Israel conducts second ground raid into northern Gaza with air support The overnight incursion was backed by fighter jets and drones that hit targets in Shujaiya area, Israel’s army says. Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2023
Keir Starmer hit by open Labour revolt over support for Israel Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham lead outcry by mayors and councillors amid warnings more than 100 Labour MPs back calls for an immediate ceasefire The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
Will unconditional US support for Israel harm its ties with the Arab world? The US’s unwavering support for Israel has exposed both double standards and strategic short-sightedness, observers say. Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2023
Sadiq Khan becomes latest Labour figure to back Israel-Hamas ceasefire Sir Keir Starmer has faced calls from within his own party to back a ceasefire, as the conflict continues to escalate. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
Sarwar and Khan add to pressure on Starmer over Israel-Hamas ceasefire Scottish Labour leader and mayor of London join calls to halt hostilities and allow aid to reach those in need The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023
Red Cross says it has sent a surgery team into Gaza, as a rocket strike hits Tel Aviv Along with the war surgery team, six trucks ferrying medical supplies and water purification tools were allowed into Gaza, the ICRC said. And a rocket strike in Tel Aviv injures at least three people. WEKU · Oct 27, 2023
Ceasefire or pause? Words UN members can’t agree on to stop Israel’s bombs A look at the terms dividing UN Security Council members in their efforts to temporarily halt fighting in Gaza. Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2023
UK ministers continue to resist calls for ceasefire in Middle East Minister Gillian Keegan said the Government would not want to ‘cross that line of telling Israel it has anything but the right to defend itself’. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
Biden wants a two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian peace. Is it still possible? Biden is calling for a two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian peace. But the long-discussed framework is increasingly unpopular in the region. Here are some of its challenges — and alternatives. WEKU · Oct 27, 2023
What is Gaza’s Ministry of Health and how does it calculate the war’s death toll? As the Israel-Hamas war rages, international and local monitoring groups in Gaza have been unable to keep up The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
We are Westminster MPs of Palestinian and Israeli descent – this is our call for peace We are deeply concerned by the lack of nuance in this debate. Both Israelis and Palestinians have been failed, say MPs Layla Moran and Alex Sobel The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023
Question Time audience member rips into Tory MP over Palestine stance AN audience member ripped into a Tory minister over his stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict on Question Time, calling the Government’s language… The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2023
Sadiq Khan calls for Gaza ceasefire amid rising anger over Labour's stance on war Mayor of London calls for a stop to killing and time for 'vital aid supplies to reach those who need it' in Gaza Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023
Shashi Tharoor’s Hamas reference at IUML pro-Palestine rally triggers political row in Kerala At IUML rally, Shashi Tharoor's reference to Hamas in speech sparks row. He denies imputation, IUML welcomes clarification. CPI(M) critical, BJP leader Suresh Gopi supports Tharoor. IUML rally seen as support for Hamas. Tharoor's speech puts Congress in awkward spot, CPI(M) & BJP differ on stance. The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023
Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2023 Hamas cannot free captives until Israel-Gaza ceasefire: Official The group needs time to locate captives taken to Gaza by various Palestinian factions, a Russian newspaper is told.
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 Gaza map shows scale of destruction of tiny strip as Israel tanks advance Netanyahu declares ‘holy war’ as refugee camps inside Gaza crumble under Israeli air strikes
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 Israel has right to defend itself, Labour frontbencher tells dissenting MPs Shadow environment secretary Steve Reed has said he ’empathises’ with MPs angry about the party leadership’s stance on the crisis in Gaza.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 27, 2023 US strikes Syria amid growing fears that Israel-Hamas war will spread Two US fighter jets have struck weapons and ammunition facilities in Syria in retaliation for attacks on US forces by Iranian-backed militia as concerns are growing that the Israel-Hamas conflict may spread in the Middle East.
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 Celtic fans risk Uefa sanctions after displaying Palestine flags at Champions League match The supporters group Green Brigade displayed its support for Palestine amid conflict in Israel and Gaza
Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023 Greenwich Islamic Centre: Mosque leader accused of hateful sermon over Israel-Hamas conflict Imam accused by MP and council of hate remarks in Gaza sermon
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 Live updates | Israeli forces conduct another ground raid in Gaza ahead of expected invasion Israeli forces conducted another ground raid in Gaza in advance of an expected invasion of the Hamas-ruled territory
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 US launches strikes on Iranian-linked targets in Syria following attacks on American military bases Lloyd Austin insisted the strikes are not connected to the US’s stance on the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 Watch live: View over Israel-Gaza border as IDF carries out ‘targeted’ raid Watch a live view over the Israel-Gaza border as Israeli tanks enter Gaza as part of a ‘targeted’ raid on Friday (27 October).
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023 Children on both sides are the silent victims of this war – why doesn’t international law protect them? There is a growing admission that existing guidelines are inadequate, with no single body to adjudicate the gross violation of children’s rights, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown
AAP · Oct 27, 2023 Council sacks deputy mayor over anti-Israel stance A Sydney council home to one of Australia's largest Jewish populations has sacked its deputy mayor after he caused "significant distress'"to the community.