The Latest Breaking News from Hamas

British woman speaks of ‘relief’ after hostage mother released by Hamas

Yocheved Lifshitz’s daughter says she ‘cannot put into words the relief that she is now safe’

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

UN chief calls Gaza situation ‘dire’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2023

China’s Wang urges peace in calls with Israeli, Palestinian counterparts

Chinese foreign minister expresses deep sadness at deaths of civilians in the war that started on October 7.

Al Jazeera · Oct 24, 2023

Obama warns Israel’s actions in Gaza could ‘worsen a growing humanitarian crisis’

The former president said he ‘fully supported’ Joe Biden’s call for support of America’s ‘long-standing ally’ Israel

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

What the papers say – October 24

The Israel-Hamas conflict remains firmly at the top of the agenda on the UK’s front pages.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

FCDO vows to work for more hostage releases as British woman’s mother freed

London-based Sharone Lifschitz spoke of her relief that her Israeli mother Yocheved was handed over by Hamas.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

Australians exit war zone ahead of PM talks with Biden

Jordan has helped four Australians and a permanent resident cross the Palestinian border, as concerns grow about a humanitarian disaster.

AAP · Oct 23, 2023

Pentagon to send military advisers and air defense systems to Israel

Assistance comes ahead of Israel’s anticipated ground assault into Gaza but advisers will not engage in fighting, says US official

The Guardian - US · Oct 23, 2023

How Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism are manufactured through disinformation

In political communication, a big lie — what is known as the “illusory truth effect” — is when the constant repetition of misinformation makes people more likely to accept it as truth.

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2023

Israel shares harrowing footage of killings during Hamas attack to counter denials

“We will not let the world forget about who we are fighting,” Israel says as military continues to bombard Gaza in response to massacre

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023