Thai negotiators held talks with Hamas in attempt to free hostages Two-hour meeting took place in Iran as officials tried to secure release of Thai nationals captive in Gaza The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023
Tunisia debates bill to criminalise normalisation of ties with Israel The draft forbids ‘recognition of the Zionist entity or the establishment of direct or indirect ties’ with it. Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2023
Biden calls for ‘pause’ in Israel-Hamas war during Minnesota event President responds to call from a rabbi in the crowd who urged him to call for a ceasefire The Guardian - US · Nov 2, 2023
‘This is Nasrallah’s moment’: Will Hezbollah’s chief declare war on Israel? Hezbollah’s leader will speak Friday on the Israel-Hamas war. What he says could determine whether the conflict spreads. Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2023
'We're fighting for our land': West Bank Palestinians decry deadly Israeli raids As Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza rages on, the other part of the Palestinian Territories, the West Bank, is also witnessing deadly violence in recent weeks. France 24 · Nov 2, 2023
Students walk out of Hillary Clinton’s class to protest Columbia ‘shaming’ pro-Palestinian demonstrators Walkout at foreign policy lecture was in support of students who signed a declaration blaming Israel for October Hamas attacks The Guardian - US · Nov 2, 2023
LDF, CPI(M) polarising society to garner votes: Surendran BJP State President K. Surendran accuses CPI(M) & LDF of communally polarising society to cover financial crisis & lack of development. He alleges they supported Palestinian people to garner votes. He alleges development works halted, funds not granted to labourers, Jal Jeevan Mission, noon meal scheme, rice growers & local… The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023
MAGA: Biggest threat to America Even Mitch McConnell is trying to push back against Mike Johnson and the MAGA wing of the GOP. It isn't working Salon · Nov 2, 2023
Pro-Palestinian Israelis face threats, but vow to keep fighting for peace Activists in Israel say as right-wing, pro-war voices dominate the discourse, their work has never felt more important. Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2023
Israeli tank commander hailed as hero after Hamas attack is killed in Gaza Lt Col Salman Habaka was among first Israeli troops to arrive in Israel’s south after attack on 7 October The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023
Escalation in Gaza Plus: Everyone's favorite congressman survives another day, the Senate passes spending bills, New York City goes to war on tourism, and more... Reason · Nov 2, 2023
Police investigating Hamas ‘fighter’ image have received a number of reports PSNI interim chief constable Jon Boutcher had suggested earlier on Thursday the image could have been AI-generated. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Palestinian flags removed from Jewish cemetery in London, says Met Police boss Sir Mark Rowley called for supporters of both sides in the Israel-Hamas war to come together Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023
Bank of England keeps main UK interest rate at 15-year high of 5.25% and cautions over oil prices The Bank of England kept its main interest rate unchanged at the 15-year high of 5.25% and indicated that borrowing costs will likely remain at these sort of elevated levels for a while yet especially if oil and gas prices increase sharply in light of the conflict between Israel and… The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023 OPINION - An old poison is back in the world, but I am overwhelmed with sympathy for both sides Last month I was asked to be one of the first “signatories” of the October Declaration, which has to date been signed by 130,000 others including Tom Stoppard, Liz Truss and Richard Dawkins. This open letter condemns all acts of terrorism against civilians in Israel on October 7.
France 24 · Nov 2, 2023 France's Jewish community faces a surge in anti-Semitism Witnessing the explosion of acts of anti-Semitism in France since the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas, many members of France's Jewish community are struggling to adapt to their new reality.
Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2023 Israel’s army meets fierce resistance ‘at the gates of Gaza City’ The death toll exceeds 9,000 as Israeli troops battle Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters for the enclave’s biggest city.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2023 Celtic fans hit back after accusations of 'antisemitism' over Palestine displays CELTIC fans have hit back after they were branded “antisemitic” by German supporters.
Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023 OPINION - The Standard View: Sir Keir Starmer takes on his party and stands by his word over Gaza ceasefire Sir Keir Starmer has a choice: to stand by his word, his allies and a nation reeling from a barbaric act of terror, or pursue a quiet life. That he has opted for the former, despite pressure from within his own party, is noteworthy.
WEKU · Nov 2, 2023 Up First briefing: More evacuations from Gaza planned; foods that boost weight loss Gaza's border authority released names of hundreds more foreigners and dual-national Palestinians allowed to leave. Eating high-fiber foods can help boost levels of an Ozempic-like hormone.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2023 Number of Scots stranded in Gaza 'not clear', External Affairs Secretary tells MSPs IT IS “not clear” how many Scottish residents are currently in Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, the External Affairs Secretary has…
Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023 One of the main reasons why Keir Starmer is standing firm on Israel? His family The Labour leader’s resolution will be stiffened by having a Jewish wife and relatives
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Thai workers caught up in Hamas attack faced with the dilemma of whether to flee or stay in Israel Thousands of poor Thai migrant agricultural workers in Israel have shared the fate of many Israelis who were killed, kidnapped or forced to run for their lives when Hamas militants stormed into Israeli villages and towns along the border of the blockaded Gaza Strip last month
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Rishi Sunak under pressure as hundreds of Britons remain stranded in Gaza Around 200 understood to be trapped in the besieged enclave
Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023 Keir Starmer's Gaza problem: Grassroots anger simmers at Labour leader's stance on Israel-Hamas war More activists are set to quit the Labour party as they brand Starmer's speech ‘too little, too late'