Israeli strike in Gaza kills a woman, and other Middle East developments A hospital in Gaza says the latest Israeli strike in the Palestinian territory has killed a woman The Independent UK · Oct 14
'They didn't wake me up': Netanyahu says security chiefs mistook Hamas' Oct 7 attack for drill Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that intelligence and military chiefs feared waking him on the night of October 7, 2023, believing he could inadvertently trigger a Hamas attack, as he again blamed the security establishment for failing to anticipate the assault. The Times of India · Oct 14
Life in Gaza after 12 months of ‘ceasefire’ It’s one year since the US-brokered ceasefire for Gaza formally came into effect. On October 9 2025, Hamas handed over the 20 remaining hostages and the bodies of four Israelis who had died while being held captive. In return, Israel released almost 2,000 Palestinians held in Israeli jails. The Conversation · Oct 13
Israel’s opposition wants Netanyahu out. Its leaders’ positions on Palestine reveal the limits of a political shake-up Four opposition parties in Israel are collaborating to remove Benjamin Netanyahu from power in the upcoming election. While they agree on ousting Netanyahu, their commitment to alter policies regarding Palestinians is uncertain. Notably, key leaders within the alliance maintain strict positions against Palestinian statehood and support for settlements. The potential… The Economic Times · Oct 12
Inside the Trump Administration's War on The Hague In the name of national sovereignty, the U.S. government is trying to ban foreign governments—and American citizens—from voluntarily working with a war crimes tribunal. Reason · Oct 12
The Gulf has entered a new era of instability. If its leaders think they can rely on old alliances, they are wrong The latest attack by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia may prove to be more calamitous for the region than the world imagines, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik The Guardian - UK · Oct 12
Iran calls latest US response to proposal 'insufficient' Iran's Supreme National Security Council head, Mohsen Rezaei, has called the US response to negotiations insufficient. He warned of potential attacks on cables and data centers if fighting escalates further. In Israel, the former attorney general testified against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a longstanding corruption trial. Meanwhile, the Iranian-backed… The Economic Times · Oct 12
France urges Palestinians to reverse decision on delayed elections France on Sunday called on Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to reverse a decision to postpone legislative elections, originally set for 28 November. Abbas said on Saturday that due to "Israeli obstacles", the vote would be held in September next year, alongside a presidential poll. Radio France Internationale · Oct 11
Saudi Arabia goes on alert, ex-aide testifies in Netanyahu trial, and other Mideast developments Israel's former attorney general has testified in Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial The Independent UK · Oct 11
Former ICC judge wins the Nobel Peace Prize the same day the U.S. sanctions the court. Then Trump tells a rally: ‘We will not forget, Norway’ Marco Rubio has outlined an initial six-month grace period for the court. We Got This Covered · Oct 11
Thousands rally nationwide for global Gaza protests People took to the streets in 27 cities and towns across Australia as part of a "global day for Gaza", marking three years since Israel's offensive began. AAP · Oct 11
'They lie to us': One year on, Gazans don't believe in ceasefire One year after the ceasefire, many residents of Gaza remain in displacement camps feeling abandoned. Despite reduced attacks from Israel, reports indicate ongoing suffering and lack of reconstruction in the territory. Nearly all of Gaza's population faced displacement during the conflict, with infrastructure damage remaining critical. Limited aid access exacerbates… The Economic Times · Oct 11
How big was London's Palestine march? Organisers claim 250,000 protesters attended Police made 20 arrests during Saturday's demonstration including six on suspicion of criminal damage Evening Standard · Oct 10
Mamdani's Socialist Allies Turn on Him With 'Genocide' Chants as Youth Chapters Allege DSA Funding Threat New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure from left-wing activists over his 7 October vigil attendance, while disputes intensify over police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. International Business Times UK · Oct 10
The National (Scotland) · Oct 10 Pro-Palestine protesters line Edinburgh streets as part of UK-wide demonstration DEMONSTRATORS have lined the streets in Edinburgh as part of a national march in solidarity with the people of Palestine to mark three years since Israel's deadly assault on Gaza began ...
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10 In three years, Israel’s war on Gaza hasn’t just changed the Middle East, it’s changed the world A whirlpool of violence has engulfed everywhere from Lebanon to Yemen. Meanwhile, the west has destroyed any political authority it once had, says Steve Bloomfield, former international editor of the Observer
The Independent UK · Oct 10 One year on from the Gaza ‘ceasefire’, Trump’s promise of peace is a distant dream as Israeli attacks continue IN DEPTH: The glimmer of hope when Israel and Hamas signed a ceasefire one year ago has been buried under the rubble of ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza – and the humanitarian situation is becoming increasingly desperate. Alex Croft reports
The Independent UK · Oct 10 A US-brokered ceasefire was supposed to end the war in Gaza. A year later, progress has stalled Israel and Hamas agreed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal a year ago, raising hopes of ending the war in Gaza
France 24 · Oct 10 Palestinians struggle to find food in Gaza a year after ceasefire Widespread hunger remains persistent in the Gaza Strip despite the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel a year ago that was supposed to allow more food into the Palestinian territory. A new study published on Thursday by Médecins du Monde reported that 93 percent of pregnant or breastfeeding women had…
Latin Times · Oct 9 NYC Mayor Mamdani Called a "Traitor" by Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Jewish Peace Vigil — What He Did Next NYC Mayor Mamdani was jeered as a "traitor" by pro-Palestinian protesters at a Union Square vigil — then said he'd do it again.
France 24 · Oct 9 France Protests, Israel's 'politically charged' remembrance, Ethopia, Ukraine It’s been a week of vigils, protests and political upheaval – from Israel, where three years after the Hamas-led attacks, former hostages and mourners called for accountability over the failures of October 7th, as questions grow over the stalled path to peace in Gaza; to France, where mass demonstrations over…
The Independent UK · Oct 9 Israel's scorn of Nobel Peace Prize laureate highlights its combative relationship with UN bodies The Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay has highlighted longstanding tensions between Israel and global institutions pledged to uphold international law
France 24 · Oct 9 Israel a rare dissenting voice as praise pours in for Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay Advocates of human rights and international justice cheered, even as Israeli officials fumed, after South African jurist and former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The 85-year-old drew wide praise for decades of work, including investigating crimes in Rwanda, Israel and the occupied…
The Independent UK · Oct 9 US charity plans to use AI surveillance in Gaza classrooms to monitor ‘hate speech’ The charity’s broader educational approach has also been challenged by advocacy groups arguing it operates without accountability to local or UN bodies that traditionally oversee Gaza’s schools
Reason · Oct 9 Treasury Backs Down on Biden-Era Cryptocurrency Surveillance Proposal It’s a small victory for financial privacy against escalating surveillance.