Sunak to chair Cobra meeting on domestic threat linked to Hamas and Israel war Police and national security officials will attend the meeting in Downing Street, sources said. The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023
'Phase Two' of Israel-Hamas war: Israel expands ground incursions into Gaza IN THE PRESS – Monday, October 30: As Israel expands its ground incursions into Gaza, the world's papers wonder if this is the start of a full-scale invasion. Editorialists point out the riskiness of the operation without solid political objectives. We also take a look at a shockingly violent night… France 24 · Oct 30, 2023
Israel expands ground assault into Gaza as fears rise over airstrikes near crowded hospitals Israeli troops and armor have expanded their assault into the northern and central Gaza Strip The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023
Suella Braverman calls pro-Palestine demos ‘hate marches’ Home secretary claims protesters want to ‘erase Israel from the map’ by chanting in support of Palestine The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023
At Gaza’s Indonesia Hospital, medics fight to save lives amid Israel raids Volunteer says at least 870 people have died and 2,530 people have been treated for injuries at hospital in Beit Lahia. Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2023
Europe’s chaotic response to the Israel-Hamas war reveals how weak it is – to its enemies’ delight A united EU could have helped de-escalate the conflict. Instead, its divisions are working to Russia and China’s advantage, says Guardian columnist Nathalie Tocci The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023
Australian ex-PMs condemn Hamas, urge Israel to avoid civilian deaths Former Labor Prime Minister Paul Keating declines to join statement, breaking ranks with six former leaders. Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2023
Anti-semitic hate mob hunted Jews when plane from Tel Aviv landed at airport in Russia's Dagestan region Protesters at the airport in Makhachkala were seen waving Palestinian flags, breaking down glass doors and chanting religious slogans Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023
Israel says soldier held hostage by Hamas rescued in Gaza as troops push deeper in 'The soldier was medically checked, is doing well, and has met with her family,' the IDF said Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023
‘I’ve lost contact’: Surviving Israeli bombs amid communications blackout Try and fathom Gaza’s reality: complete darkness, ceaseless bombing, isolation from our relatives and friends. Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2023
‘I want to be safe’: Israelis rush to obtain gun licences Applications to bear arms fast-tracked amid feelings of insecurity after 7 October Hamas attacks The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023
Israeli forces advance in northern Gaza, as aid trickles in from the south Reports of fierce clashes inside Gaza as the ‘second phase’ of the Israeli military’s war against Hamas continues The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023
Afternoon Update: Australia toughens stance as Gaza death toll soars; woman found dead at Bendigo home; and Australians eat too much salt Foreign minister Penny Wong says the world will ‘not accept’ continuing civilian deaths in Gaza The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2023
Penny Wong urges Israel to ‘listen’ to friends and warns world won’t ‘accept continuing civilian deaths’ Foreign minister’s call comes as six former prime ministers issue joint statement expressing solidarity with Jewish and Palestinian communities The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2023
The Conversation · Oct 30, 2023 Six former prime ministers warn against letting the Israel-Gaza conflict divide Australians Six former prime ministers have issued a strong statement declaring support for both the Jewish and Palestinian communities in Australia and warning against allowing the Middle Eastern conflict to stoke division here.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 Israel-Hamas war – live: Netanyahu declares ‘time for war’ as Israeli troops push deeper into Gaza City Calls for a cease-fire are calls for Israel to surrender to Hamas, says Netanyahu
France 24 · Oct 30, 2023 Respect of humanitarian law in Gaza not an ‘option’ but an ‘obligation’, UNRWA chief says UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini on Monday said the respect of humanitarian law in Gaza is not an “option” but an “obligation”. His comments came after Israel’s Netanyahu ruled out a ceasefire in Gaza as he vowed to win the war against Hamas. According to the health ministry in the Hamas-ruled…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023 Antisemitism is deeply ingrained in European society, says EU official Remarks by rights chief come as civil society groups warn of a rise in antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas war
Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2023 Israel strikes Syria, Lebanon following rocket attacks, military says Israel’s latest attacks on the neighbouring countries comes amid fears of broader conflict across the Middle East.
The Times of India · Oct 30, 2023 Israel-Hamas war escalation puts Qatar’s clout to the test It took just a few hours after Hamas’s assault on Israel for Qatar’s prime minister to assemble a team at an undisclosed location in the capital, Doha. As the images emerged of missile attacks, gun men on motorbikes and hostages seized across the border from Gaza, the Gulf state’s leadership…
The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2023 Hamas reports clashes with IDF – as it happened This blog is now closed.See all our Israel-Hamas war coverage
The Times of India · Oct 30, 2023 How this Israel-Hamas conflict is like nothing that’s happened before The long history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is filled with bloodshed, dislocation and trauma. But even by those relative standards, the current conflagration stands out. For one thing, it’s especially brutal. Not since the Holocaust have as many Jews been massacred at one time as were on October 7, when…
Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2023 Reuters, Al Jazeera journalists ‘targeted’ in Lebanon strike: Press group Reporters Without Borders says ‘unlikely’ that Issam Abdallah and six other journalists were mistaken for combatants.
Reason · Oct 30, 2023 Attacks on Jews in Southern Russia (Northern Caucasus) "For foreign citizens of Israel (Jews) entrance is strictly forbidden!"
The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023 Morning Digest | 9 dead, 32 injured as trains collide near Vizianagaram; India beats England to continue its World Cup march and more Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day