What does Gaza’s food shortage look like amid Israeli siege? Since October 21, only 84 trucks carrying aid have been allowed into Gaza. Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2023
Counter-terror police searching for women with images of Hamas paragliders Hamas, which is classed as a terrorist organisation in the UK, used paragliders as part of its attack on Israel on October 7. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
Are the US strikes on Syria linked to Israel’s war in Gaza? Syria is populated by a number of militias known to have strong ties to Iran The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
Children leave teddy bears outside Foreign Office as part of Gaza protest The protest in central London was organised by Parents for Palestine Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023
Khan and Sarwar demand Israel-Hamas ceasefire, adding to pressure on Starmer The London Mayor was joined by the Scottish Labour leader in demanding an end to the conflict. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
U.S. fighter jets strike Iran-linked sites in Syria after attacks on U.S. troops The strikes on two locations linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps came in retaliation for drone and missile attacks against U.S. bases and personnel in the region that began early last week. WEKU · Oct 27, 2023
‘It will be slow, very hard’: can Israel achieve its aims in Gaza invasion? Divisions among Israeli leadership and US doubts are complicating what are already ‘fiendishly difficult’ objectives The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023
Police release pictures of women displaying Hamas paraglider images at London rally Two of the women at the London rally were spotted with the paraglider images on their jackets. A third had a similar image on a placard Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023
Anas Sarwar calls for ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ANAS Sarwar has called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, putting further pressure on Keir Starmer to call for an end to the violence. The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2023
About 30 children were taken hostage by Hamas militants. Their families wait in agony The families of children held captive by Hamas say they are adrift in a unique agony among the tragedies of Israel's bloodiest day The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
How to deal with visual misinformation circulating in the Israel-Hamas war and other conflicts In the three weeks since war began between Israel and Hamas, social media has been taken over with images and stories of attacks, many of which proved false. The Conversation · Oct 27, 2023
Seeing no military answer to Israel-Palestinian tensions, the EU plans for a more peaceful future European Union leaders believe it's time to lay the foundations for a future relationship between Israel and the Palestinians where the militant group Hamas does not control Gaza The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
Americans in Gaza feel abandoned by their government For nearly three weeks, a Massachusetts couple have been begging for a way home. They're living under bombardment and running out of supplies. They ask why the U.S. government can't get them out. WEKU · Oct 27, 2023
US expands its effort to cut off funding for Hamas The United States on Friday expanded its effort to cut off funding for Hamas, announcing a second round of sanctions against people and organizations linked to the group since it launched an attack on Israel that killed more than 1,400 people The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
WEKU · Oct 27, 2023 Iran's foreign minister: Armed groups are poised with 'their finger on the trigger' Israel's intensifying military campaign in Gaza is raising the specter of a broader regional war involving Iran-allied groups. Iran's foreign minister says its allies are ready to strike.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023 First Thing: US launches airstrikes in Syria tied to Iran-backed fighters Airstrikes on two locations in eastern Syria signal a new willingness in Washington to engage directly in the Middle East crisis. Plus: the search continues for the Maine gunman
France 24 · Oct 27, 2023 Amid rise in anti-Semitism, deadly shooting still haunts Pittsburgh's Jewish community The current conflict between Israel and Hamas is polarising public opinion and stoking fears of a further rise in both Islamophobic and anti-Semitic hate crimes. As home to the largest Jewish community outside of Israel, the US is not spared. Five years ago, on October 27, 2018, the city of…
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 ‘Aggressive’ man charged after shouting insults at Orthodox Jewish man as antisemitism rises 1,400 per cent The 21-year-old was also wanted over allegations of threatening to kill a man for being in a mixed relationship earlier in the year
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 Irish premier says EU position on Israel-Palestine conflict is evolving Leo Varadkar said he was satisfied with the language of an agreed statement from 27 EU leaders issued on Thursday.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023 Israeli troops mount second ground raid into Gaza Troops attack targets in eastern Gaza City and pre-dawn bombardments reportedly kill dozens
Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2023 ‘Solidarity with Palestine’: British protesters defy threats to hit streets Activists who opposed the Iraq War are warning of lessons from 2003, as they push the UK government to seek peace.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2023 Sadiq Khan becomes highest-profile Labour figure to call for ceasefire MAYOR of London Sadiq Khan has become the most high-profile Labour politician to call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 27, 2023 EU strives to keep focus on Ukraine amid Middle East turmoil EU leaders meeting in Brussels Friday discussed bolstering support for Ukraine, as they strived to focus on helping that country against Russia's invasion even as Middle East turmoil steals global attention.
Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023 Hamas spokesman storms out of BBC interview after being asked how group justified killing Israeli families Ghazi Hamad stormed out of BBC interview after being asked to justify the killing of families as they slept
Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2023 Israel conducts second ground raid into northern Gaza with air support The overnight incursion was backed by fighter jets and drones that hit targets in Shujaiya area, Israel’s army says.