Scottish Greens issue update amid Israel and Palestine row THE Scottish Greens have said they “condemn Hamas without hesitation” after one of their MSPs was embroiled in a row for suggesting the… The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023
US raises the death toll to 9 of Americans killed in the weekend Hamas attacks on Israel The State Department says at least nine American citizens have been killed in the weekend Hamas attacks on Israel The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
Israel declares siege of Gaza as Hamas threatens to start killing hostages Hamas says Israeli strikes have killed some captives and it will kill another if bombing without warning continues The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023
Boston professor’s daughter and son-in-law killed saving son from Hamas attack in Israel Professor Ilan Troen said his daughter threw her body on top of her son to save him as Hamas militants shot at the family The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
At least 11 Americans killed as Israel orders siege of Gaza ‘We believe it is likely that American citizens may be among those being held by Hamas,’ Biden says The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
Markets Today: Stocks Retreat on Conflict in the Middle East Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are down -0.71%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are down -0.88%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately lower as ramped-up geopolitical concerns sparked risk-off sentiment in asset markets after the militant group Hamas attacked Israel over... Barchart · Oct 9, 2023
Rishi Sunak tells UK’s Jewish community ‘I am with you’ as Brits among dead in Hamas attacks in Israel Thousands of people gather in London for vigils and protests over the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2023
Pro-Palestine graffiti ‘a deliberate attempt to intimidate the Jewish community’ Slogans have been painted on bridges in Golders Green, north west London. The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
Rishi Sunak says UK is ‘poised’ to offer Israel military help if required UK prime minister will chair Cobra meeting as death toll continues to rise after Hamas’s surprise attack The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023
Madonna and Natalie Portman lead celebrity reactions to Israel-Hamas conflict Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israeli territory on Saturday, triggering deadly violence on both sides of the Gaza strip The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
What military aid the US is sending to Israel after Hamas attack? Washington, which provides $3bn in military aid to Israel annually, sends military aid after deadly attacks by Hamas. Al Jazeera · Oct 9, 2023
Israel-Hamas war: updates on The Conversation's coverage of the conflict The dramatic and shocking renewal of hostilities in Israel and the Palestinian territories over the weekend has dominated traditional and social media outlets as viewers and readers seek to understand the rapidly moving events. Within hours of the Hamas incursion into Israel from Gaza, The Conversation published analysis by academic… The Conversation · Oct 9, 2023
Hamas' attack is a staggering failure for Israel's intelligence and security forces About 1,000 Hamas militants reached Israel and attacked civilians and military targets, despite Israel's security forces having focused on Hamas for decades. At least 700 Israelis were killed. WEKU · Oct 9, 2023
Major US airlines suspend flights to Israel after massive attack by Hamas ignites heavy fighting Major U.S. airlines are suspended flights to Israel after it formally declared war following a massive attack by Hamas The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023 In the midst of war, Benjamin Netanyahu is a liability who can only make things worse. He must go The so-called international community must also make up for its years of neglect of Israel-Palestine, says foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023 Governments in Europe bolster security amid rise in antisemitism online Police deployed to schools and synagogues and security forces step up vigilance after ‘celebrations’ of Hamas attack on Israel
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023 Former Israeli footballer Lior Asulin killed by Hamas at Supernova festival Asulin, who played for teams such as Hapoel Tel Aviv and Apollon Limassol, was among the more than 260 people murdered at the music festival near the Gaza border
France 24 · Oct 9, 2023 Timing of Hamas attack on Israel has 'symbolic value', expert says In this edition of Perspective, we look at the developing situation in Israel and Gaza to understand some of the deeper underlying issues behind the unprecedented weekend incursion by Hamas. Why did the offensive happen now? What triggered the attack, and how much of a factor was the 50th anniversary…
Al Jazeera · Oct 9, 2023 Death toll soars to 1,300 as fighting between Hamas and Israel rages More than 1,300 people killed as Israel pummels Gaza and battles continue between Hamas fighters and Israeli soldiers.
France 24 · Oct 9, 2023 ‘We survived by playing dead’: Hamas attack turned Israeli rave into nightmare Israeli rescue workers say more than 200 people were killed and an unspecified number were abducted when Hamas fighters stormed a music festival close to the Gaza Strip, which was in full swing in the early hours of Saturday when the Palestinian militant group launched its biggest attack on Israel…
Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2023 UK advises against ‘all but essential travel to Israel’ following Hamas attack Several airlines have suspended flight services to or from Tel Aviv
AAP · Oct 9, 2023 'Resistance justified': hundreds protest for Palestine Protesters are demanding Australia cut ties with Israel and urging supporters to rally in solidarity with Palestine as the prime minister calls for restraint.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023 Tories demand SNP end Bute House deal with Greens over Palestine support THE Scottish Conservatives have called on the SNP to end their coalition deal with the Greens over the party’s support for Palestine.
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023 Democrat slams Squad members over comments about Hamas attack on Israel ‘Squad’ member Rashida Tlaib called for the US to stop funding Israel, which she called an ‘apartheid system’
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023 Watch as US senators hold press briefing after meetings with Chinese leaders Watch as a US bipartisan congressional delegation led by Chuck Schumer and Mike Crapo hold a press conference following their meetings with Chinese leaders in Beijing.