Analysis: Is Hamas a more sophisticated force than Israel imagined? The Palestinian group’s unprecedented attack shows strategy, planning and training beyond what many had anticipated. Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2023
Fears of war with Israel grow in Lebanon after rockets exchanged At least three Hezbollah members, an Israeli senior officer and two Palestinian fighters have been killed so far. Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2023
State Department insists no evidence to support claims that Iran planned or knew in advance of Israel attack US steps back from blaming Iran as Ayatollah celebrates Hamas operations The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
NYU Law School Student Bar Association Newsletter Expresses Support for Hamas Attack on Israel The Daily Mail (UK) (Claudia Aoraha) reports (see also N.Y. Post), and includes this screenshot: I think the student who wrote the message should have every right to express her views, including views that support the killing of civilians. I most certainly don't share the student's views, and I do… Reason · Oct 10, 2023
U.S. House speaker fight is jeopardizing Israeli aid, Texas Rep. Michael McCaul says Foreign Affairs Chair Michael McCaul said the attack on Israel by Hamas has increased the urgency to select a House speaker. The Texas Tribune · Oct 10, 2023
Varadkar: Solidarity for Israel will fall apart if it goes too far in Gaza The Taoiseach also expressed his support for the family of 22-year-old Kim Damti, who has been unaccounted for in Israel since Saturday The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
What is the Gaza Strip? Here's what to know With high poverty and unemployment and severe restrictions on movement, life in the Gaza Strip was already difficult before Israel's retaliatory offensive began this week in response to Hamas attacks. WEKU · Oct 10, 2023
Australian woman Galit Carbone killed in Israel in Hamas attack The Sydney-born 66-year-old is the first Australian victim known to have died amid the conflict The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023
Mia Khalifa, a Victim of Cancel Culture? Playboy fired the former porn star after she tweeted in defense of Hamas. Reason · Oct 10, 2023
Sky News faces criticism for interrupting Israel war zone coverage to report Holly Willoughby resignation Breaking news of Willoughby quitting ‘This Morning’ was announced by Sky News journalist Mark Austin from Jerusalem The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
As Israel declares war, the US has no ambassador there. That’s exactly how Republicans want it GOP obstruction of Joe Biden’s nominees is an expression of their belief in his illegitimacy, writes Andrew Feinberg The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
Biden condemns Hamas for ‘act of sheer evil’ and says US citizens taken hostage President in TV speech says Hamas does not represent ‘legitimate aspirations’ of Palestinian people and says US ‘stands with Israel’ The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2023
At a rest stop near Hamas attack sites, Israelis rush to help families and soldiers At a highway rest stop near where Hamas gunmen killed Israelis and took hostages, Israeli volunteers are helping rescue civilians and support soldiers who are being dispatched to the front lines. WEKU · Oct 10, 2023
Evanston neighbors ‘devastated’ as mother, daughter feared captured by Hamas Natalie Raanan, 18, and her mother, Judith, 59, were visiting family in Israel when they were likely captured during a raid by Hamas near the border with Gaza. “I’m just devastated by it. It’s just very sad,” said neighbor Kurt Jung. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 10, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023 Blinken to visit Israel this week to affirm US support amid Hamas attacks Secretary of State is due to arrive Thursday as violence continues across Israel and the Gaza Strip
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023 Gaza hospitals running out of supplies to treat wounded as Israel’s bombardment goes on The enclave’s largest hospital, al-Shifa, is already said ‘at capacity’ as only power plant also believed to be on brink of shutdown
The Conversation · Oct 10, 2023 Israeli hostages will undoubtedly be used as human shields in brutal Hamas-Israel war It is usually quite difficult to get people and things in and out of Gaza. Until this weekend.
Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2023 Biden pledges military aid, political support for Israel amid Gaza war US president strongly rebukes Hamas and offers unqualified backing for Israel’s ‘duty to respond’ to attacks.
Fortune · Oct 10, 2023 Gen Z just saw the worst war in Israel in 50 years break out all over the internet, but they were raised on 'disturbing images' Gen Z is not doing okay. Consider the crashes of 2008 and 2020, the George Floyd murder, even the Parkland school shooting and 9/11.
Zenger · Oct 10, 2023 World Governments Attempting To Rescue Their Citizens In Israel Foreign nationals have been held hostage, killed or have evacuated from Israel all together.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 10, 2023 Jewish City Council member’s resolution condemning attack on Israel gets pushback from mayoral ally Ald. Rosanna Rodriguez-Sanchez volunteered to work with Ald. Debra Silverstein on a resolution that provides “a more nuanced understanding” of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023 Morning Mail: Albanese’s plea from the heart, Australia tops mortgage stress list, UN warns of war crimes in Israel and Gaza The prime minister uses Uluru’s powerful symbolism to plead for a yes vote, while shocking details emerge of the massacre of Israelis by Hamas
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 10, 2023 How does this end? Neil Steinberg on the Israel-Palestine conflict You can ask the question after Hamas’ bloody attack against Israel on Saturday. But you won’t like the answer.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023 Israeli troops mass on Gaza border as death toll from Hamas attack passes 1,000 Hundreds of thousands of reservists head for units amid mounting expectation of large-scale ground invasion
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023 OLD Letter from Harvard group holding Israel ‘responsible’ for war with Hamas sparks backlash University president condemned ‘terrorist atrocities’ from Hamas