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UK races to establish status of British nationals in Israel after Hamas attack

Among those killed was 20-year-old Briton Nathanel Young

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Why did Hamas attack, and why now? What does it hope to gain?

In hindsight, the drivers of Hamas’s startlingly well-planned, land-sea-air attack on Israel on Saturday were in plain sight.

The Conversation · Oct 9, 2023

A brief history of the Israel-Palestinian conflict - explained

Tensions raging since Middle Eastern state’s founding in May 1948 date back much further

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Hamas attack at music festival led to chaos and frantic attempts to escape or hide

Hamas militants attacked a large music festival in the desert near the Gaza-Israel border, killing at least 260 people and causing chaotic escape efforts as revelers tried to run or hide from gunfire

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Groups gather downtown in solidarity with Palestine as Israel declares war

A three-hour rally and march started at 1 p.m. in front of the building housing the Israeli Consulate. Supporters of Palestine and Israel rallied across the U.S. on Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 9, 2023

Morning Digest | Israel, Gaza reel as death toll soars above 1,100 in war with Hamas; NC-Congress alliance sweeps Kargil election with 21 of 26 seats, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 593

As the war enters its 593rd day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Oct 9, 2023

The unprecedented attack against Israel by Hamas included precise armed drones and thousands of rockets

Last Friday, Israeli newspapers were filled with stories about the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, also called the October War. In 1973, the country had nearly been defeated by co-ordinated surprise attacks from its Arab neighbors. Never again, people thought.

The Conversation · Oct 9, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 593 of the invasion

Ukraine replaces commander of Territorial Defence Forces; Zelenskiy appeals for world to unite to deal with ‘terrorist’ organisations and states

The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2023

US demands condemnation of Hamas at UN meeting, but Security Council takes no immediate action

The U_N_ Security Council has held an emergency meeting behind closed doors with the United States demanding that all 15 members strongly condemn “these heinous terrorist attacks committed by Hamas.”

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023