‘Two sides of the same coin’: Activists decry Assad’s criticism of Israel Activists say the Syrian leader’s denunciation of Israel’s actions is hypocritical — and those actions mirror his own. Al Jazeera · Nov 12, 2023
Biden’s national security adviser responds to Israeli hospital attacks in Gaza Administration treads fine line on allegations of Israeli war crime violations The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2023
Gaza's main Al Shifa hospital no longer functioning under heavy bombardment, says WHO The hospital went three days without electricity, water and 'very poor internet', the World Health Organisation says Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2023
US in ‘ongoing negotiations’ for release of hostages held by Hamas, Sullivan says Nine Americans still missing as Hamas says it’s suspending negotiations amid Israel’s handling of besieged al-Shifa hospital in Gaza The Guardian - US · Nov 12, 2023
Israeli jets strike south Lebanon after Hezbollah attack Hezbollah says it fired on an Israeli team installing ‘eavesdropping and spying devices’ near the border. Al Jazeera · Nov 12, 2023
Israel offers to evacuate babies as major Gaza hospital under heavy bombardment ‘The only safe option to save these babies would be for Israel to cease its assault,’ health official says The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2023
Could exiled former Palestinian leader Mohammed Dahlan lead Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war? The former leader of Fatah in Gaza, Mohammed Dahlan, has been living in exile in the United Arab Emirates for the past 10 years, where he has become a successful businessman. Born in the Palestinian coastal enclave, Dahlan is a powerful financial force in Gaza and an influential figure in… France 24 · Nov 12, 2023
Attacks by Lebanon's Hezbollah group would 7 Israeli troops, 10 others along border with Israel Israel’s military and rescue services say attacks by Lebanon’s Hezbollah group have wounded seven Israeli troops and 10 other people The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2023
News coverage of war affects us all, but is switching off the right response? Letters: Readers respond to an article by Simon Jenkins on the impact of the atrocities constantly being portrayed in the media The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2023
Responsibility not to 'politicise' conflict: Albanese The federal government is facing questions over its approach to the Hamas-Israel conflict and calls for a ceasefire. AAP · Nov 12, 2023
West-Eastern Divan Ensemble review – sublime playing full of joie de vivre Mutual respect and conviviality were the watchwords in this scintillating performance from Michael Barenboim’s Israeli-Arab chamber group The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2023
Israel-Hamas War: What political consequences for Joe Biden? On November 5, 2024, Americans will go to the polls to elect their next president. Traditionally, foreign policy doesn’t weigh much on the outcome of a American presidential election, but might the return of violence in the Middle East reverse this old trend? The Conversation · Nov 12, 2023
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 13, destroy al-Shifa’s cardiac ward Israeli troops are closing in on al-Shifa Hospital, where hundreds of medics, patients and displaced people are trapped. Al Jazeera · Nov 12, 2023
Netanyahu sets out uncompromising postwar vision as Israel pounds Gaza Bombardment appears concentrated around al-Shifa hospital as PM says war is advancing ‘with full force’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2023
Radio France Internationale · Nov 12, 2023 Arab, Muslim leaders slam Israel's war on Gaza but shy away from punitive steps Arab and Muslim leaders rejected Israel’s "self-defence" claims in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire at a joint summit in Riyadh. But they declined to approve punitive economic and political steps against the country over its war against Hamas.
Al Jazeera · Nov 12, 2023 How are Gaza casualty updates affected by Israeli attacks on hospitals? The hospitals in Gaza are under heavy assault by the Israeli military, making it difficult to document casualty figures.
The Hindu · Nov 12, 2023 India votes in favour of resolution that condemns Israeli settlement activities in ‘Occupied Palestinian Territory’ India voted in favour of UNGA resolution condemning Israeli settlement activities in Occupied Palestinian Territory. 145 nations voted in favour, 7 against & 18 abstained. India urged world to unite & adopt zero-tolerance approach to terrorism.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 12, 2023 SNP call for ceasefire in Gaza in fresh Scottish Parliament motion AN SNP MSP has submitted a motion calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2023 French politicians join 100,000 at Paris march against antisemitism Parties on left and right argued over event attended by former presidents and Marine Le Pen – while Macron stayed away
The Guardian - US · Nov 12, 2023 Raised to see Israel as a ‘Jewish Disneyland’, two US film-makers are telling a different story A new documentary argues some young Jewish Americans – including the directors themselves – have been raised in a system that demands pro-Israel activism
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2023 What’s at stake when Biden and Xi hold rare face-to-face meeting this week? Issues such as Taiwan, Israel’s war on Hamas, Russia’s assault on Ukraine and their bilateral trade are expected to dominate talks between two superpowers
WEKU · Nov 12, 2023 Gaza's 2 largest hospitals have ceased to function, health officials say Health officials say the hospitals are out of electricity. The U.N. and World Health Organization pleaded for "decisive international action" to preserve what's left of the health care system in Gaza.
Al Jazeera · Nov 12, 2023 Billionaires are teaming up for pro-Israel, anti-Hamas media drive: Report The campaign is seeking million-dollar donations from dozens of big names in media, finance and tech, Semafor reported.
The Guardian - US · Nov 12, 2023 ‘I will not be silenced’: Rashida Tlaib won’t stop fighting for Palestinian rights The first Palestinian American woman in Congress was formally rebuked this week, but allies say she’ll keep speaking up for peace and justice
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2023 Keir Starmer set for general election landslide bigger than Blair in 1997, poll suggests Poll comes as Sir Keir’s party has been plagued by infighting over whether to call for a ceasefire in Gaza