China and Russia harden positions on Gaza as war stirs geopolitical tensions Conflict highlights growing gulf with west, as other big developing powers face difficult diplomatic choices The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023
Biden considers visiting Israel after Netanyahu invite President Joe Biden has made it clear the US will support Israel in their fight against Hamas The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
John Oliver changes Last Week Tonight format due to ‘horrific’ Israel-Palestine news ‘I don’t really want to tell jokes right now,’ comedian explained in rare serious cold open The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
The Gaza tunnel network: A tactical advantage for Hamas As Israel appears to prepare a ground invasion of Gaza, the Israeli military is looking closely at the so-called Gaza metro. This labyrinth of tunnels dug under Gaza was initially used to smuggle goods from Egypt. But today, it's set to become a huge tactical advantage for Hamas, who are… France 24 · Oct 16, 2023
Israeli forces, tanks amass near Gaza A steady flow of buses and passenger cars filled with military personnel are moving towards Israel’s border with Gaza. Al Jazeera · Oct 16, 2023
Watch live: Sunak addresses parliament as Israel expected to launch ground offensive in Gaza Watch live as Rishi Sunak addresses parliament on Monday, 16 October, as Israel is expected to launch a ground offensive in Gaza. The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
Irish deputy premier says everything being done to help Irish citizens in Gaza Micheal Martin said a distinction needs to be drawn between Palestinians and Hamas militants. The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
Israel must take ‘all possible measures to minimise civilian casualties’ in Gaza after Hamas terror raids - UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps issues the plea amid report of intensifying Israeli attacks Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2023
Israel appears to be on the verge of ethnic cleansing in Gaza Netanyahu’s government might welcome a chance to shift a million or more Palestinians off the demographic balance sheet by clearing Gaza The Guardian - US · Oct 16, 2023
Majority of voters want Labor to support Indigenous Australians but are split on how: Guardian Essential poll Only a third of respondents support a treaty in the wake of Saturday’s failed referendum The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2023
What is the US up to in its dealings with Israel over Gaza? The Biden administration knows it cannot be seen to be lecturing or criticising and may have set itself irreconcilable goals The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023
Can Lebanon’s Hezbollah afford to go to war with Israel? Observers fear that Hezbollah joining war against Israel could cause devastation in Lebanon and regional escalation. Al Jazeera · Oct 16, 2023
Ice Cream Truck Morgues Plus: House speaker skirmishes, college wokeness collapsing, Elf Bar, North Korea, and more... Reason · Oct 16, 2023
Biden, Trump and "split-screen" reality Trump keeps whining and House GOP is in full meltdown — they still think Americans want their fantasy universe Salon · Oct 16, 2023
France 24 · Oct 16, 2023 A look back at almost 20 years of conflict between Israel and Hamas The current conflict between Israel and Hamas dates back to 2005, when Israel withdrew from the Gaza Strip. After winning the 2006 elections, Hamas took control of the enclave a year later following months of fighting between Hamas and rival Fatah forces. Since then, Israel and Hamas have clashed on…
Barchart · Oct 16, 2023 Markets Today: Stocks Edge Higher on Hopes Israeli-Hamas Conflict Can Be Contained Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.38%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.22%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately higher as the markets track diplomatic efforts to contain the Israel-Hamas conflict. The markets are also looking to Q3...
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Riz Ahmed accuses Israel of ‘morally indefensible war crimes’ against Palestinians amid Israel-Hamas war Ahmed, 40, urged people to ‘speak up...if we are on the side of humanity’ in a statement shared on social media
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Why Israel has evacuated residents from its northern border with Lebanon Days of missiles and shelling between Hezbollah and Israel’s military have raised the threat of the conflict with Hamas spreading to another border
France 24 · Oct 16, 2023 Israel's former PM Ehud Barak: 'Netanyahu doesn't have the trust of the people or the army' In an interview with FRANCE 24, Israel's former premier Ehud Barak (1999-2001) said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has neither the trust of the Israeli people nor that of the army following a devastating attack by Hamas last week. He also said Israel had no choice but to launch a…
The Conversation · Oct 16, 2023 A reflexive act of military revenge burdened the US − and may do the same for Israel In the wake of the shocking invasion of southern Israel by Hamas militants on Oct. 7, 2023, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to destroy Hamas.
The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023 Israel matters more than Manipur for PM Modi: Rahul in poll-bound Mizoram Slamming PM modi for not visiting Manipur after the ethnic clashes, Rahul Gandhi said the BJP-led Centre appeared to be more interested in Israel than in Manipur.
Al Jazeera · Oct 16, 2023 Why reopening Egypt-Gaza Rafah crossing is crucial amid Israeli bombing Egypt has said Palestinians need to remain on their own land – but it is trying to facilitate humanitarian aid.
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Hezbollah destroys Israeli surveillance cameras along the Lebanese border as tension soars Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group said Monday it has started destroying surveillance cameras on several Israeli army posts along the border as tension rose following the Israel-Hamas war that began Oct.7
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023 Bank of England has more ‘work to do’ to control inflation, says chief economist Huw Pill raises possibility of interest rate rise, saying war between Israel and Hamas may affect oil priceBusiness live – latest updates
Reason · Oct 16, 2023 The Cecil-the-Lion-Killing Dentist, Civil Rights Boycott Noncompliers, and Hamas Supporters What should we think (and what does the law think) about publicly accusing ("doxxing"?) people of what some see as shameful behavior?