What is Hamas, and why did it attack Israel? All you need to know about militant group in Gaza Hamas was founded in 1987 and has controlled Gaza Strip since 2006 The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
Met Police appeals for footage or images of Hamas attacks after British citizen deaths in Israel Police want to hear from anyone with ‘direct evidence’ who has arrived home in recent days Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 6 As the conflict between Israel and Palestine enters its sixth day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Oct 12, 2023
Stock market today: Asian shares rise with eyes on prices, war in the Middle East Asian shares are mostly higher as investors await the release of U.S. consumer price data and keep a cautious watch on the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
No rallies for man accused of anti-Semitic threats A Sydney man has been bailed for allegedly threatening four Jewish teens amid ongoing tensions after Hamas attacks on Israelis. AAP · Oct 12, 2023
'Living in a nightmare': Humza Yousaf's wife tells of parents trapped in Gaza THE wife of Scotland’s First Minister has said she feels like she is “just living in a nightmare” after her parents became trapped in Gaza. The National (Scotland) · Oct 12, 2023
A brief history of the Israel-Palestine conflict - explained Tensions raging since Middle Eastern state’s founding in May 1948 date back much further The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
Gaza war: Will Hezbollah, Israel’s powerful foe to the north, enter the conflict? A set of delicate and unwritten rules of engagement has ensured no major conflict between Israel and Hezbollah since 2006. But those rules are now being tested, Richard Hall writes. The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
Pressure mounts for Turkey and Hungary to ratify Swedish Nato bid – as it happened At Nato meeting of foreign ministers, ongoing saga of Sweden’s bid to join organisation in spotlight again The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023
China Condemns Violence Against Civilians, Middle East Envoy Says Zhai Jun made the comments while on a call with a senior Egyptian diplomat, as the death toll from the Israel-Palestine conflict reached over 2,200 Caixin Global · Oct 12, 2023
IDF equipment: The full firepower Gaza faces if Netanyahu launches invasion An invasion of Gaza would be ‘very much at the extreme end’ of plans shaped for years by Israeli military, experts tell The Independent The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
How big is the Israeli military and what is the Iron Dome? There are currently 173,000 active soldiers in the Israeli army, including 8,000 commanders, and another 300,000 reservists have been called to fight Hamas The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
Irish-Israeli citizen Kim Damti who went missing after Hamas attack on music festival confirmed dead Irish Premier Leo Varadkar says the death of the 22-year-old was ‘senseless and barbaric’ Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023
Israel-Hamas war latest: UK sending Royal Navy ships and marines to ‘help prevent further escalation’ Maritime patrol and surveillance aircraft will begin flying in the region from Friday to track threats to regional stability Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023 Afternoon Update: Asio urges all parties to tone it down on Middle East; UN staff among those killed in Gaza; and factchecking voice misinformation Security agency says it has seen direct connections between inflamed language and inflamed community tensions
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 Watch live view of Gaza skyline as Israeli airstrikes continue to bombard territory Watch a live view of the Gaza skyline on Thursday 12 October, as Israel continues to bombard the territory.
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 The reality of Israel’s ‘total siege’ on Gaza – where two million Palestinians are trapped in a 25 mile stretch of land Medics in Gaza warn of ‘catastrophic’ consequences of water, power, food and fuel being blocked for two million civilians
Fortune · Oct 12, 2023 With $7, TikTok users are running ads that shape TikTok's Israel-Palestine searches For as little as $7, TikTok users can inject themselves into the conversation on hot-button topics, providing a low cost pathway to spread propaganda and biased info.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023 Asio warns against inflamed language over Middle East amid concern of ‘opportunistic violence’ Mike Burgess issues rare public statement asking ‘all parties consider the implications for social cohesion’
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 Egypt travel: Is it safe to visit and what are your rights if you have a trip booked? The popular tourist destination borders Israel to the east
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 Angry Israelis heckle ministers out of hospital as they visit wounded: ‘You’ve ruined this country’ Pressure is mounting on Israeli authorities to confirm the fate of those missing. Warning: This article contains details that some may find distressing
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 Mia Khalifa ‘dropped from Playboy podcasting deal’ after Israel-Palestine comments Former adult creator has been a vocal supporter of Palestine on social media
Newcastle Herald · Oct 12, 2023 Mum and Dad home, but no peace until the rest return 'We won't feel any sense of rest until the entire group is safe.'
The Times of India · Oct 12, 2023 Israel ups the ante, vows to wipe Hamas ‘off face of the Earth’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hours after forming an emergency government and wartime cabinet, foreshadowed a major ground attack on Gaza by promising to destroy Hamas.
AAP · Oct 12, 2023 Tension over Middle East fuels fears of local violence The possibility of opportunistic violence has sparked a warning by Australia's security intelligence boss ahead of protests over clashes in Israel and Gaza.