully protest’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023
Poet Rupi Kaur snubs White House over support for Israel’s Gaza bombardment The poet slammed US support for ‘the collective punishment of a trapped civilian population’. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023
G7 calls for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Israel’s bombardment of Gaza G7 foreign ministers balance criticism of Hamas, support of Israel and push for ‘urgent action’ to help Gaza civilians. Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023
'Heartbroken' friends hit the kitchen to help children suffering in Gaza 'I just needed to do something. It was just killing me doing nothing.' Newcastle Herald · Nov 8, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023 Imran Hussain: Labour frontbencher resigns in support of Gaza ceasefire Shadow minister says his position on Gaza is at odds with Keir Starmer’s call for humanitarian pauses
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 Starmer under pressure after frontbencher resigns over stance on Gaza Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson said Imran Hussain had ‘reached his own decision’.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2023 Who is Imran Hussain? Labour frontbencher resigns over Gaza stance IMRAN Hussain has resigned from the Labour frontbench over his party’s position on Gaza, adding pressure to Keir Starmer over his stance on the…
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 G7 nations announce a unified stance on Israel-Hamas war after intensive meetings in Tokyo Top diplomats from the Group of Seven leading industrial democracies have announced a unified stance on the Israel-Hamas war after intensive meetings in Tokyo, condemning Hamas, supporting Israel’s right to self-defense and calling for “humanitarian pauses” to get aid to desperate civilians in Gaza
The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2023 Labour frontbencher resigns over party's stance on Gaza A Labour frontbencher has resigned over Sir Keir Starmer’s position on the crisis in the Middle East, adding to pressure on the Labour leader over…
Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023 Red Cross ‘deeply troubled’ as aid convoy attacked in Gaza City A convoy carrying “lifesaving medical supplies” has come under fire in Gaza City.
Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023 Analysis: How would Israel fare in Gaza’s tunnels? More Israeli soldiers might die as the invading troops take the battle underground, into the feared Hamas tunnels.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023 Wednesday briefing: Should a pro-Palestine march on Armistice Day be banned? In today’s newsletter: The Metropolitan police has resisted calls to ban a march in support of a ceasefire in Gaza – but that may not be the end of the story
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 Growing numbers of Palestinians flee on foot as Israel says its troops are battling inside Gaza City Thousands of Palestinians are fleeing south on foot with only what they can carry after running out of food and water in the north
Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2023 Imran Hussain: Shadow minister quits Labour front bench over Keir Starmer's stance on Gaza The MP for Bradford East said he was resigning from the front bench to be able to 'strongly advocate' for a ceasefire
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023 Pregnant in Gaza with no clinics: ‘I have no idea where I will give birth’ As one of 50,000 pregnant women in Gaza, Noor Hammad faces a traumatic birth and fraught start in life for her first baby