The Latest Breaking News from Hamas

Timeline of the Hamas attack on the music festival that left hundreds dead in Israel

The concert was attended by about 3,500 people, about three miles from the border of the Gaza Strip

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

We must not import Middle East conflict tensions to UK, warns rabbi

Dr Jonathan Romain has spoken to the local imam and the pair agreed ‘this is not a Jewish-Muslim problem but a political one’.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Australian landmarks light up in solidarity for Israel

National landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and are being lit up in blue and white in a show of support for Israel after Saturday's deadly attack by Hamas.

AAP · Oct 9, 2023

What does Israel’s declaration of war mean for Palestinians in Gaza?

Israeli PM says his country is at a war after deadly Hamas attacks, greenlighting a possible ground invasion of Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Oct 9, 2023

Up First briefing: How — and why — we honor Indigenous Peoples' Day

A growing number of states and cities acknowledge Indigenous Peoples' Day. Some want it to replace Columbus Day. Here are some ideas for how to mark the holiday, plus book and podcast recommendations.

WEKU · Oct 9, 2023

OPINION - Haggling over kidnapped Israelis could take years

Negotiations, even if they get under way soon, could take years, based on previous experience

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2023

Oil prices rise amid fears Hamas attack on Israel could spark wider Middle East conflict

Brent crude rose more than 5% at one stage to $89 a barrel before edging back slightly to stand 3.3% higher

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

British photographer and girlfriend killed after hiding in bunker, say her family

Family said they received news of their deaths from a friend ‘on the ground’ in Israel

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2023

All we know about Israeli hostages abducted by Hamas

Potentially hundreds of Israeli soldiers and civilians have been taken hostage by Hamas

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Israel ‘to unleash ground war within 48 hours’

Forces say they have retaken land near Gaza but there are reports of more kidnappings

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2023