Laurence Fox, Vanessa Feltz and Love Island: Ofcom reveals most complained-about TV moments of 2023 Broadcasting watchdog received double the amount of complaints than last year The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023
Israel proposes hostage release for temporary Gaza ceasefire amidst ongoing talks Israeli officials propose a one-week pause in fighting in Gaza in exchange for the release of 40 hostages held by Hamas. Talks are underway, but challenges... Top News · Dec 20, 2023
David Cameron pushes his plan for Gaza ceasefire as he meets Middle East leaders Diplomatic blitz in Jordan and Egypt, as foreign secretary argues case for ‘sustainable’ end to conflict The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023
Nearly 66 percent of jobs lost in Gaza since Israel-Hamas war broke out UN labour agency, Palestinian bureau note major spillover effect in occupied West Bank with one-third jobs wiped out. Al Jazeera · Dec 20, 2023
US defense secretary makes unannounced visit to USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier defending Israel U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has flown out to the USS Gerald R The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023
Are Houthi Red Sea attacks hurting Israel and disrupting global trade? The Houthis attack ships in one of the busiest maritime routes as they demand Israel to end its brutal war in Gaza. Al Jazeera · Dec 20, 2023
MP shares family's harrowing messages about those in under-siege Gaza church AN MP with family are trapped in a Gaza church said to be surrounded by Israeli snipers has shared harrowing voice messages she has received… The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2023
Hamas head in Cairo as momentum builds towards new Israel-Hamas truce talks Ismail Haniyeh’s trip comes as Israel signals possibility of another truce, although key sticking points remain. Al Jazeera · Dec 20, 2023
Israel proposes week-long pause in fighting for additional hostage release Israel and Hamas are still negotiating the release of hostages in exchange for a week-long pause in fighting. Details and differences remain, but progress ... Top News · Dec 20, 2023
Houthi Rebels' Red Sea Attacks Intensify, US Sets Up Maritime Coalition The US scrambles to address a surge in Houthi attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, prompting the establishment of an international maritime coalition. Top News · Dec 20, 2023
No deal reached, UN resolution vote expected. Hostage situation critical Israel and Hamas are still far from reaching a final deal on the release of hostages in Gaza. Talks are intensifying, but major sticking points remain. Mea... Top News · Dec 20, 2023
TikTok moderators struggling to assess Israel-Gaza content, Guardian told Button letting moderators flag video content in language they do not understand has been removed, source says The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023
‘Barely a drop’: UN warns water shortages a deadly risk for Gaza children Water and sanitation services are at the point of collapse with large-scale disease outbreaks looming, UNICEF warns. Al Jazeera · Dec 20, 2023
Eurovision rejects calls for Israel to be banned from 2024 show despite boycott threats The annual celebration of European music will take place in Malmo, Sweden next year The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023
Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2023 Hamas leader arrives in Cairo to discuss Gaza war Indirect talks have recently been relaunched to try an negotiate another ceasefire
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023 How a sniper’s bullets utterly shattered the last vestiges of sanctuary in Gaza’s only Catholic church Hundreds of Palestinian Christians already faced dwindling food, dirty water and the constant fear of bombs as they sought shelter from Israel’s war on Hamas in northern Gaza, before a mother and daughter were shot trying to reach the toilet at the Holy Family Church. Bel Trew speaks to the…
International Business Times · Dec 20, 2023 Hamas Chief In Egypt For Talks On Gaza Truce And Hostage Release The Qatar-based Hamas chief, Ismail Haniyeh, arrived in Cairo for discussions on the "aggression in the Gaza Strip and other matters", the group said in a statement.
Al Jazeera · Dec 20, 2023 ‘Fed up with war’: Yemenis fear new conflict after Houthi Red Sea attacks Many Yemenis worry that the Houthi attacks on Red Sea vessels will spark a new war for their embattled nation.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2023 Israel orders new evacuations in southern Gaza, says UN – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023 UN Security Council delays Gaza ceasefire vote in bid to avoid US veto US wants draft resolution watered down from ‘urgent and sustainable cessation of hostilities’ to ‘urgent suspension of hostilities’
International Business Times · Dec 20, 2023 UN Security Council Due To Vote On Delayed Gaza Resolution The United Nations Security Council was due to vote Wednesday on a much-delayed resolution calling for a pause to the Israel-Hamas war after members wrangled over wording while aid efforts in the Gaza Strip neared collapse.
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023 UN resolution on Gaza hampered by issues important to US: cessation of hostilities and aid monitors The Security Council's adoption of a new U.N. resolution to spur desperately needed aid to Gaza has been bogged down by two issues: a reference to a cessation of hostilities, which the U.S. has opposed, and putting the U.N. in charge of inspecting trucks to ensure they are actually carrying…
International Business Times · Dec 20, 2023 Hamas Chief Due In Egypt For Gaza Ceasefire Talks The head of Hamas was due in Egypt on Wednesday for talks on a fresh ceasefire in Gaza, after Israel said it was willing to agree to another pause in exchange for more hostages.
France 24 · Dec 20, 2023 Netanyahu rules out Gaza ceasefire until 'elimination' of Hamas Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Wednesday there would be no ceasefire in the Gaza Strip until the "elimination" of the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The announcement came as Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh was in Cairo for talks aimed at brokering a new truce. A UN Security Council vote on…
Top News · Dec 20, 2023 Israel offers ceasefire, demands release of hostages in Gaza conflict Breaking news: Israel offers ceasefire in Gaza, agrees to release 40 hostages. Will Hamas accept this deal? Get the exclusive details from our analyst.