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On Europe's doorstep: How to manage divisions over Israel-Hamas war?

It's yet another war on Europe's doorstep. The tensions from Israel-Hamas conflict are felt all the way to Paris, so why is it so hard to get the messaging right? Critics of the European Commission president came down like a ton of bricks on Ursula von der Leyen after a…

France 24 · Oct 17, 2023

While the world holds its breath, the UK continues to fall apart

Rishi Sunak is going through the motions, while Humza Yousaf speaks from the heart but to little avail

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023

The Guardian view on Biden’s urgent mission: the US pivots back to the Middle East

Editorial: Thousands of Israelis and Palestinians have been killed in little over a week, and the risk of the violence spreading is immense

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023

No place is safe in Gaza after Israel targets areas where civilians seek refuge, Palestinians say

Even the safe zones of Gaza aren’t safe for Palestinians

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Israel-Hamas war latest: ‘At least 500 killed’ in strike on Gaza hospital as IDF denies blame

Israel claims a ‘barrage of rockets’ from jihad group responsible for Gaza strike

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

War between Israel and Hamas raises fears about rising US hostility

The war between Israel and Hamas is raising fears about rising hostility across the United States

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Benjamin Netanyahu’s failings have helped feed the Hamas monster

Letters: Israel’s response to the atrocities carried out by Hamas now risks creating yet another generation of Palestinians filled with fury and hate, writes Seán Boyle. Plus letters from Marco Jerrentrup, Victoria Gwilliam and Rob Sadlier

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023

How international law applies to war, and why Hamas and Israel are both alleged to have broken it

Hamas and Israel have both been accused of breaking international law during their latest conflict

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Hamas and Hezbollah: how they are different and why they might cooperate against Israel

As Israel prepares for a massive military operation against Hamas in Gaza, risks of an escalating regional conflict loom large. The most critical additional threat to Israel is from Hezbollah, the militant group and political party based across Israel’s northern border in Lebanon.

The Conversation · Oct 17, 2023

Mother appeals for release of French-Israeli daughter held hostage by Hamas

The mother of a young Israeli woman held by Hamas appealed for her release on Tuesday, calling the seizure of around 200 hostages by the Palestinian militant group “a crime against humanity.”

France 24 · Oct 17, 2023