The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Britons remain trapped in Gaza as hundreds of foreign nationals flee

The Rafah border crossing with Egypt was opened to allow foreign passport holders and the wounded to leave Gaza.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

Chaos, fear reign as foreign nationals try to leave Gaza through Rafah

The Rafah border crossing opened to allow some foreign and dual nationals to leave Gaza – but bombs are still dropping.

Al Jazeera · Nov 1, 2023

UN official who denounced Gaza ‘genocide’ had been under review after Israel lobby complaint

Exclusive: Craig Mokhiber, retiring UN official who criticised the body over its failure to protect civilians in Gaza, had been accused of bias in his social media

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023

The clash of right versus right in the Middle East conflict

Letters: Dr Raia Browning and Janet Dobson respond to Jonathan Freedland’s article on the Israel-Palestine conflict

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023

Israel 'kills another Hamas commander' as it strikes Jabalia refugee camp for second time in 24 hours

Bombing came a day after Palestinian health officials said strike had killed about 50 people and wounded 150

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2023

Graham: "No limit" on Palestinian deaths

"This is like what you hear in Russian media about Ukraine," a former Bernie Sanders adviser said

Salon · Nov 1, 2023

Cyprus plans to send humanitarian aid directly to Gaza by ship, where UN personnel would receive it

Cyprus has offered more detail about its initiative to create a sea corridor for the steady flow of humanitarian assistance from Cyprus to Gaza, saying that aid-laden ships would sail directly to the enclave, where United Nations personnel would receive it for eventual distribution

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership is questioned even as Israelis rally round the flag

Over the past year, Israel has witnessed an extraordinary wave of non-violent protests, involving hundreds of thousands of activists from across society. The extensive demonstrations were triggered by a judicial overhaul announced by the Israeli government in early 2023.

The Conversation · Nov 1, 2023

Hamas leader accuses Israel of ‘barbaric massacres’ after refugee camp hit

Ismail Haniyeh warns that hostages being held in Gaza face risk of ‘death and destruction’ from Israeli bombardment.

Al Jazeera · Nov 1, 2023

Attacks on Jews always rise globally when conflict in Israel and Palestine intensifies

The terrorist attack in Israel on October 7 and the subsequent war in Gaza have led to increased attacks on Jews around the world. This is not a new trend. When conflict happens in Israel and Palestine the result is often rising numbers of attacks and threats.

The Conversation · Nov 1, 2023