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France’s grief for Hamas’s victims is right – its suspicion of French Muslims is not

Events in Israel have inspired renewed public questioning about our true ‘Frenchness’ – even that of beloved football stars, says Guardian columnist Rokhaya Diallo

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023

‘I want to tell the world’: the reporter determined to share Gaza’s stories

As journalists’ deaths mount amid the blasts, Al Jazeera anchor Jamileh Tawfiq is one of the few media voices left in the strip

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023

'I won't live in fear': How London's Jewish and Palestinian communities are feeling now

While the devastating events of the Israel-Hamas conflict may be taking place 2,500 miles away, the repercussions have been felt by Jewish and Palestinian Londoners alike. Two weeks on from Hamas' unprecedented attack, Emma Loffhagen speaks to the capital's diasporas

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2023

Atop a Jerusalem mountain, a cafe of rare coexistence in a divided city

A cafe frequented by both Israelis and Palestinians had offered a haven from political tensions – until recent events.

Al Jazeera · Oct 21, 2023

Live updates | Hamas frees 2 American hostages, even as Israel airstrikes continue in southern Gaza

Israel says Hamas has freed two American hostages who had been held in Gaza since militants rampaged through southern Israel Oct. 7

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023

Joe Biden: Hamas attack was to halt Israel-Saudi Arabia thaw

US President Joe Biden said Hamas attacked Israel in part to stymie its efforts to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia, his most illuminating comments yet on the impetus for the crisis in the Middle East.

The Times of India · Oct 21, 2023

AP visual analysis: Rocket from Gaza appeared to go astray, likely caused deadly hospital explosion

An Associated Press analysis of more than a dozen videos found that the deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital Tuesday was likely caused by a rocket fired from inside Palestinian territory that veered off course and broke up in the air before crashing back to the ground

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023

'Don't fall for it': Nikki Haley warns Joe Biden after Hamas release of 2 US hostages

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley made a series of statements following the release of two American hostages by Hamas. She expressed her belief that Hamas's decision to release the hostages was an attempt to "earn favor" with the United States. Speaking on Fox News, Haley said, “First I’ll say, two…

The Times of India · Oct 21, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: where do surrounding countries stand?

Complicated web of relationships are strained as Israel bombards Gaza in retaliation to Hamas attack

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023

Hollywood stars urge Biden to push for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war

Celebrities including Joaquin Phoenix, Cate Blanchett and Susan Sarandon urge US president to push for halt in fighting.

Al Jazeera · Oct 21, 2023