Labour ceasefire row explained as pressure builds on Starmer builds over Israel-Hamas war Fifty Labour councillors quit party over Sir Keir Starmer’s stance on Israel-Hamas war The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
South Africa recalls ambassador and diplomatic mission to Israel and accuses it of genocide in Gaza South Africa’s government has recalled Monday its ambassador and diplomatic mission to Israel in condemnation of the bombardment of the Gaza Strip, calling it a “genocide” The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
‘Time to stand up and be counted’: Denmark’s PM on why it’s vital the West keeps supporting Ukraine Exclusive: Mette Frederiksen tells Jakob Illeborg that Russia's invasion was the start of a new reality for the world to face, one that underscores the importance of Nato and cooperation between the US and Europe. That includes on fighter jets and pilot training for Ukraine to combat Russia’s forces The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Is it safe to visit Lebanon? Foreign Office advice as Britons encouraged to leave The UK has warned citizens not to go to the Middle East country The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Is Restricting Pro-Israel-as-Jewish-Democracy Speech National Origin/Ethnicity Discrimination or Harassment? Harvard concludes that it is, but I’m skeptical that this is right—just as I’d be skeptical that an employer’s restricting pro-Hamas speech constitutes such discrimination or harassment. Reason · Nov 6, 2023
Gaza conflict: if the cycle of violence is to end we must not prioritise one side's suffering over the other Shortly after the Hamas massacre in Israel on October 7, people I know and respect were posting Palestinian solidarity notices on their social media feeds. I am supportive of the rights of the Palestinian people and am greatly disturbed by their treatment under Israel’s military occupation. But I found this… The Conversation · Nov 6, 2023
Harvard Kennedy School Professor's Rejecting Students' Class Project Discussing "Jewish Democracy" in Israel was a violation of free speech principles, Harvard concludes. Reason · Nov 6, 2023
More than 10,000 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza The latest Health Ministry figures come as Israeli bombardment of besieged territory intensifies. Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2023
Up First briefing: Gaza has few good Hamas replacements; Las Vegas hospitality strike It's been nearly one month since Hamas attacked Israel. As the war goes on, Gaza has few good options for replacing the militant group. Las Vegas hospitality workers could walk off the job this week. WEKU · Nov 6, 2023
Overdose prevention sites would save lives These facilities offer more than life-saving interventions; they provide life-changing ones, through services including medical and mental health care referrals, housing assistance and substance use treatment Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 6, 2023
Angelina Jolie’s dad Jon Voight slams her ‘lies’ about Israel-Hamas war Jolie’s actor father spoke out after she condemned Israel for ‘deliberately bombing children, women, families’ Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2023
Iran and Israel: From allies to archenemies, how did they get here? The 1979 revolution changed their relationship dramatically with Tehran becoming a vocal supporter of Palestinians. Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2023
Former CNN correspondent Arwa Damon on helping children in Gaza Around half the population in Gaza are under 18. That's around 1.1 million children packed into one of the most densely populated territories in the world. The UN says the majority are displaced, staying with their families in overcrowded shelters or camped in hospital grounds. The Hamas-run health authority says… France 24 · Nov 6, 2023
US top diplomat Blinken meets Turkish FM for tough Israel-Gaza talks His visit to the region was aimed at preventing an escalation of the conflict as Israel refuses to stop its bombardment. Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 A woman and 3 children are killed by an Israeli airstrike in south Lebanon, local officials say A civil defense official and Lebanese state-run media say four civilians have been killed by an Israeli airstrike in south Lebanon, three of them children
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 Every effort being made to secure release of Irish Israeli girl, says minister The authorities in Israel believe Emily Hand may be being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 Florida lawmakers to begin special session by expressing support of Israel The Florida Legislature will return to the Capitol for a special session that will allow lawmakers to express their support for Israel and give Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis more talking points as he campaigns for president
WEKU · Nov 6, 2023 Israel says Hamas won't rule Gaza. So who will? Israel says it wants to destroy Hamas and make sure it never again has power in Gaza. The problem is, no one else wants to run the territory.
Zenger · Nov 6, 2023 Iranian Built Missile Aimed At Israel Was The Longest Range Missile Attack In History. Arrow Defense System Intercepted The Missile before it caused any damage.
WEKU · Nov 6, 2023 The death toll in Gaza surpasses 10,000 as the conflict enters a second month Israeli forces have reached the coast of Gaza, splitting the besieged area in half and essentially cutting off the north from the south.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023 First Thing: Antony Blinken arrives in Turkey for Gaza talks US secretary of state to talk to foreign minister Hakan Fidan in latest stop of diplomatic tour as US nuclear-powered submarine heads through Suez canal
Radio France Internationale · Nov 6, 2023 France reports sharp rise in anti-Semitic acts since 7 October France has recorded more than a thousand anti-Semitic acts since the deadly 7 October attack by Hamas gunmen on Israel, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said Sunday.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023 Israeli troops encircling Gaza City expected to enter in force within 48 hours Gaza split into two parts, says Israel, as US sends missile-carrying submarine to Middle East
France 24 · Nov 6, 2023 A closer look at the communications war between Israel and Hamas IN THE PRESS – Monday, November 6: Polling in the United States suggests President Joe Biden is lagging behind Donald Trump in several key swing states, with just a year to go until the US presidential election. We also take a look at the communications war between Israel and Hamas…