What the papers say – October 15 The ongoing conflict in Israel and the Gaza Strip dominates the front pages on Sunday. The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023
USS Eisenhower carrier strike group ordered to eastern Mediterranean, says Pentagon The aircraft carrier deployed from Norfolk, Virginia, on Saturday morning and will join the USS Ford carrier strike group The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023
Australian flights evacuating citizens from Israel could depart within hours, Penny Wong says Foreign minister says flights are ‘subject to factors including the security environment’ with Israel invasion of Gaza imminent The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2023
🔴 Live: Gaza witnessing 'unprecedented human catastrophe', UN says Israel's strikes on the Gaza Strip have led to an "unprecedented human catastrophe" in the Palestinian territory, the United Nations agency supporting Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said Sunday. UNRWA’s comments came as Gaza residents continued to evacuate to the south ahead of an expected Israeli ground offensive. France 24 · Oct 14, 2023
Sunak offers firm backing to 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. The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023
AP PHOTOS: A week of war brings grief to everyday Israelis and Palestinians alike The carnage began with a violent cross-border attack by Hamas militants on Israeli civilians The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023
Deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust spurs a crisis of confidence in the idea of Israel – and its possible renewal Living for 75 years within a hostile neighborhood has required the state of Israel to provide security against external threats to all its citizens. The Conversation · Oct 14, 2023
Number of Americans killed in Hamas attacks in Israel rises to 29 Officials say that 15 Americans and one lawful permanent resident of the US remain unaccounted for The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023
Palestinian Americans watch with dread, as family members in Gaza struggle to stay alive For Palestinian Americans, there’s a sense of helplessness and hopelessness as many struggle to hear from their families in Gaza The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023
Iran warns Israel it will intervene if Gaza operation continues, report claims Iran’s foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian warns Israel could suffer ‘huge earthquake’ if fighting continues The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023
Israel PM warns ‘next stage is coming’ as thousands of Palestinians flee in Gaza Military geared-up for ground offensive as ‘safe passages’ in enclave bombed The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023
Florida governor Ron DeSantis rejects idea of Palestinian refugees in US At event in Iowa, governor conflates Palestinian civilians with Hamas, the terrorist group that attacked Israel a week ago The Guardian - US · Oct 14, 2023
Aid flights land in Egypt amid efforts to open safe corridors into Gaza No agreement by Saturday night on how to bring aid to trapped Palestinians before Israel’s expected ground assault The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023
Sunak promises to ‘stand with’ Israel and British Jews, a week on from attack Rishi Sunak has promised ‘always’ to stand with Israel, in a message to Britain’s Jewish community a week on from the attack by Hamas. The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023
The Guardian - US · Oct 14, 2023 US has seen increase in domestic threats since Hamas attacks in Israel, FBI says Director Christopher Wray cautioned police vigilance and encouraged police chiefs to continue sharing information
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023 Lack of water worsens misery in besieged Gaza as Israeli airstrikes continue In the besieged Gaza Strip, 2.3 million people don’t have access to clean, running water because of Israel’s decision to cut off water and electricity to the enclave while pounding it with airstrikes
Al Jazeera · Oct 14, 2023 Israeli army and settler attacks against Palestinians in West Bank increase At least 55 Palestinians have been killed since last Saturday, and more than 1,100 others wounded.
Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2023 Benjamin Netanyahu declares ‘next stage is coming’ as Israel prepares for Gaza offensive The deadline for Gaza civilians to evacuate has passed as the Israeli military says it is planning offensive on ‘air, sea and land’
The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023 Israeli envoy expresses happiness after India’s cricket victory over Pakistan Pakistan witnessed several anti-Israel rallies on Friday when Hamas had called for a worldwide “day of rage” protest against the Israeli counter attack on the Gaza Strip.
The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023 Iron Dome | Israel’s missile defence shield The Hindu Profiles on October 14, 2023 | Iron Dome is a short-range anti-rocket system used by Israel to defend against aerial attacks. It has an interception rate of 97%, and is part of a four-layered air defence network. The U.S. has provided $3B for Iron Dome, and it is…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2023 ‘The next stage is coming’: Israel issues warning as residents flee Gaza assault US urges restraint amid bombing of civilian evacuation convoy that left a reported 70 people dead, including women and children
Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2023 Seven arrested after thousands of pro-Palestine protesters march in London The Met deployed more than 1,000 officers to police the demonstration
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023 Weary families trudge through Gaza streets, trying to flee the north before Israel's invasion Some left home with suitcases jammed with clothes
Al Jazeera · Oct 14, 2023 The Gaza medics who won’t give in to Israel’s evacuation demand In spite of an Israeli threat that their hospital would be bombed, the doctors of Al Awda just keep saving lives.
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023 Israelis and Palestinians stare death in the face as they wait for the invasion A full-scale operation hangs over Gazan heads like the dust rising from homes turned to rubble, Kim Sengupta reports from Sderot