The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Israeli troops enter Gaza Strip for first time in Hamas war

THE Israeli military have confirmed for the first time that ground troops have been operating inside the Gaza Strip.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2023

Israeli shelling along Lebanon border kills 1 journalist, wounds 6

An Israeli shell has landed in a gathering of international journalists covering clashes on the border in south Lebanon, killing a Reuters videographer and leaving six other journalists injured

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

Palestinians flee northern Gaza before expected Israeli ground invasion

Thousands pack into cars and trucks or leave on foot after Israel told them to go, as violence flares in East Jerusalem and West Bank

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: a visual guide in maps, video and satellite images

Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, sparking a war that has sent tensions soaring across the region. Here is what we know so far

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023

Watch: Jewish community leaders in Washington lead pro-Israel rally near White House

Jewish community leaders in Washington held a pro-Israel rally near the White House on Friday, 13 Octover.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

Charities urge Government to work with Israel to avoid human catastrophe in Gaza

Hamas, who staged a brutal attack on Israel on Saturday, dismissed the evacuation order and called on people to stay in their homes.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

Violence hits East Jerusalem and West Bank as Israel orders Gaza evacuation

Palestinian protesters and Israeli security forces clash in several areas before expected ground offensive

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023

Scotland’s first minister says Israel is ‘going too far’ and ‘collective punishment cannot be justified’

Humza Yousaf said people who have ‘nothing to do with Hamas’ are ‘paying an extraordinary price’ for the attacks on Israel

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

Afghanistan earthquakes: Taliban interference in aid efforts is affecting disaster response

Over 1,000 people are thought to have been killed in the latest earthquake to hit Afghanistan. Humanitarian aid agencies are scrambling to help the affected villages. But the realities of Taliban rule are starting to have an impact on the ground, as relations between the authorities and NGOs fray.

The Conversation · Oct 13, 2023

Australia holds landmark referendum on indigenous representation

Australians will on Saturday vote whether to recognise First Nations peoples in the country's constitution for the first time. But the lead-up to the referendum has triggered a torrent of racist abuse, with toxic debate spreading online and in the media.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 13, 2023