Palestinian families kept apart by Israeli ‘rules’ mourn loved ones in Gaza Palestinians in the West Bank can barely visit family in Gaza, now they fear loved ones will die before they see them. Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2023
Is Syria’s al-Assad supporting Hamas for political gain or optics? As Syria slowly reentered the Arab fold, it mended relations with Hamas, but that doesn’t necessarily mean much. Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2023
Intense fighting rages in Gaza as 'five Israeli soldiers killed' during clashes The Palestinian death toll in Gaza has surpassed 17,700 according to the health ministry in the Hamas-controlled territory Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2023
Qatar says ‘narrowing window’ for freeing more hostages held in Gaza – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2023
Heavy fighting in south Gaza as Israel presses ahead with renewed US military and diplomatic support Heavy fighting raged overnight in the southern Gaza town of Khan Younis The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2023
Hamas warns hostages doomed unless demands are met, as Israel steps up assault Israel's Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Sunday called for Hamas militants to lay down their arms, saying the Palestinian Islamist group's end was near. Netanyahu's comments came after Israeli tanks battled their way to the centre of Khan Younis on Sunday in a major new push into the heart of… France 24 · Dec 10, 2023
Orban, Bolsonaro, Zelenskiy: Unlikely Mix of Global Figures to Attend Javier Milei's Inauguration Milei's alignment with the global right, as well as the "U.S. and Israel's" foreign policy, explain the list of attendees Latin Times · Dec 10, 2023
‘I keep asking myself how will I die?’ Gaza residents in fear as battle for Khan Younis escalates The Israeli military has launched a relentless bombardment of the city, which it claims is the Hamas command centre The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023
UN says half of Gaza’s population is now starving amid Israel offensive on south Nine in 10 people in northern Gaza are no longer eating every day, World Food Programme says The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2023
Israeli Forces Push Into Southern Gaza Israeli forces pushed Sunday into southern Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of civilians have fled in search of shelter from bombardments and intense fighting with Hamas militants. International Business Times · Dec 10, 2023
What Universities Should Punish and What They Shouldn't Talia Khan, an MIT graduate student, had a detailed and powerful statement about what she sees as anti-Semitism on campus (apparently written in response to an invitation from Reps. Fox and Stefanek). https://twitter.com/i/status/1732304339689967693 And I think it well reflects how many different things are being mixed together here. For instance,… Reason · Dec 9, 2023
A British Palestinian surgeon gave testimony to a UK war crimes unit after returning from Gaza A British Palestinian surgeon who spent weeks in the Gaza Strip during the current Israel-Hamas war as part of a Doctors Without Borders medical team says he's given testimony to a British war crimes investigation unit The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2023
Tens of thousands again march in London calling for Gaza ceasefire Latest protest comes a day after UK abstained from voting on UNSC resolution demanding ceasefire, which the US vetoed. Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2023
Yemen’s Houthis warn they will target all Israel-bound ships in Red Sea Rebels warn to block passage of Israel-bound ships of any nationality unless Gaza gets the food and medicines it needs. Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2023
WEKU · Dec 9, 2023 State Department approves sale of tank ammunition to Israel, bypassing Congress The Biden administration said it has approved the emergency sale of nearly 14,000 rounds of ammunition worth more than $106 million as Israel intensifies its military operations in southern Gaza.
Reason · Dec 9, 2023 More on Advocacy of Genocide Let's focus concretely on proposed bans on advocacy of "genocide," at Stanford and beyond.
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2023 The State Department approves the sale of tank ammunition to Israel in a deal that bypasses Congress Going around Congress, the Biden administration says it's approved the emergency sale to Israel of nearly 14,000 rounds of tank ammunition worth more than $106 million as Israel intensifies its military operations in the southern Gaza Strip
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2023 Labour will oppose expulsions of Palestinians and bar violent settlers from UK Britain must pressure Israel to halt the theft of land in the West Bank. Settlers are killing hopes for a two-state solution and Sunak’s government does nothing, writes shadow foreign secretary David Lammy
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2023 Labour steps up criticism of ‘intolerable’ killings in Gaza Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy slams Israeli ‘death and destruction’ and urges UK travel ban on violent settlers
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2023 Half of Gaza's population 'starving' says UN official amid desperate humanitarian crisis Humanitarian efforts in the enclave are 'collapsing', a senior UN official has starkly warned
Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2023 ‘People are starving’: WFP says humanitarian operation in Gaza ‘collapsing’ Top UN official says recent seven-day truce showed that humanitarian aid can be delivered if conditions allow.
WEKU · Dec 9, 2023 Israeli strike leaves Gaza's oldest mosque in ruins The centuries-old Omari Mosque, Gaza's oldest, was badly damaged in an Israeli strike. An Israeli official told NPR it was targeted because militants were using a tunnel near the structure.
Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2023 Analysis: As Israel escalates Gaza war, its ‘kill-rate’ claims don’t add up The claims, aimed at fending off criticism over civilian casualties paint a picture of the war that makes no sense.
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2023 Israel orders more evacuations in southern Gaza as fresh warning made to Red Sea ships The Palestinian health ministry said 17,700 people had been killed in Gaza since October 7, and a further 48,780 injured
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2023 How Biden administration shifted from ‘unwavering’ support of Israel to criticism over Gaza deaths US has gradually ratcheted up pressure on Israel as it kills thousands of Palestinian civilians but has stopped short of threatening aid