‘Seen as less human’: Why has Islamophobia surged amid Israel’s Gaza war? Hate crimes and complaints are at record levels. Al Jazeera speaks to Professor John Esposito to better understand why. Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2023
UN security council vote delayed yet again and now set for Friday – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2023
Led by ‘plumes of smoke’: How Gaza’s first responders navigate a blackout Medics and survivors tell Al Jazeera how they cope under communications blackouts as Israeli forces pound Gaza. Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2023
Biden administration faces international pressure as Israel-Gaza conflict escalates Join the discussion as former Obama and Bush advisers analyze the effectiveness of Biden's approach in the Israel-Gaza conflict and delve into negotiations... Top News · Dec 21, 2023
Gaza children being killed or mutilated in ‘very extreme’ numbers, Australian doctor says Reporting what is being directly witnessed by MSF healthcare workers does not indicate loss of neutrality, Natalie Thurtle stresses The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2023
Afternoon Update: why Australia said no to US warship request; Matildas sellout streak continues; and Melbourne mourns ‘a true icon’ Coalition and Labor agree that Australia’s focus should be in the Indo-Pacific The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2023
US is engaging in high-level diplomacy to avoid vetoing a UN resolution on critical aid for Gaza The United States, key allies and Arab nations are engaging in high-level diplomacy in hopes of avoiding another U.S. veto of a new U.N. resolution on desperately needed aid to Gaza ahead of a long-delayed vote now scheduled for Thursday morning The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023
More than 8,000 Palestinians in Israeli jails, rights groups say Number held without charge at historic high amid intensified wave of arrests after 7 October attacks by Hamas The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023
Israel Orders More Gaza Evacuations As Envoys Seek Truce Israel has ordered more evacuations in southern Gaza's main city as diplomats pressed on with efforts to secure a pause in the war that Hamas says has claimed 20,000 lives. International Business Times · Dec 21, 2023
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Intensifies as Death Toll Soars In this interview, Democratic strategist Abbas Alawiyah discusses the political impact of President Biden's handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict an... Top News · Dec 21, 2023
Israeli Official: Negotiations for hostage release intensify despite tragic mistake Get the latest details on the Israeli hostages mistakenly killed by Israeli forces. Hear from a former Israeli ambassador on negotiations and the tragic mi... Top News · Dec 21, 2023
Israel proposes new hostage deal to rescue captives from Hamas Israel proposes a new hostage deal with Hamas, offering a one-week pause in fighting in return for the release of 40 hostages. Will Hamas agree? Find out more. Top News · Dec 21, 2023
More than 570,000 'starving' as Gaza Strip faces risk of famine, UN report says More than half a million people in Gaza are starving due to insufficient food entering the territory since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, a UN report said Thursday. Earlier, the UN's human rights office said it has received reports that Israeli troops "summarily killed" at least 11 unarmed Palestinians… France 24 · Dec 21, 2023
Israel-Hamas Conflict Live: 'Credible Threat' From Hezbollah Triggers Road Closures In Northern Israel The Israel-Hamas war has reached its 76th day, and tensions continue to soar near Israel's northern border with Lebanon. Local authorities are taking more steps to protect residents amid Hezbollah's "strong statements" regarding its plans to attack some northern Israeli communities. International Business Times · Dec 21, 2023
Top News · Dec 21, 2023 Israel and Hamas resume negotiations for release of hostages Amidst intense negotiations and public pressure, Israel and Hamas inch closer to the negotiating table while the UN debates a resolution to stop hostilitie...
International Business Times UK · Dec 21, 2023 Israel Propose New Truce Agreement As More Hostages Are Killed In Gaza In a bid to release 40 Israeli civilians who remain kidnapped by Hamas, Israel is working on a new temporary ceasefire agreement with Qatar and the US.
Top News · Dec 20, 2023 Gaza's Starvation Crisis Worsens, Urgent Aid Needed Brutalized by war, the people of Gaza struggle to survive amidst destruction and despair. Hunger and disease threaten more lives than the bombs.
WEKU · Dec 20, 2023 Artists rally in support of West Bank theater members detained since Dec. 13 Members of Jenin's renowned Freedom Theatre were arrested and detained by Israeli military forces, including its artistic director and general manager, who remains in custody.
Top News · Dec 20, 2023 Israel remains hopeful for hostage release as talks with Hamas continue Join us live in Tel Aviv as Ambassador Mark Regev discusses Israel's efforts to negotiate the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
International Business Times · Dec 20, 2023 World Waits On US As Security Council Gaza Resolution Stalled The UN Security Council on Thursday will try once again to pass a resolution calling for a halt in fighting between Israel and Hamas after previous efforts to win Washington's backing fell short.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2023 Antoinette Lattouf says she is considering ‘legal options’ after losing ABC radio role over Israel-Gaza social media posts Journalist, who is the founder of Media Diversity Australia, says she believes she was terminated unlawfully
The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023 Fighting terrorism did not mean Israel had to ‘flatten Gaza’, says Emmanuel Macron French president calls on Israel ‘to stop this response because it is not appropriate’ as he repeats ceasefire demand
Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2023 Israel-Gaza war: UN Security Council vote on ceasefire and aid delayed again The US is seeking to change the wording of the text
France 24 · Dec 20, 2023 No, Adele was not holding a Palestinian flag at one of her recent concerts Singer-songwriter Adele and footballers Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the celebrities caught up in the disinformation war between Israel and Hamas, as users claim they have expressed their support for Palestine. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake.
International Business Times UK · Dec 20, 2023 Israel-Hezbollah Tensions Flare As White Phosphorus Is Reported As the daily counterattacks between Hezbollah and the IDF continue, Israel has been accused of committing war crimes that are supported by the US.