‘We haven’t slept a wink’: families welcome freed Thai hostages home Tears and joy as 17 Thai nationals who were seized in Hamas attacks on Israel land in Bangkok The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023
Henry Kissinger: 10 conflicts, countries that define a blood-stained legacy The master of cold realpolitik left a legacy of destruction that is still playing out across the world. Al Jazeera · Nov 30, 2023
Spanish prime minister says he doubts Israel is respecting international law Pedro Sánchez condemns Hamas terror attacks but urges Israel to rethink operations in Gaza The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023
Families reunite with 17 Thai hostages freed by Hamas at homecoming at Bangkok airport Seventeen Thai workers released from captivity by the militant Hamas group have been greeted by family and friends, officials and journalists in an emotional homecoming at Bangkok’s international airport The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023
'We Don't Have Superpowers', Says Embattled Red Cross The Red Cross, which has faced criticism for not doing enough for hostages and prisoners in the Gaza conflict, stresses it has no "superpowers" and relies on the warring parties for access. International Business Times · Nov 30, 2023
Israel's mosaic of Jewish ethnic groups is key to understanding the country Some 16 million people worldwide identify as Jewish – and more than 7 million of them live in Israel. The Conversation · Nov 30, 2023
‘We stand against genocide’: Gaza peace protesters target New York Christmas tree lighting Demonstrators say they are using event as ‘educational moment for our fellow New Yorkers’ The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2023
Up First briefing: Truce in Gaza extended for 7th day; Henry Kissinger dies at 100 Israel and Gaza agreed to extend their truce for one more day. Henry Kissinger, a towering figure in U.S. foreign policy, dies at 100. WEKU · Nov 30, 2023
Israel-Gaza: what the term genocide means under international law – podcast In the weeks since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 and the Israeli bombardment and ground assault on Gaza, both sides have traded accusations of genocide. Hamas killed 1,200 Israelis and took more than 200 hostage, while Israel’s subsequent aerial and ground attacks on Gaza have killed more… The Conversation · Nov 30, 2023
Biden faces criticism on Israel-Hamas war stance after X post sows confusion US president’s account tweeted part of his remarks from last week without context, sparking flurry of differing interpretations The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2023
‘Serious doubt’ Israel complying with international law: Spain PM Sanchez In response, Israel recalls its envoy to Madrid, summons Spanish ambassador over ‘shameful statement’. Al Jazeera · Nov 30, 2023
Gaza war: a better understanding of the violence on both sides might give us a chance at a solution Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7 marked the beginning of a fresh round of conflict between Israel and Palestine. But it also raises the question of how we should assess Hamas’s terrible crime and whether and how it can be put into context compared with other war crimes committed… The Conversation · Nov 30, 2023
‘We’re still living this’: families of US-Israeli hostages arrive in Washington Parents of three hostages met with officials on Wednesday to pressure Biden administration to push for Americans’ release The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2023
Gunmen Kill 3 In Jerusalem, Police Say, As Truce Extended Gunmen killed three people and wounded several more in Jerusalem on Thursday, Israeli police said, in an attack shortly after extension of a truce in the Israel-Hamas war. International Business Times · Nov 30, 2023
WEKU · Nov 30, 2023 Six more hostages released by Hamas as talks over extending the Gaza truce continue As both sides prepared for the final planned hostage-for-prison swap, gunmen killed three Israelis in an attack on the outskirts of West Jerusalem early Thursday.
Al Jazeera · Nov 30, 2023 ‘I am not an anti-Semite’: Pro-Palestine artists cancelled across Europe A Bangladeshi photojournalist, Palestinian filmmaker, and US author say cultural spaces are at risk of repression.
Al Jazeera · Nov 30, 2023 Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 55 An extended truce-deal, attacks in the West Bank, and Hamas’s invite to Elon Musk – here are major updates.
Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2023 Royal Navy destroyer sent to Gulf to combat wider Middle East war threat posed by Iran The US, UK and allies are deploying forces to stop the Israel-Hamas conflict being fuelled by Iran into a bigger war
The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023 Israel and Hamas agree to extend truce for a further day Israel and Hamas agreed to extend a temporary truce by another day minutes before it was set to expire on Thursday morning, mediator Qatar has said.
Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2023 Three people killed and several injured in Jerusalem bus stop shooting Two attackers opened fire during morning rush hour, Israeli police say
Al Jazeera · Nov 30, 2023 ‘Palestine will win’: Sri Lanka businesses raise funds for war-ravaged Gaza A fundraiser in Colombo aimed for 10 percent of the proceeds to go for Gaza. Most vendors donated their whole income.
International Business Times · Nov 30, 2023 Israelis Shelter In Athens As War Rages On Hours after the traumatic October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Michael and his wife knew they had to abandon their Tel Aviv home and flee to the nearest destination, Athens, for the sake of their family.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 30, 2023 Temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas extended for seventh day Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their truce by at least a day to allow negotiations to continue on swapping Israeli hostages held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners. France, meanwhile, has suggested the European Union consider sanctions on Israeli settlers who have targeted Palestinians in the West Bank.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2023 Israel-Hamas war: ceasefire extended for a day amid last-minute mediation efforts IDF and Hamas agree at last minute to extend truce into seventh day as Antony Blinken arrives in Israel as part of diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to fighting in devastated Gaza Strip
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023 Thursday briefing: Can the UN climate summit reset the dial for global heating? In today’s newsletter: From climate finance to greenhouse gases, a walk through the topics on the agenda at this year’s Cop28 in Dubai