Integrated Jewish-Arab school in Jerusalem wins award for overcoming adversity ‘All children of this land deserve a better future,’ says chief executive of Max Rayne Hand in Hand school The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023
Jewish-Arab school in Israel wins global prize for overcoming adversity A bilingual and integrated school in Jerusalem has been praised for its efforts to heal divisions between Jewish and Arab communities. The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
‘No ceasefire, no votes’: tens of thousands attend pro-Palestinian rally in Washington DC Protesters call on Biden to demand ceasefire in Israel-Gaza conflict and end military aid to Israel The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2023
Expelling Israel’s ambassador will not help Irish citizens in Gaza, Martin says Micheal Martin’s comments come as Sinn Fein say ambassador Dana Erlich’s position in Dublin has become untenable. The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
Dozens arrested as pro-Palestine protesters march through London after Oxford Circus brought to a standstill Around 30,000 protesters were in central London while similar marches took place in Sheffield, Manchester and Glasgow The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
Protesters block London’s Oxford Street in pro-Palestine demonstration Free Palestine Coalition’s sit-in stops traffic in central shopping district as protests continue across UK over Israel-Hamas war The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023
Israel's military and Hezbollah exchange fire along the tense Lebanon-Israel border Israeli warplanes have conducted airstrikes along the border with Lebanon as the militant Hezbollah group attacked several Israeli army posts, including one that was struck with two large rockets The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
Thousands to join DC pro-Palestine rally to demand ceasefire: Live Organizer tells Washington Post protest will be ‘largest demonstration in support of the Palestinian people in the history of the United States’ The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
Israel ramps up attacks in Gaza, striking schools, hospitals and mosques As Israeli army’s assault intensifies, UN school reportedly sheltering many displaced women and children is bombed. Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2023
‘Between two flames’: the Bedouin family that came to embody tragedy and courage on Israel’s darkest day The Zeadnas saw one family member killed, four kidnapped and another hailed a hero for saving dozens from Hamas death squads, yet as a community their position is far from simple The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023
Nikki Haley’s unexpected rise from ‘scrappy’ underdog to Trump’s closest rival The former South Carolina governor is rising in the polls but despite executive and foreign policy experience she has a mountain to climb The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2023
Israel-Palestine: Is the two-state solution the answer to the crisis? The bloodiest fighting for decades has revived an option once thought dead as the last hope for peace. But how it would look and whether the will to achieve it exists remain unclear The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023
Many Gaza residents remain trapped in the north after short evacuation window By the end of the window, NPR had not encountered anyone able to use this so-called safe passage. Several drivers said it was impossible for anyone to make it through. WEKU · Nov 4, 2023
UK urges Iran to use influence to avert escalation in Israel-Hamas conflict James Cleverly also says Iranian-backed threats against people in UK are unacceptable in call with Tehran counterpart The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023
Cycling News · Nov 4, 2023 Chris Froome intent on seeing out contract with Israel-Premier Tech Briton keen for Tour de France return and boost to stage race program
Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2023 Iran holds rallies to support Gaza, mark 1979 US embassy takeover Demonstrators express their support for besieged civilians in Gaza and chant, ‘Death to Israel.’
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023 Feargal Sharkey praised for ‘powerful’ Israel-Palestine speech on Have I Got News for You Comments made by the musician and activist, who grew up during the Troubles, are being lauded by panel show’s viewer as ‘eloquent’, ‘informed’ and ‘worth listening to’
Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2023 Labour mayor denies being disloyal to Keir Starmer after calling for Gaza ceasefire Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has denied being disloyal to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer after he called for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Foreign Policy · Nov 4, 2023 Can Our Leaders Avoid the Terrorism Trap? For Israel and Palestine, the only way to break the cycle of violence is to understand the difference between justice and vengeance.
Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2023 ‘Freedom convoy’ to US military base in Turkey calls for Gaza ceasefire Protesters hope to pressure the US over its support for Israel’s war with Turkey taking a firm pro-Palestine stance.
Salon · Nov 4, 2023 Rising attacks on Jews and Muslims Law enforcement and advocacy groups fear growing threats from “violent extremists and lone offenders”
WEKU · Nov 4, 2023 Israel's war with Hamas disrupts Palestinian workers and Israeli employers alike The Israeli construction industry has long relied on the labor of tens of thousands of Palestinians. But Israel has revoked their permits, paralyzing job sites and upending the West Bank's economy.
Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2023 Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 29 As the conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its 29th day, these are the main developments.
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023 Blinken tries to cajole wary Arabs on support for post-conflict Gaza as Israel's war intensifies U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is stepping up frantic diplomacy, trying to build support for planning a post-conflict future for Gaza
The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2023 Biden says progress being made towards a ‘pause’ in fighting – as it happened This blog is now closed