Israel says it will increase military offensive in southern Gaza Apartment block bombed, killing 26, in area Palestinian were urged to flee to for their safety The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2023
Families of Israeli captives arrive in Jerusalem, rally at PM’s office Family, friends and supporters of Hamas captives marched from Tel Aviv to demand immediate release, government action. Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2023
In march on Jerusalem, thousands press Israeli government to do more to free hostages held in Gaza Thousands of family members and supporters of some 240 hostages held in Gaza have streamed into Jerusalem on foot to castigate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his handling of the war with Hamas The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023
Calls for justice from thousands at pro-Palestine rally Thousands have marched in a pro-Palestine rally in Melbourne's city centre after hearing from the father of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. AAP · Nov 18, 2023
Thousands march to press Israel's government to do more to free hostages held in Gaza Thousands of family members and supporters of some 240 hostages held in Gaza streamed into Jerusalem on Saturday, castigating Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government over his management of the war with Hamas and pleading with the government to do more to bring their loved ones home. France 24 · Nov 18, 2023
Man, 37, arrested as Met Police investigates Hamas related online posts The man was arrested on suspicion of encouraging terrorism and showing support for a proscribed organisation Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2023
‘On the frontline of blame’: how it feels to be Jewish in UK since Hamas attack Some staunchly defend the actions of Israel. Others are so alarmed at the fate of Gaza they have joined pro-Palestine protests. In between lie a range of views … but all feel the chill of rising antisemitism The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2023
‘These are biblical lands promised to us’: Jewish settlers in West Bank hope Gaza conflict will help their cause Human rights groups say settlers, empowered by their right-wing government, are exploiting the Israel-Hamas war The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2023
Is this Joe Biden's fatal mistake? Biden's presidency has been a surprise in many ways. But it was always a compromise, and now it may be a disaster Salon · Nov 18, 2023
Man, 37, arrested as Met Police investigate Hamas-related online posts The man was arrested on suspicion of encouraging terrorism and showing support for a proscribed organisation. The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023
Netanyahu is a liability for Biden. Peace is impossible until he goes The US president’s support for Israel’s PM is damaging America’s reputation abroad, hurting his own chances of re-election and prolonging the suffering in Gaza The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2023
Corbyn calls Hamas ‘terrorist group’ but says Israel behind ‘acts of terror too’ The former Labour leader had previously refused to call the militant group ‘terrorists’ despite repeated questioning. The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023
Gaza's largest hospital evacuated as Israeli airstrikes move south The evacuation came as Israeli airstrikes targeted southern Gaza Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2023
First planeload of wounded Palestinian children from Israel-Hamas arrives in United Arab Emirates The first planeload of Palestinian children wounded in the Israel-Hamas war raging in the Gaza Strip has reached the United Arab Emirates, part of a pledged relief effort by the country to aid 1,000 children The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023 Germany unwilling to criticise Israel because of Holocaust guilt, says Turkey’s Erdogan Turkish president holds tense press conference with chancellor Olaf Scholz on visit to Germany
Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2023 ‘A lot of discontent’: Netanyahu alone as Israel turns on wartime PM From families of Hamas captives to politicians in his own government, Netanyahu’s popularity is at an all-time low.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2023 Arab forces will not go to Gaza, says Jordanian minister in rebuke of Israel Ayman Safadi says credibility of international law at stake as he clashes with senior US official over terms for humanitarian pause
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2023 Journalists in Gaza deserve protection — not death Fifty-three journalists have been killed in the Middle East since Oct. 7, including 46 Palestinians, four Israelis and three Lebanese, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.
Salon · Nov 18, 2023 Dems threaten immigrant aid over Israel Advocates sound alarm about pro-Israel groups using "punitive" measures to "silence" any criticism
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023 Keir Starmer says he fears for family’s safety as Labour MPs threatened over Gaza stance Shadow Welsh secretary’s office covered in red paint, while resigning rebel reports Islamophobic hatred
The National (Scotland) · Nov 18, 2023 Tory councillor allegedly assaulted at pub over Israel Hamas war POLICE are investigating an alleged assault on a Glasgow city councillor at a pub in the city in what he said was motivated by tensions around the…
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023 Starmer repeats that Corbyn’s days as Labour MP are over after long-standing row over Hamas Labour leader ‘shocked’ by left-winger’s Piers Morgan interview – as Corbyn belatedly calls Hamas terrorists but says Israel behind ‘acts of terror too’
France 24 · Nov 18, 2023 Germany’s historical guilt haunts opponents of Israeli war in Gaza Germany’s responsibility for the Holocaust underlines Berlin’s staunch defence of Israel and its bans on expressions of Palestinian solidarity, which authorities blame for a rise in anti-Semitism. But critics say the state is failing German Jews opposed to Israel’s policies and stifling the freedom of expression of immigrants.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2023 Joe Biden says Gaza and West Bank should be ‘reunited’ under Palestinian Authority; reiterates call for two-state solution – as it happened In Washington Post on Saturday, Biden writes: ‘After this war is over, the voices of Palestinian people … must be at the center of post-crisis governance’
Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2023 Israeli air strikes kill 28 Palestinians in southern Gaza Dozens of people remain under the rubble after attacks on two residential areas in Khan Younis.