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Israel travel: Is it safe to visit and what are your rights if you have a trip booked?

Hundred of flights cancelled and several cruises diverted

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

Biden backs Israel over Gaza hospital blast and forges humanitarian aid deal

On the heels of the devastating blast at a hospital in Gaza City, President Biden reaffirmed support for Israel, saying it did not cause the carnage. He also brokers a deal for limited aid to Gaza.

WEKU · 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

Israel travel: Is it safe to visit and what are your rights if you have a trip booked?

Hundred of flights cancelled and several cruises diverted

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

US president’s visit to Jordan cancelled – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023

SpiceJet flight to Tel Aviv develops a snag

SpiceJet’s flight to Tel Aviv to bring back Indians faced a technical snag, delaying their return. The aircraft was shifted to Amman, Jordan for rectification. This was the second flight under the government’s Operation Ajay, which has brought back 918 Indians so far.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Chuck Schumer rushed to shelter in Tel Aviv amid rocket attacks

72-year-old Schumer is the highest-ranking Jewish official in the history of the United States

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

‘Bring my baby back alive’: Families of Israeli hostages cling to hope

At least 199 people were abducted by Hamas and Islamic Jihad during the terrorist attacks on October 7. For their families back home, the uncertainty is agonising. More than a week later, Orian Adar and Keren Schem are still torn between hope and despair.

France 24 · Oct 16, 2023

Small hope for Aussies in Gaza as envoy seeks restraint

Australians in Gaza are being told to make their way to a border crossing in the hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough that would enable a humanitarian corridor.

AAP · Oct 16, 2023

Australians land in Dubai on flights from Israel but Gaza efforts not yet successful

Of the 255 people who took the repatriation flights, Clare O’Neil says, most are Australian citizens and family members

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2023