The Latest Breaking News from Hamas

What is a ‘human shield’ and why is Israel using the term in Gaza?

Experts discuss the legal implications of the term as Israel has used it to justify attacks on hospitals and civilians.

Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2023

Israeli forces at gates of Gaza’s main hospital with hundreds trapped

Health officials say patients dying due to energy shortages as fighting between Israel and Hamas intensifies

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023

First Thing: al-Shifa hospital in Gaza ‘no longer functioning’, says WHO

WHO confirms Gaza’s largest hospital is without power, putting patients including infants at risk. Plus, the book club that spent 28 years reading Finnegans Wake

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023

EU nations condemn Hamas for what they describe as use of hospitals, civilians as 'human shields'

The 27 European Union nations have jointly condemned Hamas for what they described as the use of hospitals and civilians as “human shields” in the war against Israel

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

US and South Korea sharpen deterrence plans over North Korean nuclear threat

The United States and South Korea have updated a bilateral security agreement to more effectively counter North Korea’s evolving nuclear and missile threats

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

‘Very risky’: Israel faces months-long campaign against Hamas Gaza tunnels

As the Israeli army expands its reach in northern Gaza, Hamas tunnels pose major challenges for its troops.

Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2023

Brickbat: Don't Look Here

In England, the Greater Manchester Police said it is investigating after an officer was caught on video tearing down posters of people kidnapped by Hamas during its October 7 attack on Israel. Officials said tearing down the posters goes against department guidance to officers. "We will continue to work with…

Reason · Nov 13, 2023

How the UK far right hijacked Armistice Day

Police and on-the-ground accounts suggest violence came largely from counterprotesters rather than those on Palestine march

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023

Blinken: US Wants Gaza Under Palestinian Authority

The Gaza Strip must be handed over to the Palestinian Authority following hostilities, US Secretary Of State Says.

Zenger · Nov 13, 2023

Live updates | Fighting outside Gaza's largest hospital prompts thousands to flee

Fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants outside Gaza’s largest hospital has prompted thousands of people to flee from the sprawling medical facility, but hundreds of patients and others displaced by the war remained inside, health officials said Monday

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023