Hamas releases two American hostages from Gaza after Qatari mediation Judith Raanan and Natalie Raanan released and back in Israel, prime minister’s office says. Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023
2 Americans taken hostage by Hamas during the attack on Israel are freed Israel announced the release of the two hostages, mother and daughter Judith and Natalie Raanan of Illinois, on Friday. The pair was captured during Hamas' attack in southern Israel on Oct. 7. WEKU · Oct 20, 2023
‘Day of rage’ erupts across West Bank after Israeli forces attack refugee camp Palestinian Islamic Jihad supporters marched through Nur Shams chanting ‘revenge’ and protested against violence on children The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023
Biden asks US Congress for $105bn in assistance for Israel and Ukraine More than $9bn would be set aside for humanitarian assistance in Ukraine, Israel, and Gaza. Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023
Rabbi who lost family in West Bank shooting ‘feels safer in Israel than the UK’ Rabbi Leo Dee said the sight of people ‘marching in support of Hamas’ evoked images of Hitler and the Hitler Youth on the streets of Berlin. The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
‘It’s a miracle.’ Evanston mom and daughter held hostage by Hamas released after almost two weeks, ending an agonizing wait Judith Raanan, 59, and her daughter Natalie Raanan, 17, had been held hostage since Oct. 7 after Hamas attacked Israel. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2023
Rishi Sunak says aid crossing should open ‘imminently’ after talks with Egyptian and Palestinian leaders The PM met the president of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas days after he refused to see Joe Biden The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
‘Destruction chased them’: funeral held for those killed in Gaza church airstrike Hundreds of Christians and Muslims were sheltering in Saint Porphyrius church when a missile brought down part of the complex, killing 16 people The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023
SPFL and SWPL to support British Red Cross appeal for Israel and Palestine conflict The SPFL & SWPL will support the charity's appeal to aid those in urgent need. The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2023
Rafah border crossing to reopen ‘imminently’ as Sunak meets Middle East leaders The Prime Minister says the ‘immediate priority’ is to get humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023
Fox News host splits from colleagues with powerful praise of Biden’s Israel speech In his TV address, the president called for a $100bn package to help Israel and Ukraine defend themselves The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
Scottish woman shares 'cry for help' as husband trapped in Gaza A SCOTTISH woman has said she has been “left in the dark” after her husband was stranded in Gaza. Jola Aljakhbir, from Glasgow, said her husband… The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2023
EU staffers criticise von der Leyen’s ‘uncontrolled’ support of Israel Hundreds sign a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, saying the bloc’s position is enabling more violence. Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023
Muslim community in London on heightened alert amid Israel-Hamas war Rising Islamophobia and fears that tensions could boil over prompt police presence at Friday prayers The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023
The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023 Army officials discuss lessons from Israel, Ukraine conflicts Army Cmdr.s analyse geostrategic issues, draw lessons for Indian military. Deliberations focussed on making Short Service Commissions more attractive, conducting internal exams online, and establishing speedy redressal mechanisms for veterans.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023 On the Israel-Gaza crisis, humanity will guide us better than world leaders Letters: Readers respond to Rob Delaney’s article about understanding the desire for revenge after the Hamas atrocities of 7 October
France 24 · Oct 20, 2023 'Not in our name': The Jewish New Yorkers speaking out against 'dehumanisation' of Palestinians New York is home to the largest Jewish population outside of Israel, a two million-strong community that has suffered anguish in the wake of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. Many Jewish New Yorkers back the Israeli government's response to the attacks and have rallied in support of Israel.…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023 Antisemitic hate crimes in London up 1,350%, Met police say Israel-Hamas war sees hate crimes increase across UK, with Islamophobic offences in capital rising by 140%
Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023 ‘We were baptised here and we will die here’: Gaza’s oldest church bombed At least 18 dead after Israeli air strike hit Greek Orthodox church in Gaza City which served as shelter for displaced.
The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2023 Biden sends $106bn aid request to Congress for Israel, Ukraine and Gaza Move follows president’s prime-time address to nation but faces uncertain future with House of Representatives still paralysed
Reason · Oct 20, 2023 Who Is—and Isn't—Ready To Change Their Minds About the Gaza Hospital Blast? The limits of "we just don't believe you" as a news-consuming habit
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 In Lebanon, thousands are displaced from border towns by clashes, stretching state resources More than 4,200 people have been displaced from villages in south Lebanon by clashes on the border with Israel, and local officials say they are ill-prepared for the much larger exodus that would ensue if the the limited conflict escalates to an all-out war
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023 Warning: Benjamin Netanyahu is walking right into Hamas’s trap They crave a rage-filled reaction from Israel’s PM. Wise heads should temper his response – and then be rid of him, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023 Israel aims to end its responsibility for Gaza as ground offensive looms Israeli defence minister reveals long-term plans for Gaza, says military campaign to involve three phases.
The Conversation · Oct 20, 2023 The divisions exposed in Britain by the conflict in the Middle East Much of the reaction in Britain to a crisis that has yet to acquire a specific designation, has concentrated on words used, and not used – their significance amplified by what their use, or non-use, may be held to mean.