Mapping how the deadly Hamas attack on Israel unfolded The key flashpoints in shock attack by Hamas militants The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
Government to allow prisons to release some offenders 18 days early to ease overcrowding – as it happened Justice secretary says move will not apply to anyone serving a life sentence and those released will be tagged The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023
A top EU official convenes a summit to deal with a fallout in Europe from the Israel-Hamas war A top European Union official says the bloc's leaders will hold an emergency summit on Tuesday as concerns grow that the war between Israel and Hamas could fuel inter-communal tensions in Europe The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
Israel may be on verge of ‘mass ethnic cleansing’ of Palestinians in Gaza, UN expert warns Israel has ordered 1.1 million people to leave northern Gaza ahead of expected invasion The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
Israel’s offensive in Gaza will be ‘horrific’, UK minister warns James Heappey says Hamas’ use of ‘human shields’ would make preventing civilian deaths ‘incredibly difficult’ The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
NSW police release footage of man throwing flare outside Sydney Opera House as part of rally investigation Police wish to speak to man shown throwing flare as they consider application for upcoming march in support of Palestine The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2023
What is Hamas, and why did it attack Israel? All you need to know about militant group in Gaza Hamas was founded in 1987 and has controlled Gaza Strip since 2006 The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
China prepares for Belt and Road summit in shadow of Israel-Gaza war President Xi Jinping’s signature economic initiative has extended Beijing’s global reach. Al Jazeera · Oct 16, 2023
Biden weighs Israel visit after Netanyahu extends invite amid Gaza war US president’s presence could be seen as a provocative move by Iran, or potentially viewed as tone-deaf by Arab nations. Al Jazeera · Oct 16, 2023
US-led diplomatic effort fails to ease Palestinians’ plight in Gaza Antony Blinken returns to Israel after Gulf tour and Joe Biden reportedly considering a visit amid humanitarian fears The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023
Australian parliament unites to condemn hate speech including antisemitism and Islamophobia PM says Hamas should be condemned for committing ‘mass murder on a horrific scale’ while Greens warn of ‘looming humanitarian crisis’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2023
Bank of England chief economist says there’s still ‘some work to do’ fighting inflation – as it happened Huw Pill warns against declaring premature inflation victory The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023
Israel announces plan to evacuate residents from 28 communities along Lebanon border Israel on Monday announced it will evacuate people living in the north of the country in the area up to two kilometres from the border from Lebonon and to relocate them to state-funded guest houses. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Oct 16, 2023
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 10 As the conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its 10th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Oct 16, 2023
Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2023 Palestinian boy, 6, dies after being stabbed 26 times in ‘hate crime’ in Illinois ‘This horrific act of hate has no place in America,’ said US President Joe Biden
AAP · Oct 16, 2023 Unity, peace edict issued as Palestine protesters rally All hate speech, including anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, must be condemned, the foreign minister says as Israel-Palestine tensions simmer in Australia.
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Biden condemns Chicago hate crime attack on Palestinian mother and child: ‘Shocked and sickened’ Six-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume was stabbed 26 times ‘for being Muslim’
Bangkok Post · Oct 16, 2023 Woman says Hamas abducted her husband A woman in Chiang Rai has asked authorities to help find her husband who was abducted in Israel during an attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Oct 7.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2023 Afternoon Update: Dutton backflips on second referendum; Biden warns Israel against occupying Gaza; and Star Wars prop sells for $5m Opposition leader says Australians are ‘over’ referendums after voice poll
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Live updates | Day 10 of the latest Israel-Hamas war More than a million people have fled their homes in the Gaza Strip ahead of an expected Israel invasion that seeks to eliminate Hamas’ leadership after its deadly incursion
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Israel-Hamas war – live: Gaza just 24 hours from ‘catastrophe’ as hospitals near end of fuel supplies WHO warns Gaza has 24 hours of water, electricity and fuel left
The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2023 Iran warns of ‘pre-emptive action’ as Gaza ground assault looms – as it happened This blog is low closed. The latest live updates are here.
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Urban battle from past Gaza war offers glimpse of what an Israeli ground offensive might look like An urban battle during the 2014 Gaza war offers a glimpse of what an Israeli ground offensive would look like
The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2023 Israel-Hamas war: Biden says Gaza occupation would be ‘big mistake’ – as it happened US president says he is ‘confident’ Israel will act under the rules of war; Thousands of patients at risk in Gaza, says UN humanitarian office
Al Jazeera · Oct 16, 2023 Analysis: Why is so much anti-Palestinian disinformation coming from India? Amid the Israel-Gaza war, Indian right-wing accounts are among leading amplifiers of anti-Palestinian fake news.