Inside Benjamin Netanyahu’s mind: How is Israel’s PM plotting the Gaza war? Netanyahu’s indecisive, distrustful nature adds to the dangers of his war on Gaza, say experts who’ve studied his mind. Al Jazeera · Nov 1, 2023
Britons ‘likely to get out of Gaza within days’ as Rafah crossing opens Western officials say it is likely the departure of British Nationals from Gaza 'will take place in stages over the coming days' Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2023
Hundreds fleeing Gaza gather at border as Egypt opens Rafah crossing for first time since 7 October It is not clear how long Rafah border crossing will remain open for evacuation The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
Gaza in second communications blackout as phone and internet connections cut Palestinians report another widespread outage of internet and phone service in Gaza The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
How much money does the US give to Israel, and is there more to come? Since the Second World War, the US has given more aid to Israel than any other country The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
Biden and Jordan’s King Abdullah discuss ‘shared commitment’ to increase Gaza aid Critical to ensure that Palestinians were not forcibly displaced from Gaza, White House says The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
Hundreds of Labour councillors urge Keir Starmer to back Gaza ceasefire Letter signed by at least 330 councillors says refusal to back end to violence is ‘harming communities’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023
Afternoon Update: more interest rate rises likely; Victorian prison officers put spit hood on child; and WeWork to file for bankruptcy The Reserve Bank looks increasingly likely to lift the cash rate as the IMF found inflation remained ‘sticky’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2023
Live updates | Gaza is plunged back into a communication blackout Two providers reported a “complete disruption” of communications and internet services in Gaza The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
Israel-Hamas war – live: Rafah crossing opens as hundreds of foreign nationals and injured evacuate Dozens of foreign passport-holders enter crossing from Gaza to Egypt The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
How Iran uses proxy forces across the region to strike Israel and US Hezbollah, Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad at core of Iran’s foreign policy, resisting US in Middle East while avoiding all-out war The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023
Amid conflict, Palestine's World Cup dream lives on With civilian casualties mounting, Palestine's football team hope to give their people hope and solace when their attention turns to World Cup qualifying. AAP · Nov 1, 2023
Hamas says 195 killed in two days of strikes on Jabalia camp – as it happened Hamas says hundreds injured after refugee camp strikes; the US president responded to an anti-war protestor saying he supports a humanitarian ‘pause’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2023
Bolivia severs diplomatic ties with Israel alleging ‘crimes against humanity’ Bolivia condemned Israel for ‘aggressive and disproportionate military offensive’ in Gaza Strip The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
France 24 · Nov 1, 2023 🔴 Live: First foreign nationals evacuated from Gaza; Israel strikes Jabalia refugee camp again At least 355 foreign passport holders – including confirmed British, US, French, Italian and Austrian nationals – and 76 wounded Palestinians crossed on Wednesday to Egypt from Gaza, according to an Egyptian official. Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said a second Israeli bombing raid in two days had killed and wounded…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023 France opens investigation into ‘despicable’ antisemitic graffiti in Paris Dozens of Stars of David spraypainted on buildings around French capital in acts widely seen as antisemitic
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 1, 2023 Bridgeview man mourns over 30 relatives killed in Gaza Mohammed Abu Realh said his family members were killed in a strike about half a mile near Shifa Hospital at a beach camp in Gaza City. He said more may have died, and many are stuck under rubble.
The Guardian - US · Nov 1, 2023 Top Biden officials urge Congress to pass military aid for Israel and Ukraine In hearing interrupted by protesters, Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin try to beat Republican attempts to kill $106bn package
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023 Israel defends strike on Jabalia refugee camp thought to have killed dozens More than 50 killed in strike and numerous injured, according to local estimates
Al Jazeera · Nov 1, 2023 Biden’s Israel funding request gets scrutiny, hits early hurdle US rights group says president’s request to Congress suggests US may ‘bankroll’ displacement of Palestinians.
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023 Republicans’ Israel bill would strip money from IRS ability to crack down on tax cheats The proposed bill will also strip money from the IRS’s plan to create a free electronic filing system
The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023 J&K Waqf Board ‘mutes’ Palestine issue from sermons, prayers to contain protests in Valley Most of the Board-run shrines and mosques in Kashmir Valley have avoided sermons or speeches on the current situation in Palestine.
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023 Bolivia severs diplomatic ties with Israel, alleging 'crimes against humanity' Bolivia has severed diplomatic relations with Israel, accusing it of committing “crimes against humanity” in its offensive against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023 Protesters interrupt Blinken as he lays out US plan for Gaza after Hamas Secretary of State was repeatedly interrupted as he gave evidence by protesters calling for a ceasefire in enclave
France 24 · Oct 31, 2023 Lebanon's economic woes threaten its preparedness amid fears of war spillover As Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon continue to trade fire with Israeli forces, there are fears the war between Israel and Hamas could spread. Lebanese authorities have scrambled to develop an emergency plan in case the conflict does spill over, though residents and local authorities say the cash-strapped nation is…