Biden tells Israel not to ‘repeat mistakes’ made by US after 9/11 President reaffirmed US support but urged Israel not to be ‘consumed by rage’ as Netanyahu promises to allow aid into Gaza The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023
‘Support our people’: growing frustration at Palestine’s leadership in West Bank Protesters call for removal of president Mahmoud Abbas after Palestinian Authority’s lacklustre response to Israel conflict The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023
US vetoes UN’s call for ‘humanitarian pause’ and corridors into Gaza Ambassador says text was unacceptable as it did not mention Israel’s right to self-defence The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023
Protests erupt across the Middle East after strike on Gaza hospital kills hundreds Within hours after a blast was said to have killed hundreds at a Gaza hospital, protesters hurled stones at Palestinian security forces in the occupied West Bank and at riot police in neighboring Jordan, venting fury at their leaders for failing to stop the carnage. France 24 · Oct 18, 2023
Gaza carnage spreads anger across Mideast, alarming US allies and threatening to widen conflict Within hours of a blast said to have killed hundreds at a Gaza hospital, protesters hurled stones at Palestinian security forces in the occupied West Bank and at riot police in neighboring Jordan The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Palestinian Authority cracks down on protests over Israel Gaza attacks A young Palestinian girl was killed by PA fire in Jenin, while another man was killed by Israeli forces in Nabi Saleh. Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2023
Israel faces blame from regional allies over Gaza hospital deaths Several Arab states condemn Israel for explosion, which it blames on failed rocket launch by Palestinian Islamic Jihad The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023
Angry protests flare up across Middle East after Gaza hospital blast Hezbollah calls for ‘day of rage’ as both sides trade blame for deadly explosion at al-Ahli al-Arab hospital The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023
Biden’s Middle East trip has messages for both global and domestic audiences U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to travel to an active war zone and the scene of an unfolding humanitarian crisis spoke volumes, even before his arrival. The Conversation · Oct 18, 2023
Biden arrives in Tel Aviv, backs Israel’s narrative on Gaza hospital strike US President Joe Biden gives Israel ‘the green light to act as it sees fit’ amid the Gaza war that killed thousands. Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2023
Biden backs Israel’s stance on deadly blast at Gaza hospital US president tells Benjamin Netanyahu evidence suggests ‘the other team’ is responsible for Tuesday night explosion The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023
What we know about the deadly blast at Gaza City’s al-Ahli hospital A large explosion at a Gaza City hospital on Tuesday killed hundreds of Palestinians, sparking international outrage and all but wrecking a high-stakes diplomatic mission by US President Joe Biden. Here is what we know about the deadly blast at al-Ahli hospital, which Palestinian and Israeli officials have blamed on… France 24 · Oct 18, 2023
Biden lands in Israel for high-stakes meeting with Netanyahu after hospital explosion National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters on board the presidential aircraft that Mr Biden’s itinerary in Israel would be ‘confined to Tel Aviv’ The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Abbas accuses Israel of ‘hideous war massacre’ after Gaza hospital attack The Palestinian president says Israel crossed ‘all red lines’ by attacking the hospital, killing hundreds of people. Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2023
The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2023 Biden’s high-stakes Israel visit has potential to define his presidency Visit 11 days after Hamas attack puts US president centre-stage in global affairs at key moment
Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2023 Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 12 As the conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its 12th day, these are the main developments.
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023 UN to vote on Gaza resolution that would condemn attack by Hamas and all violence against civilians The U.N. Security Council has scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution that initially condemned “the heinous terrorist attacks by Hamas” on Israel as well as all violence against civilians
The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023 Egypt’s president agrees to open the Rafah crossing – as it happened This blog is now closed.
Reason · Oct 18, 2023 Jews, Like Palestinians, Are 'Indigenous' to the Middle East The Hamas-embraced idea that Jews have no place in Israel fosters extremism on both sides.
WEKU · Oct 18, 2023 What you need to know about Biden's wartime trip to Israel President Biden is in Tel Aviv on Wednesday as Israel gets ready for a ground invasion against Hamas in Gaza. But after a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital, Biden canceled plans to go to Jordan.
The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023 Biden leaves for Israel, scraps Jordan visit after summit with Palestine, Egypt leaders cancelled U.S. President Joe Biden, on October 18, left the White House for a quick trip to Israel to show solidarity with the people of the country in the aftermath of the terrorist attack by Hamas.
France 24 · Oct 17, 2023 Israel to allow aid into Gaza via Egypt border crossing Israel will allow essential humanitarian supplies of food, water and medicine to enter Gaza through its border with Egypt at the request of US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Wednesday. Biden, who arrived in Israel early on Wednesday, has said data provided by the US…
Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2023 PA forces fire tear gas at West Bank protesters after Gaza hospital strike Palestinian Authority security forces use tear gas and stun grenades to disperse protesters in Ramallah.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 17, 2023 After blast kills hundreds at Gaza hospital, Hamas and Israel trade blame as rage spreads The Hamas-run health ministry said at least 500 people had been killed. Many residents had sought refuge in hospitals following Israel’s order to evacuate to southern Gaza.
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Hundreds killed in strike on Gaza hospital where displaced families were sheltering Israel denies responsibility for airstrike as ‘more than 500 dead’ on eve of Biden flying in for talks on Netanyahu’s war plans