Biden says progress being made towards a ‘pause’ in fighting – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2023
‘Want to die with my family’: Gaza workers, patients stuck in West Bank Gaza residents trapped in the West Bank are living in fear of Israeli detentions and of the safety of their families. Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2023
‘I, too, am the Jewish community’: rift among US Jews widens over Gaza war Within families and congregations, on campuses, at protests and online, fissures within Jewish communities are deepening The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2023
Four weeks on, horror lingers in Israel’s silent kibbutzim Daily funerals bring little solace to a traumatised nation grieving for communities such as Kfar Aza, Ofakim and Sderot that took the brunt of the 7 October attack The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023
Germany’s bond with Israel has been admirable – but it is becoming a straitjacket As the relationship is tested by the Israel-Hamas war, it’s clear a more flexible dynamic is needed to help secure a lasting peace, says author John Kampfner The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is growing as Blinken seeks support for a temporary cease-fire U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting with Arab foreign ministers to find ways to ease Gaza’s growing humanitarian crisis The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterates call for 'humanitarian pause' in Gaza Officials have reported that over 9,200 people have been killed in Gaza Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2023
Israel-Hamas – live: Airstrikes target Gaza refugee camp as Blinken says ceasefire risks Hamas regrouping ‘Anyone in Gaza City is risking their life’, warns Israeli minister The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
‘Can’t sleep’: Trapped British nationals try to flee Israel’s Gaza bombing Hungry and desperate, some British Palestinians are having to leave family members behind in Gaza. Others can’t escape. Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2023
James O’Brien, LBC’s mid-morning mouthpiece, on the problem with Farage, right-wing media and being a ‘heterosexual bruiser’ The notoriously opinionated radio host speaks to Louis Chilton about meeting Matthew Perry, the BBC’s ‘mess’ of an impartiality system, and why his new book tackles the 10 people who ‘broke Britain’ The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023
Between 350,000 to 400,000 people still in northern Gaza, says US special envoy Between 350,000 to 400,000 people remain in northern Gaza, US special envoy David Satterfield said Saturday, as Israeli forces encircle Gaza City. Israel has told Gazans to evacuate the north of the Strip and move south as the war against Hamas intensifies. Meanwhile US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is… France 24 · Nov 4, 2023
Russian Jews fear Israel-Hamas war awakening sleeping antisemitism Dagestan riot and changing policy at Kremlin stir traumatic memories and prompt deep unease The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023
Hafta letters: Understanding Palestine, rise of fascism, reporting on Andhra Pradesh Hi NL, Newslaundry · Nov 4, 2023
Lack of clean drinking water for 95% of people in Gaza threatens health crisis Polluted water supplies and salty groundwater are making people ill, with UN warning of threat of child deaths from dehydration The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2023 MP reveals plans to refresh ceasefire calls after King's Speech CALLS for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will be refreshed when parliament is recalled next week, as pressure grows on Keir Starmer to take a…
Newcastle Herald · Nov 4, 2023 Peaceful Newcastle protesters march for 'a free Palestine' 'Frankly, the reality is that it's an ongoing genocide happening.'
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023 Live updates | Calls for a humanitarian pause increase as Palestinians in Gaza lack food and water Calls for a humanitarian pause increased with the United Nation’s agency for Palestinian refugees reporting the average Palestinian in Gaza is surviving on two pieces of bread a day and a severely limited supply of water
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023 Israel's fortified underground blood bank processes unprecedented amounts as troops move into Gaza Hours after Hamas militants attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, the country’s new fortified, subterranean blood bank kicked into action
Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2023 Israel-Gaza war fuels online anti-Semitism, Islamophobia in China Hate speech has proliferated but usually vigilant Chinese censors seem unwilling to remove it.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2023 Israel and Hamas at war: what we know on day 29 Israeli airstrike on Gaza ambulance convoy kills at least 15, says Hamas-run Gaza ministry; US working ‘hard’ to secure release of hostages
The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023 Morning Digest | At least 128 dead as strong quake rocks Nepal; ED probing alleged payment to Chhattisgarh CM by Mahadev app promoters, and more Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day
Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2023 What’s behind Antony Blinken’s call for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza? Palestinian rights advocates say ‘pauses’ are ‘insufficient’ and would not absolve US of complicity in Israeli attacks.
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2023 UN officials says the average Gazan is living on two pieces of bread a day, and people need water The Gaza director for the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees says the average Gazan is living on two pieces of Arabic bread made from flour that the U.N. had stockpiled in the region
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023 Jewish community in Skokie raises fears after Israeli yard signs stolen, torn up Multiple houses on several blocks were targeted overnight with their pro-Israel signs vandalized and stolen.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2023 Penny Wong: Israel needs to listen to calls for restraint from its friends or it risks Gaza conflict spreading Writing for Guardian Australia, the foreign minister calls in the strongest terms yet for a two-state solution based on the dismantling of Hamas and an end to Israeli settlements