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. AAP · Oct 12, 2023
As strikes devastate Gaza, Israel forms unity government to oversee war sparked by Hamas attack Palestinians in Gaza spent the night in pitch darkness, surrounded by the ruins of pulverized neighborhoods, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to “crush and destroy” Hamas, with the support of a new war cabinet that includes a longtime opposition critic The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
Israel-Hamas war – live: IDF tanks and troops mass at Gaza border as soldiers prepare for attack order Israeli prime minister says every Hamas member was a ‘dead man’ in a televised address The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
Palestinian death toll passes 1,500 – as it happened UN spokesperson says such a movement would have ‘devastating humanitarian consequences’ as Israel prepares for a ground offensive; Palestinian death toll rises to 1,537, according to Gaza’s health ministry The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023
Live updates | Day 6 of the latest Israel-Palestinian war The Israeli government is under intense public pressure Thursday to topple Hamas as the latest war reaches its sixth day The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
White House walks back Biden comments that he had seen pictures of beheaded Israeli children Biden says he has seen ‘confirmed pictures of terrorists beheading children’ The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
Hamas attack ‘deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust’, says Biden, as Israeli jets pound Gaza US president decries ‘campaign of pure cruelty’ and warns Iran to tread carefully as Israel conducts significant airstrikes on Palestinian enclave The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023
Police on high alert to anti-Semitism as man charged Security is being bolstered around synagogues and Jewish schools as tensions rise at rallies and vigils sparked by conflict in the Middle East. AAP · Oct 12, 2023
The US is moving quickly to boost Israel's military. A look at what assistance it is providing Within hours of the horrific attack by Hamas, the U.S. began moving warships and aircraft to the region to be ready to provide Israel with whatever it needs to respond The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
Hamas attack exposes deteriorating ties between Russia and Israel Vladimir Putin fails to condemn attack on Israel, instead blaming the situation on failed US diplomacy The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023
What is Hamas, the militant group that rules Gaza? Administrator of Gaza’s health service and movement committed to the murder of Israelis – Hamas is many things The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023
Australia plans third Israel repatriation flight amid ‘quite large demand’ Penny Wong says decision for Qantas to run initial services rather than military was based on ‘availability’ and speed The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023
Israeli strike destroys residential building in Gaza refugee camp, killing dozens An Israeli airstrike on a residential building in the densely populated Jabaliya refugee camp in Gaza on Thursday killed at least 45 people and wounded dozens more, said Gaza health authorities. As Gazans braced for a likely ground offensive, the Israeli army said they had bombarded the besieged enclave with… France 24 · Oct 12, 2023
What the papers say – October 12 Israel continues to dominate the front pages. The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2023 Protesters afraid for loved ones in Gaza march through the Loop. ‘If they die, I’m just going to see it on the news’ Thousands rally and march in the Loop in support of the people in Gaza. They are calling for the U.S. government to step in to help end the bloodshed.
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 Nets coach Vaughn says team from Israel wants to play exhibition game Thursday despite war at home Nets coach Jacque Vaughn says their opponent from Israel still wants to play an exhibition game Thursday night in Brooklyn, days after the country was attacked by Hamas militants
The Guardian - US · Oct 12, 2023 Trump uses Israel-Hamas war to say Biden brings ‘chaos and terror’ at rally Former president said he was ‘the best friend Israel has ever had’ and attacked Biden’s foreign policy at Florida event on Wednesday
The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023 ‘We escaped from danger into death’: desperation inside Gaza’s hospitals as casualties mount Palestinian residents of the enclave says the intensity of the recent Israeli attacks is unlike anything they have experienced before in other wars
The Hindu · Oct 12, 2023 APNRT sets up helpdesk for Indians in Israel APNRTS sets up helpdesks with 24/7 helpline numbers to assist Indian citizens in Israel in aftermath of Hamas terror attack; Embassy of India has advised all Indian nationals to contact emergency helpline number +972 35226748 or [email protected];
The Hindu · Oct 12, 2023 Bandi Sanjay speaks to Karimnagar youths working in Israel over phone MP Sanjay Kumar held telephonic conversation with youths from Karimnagar district working in Israel. They took shelter in a bomb shelter due to volatile situation in Israel. Sanjay showed compassion and the youths thanked him for it.
Al Jazeera · Oct 12, 2023 Time running out at Gaza hospitals amid power blackout after Isreali siege Life-saving machines running on generators will soon stop working, amid Israel’s refusal to allow fuel supplies.
The Hindu · Oct 12, 2023 Morning Digest | ‘Operation Ajay’ set to evacuate Indian nationals from Israel; 4 dead, more than 70 injured as train derails in Bihar The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day
WEKU · Oct 12, 2023 Biden steps up security for Jewish communities in the U.S. after the attack in Israel President Biden spoke with Jewish community leaders at the White House Wednesday, and said he had asked his administration to boost security for any potential threats to Jews in the United States.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2023 City Council sets special meeting for Friday on Israel solidarity resolution Citing security risks, Ald. Brian Hopkins tried to restrict public comment to virtual participation and close the public seating galleries. Mayor Brandon Johnson ruled that motion out of order, saying the public has the right to speak in person.
The Conversation · Oct 12, 2023 A crisis of legitimacy: what's at stake for Israel and the Palestinians? Hamas’ attack on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War was the deadliest single day in Israeli history. Showers of rockets, kidnappings and indiscriminate killings have led to a death toll already over 1,200 Israelis, leading many to describe the event as “Israel’s 9/11”.