Germany announces complete ban of Hamas activities Hamas criticises announcement, says it shows Berlin in partnership with Israel on crimes against Palestinian people. Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2023
Israel-Gaza Conflict: Concerns Of War Crimes Emerge As Humanitarian Effort Begins Israel's attacks on Gaza's refugee camp raise concerns of disproportionate force, while evacuation efforts are underway. Zenger · Nov 2, 2023
Irish president calls for verification of facts in Israel-Hamas conflict Michael D Higgins said it was important that those killed in the conflict were ‘not reduced to competing press releases’. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Suspended Labour MP to sue Tory accusing him of ‘seeking to justify’ Hamas attack Left-winger Andy McDonald accuses Tory backbencher of ‘highly defamatory’ claim The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
White House condemns Fox News over ‘sickening attack’ on Arab Americans Network urged to apologize to ‘every single viewer’ after host Jesse Watters seemed to advocate violence against Arab Americans The Guardian - US · Nov 2, 2023
Tension escalates on Lebanese frontier amid Hamas and Hezbollah barrages Hamas armed wing the al-Qassam brigades says it hit border town, while Hezbollah claims attack on 19 Israeli positions The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023
Israeli forces kill three Palestinians as West Bank violence soars At least three Palestinians killed, health ministry says, and one Israeli killed in a shooting attack, Israel says. Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2023
Pro-Palestine Labour MP threatens to sue over 'defamatory' tweet AN MP suspended from Labour over comments at a pro-Palestine rally has threatened to sue a Tory MP over "highly defamatory" accusations. The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2023
Policing Israel-Palestine protests stretching Met resources, commissioner says Mark Rowley says Met may need support from other forces amid concerns about effect of policing protests on other duties The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023
Israel-Hamas war: Lebanese peace plan reflects country's lack of appetite for more conflict As the Lebanese prime minister, Najib Mikati, outlined a three-step peace plan for the conflict in Gaza on October 31, he made a statement which may seem ordinary to a western audience: “We will consider the right of Israel and the right of the Palestinians.” The Conversation · Nov 2, 2023
Dozens of Americans leave Gaza under evacuation deal, but crossing remains precarious Chaotic scenes at Gaza’s border as dozens of Americans leave the war-torn strip. Bel Trew in Tel Aviv, Richard Hall in New York City, Andrew Feinberg in Washington DC and Josh Marcus in San Francisco report The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Suspended Labour MP to sue Tory who said he ‘sought to justify’ Hamas attack Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald says Tory Chris Clarkson made a ‘highly defamatory’ statement about him. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Israeli forces surround Gaza City on three sides, says IDF chief Lt Gen Herzi Halevi also says Israeli troops are operating inside city ‘fighting in close quarters’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023
Andy McDonald sues Tory MP who accused him of ‘seeking to justify’ Hamas atrocity MP takes action against Conservative Chris Clarkson over his response to comments made at pro-Palestinian protest The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 More Britons manage to flee Gaza through the Rafah crossing The Foreign Office said more UK nationals were able cross into Egypt on Thursday, but declined to say how many.
Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2023 Analysis: Houthis declare war on Israel, but their real target is elsewhere Their cruise missiles won’t hurt Israel much, but they complicate regional diplomacy, especially for Saudi Arabia.
Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023 Israeli army says Gaza City completely encircled as fighting intensifies Israeli forces push into Gaza City as fighting intensifies
Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2023 Are Israel’s attacks on Gaza’s hospitals legal? Israeli warplanes are circling in on Gaza’s crowded hospitals, which have been issued with orders to evacuate
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 As more Palestinians with foreign citizenship leave Gaza, some families are left in the lurch Dozens of Palestinians with foreign passports crossed through the war-torn Gaza Strip’s only exit for the second straight day, escaping the suffocating siege into the empty Egyptian desert
Zenger · Nov 2, 2023 Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Intensifies As Hostages Remain In Gaza Israeli airstrikes and ground invasion continue as international efforts focus on evacuating civilians.
The Texas Tribune · Nov 2, 2023 Gov. Greg Abbott travels to Israel to offer Texas’ support in war Abbott traveled to the Middle Eastern country as his priority legislation over school vouchers was stalling and with less than a week before the special legislation session he called is set to conclude.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Ministers continue push for Britons to be allowed out of war-torn Gaza Britons remain trapped in the territory as Israel continues its war on Hamas and the death toll rises further.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023 Pleas to end the suffering in Gaza are growing louder, but neither side actually wants a ceasefire Israel’s stated war aim is to destroy Hamas; Hamas wants Israel to commit such barbarities that it loses international support, writes diplomat and academic Nicholas Westcott
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Labour’s Jess Phillips says Israel’s war will end in ‘death and destruction’ The Labour frontbencher argued for ‘peaceful political solutions’ to be negotiated, contrary to Sir Keir Starmer’s position for the party.
Roll Call · Nov 2, 2023 At the Races: Mideast tensions - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.