Israel-Gaza war: Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah calls for end to ‘massacres’ The captain of Egypt’s national football team has been criticised for not speaking out in defence of the Palestinians. Al Jazeera · Oct 19, 2023
The Official Israel IG Account Has Been Singling Out Gigi Hadid In Some Weird Social Media Beef "Uh why is a whole ass country beefing with a celebrity??" Pedestrian.tv · Oct 19, 2023
‘Can’t stay silent any more’: Rage in Lebanon over Israel’s war on Gaza Pro-Palestinian rallies held near US, German embassies in Lebanon to express anger at Israel’s ‘war crimes’ in Gaza. Al Jazeera · Oct 19, 2023
Israel defence minister tells troops they will soon see Gaza – as it happened This blog is now closed. You can find the latest updates here. The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2023
Evidence shows Hamas militants likely used some North Korean weapons in attack on Israel Hamas fighters likely fired North Korean weapons during their Oct. 7 assault on Israel, a militant video and weapons seized by Israel show, despite Pyongyang’s denials that it sells arms to the militant group The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
Israel president accuses BBC of ‘atrocious coverage’ of Hamas-Israel war BBC says it makes it clear that Hamas is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by UK government The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
Humza Yousaf’s mother-in-law ‘can’t take another night’ in Gaza, SNP MP says Elizabeth El-Nakla and her husband, Maged, have been trapped in Gaza since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
What is Hezbollah, and how will it influence the Israel-Hamas war? The Party of God has a well-armed military wing, decisive political power and hundreds of millions of dollars The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023
Live updates | Israel OKs limited aid for Gaza as regional tensions rise following hospital blast President Joe Biden visited Israel on an urgent mission to keep the Israel-Hamas war from spiraling into a broader regional conflict The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
Rishi Sunak calls for ‘calm and cool’ response to Gaza hospital blast ‘This is obviously a complicated situation on ground but it is right that we approach it with a calm and cool manner,’ says Sunak The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
Ireland announces £11m in additional funding for Palestinians Hundreds of people stage demonstration outside Irish parliament The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
Layla Moran accepts Richard Madeley’s apology after Gaza question: ‘Came from a place of ignorance’ TV presenter asks Lib Dem MP if her Palestinian family had heard ‘any word on the street’ before Hamas’s attack on Israel The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
No landmark shows for Palestine despite solidarity call Governments have come under fire for inconsistency in their response to the conflict in the Middle East after public displays of solidarity with Israel. AAP · Oct 19, 2023
Labour and council leaders meet amid resignations over party’s Israel stance A source in the Labour leader’s office confirmed a meeting had been held with elected representatives. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
The Times of India · Oct 19, 2023 Israel-Hamas war: US carriers and troops send a signal of force if diplomacy fails WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden has spent the last week in frenzied diplomacy to prevent the Israel-Hamas war from spiraling into a broader conflict. But if those efforts fail, the US response may depend on the blunt force of its military.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 19, 2023 Biden says intel shows Gaza hospital attack was ‘done by the other team,’ vows to stand with Israel as protests erupt worldwide Biden reassures the Israeli people of U.S. support but warns against overreach. In Chicago, thousands gather in support of the Palestinian people. Egypt’s president vows to open border crossing into Gaza to let supplies through.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 Israel’s President accuses BBC of ‘atrocious’ coverage of Hamas-Israel conflict The BBC said it makes it clear that Hamas is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the UK Government.
Al Jazeera · Oct 19, 2023 Gaza’s only cancer hospital could shut down amid Israel’s war and siege Starved of fuel, the hospital has already stopped some services, such as radiology. Gaza has 9,000 cancer patients.
AAP · Oct 19, 2023 Travellers advised to avoid Lebanon as violence spreads The federal government has updated its travel advice for Lebanon, telling Australians not to travel to the country as tensions in the Middle East escalate.
The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023 Morning Digest | Egypt to open Gaza border crossing for aid; SC to hear pleas on the arrest of NewsClick founders, and more Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day
Bangkok Post · Oct 19, 2023 Thai travellers warned to be safety conscious The Foreign Affairs Ministry has warned Thais travelling abroad to avoid areas of conflict and demonstrations about the Israeli-Hamas war, for their own safety.
WEKU · Oct 19, 2023 From Amman to D.C., protests erupt for Palestinians following the Gaza hospital blast Approximately 300 people were arrested in the U.S. Capitol after American Jewish organizations protested in a House office building.
France 24 · Oct 18, 2023 WHO says medical aid ‘loaded and ready to go’ into Gaza Five trucks of medical supplies are waiting at the border crossing between Egypt and Gaza, ready to enter the besieged Palestinian enclave, the World Health Organization said on Thursday. Israel has said it will not block the entry of 20 trucks with food, water and medical aid, but not fuel…
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023 Sunak starts two-day Middle East trip in Israel as he calls for calm The Prime Minister will urge leaders in the region to ‘avoid further dangerous escalation’ of the Israeli-Hamas war.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 18, 2023 A Chicago Catholic deacon and rabbi fled Jerusalem just as Israel-Hamas war began ‘So many people are suffering when they don’t need to. We can live in harmony, that’s what all three of our religions tell us,’ said Daniel Welter, a deacon with Holy Name Cathedral.