‘There is zero work’: Occupied West Bank paralysed as economy stalls Israel-ordered shutdowns and settler attacks in occupied West Bank take devastating toll on Palestinian economy. Al Jazeera · Oct 29, 2023
Labour must beware of tearing itself apart over the horrific conflict in Gaza Feelings are bound to be intense but the party cannot afford to become devoured by bitter divisions The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023
How the Gaza conflict is dividing Europe’s left Across the continent, the war is reopening old schisms within delicately stitched alliances as parties struggle to maintain a united response The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023
Israel strikes near Gaza's largest hospital after accusing Hamas of using it as a base Israeli warplanes have carried out airstrikes near Gaza’s largest hospital, which is packed with patients and where tens of thousands of Palestinians have sought shelter The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023
How do we stop terrorism when its repercussions are so devastating? For more than 150 years hatemongers have felt powerful by making the public feel vulnerable and afraid The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023
Live updates | Israeli military intensifies strikes on Gaza including underground targets Internet and phone connectivity disrupted by Israel’s heavy bombardment of Gaza were restored for many people on Sunday, even as the Israeli military intensified its strikes on the besieged enclave from the land, air and sea The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023
The Observer view on antisemitism and Islamophobia: there is never any excuse Atrocities by Hamas and the response from Israel have aroused strong feelings on both sides, but hate attacks on Jews and Muslims in the UK shame us all The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023
Letter: bullets and bombs won’t bring stability to the Middle East Unimaginable suffering has already been inflicted on both sides in the Israel-Hamas war The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023
Media had 'no interest' in Palestinian voices early in new Gaza conflict, expert says THE international media had “no intention” to hear Palestinian voices at the outbreak of the most recent conflict in Gaza, according to an… The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2023
David Pratt: US policy in Middle East is moving in a dangerous direction IT was late Friday when Israeli forces expanded their ground offensive in Gaza. The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2023
Stuart Duffin's latest exhibition speaks to the tragedy in Gaza Stuart Duffin RSA (master printmaker and member of the Royal Scottish Academy) has every right to hold very mixed feelings about A Redder Sun, his… The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2023
We must not forget the suffering of Rojava as Turkish bombs fall AIR attacks targeting vital infrastructure. Eleven power stations hit affecting more than two million people. Eighteen water stations out of… The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2023
Taiwan takes security lessons from Hamas, Ukraine surprise attacks Taiwan considers its ability to counter a Chinese invasion attempt with lessons learned from Gaza and Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Oct 29, 2023
Further air and artillery strikes reported in northern Gaza – as it happened IDF says it attacked Hezbollah in Lebanese territory and launch sites in Syria; Sunday sees largest amount of aid enter Gaza since the conflict began The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2023
Al Jazeera · Oct 29, 2023 Internet, phone services return to Gaza after Israeli communications cutoff Paltel Group says services being gradually restored after disruption due to Israeli bombardment.
Al Jazeera · Oct 29, 2023 Netanyahu says war entering ‘second stage’ as Israeli troops push into Gaza Israeli prime minister describes campaign against Hamas as ‘second war of independence’.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2023 Netanyahu speaks in Tel Aviv, pledges to ‘abolish this evil’ – as it happened ‘The war inside Gaza is going to be long,’ Netanyahu says, calling the ground invasion a ‘holy mission’.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2023 Peter Dutton accused of trying to gain ‘political advantage’ over Israel-Hamas war Opposition leader says government ‘squibbed’ key United Nations vote, but trade minister says his comments are not ‘helpful at this time’
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023 What the papers say – October 29 Israel’s growing bombardment of Gaza features across the front pages of Sunday’s newspapers.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 29, 2023 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators hold downtown rally for 3rd weekend The latest demonstration came as Israeli soldiers began ground operations in Gaza.
France 24 · Oct 28, 2023 🔴 Live: Israel must distinguish between Hamas and civilians in Gaza, US says Israel must protect innocent Gaza residents by distinguishing between Hamas militants and civilians in the Palestinian territory, the White House warned on Sunday. The Israeli army said earlier in the day that it will be increasing troop numbers inside the Gaza Strip and reiterated calls for civilians in Gaza to…
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023 Israel says its war can both destroy Hamas and rescue hostages. Their families are less certain Israel says it has two main objectives in Gaza: destroy Hamas and rescue some 230 hostages being held by the militant group
The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2023 Two dead in light plane crash in Queensland – as it happened This blog is now closed
Al Jazeera · Oct 28, 2023 Prisoner exchange? Israeli captive families demand answers from Netanyahu Israeli relatives increasingly angry over fate of captives, particularly during military’s large-scale bombing of Gaza.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023 Amid the blasts of countless bombs, the rattle of gunfire shows Israelis are in Gaza – and will stay The taking of the territory has begun with no ceasefire in sight