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' Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023
First Thing: Biden urges pause in Gaza fighting to rescue hostages His comments came as Hamas says the death toll at the Jabalia refugee camp nears 200. Plus, Pentagon’s UFO online reporting tool launches The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023
Met police will use new tactics to arrest hate protesters amid Israel-Hamas war, says Mark Rowley Sir Mark Rowley says his officers will use 'sharper interventions' to arrest anyone carrying out hate crimes Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023
Egypt says it will help evacuate about 7,000 foreign passport holders from Gaza Egypt preparing to receive people through Rafah crossing, as Biden calls for ‘pause’ in fighting to bring out hostages The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023
Two men arrested for hate crime after 'Free Gaza' protest in Piccadilly Red paint was thrown over a building on Eagle Place Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023
Israel-Hamas war – live: IDF warns ‘time is up’ as troops surround Gaza and fighting intensifies Some 596 foreign nationals will leave today after more than 300 left Gaza a day earlier The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
As dark as things seem, the war in Gaza could end up restarting the peace process Every peaceable advance since 1967 has been provoked by an unforeseen seismic event. This could be one of them too, says Middle East consultant Tony Klug The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023
UK working to get Britons out of Gaza 'as quickly as we possibly can', says minister Only one or two Brits believed to have escaped in first wave allowed out by Egypt Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023
Biden calls for ‘pause’ in Israel-Hamas war after being heckled by rabbi demanding ceasefire Democrats fear Biden’s handling of Israel-Hamas conflict could cost him 2024 elections The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
‘Absolute chaos’: first Briton to cross from Gaza to Egypt describes ordeal Abdel Hammad took 10 hours to get to Egypt and will not receive support from UK Foreign Office to fly home The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023
Is it right or wrong to post about conflict on social media? Perhaps it’s not about judging the act of posting or not about the war between Hamas and Israel, but interrogating the intentions behind it, says Guardian columnist Hannah Jane Parkinson The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023
Toxic masculinity won't keep us safe Feminists have long warned about men who hide incompetence with belligerence — Israel proves them right Salon · Nov 2, 2023
Americans leaving Gaza report chaos, relief — and worry for people staying behind Hundreds of Americans appeared on a list of passport holders approved to leave the territory, as President Biden called for a "pause" in hostilities to allow for the release of hostages held by Hamas. WEKU · Nov 2, 2023
Iran's 'axis of resistance': how Hamas and Tehran are attempting to galvanise their allies against Israel The devastating attack on Israel by Hamas on 7 October has transformed the Middle East, thrusting the Israeli-Palestinian question – considered a diplomatic side-issue for at least a decade – to the centre stage of the region’s geopolitics. The Conversation · Nov 2, 2023
WEKU · Nov 2, 2023 The Hamas tunnels: a wildcard in the Gaza fighting Israeli troops have far greater firepower. But elusive Hamas militants are hiding and will seek to ambush Israelis from tunnels that crisscross Gaza.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 M&S removes Christmas advert outtake after Palestinian flag controversy Some social media users were upset with the image posted to the retailer’s Instagram account
Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2023 Will Egypt accept Palestinians if Israel pushes them out of Gaza? Analysts say Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi fears instability at home if Palestinian refugees cross the border.
Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2023 ‘Genocide’, Colombia says as Latin American states condemn Israel over Gaza Colombia’s president says Israel wants ‘to remove the Palestinian people from Gaza and take it over’.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Ministers trying to secure release of more Britons as two aid workers flee Gaza Around 200 UK citizens have registered as being in the strip with the Foreign Office.
Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2023 ‘From the river to the sea’: What does the Palestinian slogan really mean? Critics have called its use anti-Semitic amid Israel’s war on Gaza. But the slogan has more complex roots.
AAP · Nov 2, 2023 Posters of Israeli hostages vandalised at Bondi Beach Posters of Israeli hostages at Bondi Beach have been vandalised amid heightened tensions in Australia over the Gaza conflict.
The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023 Kerala Police register second case against Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar for remarks on Kalamassery blasts Kerala Police file FIR against Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar and BJP's Anil K. Antony for making communally instigative social media posts in connection with Kalamassery blasts. Charges include Section 153 & 153A of IPC and Section 120(o) of Kerala Police Act. Case registered on petition by KPCC's Sarin P. Chandrasekhar…
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Live updates | Israel's troops advance as diplomatic efforts aim to at least pause Gaza fighting Israel’s ground troops were advancing toward Gaza City as diplomatic efforts intensified for at least a brief pause in the fighting in Gaza’s deadliest war
Zenger · Nov 2, 2023 Hamas Terrorists Overrun Israeli Kibbutz, Killing 91-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor And Caretaker Horrific attack leaves community in shock as elderly survivor's tragic end draws international attention.
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Diplomatic efforts to pause fighting gain steam as Israeli ground troops push toward Gaza City Israel’s ground troops advanced toward Gaza City on Thursday, as the U.S. and Arab countries intensified diplomatic efforts to ease the siege of the Hamas-ruled enclave and bring about at least a brief stop to the fighting to help civilians