Middle East Roundup: Nervous anticipation for truce, exchange of captives As Palestinians wait with bated breath for a pause in the Israeli bombardment, here’s the Middle East this week. Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2023
We visited a camp for Palestinians and heard despair for Gaza — and anger at America We came to a refugee camp in Jordan to ask what is on people's minds, as war and violence unfold in places that may be miles away, but that feel central to their identities. WEKU · Nov 23, 2023
FA’s decision not to light Wembley arch branded ‘antisemitic’ by Tory MP Conservative former minister Sir Michael Ellis said the FA ‘seem to regret every death and injustice, apart from the death of Jews’. Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2023
Israel-Hamas deal: What makes a truce lead to lasting peace? With Israel and Hamas agreeing to a four-day pause in fighting, here’s a look at how truces from other wars played out. Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2023
Taoiseach confident hostage releases will still go ahead Leo Varadkar said it remained unclear whether Irish-Israeli girl Emily Hand, nine, would be among the first hostages set free. The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023
Iran’s top diplomat discusses Israel’s war in Gaza with Hezbollah leader Amirabdollahian warns ‘the scope of the war will expand’ if the Israel-Hamas truce does not hold. Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2023
Trump struggles to get into holiday spirit with scathing Thanksgiving post In an apparent ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ wish, Mr Trump unleashed once again on New York Attorney General Letitia James, Judge Arthur Engoron and court clerk Alison Greenfield The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023
Wembley arch will no longer be lit for political or social issues after Israel-Hamas war issue New guidelines set out as lighting London landmark for certain events will still take place Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2023
BBC journalists accuse corporation of inaccuracies in Israel-Hamas coverage EIGHT BBC journalists have accused the corporation of failing to accurately report on the Israel-Hamas conflict in a scathing letter. The National (Scotland) · Nov 23, 2023
First Thing: Dutch election results put Geert Wilders’ far-right party in lead European far-right leaders celebrate success of Wilders’ Party for Freedom, which has won 37 seats. Plus, welcome to the world of gossip surveillance The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023
Hamas-Israel Conflict: Gaza death toll rises to 14,532 including 6000 children Ismael al-Thawabta, director of the office, said during a press conference that among the deceased were 6,000 children and 4,000 women, adding that more than 35,000 people have been injuried. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Nov 23, 2023
Number of Palestinians killed is ‘truly unbearable’, says Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez says all civilians must be protected in Israel-Hamas war and reiterates call for two-state solution The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023
Hundreds of German police officers raid homes of Hamas followers across the country The German government banned activity by or in support of the militant group Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2023
No 10 accuses FA of ‘equivocating’ on terrorism by opting to stop lighting arch The FA is to stop lighting the Wembley arch in support of humanitarian causes after criticism of its decision not to commemorate the Hamas attack on Israel The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023
WEKU · Nov 23, 2023 A temporary cease-fire in Gaza appears set to begin Friday A deal to pause the fighting in Gaza and exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners would begin Friday morning, according to the foreign ministry in Qatar.
Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2023 What’s behind the Arab-Islamic ministerial tour of UNSC states? By starting in China, the committee may be trying to gather global support to present to nations so far backing Israel.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023 ‘Silence is not an option’: Melissa Barrera responds to being fired from Scream VII over Israel-Hamas posts The actor said she condemned antisemitism and Islamophobia, after being dropped from the horror film franchise for social media posts interpreted as antisemitic
Newslaundry · Nov 23, 2023 In letter to Al Jazeera, 8 BBC journos accuse BBC of ‘double standard’ in Israel-Palestine reportage Eight BBC journalists wrote a letter to Al Jazeera accusing their employer of a “double standard” in its reporting on Israel and Palestine.
Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2023 Gaza: 13 Israeli hostages seized by Hamas to be released on Friday afternoon, says Qatar, with ceasefire due to begin in morning Qatar says the hostages will be released around 4pm local time with a four-day truce agreed between Israel and Hamas due to start at 7am
Radio France Internationale · Nov 23, 2023 Gaza deal must work towards 'lasting ceasefire' says France's Macron The deal between Israel and Hamas to free 50 hostages held by the Palestinian militant group should be "broadened" and the "humanitarian pause" it brings used to work towards a "lasting ceasefire", the French President Emmanuel Macron said after a meeting with foreign ministers from Arab and Muslim countries.
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023 Hundreds of German police raid properties of Hamas supporters in Berlin and across the country Hundreds of police officers are searching the properties of Hamas members and followers in Germany with the majority of the raids taking place in Berlin
Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2023 The celebrities fired for speaking out about the Israel-Hamas conflict A number of stars have shared their thoughts on the conflict between Israeli and Hamas – at some cost to their careers
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023 Lord Cameron visiting Israel following announcement of truce in war with Hamas The former prime minister arrived in Israel amid uncertainty about when the pause in the fighting will begin.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 23, 2023 Qatar says release of Israeli hostages to begin on Friday A four-day Israel-Hamas truce will begin on Friday morning, mediator Qatar announced on Thursday. Hamas and the Israeli prime minister's office confirmed the news shortly afterwards.
Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2023 Ex-Obama adviser Stuart Seldowitz arrested after Islamophobic rant The former State Department official was filmed harassing a Muslim street vendor in New York over the Israel-Gaza war.