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Strikes on Gaza to increase from today, Israeli spokesperson says – as it happened

Israeli Rear Adm Daniel Hagari said: ‘We will deepen our attacks to minimise the dangers to our forces in the next stages of the war.’ This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2023

Life returns to an Israeli desert city, but fears of Hamas remain

A once-bustling southern Israeli city is cautiously reopening but locals remain fearful of threats posed by Hamas.

Al Jazeera · Oct 22, 2023

Morning Digest | U.S. expresses concern over departure of Canadian diplomats from India; Israel steps up bombing of Gaza, and more

Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Son of Chicagoans, Hersh Goldberg-Polin among five Hamas hostages with Illinois ties

The parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin were raised in Chicago. Of the 12 U.S. citizens seized by Hamas, five have Illinois connections — more than previously known.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 21, 2023

More than 100 arrested at demonstration calling for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict

Demonstrations organised in cities across the US

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023

Rishi Sunak calls on world leaders to ‘stop contagion of conflict’ between Israel and Hamas

Following his visit to Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, the prime minister said containing the conflict was the ‘overwhelming’ priority of leaders in the region

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023

Rishi Sunak: Leaders need to stop ‘contagion of conflict’ in Middle East

The Prime Minister visited Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt for talks with key regional players this week.

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023

Israeli soldiers find they must rely on private donations for essential equipment

Across the country, a huge volunteer effort has sprung up to supply troops with protective gear that some say the government is failing to provide.

WEKU · Oct 21, 2023

Western leaders look to Qatar to get their citizens home

The Gulf state’s role in the release of two American hostages by Hamas has burnished its reputation as a global mediator

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023

Why the Rafah border crossing is vital for humanitarian aid to Gaza

The only way out of Gaza is a crossing point into Egypt that was effectively sealed after Hamas attacks

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023