Gillian Keegan ‘deeply concerned’ over pupils missing school for Gaza protests Education secretary wants children’s absence from lessons treated ‘with utmost seriousness’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2023
Labour MPs fear for safety as pro-Palestine protesters target offices Labour condemns ‘vile abuse’ against MPs and staff after criticism of party’s stance on Israel-Hamas war The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2023
IDF evidence so far falls well short of al-Shifa hospital being Hamas HQ Footage to date fails to prove Gaza complex was nerve centre for attacks on Israel, as military had claimed The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2023
Another 25 more Irish citizens expected to be able to leave Gaza – Tanaiste This will bring the total number of Irish citizens and dependants who have left Gaza in recent days to 51. The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023
Prof. Samuel Estreicher (NYU) on The Laws of War, as to the Hamas-Israel War From the article, by a leading American academic who teaches and writes about, among other things, Foreign Relations Law and the law of war: Those who argue Israel does not have a right of self defense make two claims: First, they argue that Israel's "inherent right" is nullified because it… Reason · Nov 17, 2023
More than 20 patients die at Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital amid Israeli raid Health ministry spokesman says at least 24 people have died at Gaza’s largest hospital in 48 hours due to power cuts. Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2023
Too many taking sides in this conflict miss the true nature of Hamas – and Netanyahu Both those calling for a ceasefire and those opposing it are making assumptions that don’t stack up, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2023
New York police makes arrests at Fox News HQ as Gaza protests spread Pro-ceasefire demonstrators also detained outside investment company accused of helping supply weapons to Israel The Guardian - US · Nov 17, 2023
Pupils walk out of schools in Glasgow in call for Gaza ceasefire HUNDREDS of people joined a School Strike for Palestine rally in Glasgow on Friday, with schoolchildren among those calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2023
Starmer: Corbyn’s days as Labour MP over after refusal to call Hamas terrorists The former Labour leader continually ducked a question about whether Hamas was a terror group during a recent TV interview. The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023
New laws on religious hate aren't the right answer to fighting bigotry I believe it's merely a political gesture. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8426062/ Newcastle Herald · Nov 17, 2023
In a tale of two protests, a stark divide among young voters on the Israel-Hamas war Young voters lean toward Democrats but amid the U.S. response to the Israel-Hamas war, many Gen Z and millennial Americans are trying to find where they fit in the party - if at all. WEKU · Nov 17, 2023
As Israel bombs Gaza, Ireland’s enduring support of Palestine gets stronger Writers, politicians, and activists in Ireland, often an outlier in the West on the Middle East war, call for peace. Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2023
As threats against Jews, Arabs and Muslims rise, Justice Department looks to help The Justice Department is engaging with the Jewish, Arab and Muslim communities in the U.S. as they face a wave of threats since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. WEKU · Nov 17, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023 International community is ‘failing to prevent genocide’ in Gaza, UN experts warn Special Rapporteurs’ statement warns that lack of a ceasefire signals intent to ‘destroy the Palestinian people’
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023 Columbia, Cornell and other colleges face US inquiries over alleged antisemitism and Islamophobia The federal government has opened civil rights investigations at seven schools and universities over allegations of antisemitism or Islamophobia since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war
The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2023 First Minister meets with Jewish community leaders as antisemitism fears rise HUMZA Yousaf has met with representatives of the Jewish community at Bute House to discuss their concerns about antisemitism amid Israel's war on…
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023 Keegan criticises ‘unacceptable’ pro-Palestinian school strikes by pupils Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has said she is ‘deeply concerned’ over children taking part in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023 Gaza residents face imminent risk of starvation, UN warns Supplies of food and water ‘practically non-existent’ as Gaza plunged into blackouts thanks to fuel shortages. Israel says it has now agreed to let two fuel trucks a day into the territory
Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2023 Mother of Israeli hostage killed in Gaza weeps on the teenager's coffin as she's laid to rest The body of soldier Noa Marciano was found by Israeli troops on Friday
Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2023 East London schoolchildren join wave of 'strike for Palestine' protests The youngsters held placards and chanted as they stood outside Redbridge Town Hall
The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023 BJP to hold anti-terror rallies in Kerala BJP to conduct anti-terror rallies in Pathanamthitta, Kochi and Kozhikode. K. Surendran, BJP State President, alleges UDF and LDF vying to conduct Palestine solidarity meetings. He claims Hamas supporters infiltrated both fronts and offering help. BJP opposes Hamas, not Palestine, and India started good relations with Palestine under Atal Behari…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2023 UN warns of Gaza starvation as concerns rise about safety in the south Warning that supplies of food and water are practically nonexistent as fears grow for people crowded into the south
Reason · Nov 17, 2023 Tunnel Found Plus: Hospital shafts, poetry holes, Osama bin Laden, Randi Weingarten, and more...
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023 Family of girl believed to be captured by Hamas remain positive on her birthday A party for Emily Hand was held at St Stephen’s Green in Dublin.