We need an extraordinary act of peace Something almost impossible happened in Iraq in 2004. We need that kind of spiritual energy right now Salon · Nov 5, 2023
India vows to save eight former naval officers from death row in Qatar India has promised action to save eight former naval officers sentenced to death in Qatar for spying. The incident could strain ties between the two countries, who have enjoyed good diplomatic relations for half a century. Radio France Internationale · Nov 5, 2023
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 30 As the conflict between Israel and Hamas enters its 30th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Nov 5, 2023
Israel-Hamas war: Abbas meets Blinken, joins Arab leaders’ ceasefire call US secretary of state meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah as mounting Gaza toll angers Arabs. Al Jazeera · Nov 5, 2023
In the Middle East, as in Greek tragedy, justice must prevail over moral absolutism When political solutions lose out to vengeance, in Aeschylus’s words, ‘Where will it end?’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023
Boris Johnson jets to Israel to ‘express solidarity’ after Hamas attacks Boris Johnson will meet relatives of hostages being held by Hamas during the unannounced visit The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Schools in England block lessons on Middle East over fears of bias claims Teachers say pupils losing out on learning about history of Israel-Palestine conflict due to worries about ‘bad publicity’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023
In Israel’s Eilat, residents fear war from the north and south People who have evacuated to the southern Israeli port hunker down and wait for war to reach them. Al Jazeera · Nov 5, 2023
Israel-Hamas war live: Netanyahu again rules out ceasefire until Hamas returns hostages; death toll in Gaza rises to 9,770 Israel’s PM says ‘We will continue until we beat them’; 4,008 children among those killed in blasts, Palestinian health authority says The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2023
Israel-Hamas - live: Blinken meets Palestinian president in West Bank as blast hits Gaza refugee camp US secretary of state reiterates US commitment to providing aid for Gaza The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
‘Deal breaker’: Muslims in Leicester mull vote over Labour stance on Gaza Keir Starmer’s remarks on the Israel-Hamas war have cast doubt on his winning over a city that was traditionally a safe bet The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023
Analysis: Israel’s ground war in Gaza could get much bloodier The bloodier, and likely more protracted stage of the war, will likely include Israeli forays into Hamas tunnels. Al Jazeera · Nov 5, 2023
Israel steps up offensive with 'significant' strikes, cuts Gaza Strip in two The Israeli army said Sunday its land assault on the Gaza Strip had split the Palestinian territory in two, with "significant" strikes continuing in its war against Hamas. Israeli airstrikes hit two refugee camps in the central Gaza Strip on Sunday, killing at least 45 people, the health ministry in… France 24 · Nov 5, 2023
Will a nation that came together in war stay united to topple Benjamin Netanyahu? Israeli prime minister may yet pay the price of intelligence and security failings made on his watch The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023 Gaza’s children face catastrophe as death toll nears 4,000, UN warns Israeli bombs hit school being used as a shelter while warning comes that children form 40% of fatalities
The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023 The futility of ‘destroying Hamas’ Israel’s offensive in Gaza will only fuel Palestinian hatred and despair. The way forward is through moderation
Al Jazeera · Nov 5, 2023 Israel bombs al-Maghazi refugee camp, killing dozens, Gaza officials say Bombing comes days after air raids on Jabalia and Bureij refugee camps that officials say killed more than 200 people.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2023 Pressure grows for Gaza ceasefire as Israel-Hamas conflict enters fifth week The US and its Arab allies appeared divided after meeting between regional foreign ministers and secretary of state Antony Blinken
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023 Israeli jets strike Gaza refugee camp, as US fails to win immediate support for pause in fighting Palestinian health officials say Israeli warplanes struck a refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, killing at least 33 people and wounding dozens
The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2023 David Pratt: Settler violence in West Bank could hasten Netanyahu's demise It was way back in 1997 that I found myself sitting opposite the man who founded the Lebanese Shia Islamist political party and militant group,…
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023 Live updates | Israeli warplanes hit refugee camp in Gaza Strip, killing at least 33 people Israeli airstrikes have hit a refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, killing at least 33 people, health officials said
Al Jazeera · Nov 5, 2023 ‘Biden, you can’t hide’: Tens of thousands march in US for Gaza ceasefire Large demonstration in Washington, DC expresses anger at President Joe Biden’s unwavering support for Israel.
WEKU · Nov 5, 2023 Tens of thousands gather for pro-Palestinian march in D.C. to demand Gaza cease-fire Massive crowds descended on downtown Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Protesters' messaging at the event centered on calls to end U.S. aid to Israel and for a cease-fire.
AAP · Nov 4, 2023 More Australians arrive back home from Gaza Australians who fled Gaza last week have begun arriving home, as the government continues pressing for the release of 67 citizens still trapped in the war zone.
Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2023 Protests in Israel target Netanyahu over release of captives Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv over the government’s handling of the crisis.