Rescuers recover more than 260 bodies at music festival attacked by Hamas
Athena Stavrou
The Independent / October 9, 2023
A British citizen is among dozens of festival attendees who are missing, kidnapped or presumed dead.
The Israeli rescue service Zaka says its paramedics removed more than 260 bodies from a music festival that came under attack by Hamas militants.
The total figure of bodies found...
Far-right Israel MKs Ben-Gvir, Smotrich agree to unconditional unity government
Middle East Monitor / October 9, 2023
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir today agreed to form an unconditional unity government, Haaretz reported.
“Reality dictates that unity and cohesion are what’s needed to defeat our enemies,” Smotrich said.
He added: “Leave behind teams and leave negotiations. I...
‘People are fearful of what’s to come’: Gaza civilians flee waves of Israeli strikes
Ruth Michaelson
The Guardian / October 9, 2023
Palestinians seek refuge but electricity and gas have been cut off and medical infrastructure is on its knees.
Palestinians across the besieged Gaza Strip have described their terror and confusion, as thousands fled a wave of Israeli airstrikes after Hamas’s unprecedented cross-border...
We must refuse to apologize for Palestinian humanity
Zubayr Alikhan
Mondoweiss / October 9, 2023
The media will demand that we condemn the Palestinian resistance. We must refuse.
“Our bombs mark a decisive turning point in our liberation struggle. Bringing the war to Rue Michelet, to Rue d’Isly, and to the Air France agency in the Maurétania amounts...
Israel urges Britain: Stand with us against ‘evil terror’ of Hamas
Adam Forrest & Andy Gregory
The Independent / October 9, 2023
Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely makes impassioned plea in The Independent as she says ‘nightmares have become reality’ with violence gripping Israel and Gaza.
The Israeli ambassador to the UK has called on Britain to stand with Israel against the “evil brutality” of Hamas,...
As Israel and Gaza erupt, the US must commit to ending the violence –...
Phyllis Bennis
Common Dreams / October 8, 2023
‘Right now, we need U.S. support for the U.N. as it calls for an immediate ceasefire’.
The most recent eruption of violence in Gaza and Israel is a tragic reminder of the human consequences of decades of oppression. The human toll –...
Israeli official admits ‘serious intelligence failure’, says war to extend for ‘weeks’
Middle East Monitor / October 8, 2023
An Israeli official on Sunday admitted “serious intelligence failure” during the past few days that led to the escalating conflict between Israel and Palestine.
The official, requesting anonymity, stated that the war is expected to extend for “weeks,” according to Hebrew Channel 13.
Hamas...
‘My voice is our lifeline’: Gaza journalist and family amid Israel bombing
Mohammed R. Mhawesh
Al-Jazeera / October 8, 2023
With hundreds of people dead from Israel’s bombardment, one family shelters in a dimly lit room amid a looming war.
Gaza City – Our peaceful Gaza morning was abruptly shattered by relentless streaks of fire and thunderous explosions, enveloping more than 2.3 million...
Hamas offensive the result of Washington’s hostility to Palestinian rights
Mitchell Plitnick
Mondoweiss / October 8, 2023
The U.S. has made it clear it will work with Israel to thwart any hope for Palestinian freedom. In response, the Palestinian resistance is doing the only thing it can to demonstrate Palestine will not be buried.
Saturday morning saw a turning point...
Netanyahu: ‘We have decided to halt electricity, fuel and goods transfer to Gaza’
Middle East Monitor / October 8, 2023
Following security cabinet meeting held early on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Israeli occupation will “halt electricity, fuel and goods transfer to Gaza.”
Netanyahu said that the security officials, who met and discussed the situation, decided to “destroy...
