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 The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023
Most Palestinians in Gaza are cut off from the world. Those who connect talk of horror, hopelessness Cellular and internet service abruptly vanished for most of the Gaza Strip as Israel expanded ground operations and launched airstrikes The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
Israel enters ‘second stage’ of war in Gaza with troops and tanks – alongside ‘unprecedented’ bombardment Benjamin Netanyahu says war will be ‘long and difficult’ – while fears grow over the situation for Palestinian civilians in the Strip as communications go dark The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
Netanyahu confirms Israeli troops in Gaza and warns of 'long, difficult' war with Hamas “We will win. We will prevail. Never again is now,” says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2023
‘Is there a plan?’ Families of Israeli hostages demand answers from Netanyahu Relatives gathering at defence ministry want to know what strategies are in place to free the captives The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023
Elon Musk says SpaceX to offer Starlink in Gaza for aid groups: 'A communications blackout does seem questionable' The SpaceX CEO made the vow early Saturday after Israeli forces cut off communications in Gaza, home to 2.2 million. Fortune · Oct 28, 2023
Netanyahu declares a ‘second war of independence’ as fears for Gazans grow As Israel’s ground operation intensifies, World Health Organization issues an urgent statement saying it is unable to cope with a total blackoutIsrael-Hamas war: live updates The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023
Analysis: Israel’s ground attacks yield lots of bang, little success The past four days of land incursions, bombs and an information blackout won’t necessarily harm a well-prepared Hamas. Al Jazeera · Oct 28, 2023
Two arrested at London demonstration for Israel-Hamas ceasefire As many as 100,000 believed to have joined march organised by Palestine Solidarity Campaign The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023
Israel-Hamas war – live: Gaza blackout eases as Netanyahu says ground invasion entering ‘second stage’ Residents in Gaza told ‘window to act is closing’ as ground offensive expands The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
‘I am scared’: Bombing of Gaza sparks fears in southern Israel In city of Ashkelon, in southern Israel, locals speak of the constant sound of aerial attacks on the nearby Gaza Strip. Al Jazeera · Oct 28, 2023
The Observer view on the Israel-Hamas war: stricken Gazans need a respite from the bombs Failure by world leaders to agree on terminology to halt the violence condemns the region to a future of more bloodshed The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023
Israel is reassessing diplomatic relations with Turkey due to leader's 'increasingly harsh' remarks Israel says it's recalling its diplomats from Turkey over “increasingly harsh statements” coming from the government in Ankara The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
Graffiti daubed on Field Marshal Haig statue in London pro-Palestinian protest Around 100,000 demonstrators took to the streets demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war from noon on Saturday. The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023 Gaza in communications blackout as Israel intensifies siege Reports from enclave depict chaos and anguish as medics struggle to coordinate rescue efforts
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023 Protesters swarm Grand Central station to demand Israeli ceasefire Hundreds of protesters have filled the main concourse of New York City’s famed Grand Central Terminal to demand a cease-fire as Israel intensifies its bombardment of the Gaza Strip
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023 Israelis and Palestinians are steeped in a history of trauma. It reproduces and continues As the death toll in Gaza mounts we must see through the fog of war and find compassion; only that will stop the bloodshed
AAP · Oct 28, 2023 Defiance and demands as thousands rally over Gaza war The streets of Sydney and Melbourne have been flooded with protesters as Australian communities remain divided over the conflict in the Middle East.
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023 Tens of thousands march through London calling for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war Clashes broke out between protesters and police, with two people arrested
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023 Better call Saul off, but isn’t this opera exactly why trigger warnings were invented? A student production of Handel’s work about the Israelite king has been cancelled in case of parallels with Middle East war
Salon · Oct 28, 2023 Israel falls into the "Vietnam trap" Israel's military once won dramatic victories with agile commando tactics. But since 1973, it has all gone wrong
The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023 UNGA vote on Gaza | India defends abstention, says resolution should have referred to October 7 terror attacks on Israel India defended its abstention at a UN General Assembly vote on resolution that called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, saying it did not include “explicit condemnation” of the October 7 Hamas terror attacks in Israel.
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023 Labour frontbenchers in revolt over Gaza stance as Starmer warned he could lose seats Labour leader warned of ‘existential threat’ in seats with large Muslim population – as more than a dozen shadow ministers back ceasefire call
The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023 Church express concern over ‘political Islam’ using Palestine issue Cath. Church in Kerala concerned over political Islamists using Israel-Palestine issue to gain influence; Pope calls for end to war; Church's mouthpiece Deepika attacks pro-Hamas stance, urges sympathisers to understand plight of Christians in Gaza; Church views anti-Israel sentiment as manifestation of political Islam's growing clout.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023 Israel is in a fight to the finish. Whatever comes next, it must change The country faces multiple crises under a leader who is unpopular at home and distrusted abroad. Can it repair the damage?