Israel and Hamas at war: what we know on day 29 Israeli airstrike on Gaza ambulance convoy kills at least 15, says Hamas-run Gaza ministry; US working ‘hard’ to secure release of hostages The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2023
‘We have nothing’: Families seek safety from bombs inside Gaza hospitals Tent cities emerging around Gaza healthcare facilities as doctors contend with shortages, exhaustion and air strikes. Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2023
What’s behind Antony Blinken’s call for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza? Palestinian rights advocates say ‘pauses’ are ‘insufficient’ and would not absolve US of complicity in Israeli attacks. Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2023
UN officials says the average Gazan is living on two pieces of bread a day, and people need water The Gaza director for the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees says the average Gazan is living on two pieces of Arabic bread made from flour that the U.N. had stockpiled in the region The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
Foreign Secretary welcomes safe passage out of Gaza for British citizens Efforts are ongoing to keep the Rafah crossing open. The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
Penny Wong: Israel needs to listen to calls for restraint from its friends or it risks Gaza conflict spreading Writing for Guardian Australia, the foreign minister calls in the strongest terms yet for a two-state solution based on the dismantling of Hamas and an end to Israeli settlements The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2023
Netanyahu says no Gaza ceasefire until hostages released – as he rejects US calls for humanitarian pause It comes as an ambulance is struck outside Gaza’s largest hospital, which Palestinians say was evacuating the wounded but Israel says was being used by Hamas The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023
Israel deports thousands of Palestinian workers back to Gaza's war zone Israel has deported thousands of workers to the besieged Gaza Strip, capping what many described as harrowing weeks trapped in legal limbo since their detention when the Israel-Hamas war erupted The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023
Americans are still trapped under the bombs in Gaza, facing impossible choices One American may be forced to choose between fleeing to safety without her family or staying in danger, write Bel Trew in Tel Aviv and Richard Hall in New York City. The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023
Sadiq Khan tells Londoners: 'Don't be afraid to report hate crimes' amid tensions over Israel and Gaza The mayor said it was unclear how long London will continue to see 'disturbances' due to the conflict in the Middle East Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2023
The Gaza-Egypt Rafah crossing explained: ‘It is not a normal border’ For Gaza's two million residents, the Rafah border with Egypt serves as a vital lifeline. Over the years, this crossing has seen numerous shifts, openings, and closures, prompting the construction of illicit tunnels beneath it to facilitate the flow of people and goods. As the war between Israel and Hamas… France 24 · Nov 3, 2023
As Israel forces workers from Gaza back, thousands more remain stuck in the West Bank Palestinians from Gaza were working in Israel when Hamas attacked the country on Oct. 7. Now, many are unable to go back and in limbo in the West Bank. WEKU · Nov 3, 2023
Pro-Palestine protest march row explained as thousands set to protest again in London Activists will descend on the capital for the third successive weekend calling for an immediate ceasefire The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023
Relief in Lebanon as Hezbollah’s Nasrallah holds off on wider Israel war Many in Lebanon are worried about the prospects of a broader confrontation with Israel amid the war on Gaza. Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 AP PHOTOS: Scenes of pain and destruction endure in week 4 of the latest Israel-Gaza conflict A toddler with a bandaged head, limp and dusty, is carried into a Gaza hospital for treatment after an Israeli airstrike. Mourners bid farewell to a woman who was killed in southern Israel in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on a kibbutz.
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 Thousands gather for Hezbollah leader’s first speech on Israel-Hamas war – and hear little but threats Many across Lebanon had been fearful of the escalation the address could bring, reports Abbie Cheeseman from Beirut
Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2023 Two arrests made after 'hundreds' stage pro-Palestine protest at London's King's Cross station At one point, the names of those killed in Gaza were read out through a megaphone
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 Hezbollah’s leader says ‘all scenarios open’ over fight with Israel – as he also threatens US Hassan Nasrallah says Washington will also 'pay price' if Israel's bombardment of Gaza does not stop
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023 Israeli PM tells US: no pause in Gaza fighting without release of hostages Netanyahu says ‘full force’ offensive will continue, despite growing concerns over civilian casualties
The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2023 Leftist Democrats invoke human rights law in scrutiny of Israel military aid Congressional progressives say proposed $14.3bn breaches 1997 Leahy act as assault on Gaza has overwhelmingly harmed civilians
Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2023 Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah speech on Israel-Hamas war: Key takeaways Nasrallah addressed his followers without disclosing details on the next moves Hezbollah could take in the Israel war.
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 Why Amy Schumer’s Israel-Gaza posts were corrected by MLK’s daughter Since the Israel-Hamas war began on 7 October, Amy Schumer has positioned herself on Instagram as the most vocal celebrity in support of Israel. Meredith Clark examines how others are calling her out
The National (Scotland) · Nov 3, 2023 Humza Yousaf shed ‘tears of relief’ after in-laws' escape from Gaza FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has said he shed “tears of relief” after sharing the news that his in-laws would be coming home.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023 Israel deports thousands of stranded Palestinian workers back to Gaza About 3,200 people reportedly sent to war-torn strip through Kerem Shalom crossing in ‘deeply concerning’ move
Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2023 Families of 11 Hamas victims call for International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrant for its leaders The relatives called the October 7 attacks 'the execution of a genocidal plan'