FM’s mother-in-law ‘said goodbyes’ in panicked call after false alarm The First Minister’s mother and father-in-law are stuck in Gaza after the Hamas attack on Israel and subsequent reprisals. The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
Cleverly: UK and Israel committed to international law, as Gaza offensive looms The Foreign Secretary urged Israel to show restraint as concerns mount about the fate of civilians in Gaza. The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
Cleverly praises Israeli ‘professionalism’ after seeking cover during visit Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said that he had appreciated the risks of travelling to Israel, after he was forced to run for cover. The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
Hamas’s barbarism does not justify the collective punishment of Palestinians Laying siege to a civilian population isn’t the same thing as targeting a terrorist organisation The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023
‘It’s lonely being a Jewish critic of Israel’ – Nathan Thrall on his book about a Palestinian father’s tragedy As the Israel-Hamas war escalates, the US author says his book tour is fraught with the possibility of misunderstanding The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023
France warns Iran, Hezbollah to stay out of Israel-Hamas conflict France has urged the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia to stay out of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, expressing concern at the situation on the Lebanon-Israel border. Radio France Internationale · Oct 15, 2023
‘Will we return?’: For my Palestinian family, history is repeating itself Photo albums, baby formula, toys and clothes — that’s all we took as we left Gaza City after Israel’s order to evacuate. Al Jazeera · Oct 15, 2023
Sunak promises to ‘always’ stand with Israel as Gaza faces imminent offensive Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across the UK on Saturday in a show of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2023
Israel-Hamas war - live: Netanyahu targets ‘bloodthirsty monsters’ as tanks mass on Gaza border Palestinians prepare for ‘imminent’ invasion as Netanyahu warns of next stage of attack The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
Operation Ajay: Two flights bring back 471 Indians from Israel Two flights from Tel Aviv carrying a total of 471 Indians landed in Delhi, under Operation Ajay The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023
Netanyahu vows to 'demolish Hamas' as Israel prepares for Gaza offensive The Israeli leader said all ministers were ‘working around the clock, with a united front’ Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2023
Crowds flock to Sydney, Melbourne pro-Palestine rallies Thousands of protesters have rallied peacefully in Sydney and Melbourne, calling for an end to Israel's blockade on Gaza, amid a heavy police presence. AAP · Oct 15, 2023
Fourth flight from Israel carrying 274 Indians lands in Delhi, evacuees thank govt for 'Operation Ajay' The fourth flight from Israel under 'Operation Ajay' carrying 274 Indian passengers landed in the national capital on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Oct 15, 2023
Victim-blaming is a crime to so many progressives. Except when it comes to Jews There was no pause for pity as false narratives justifying murder took hold before the blood had dried The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023
AAP · Oct 15, 2023 Evacuation flights for Aussies stranded in Israel Hundreds of Australians desperate to leave Israel amid the escalating conflict are being offered seats on government chartered flights and air force planes.
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 Live updates | Day 9 of the latest Israel-Hamas war Hundreds of thousands of Gaza residents are seeking to heed Israel’s order to evacuate roughly the northern half of the territory, while others are huddled at hospitals in the north
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 Gaza's desperate civilians search for food, water and safety, as warnings of Israeli offensive mount Gaza’s 2.3 million civilians are facing a deepening struggle for food, water and safety as an Israeli military offensive looms against Hamas militants
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 In Hamas' horrific killings, Israeli trauma over the Holocaust resurfaces For many Israelis and Jews around the world, the horrors committed by Hamas militants during their stunning onslaught on southern Israeli communities is triggering painful memories of a calamity of a far greater scale: the Holocaust
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023 View from Gaza: ‘I can’t leave. It’s horrific that I have to choose between my life and my home’ Manchester scientist Mohammed Ghalayini was visiting his family in the enclave when Israeli missiles struck – and now he is staying by their side
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023 ‘They want revenge. They’re saying, either we die or you die’: West Bank residents fear rising tide of violence Palestinians in the territory are facing a harsh crackdown from Israeli forces and threats to their lives from settlers
The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023 18 Keralites evacuated from Israel, as part of Operation Ajay Keralites: 18, incl. 2-yr-old; evacuated from Israel as part of "Operation Ajay"; 14 students; expected to reach Kochi later in day.
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 Sunak promises to ‘stand with Israel’ as Amnesty says failure to mention Palestinians ‘deeply troubling’ Sunak promises ‘always’ to stand with Israel, in a message to Britain’s Jewish community
The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023 Morning Digest | Fourth flight with 274 Indians flies out from Israel; India will bid to host 2036 Olympics, PM Modi confirms, and more Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 15, 2023 ‘We don’t want people to die’: Thousands attend downtown rally on Saturday in support of Palestinians “We’re here to pressure our own government,” one demonstrator said. “But we’re also here as part of a global mobilization to show all the complicit parties that we are watching, and we are paying attention.”
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 What the papers say – October 15 The ongoing conflict in Israel and the Gaza Strip dominates the front pages on Sunday.