The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Parliament lights up in blue and white to support Israel

Parliament House was illuminated in the colours of the Israeli flag.

The Canberra Times · Oct 9, 2023

Hamas militants kill at least 260 at outdoor music festival in southern Israel near Gaza

It was the worst civilian massacre in the country’s history, with a still-undetermined number taken hostage. Dozens of Hamas militants opened fire on about 3,500 young Israelis gathered for a joyous night of electronic music to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 9, 2023

Israel seals off Gaza and launches more attacks as Hamas vows to execute hostages

Israel was still finding bodies from Hamas’ weekend attack on southern Israeli towns. Rescue workers found 100 bodies in Beeri — around 10% of that farming community’s population — after a long hostage standoff with gunmen. In Gaza, thousands fled as airstrikes leveled buildings.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 9, 2023

Cameroon: Dozens dead in Yaoundé landslide after heavy rains

The search for survivors continues in Cameroon after a deadly landslide in the capital Yaoundé. Precariously built homes were swept away as water swept down from above as an entire section of a hill collapsed. Also in this edition: Kenyan President William Ruto calls for a ceasefire between Israel and…

France 24 · Oct 9, 2023

Britain’s Jewish community is shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel, says Chief Rabbi

Sir Ephraim Mirvis said few had been left untouched by the events that had unfolded and pledged solidarity with Israelis.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

RFK Jr. Dumps Democrats, Libertarian Party Blasts RFK Jr.'s Stance on Israel

RFK Jr.'s anti-war supporters are welcome to defect, the Libertarian Party said in a statement.

Reason · Oct 9, 2023

More than 10 Britons feared dead or missing as Netanyahu exacts revenge on Hamas

Israeli prime minister says his nation is just getting started with bombing campaign and total blockade of Gaza as British families share kidnap fears and grief for their lost loved ones

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

UK sport authorities under pressure to honour victims of Hamas attacks

Pressure is mounting on sporting bodies including the FA to commemorate victims of the Hamas attacks in Israel

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023

Sunak vows to stand with Britain’s Jews as Israel-Hamas conflict escalates

Rishi Sunak said the UK stands with Israel ‘today, tomorrow and always’.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Israeli consul general in Chicago calls Hamas attacks ‘unprecedented,’ Israel’s ‘worst day’

Consul General Yinam Cohen says his office has been inundated with calls of support and sympathy since war with Hamas broke out Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 9, 2023