‘The buildings are now ashes’: nowhere feels safe from Israeli bombs in Gaza Hundreds of thousands displaced as even conflict-weary Palestinians fear they are in uncharted territory The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023
A possible Israeli ground war looms in Gaza. What weapons are wielded by those involved? An Israeli ground offensive in Gaza would further escalate the war raging since Hamas launched its unprecedented attack days ago The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
US arranging evacuation flights for Americans who want to leave Israel as war with Hamas rages The Biden administration is expected to announce soon that the U.S. government will begin operating evacuation flights to help Americans leave Israel as Israel prepares to escalate retaliatory action on Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
Republicans push to censure Rashida Tlaib over comments on Israel Ms Tlaib referred to Israel as an ‘apartheid’ state The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
The morgue at Gaza's biggest hospital is overflowing as Israeli attacks intensify The morgue at Gaza’s biggest hospital, Shifa in Gaza City, is overflowing on the sixth day of heavy aerial bombardment on the territory of 2.3 million people The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
Israelis rush home to volunteer in fight against Hamas: ‘I’ll do whatever I can’ At least 100 people have travelled from the UK to Israel to serve in the Israeli military following the attacks by Hamas, joining others from around the world. Bel Trew and Namita Singh speak to those ready to take up arms The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: A Palestine Story by Nathan Thrall – review With devastating clarity, the Jerusalem-based journalist shows how one family’s disaster illuminates the complex tragedy of Israel and Palestine The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023
Universities tighten security amid threats over Israel-Hamas war USFPD said that there will be an increased police presence on the college campus for the foreseeable future The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
Biden White House condemns Trump’s ‘dangerous’ Israel-Hamas remarks 2024 Republican frontrunner called Hezbollah militant group ‘very smart’, prompting a stern reaction from the White House The Guardian - US · Oct 12, 2023
Watch: US secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks in Tel Aviv during Israel visit The US secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke from Tel Aviv after spending a day with Israeli officials. The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
Sunak announces £3m extra to protect British Jewish community after Hamas attack The additional funding will pay for increased security at Jewish schools and synagogues following a rise in antisemitic incidents, No 10 said. The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
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Intelligence failure or not, the Israeli military was unprepared to respond to Hamas' surprise attack As the Israeli army has stepped up its counteroffensive into the Gaza Strip, questions remain on how the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas was able to use bulldozers, hang gliders and motorbikes to conduct the largest attack in 50 years against the most powerful military in the Middle East. The Conversation · Oct 12, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 IMF sees economic growth in the Mideast improving next year. But the Israel-Hamas war poses risks The International Monetary Fund says Middle East economies are gradually recovering as external shocks from the war in Ukraine and global inflation fade
The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023 Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf tells of war’s impact on in-laws in Gaza Yousaf renews calls for UK government to urge ceasefire as he describes his family’s fears for trapped relatives
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 FA criticised for ‘weak response’ to Israel and Palestine conflict The Football Association’s plans to pay tribute to the conflict’s innocent victims were announced on Thursday.
Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023 OPINION - Hostage families’ agony & IDF special forces Gaza plan: The Leader podcast With Evening Standard defence editor Robert Fox
Zenger · Oct 12, 2023 Rabbis And Jewish Community Members Worldwide To Communal Fast In Solidarity With Israel Over 675 rabbis, cantors, and community members join together to beseech divine mercy amidst the recent tragedy in Israel.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023 What are the rules of war – and how do they apply to the Israel-Gaza conflict? International humanitarian law dictates the rules combatants should follow – with a central tenet that ‘civilians should not be targeted’
Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023 OPINION - Israel-Hamas war: State of siege has beset thinking on both sides of this bloody conflict Israel and Hamas may appear intent on destroying each other - but Arabs and Jews will remain neighbours, writes Robert Fox
Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023 King Charles meets Chief Rabbi to condemn ‘barbaric acts of terrorism’ after Hamas attack King Charles offers condolences to Sir Ephraim Mirvis who thanked him for his support over Hamas attack
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 Inside Baladia: The huge fake city Israeli troops train in as IDF gather at Gaza border The 7.4-square-mile facility, costing $45 million, was built in 2005 to address the changing nature of conflict to more urban areas
Reason · Oct 12, 2023 Those Who Support Israel Against Hamas Should also Back Ukraine Against Russia The justifications for backing Israel's struggle also apply in spades to Ukraine's.
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 King holds talks with Chief Rabbi at Palace over ‘horrors’ in Israel Charles welcomed Sir Ephraim Mirvis, a day after the King condemned the ‘barbaric acts of terrorism’ of Hamas’ attacks.