As Middle East crisis grows, does Iran have control of its proxy forces? Chances of a regional flare-up rest on the unclear intentions of Tehran and the groups it has nurtured The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2024
Israel Bombs Gaza After UN Warns Territory 'Uninhabitable' Israel bombed Gaza on Saturday as the United Nations warned the Palestinian territory has become "uninhabitable" after three months of fighting that threatens to engulf the wider region. International Business Times · Jan 6, 2024
Morning Digest | Centre’s Digi Yatra enrolment takes off as airport security staff sign up flyers without their consent; Iran suicide blasts death toll rises to 89, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 6, 2024 The Hindu · Jan 6, 2024
From Hamas to Hezbollah, a look at the Iran-allied groups rallying to arms around Middle East Hezbollah says it launched a new wave of rockets at Israel in response to an Israeli assassination of one of its leaders last month. It is just the latest spat between Israel and one of several Iran-backed militias in the Middle East The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024
UN humanitarian chief calls Gaza 'uninhabitable' 3 months into Israel-Hamas war The U.N. humanitarian chief is describing Gaza as “uninhabitable” three months into Israel’s war with Hamas The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024
Gaza Has 'Simply Become Uninhabitable': UN Humanitarian Chief UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths on Friday said Gaza had become "uninhabitable" after relentless bombing by Israeli forces in retaliation for the Hamas militant group's attack in October. International Business Times · Jan 5, 2024
Response to killing of Hamas leader in Beirut 'inevitable', says Hezbollah chief Nasrallah Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah warned Israel on Friday that the group will "inevitably" respond to the assassination of Hamas's deputy political leader in Beirut this week, saying it "cannot remain silent" to such an incursion on Lebanese territory. France 24 · Jan 5, 2024
Middle East: Blinken seeks detailed plan for post-conflict Gaza Get the inside scoop on Secretary Blinken's diplomatic push in the Middle East and the challenges of establishing a post-Hamas Gaza. No ceasefire mentioned! Top News · Jan 5, 2024
Man jailed for shouting antisemitic slurs about Israel-Hamas conflict in east London Diljan Akhtar, 51, was also sentenced for publicly shouting other racist slurs and making violent threats towards a police officer Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2024
Israel tries to appease US with proposals for Gaza as Blinken heads to Middle East Washington wants concessions from the Netanyahu administration, as critics say plans lack detail or commitment The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2024
Yousaf becomes first UK leader to condemn Israeli push for 'ethnic cleansing' HUMZA Yousaf has become the first UK party leader to condemn Israel’s push for “ethnic cleansing”, after warning that Israeli officials had… The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2024
McDonald’s chief says anti-Israel boycotts hitting sales The fast-food giant’s boss criticises “misinformation” about McDonald’s view on the conflict in Gaza The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024
CNN lets Israeli military censor news "War-crime" and "genocide" are taboo words, network insider tells The Intercept Salon · Jan 5, 2024
Mourners visit Israel's Nova festival site almost three months after Hamas attack Grieving Israelis return to site of music festival where Hamas killed hundreds Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2024 Hezbollah chief says response to killing of senior Hamas official is ‘inevitable’ Hassan Nasrallah says assassination in Beirut has changed nature of his group’s conflict with Israel, raising fears of escalation
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024 Hezbollah leader says his group must retaliate for suspected Israeli strike in Beirut The leader of the Lebanese militia Hezbollah says his group must retaliate after a presumed Israeli strike hit a Beirut neighborhood this week, killing a senior Hamas official
Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2024 Hezbollah chief warns Lebanon could be ‘exposed’ to more Israeli attacks Nasrallah again pledges retaliation for killing of Hamas deputy chief al-Arouri, says Hezbollah ‘cannot be silent’.
International Business Times · Jan 5, 2024 India Navy Rescues Arabian Sea Crew After Hijack Attempt India's navy said Friday it had rescued 21 crew members from a vessel in the Arabian Sea after a hijacking distress call, the latest attack on commercial shipping in the region.
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024 Israel outlines plan for Gaza after war The proposal by the defence minister – not yet signed off by the government – comes as pressure grows from Western nations over the future of Gaza, and as the US secretary of state visits the region for the fourth time in three months
The Conversation · Jan 5, 2024 Israeli government riven with division over future of Gaza after far-right calls to expel Palestinians After more than 90 days of war in Gaza, in which at least 22,000 Palestinians are reported to have been killed, Israeli officials have shifted their attention to what happens once the fighting has ceased.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 5, 2024 French diplomacy in crosshairs as Middle East conflict unravels The Israel-Hamas war shows no signs of abating – three months on – as regional players are sucked into the fray despite a flurry of diplomatic responses. As Middle Eastern neighbours tread a fine line, France has warned Iran and its proxies to steer clear of the fight. RFI examines…
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2024 Israel is pushing Hezbollah to its limits. How it responds will define the future of this war With the assassination of Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon, Israel has risked an alarming escalation, says Amal Saad of Cardiff University
The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2024 MP who worked in Gaza hails ‘impressive’ police chief on handing back MBE AN MP who worked in a Gaza hospital has praised a former police chief who gave up his MBE over the UK Government’s stance on the Middle East…
Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2024 McDonald’s chief says Israel-Gaza ‘misinformation’ is hurting sales The fast food chain has faced boycotts after its Israeli franchise donated thousands of meals to soldiers fighting in Gaza
Fortune · Jan 5, 2024 McDonald's CEO admits Middle East boycotts are impacting business "We abhor violence of any kind and firmly stand against hate speech, and we will always proudly open our doors to everyone."