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Biden condemns Israeli settler attacks in occupied West Bank

US president said attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank ‘pour gasoline’ on tensions.

Al Jazeera · Oct 25, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: six key moments for the Gaza Strip

Once again, the Gaza Strip is at the epicentre of violence in the Middle East. This tiny 41km-by-13km band of territory on the Mediterranean, sandwiched between the often hostile neighbours of Israel and Egypt, has faced repeated rounds of violence in recent history – but the current war is the…

The Conversation · Oct 25, 2023

‘It’s been 12 days’: Stuck in the West Bank, Gazans anxiously await news from loved ones

Since Israel imposed a blockade on Gaza in the wake of Hamas’s October 7 terrorist attack, many Gazans in search of medical care for their children have found themselves stuck in Ramallah, in the West Bank. Some have not heard from their loved ones for days or even weeks, and…

France 24 · Oct 25, 2023

Israel-Hamas live: Netanyahu war cabinet ‘working round clock’ ahead of Gaza ground invasion

Russia and China vetoed a US resolution to the UN that would have called for pause in violence for aid to get through

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

‘The West Bank will ignite’: Israel’s operations spark anger in the territory

More than 90 people are reported to have been killed and 1,200 arrested by Israeli forces in the West Bank since 7 October

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023

Understanding the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in 5 charts

Understanding the current war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza requires context and history. These charts aim to show changes in the region that have occurred over time to put some of the events in perspective.

The Conversation · Oct 24, 2023

Macron calls for 'international coalition' to fight Hamas

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for Gaza militants Hamas to be added to the targets of an international coalition against the Islamic State armed group, during a visit to Israel and the West Bank.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 24, 2023

Macron in the Middle East: Where does France stand on Israel-Hamas war?

The Middle East fell off their radar. Now comes a steady stream of leaders who have donned their penitent's garb and flown in to show support and push for peace. The latest is Emmanuel Macron. The French president is travelling to both Israel and the West Bank as the war…

France 24 · Oct 24, 2023

France proposes widening anti-Islamic State coalition to fight Hamas

Emmanuel Macron visits Israel and emphasises ‘common enemy’ in terrorism

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023

If Israel invades Gaza it will be a disaster for both Palestinians and Israelis

Israel is about to wade into a moral and strategic disaster. We need a ceasefire and the return of the hostages

The Guardian - US · Oct 24, 2023