The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Starmer battles to maintain Labour discipline over Israel-Hamas war

Sir Keir Starmer rejected calls to push for a ceasefire, arguing that a humanitarian pause was the only credible route forward.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Keir Starmer: Labour leader faces revolt as he refuses to back ceasefire in Gaza during 'make or break' speech

The Labour leader has been warned his refusal to back a ceasefire in Gaza risks tearing the party apart

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023

‘A war needs field reporting from both sides’: French media appeal for access to Gaza

A petition signed by nearly 100 French journalists calls for the Gaza Strip to be opened up to allow them to inform the public on the events there.

France 24 · Oct 31, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: ‘420 children killed or injured every day’, UNICEF spokesperson says

Speaking at an UN Security Council emergency meeting on Monday, the UN's Children's Fund (UNICEF) executive director said that two thirds of all people killed in Gaza since Israel declared war on Hamas, have been women and children. Joining us on Perspective, UNICEF spokesperson Toby Fricker says that the number…

France 24 · Oct 31, 2023

First Thing: Israeli ground forces battle Hamas in northern Gaza as Netanyahu rules out ceasefire

Hamas reports clashes with IDF in north and south Gaza as leader of main UN agency in Palestine accuses Israel of ‘collective punishment’. Plus, how to build a life full of joy and meaning when you’re child-free

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023

Israel targets Hamas tunnels amid hopes more aid will reach civilians in Gaza

IDF says it struck 300 targets this week and killed ‘numerous’ militants, including Hamas commander

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023

Israel demolishes senior Hamas leader’s house in occupied West Bank

The ‘symbolic’ demolition comes as Israel ramps up its ground incursion against Hamas fighters in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023

Philippines protesters slam gov’t abstention on UN’s Israel-Gaza resolution

Hundreds protest against government decision to abstain in UNGA vote on resolution urging humanitarian pause in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023

Israeli military hits Gaza's largest refugee camp

The attack on northern Gaza's Jabalia camp caused widespread damage, injuries and deaths, Gaza officials say. Israel describes Jabalia as a Hamas stronghold and says it was targeting a Hamas leader.

WEKU · Oct 31, 2023

Some unverified reports of atrocities by Israel and Hamas have spread widely. Why?

The problem began with dubious or insufficient sourcing and reports being accepted as the truth, which were then exaggerated on social media

The Guardian - US · Oct 31, 2023