Amid mass pro-Palestinian rallies, far right opportunism, Corbynist apologetics and an exponential rise in UK antisemitism, both ruling Conservatives and opposition Labour are navigating stormy political waters on the Israel-Gaza war. With a general election in the wings, the stakes are exceptionally high
More than 290,000 people attended the event on Washington’s National Mall, as the Israel-Gaza war nears its 40th day. Participants include Democratic politicians, Evangelical leaders and Israeli pop stars
Many have also lost family members, seen their homes damaged or destroyed and their offices hit. As the destruction grows, more and more reporting is being done by ordinary people with impromptu methods
Because she has not yet completed her course for converting to Judaism, Alina Falahati, who was killed at the Nova music festival on October 7, was refused burial in a Jewish cemetery. 'It was an error,' says an Israeli Rabbinate official
Far-right Minister Amichai Eliyahu's off-hand comment in a radio interview sparks controversy and international concern. Officials from around the world describe it as 'extremely irresponsible and disturbing', 'a significant threat to regional stability'
Israel approves fuel for UN trucks in Gaza for first time since war started ■ White House: Hamas uses Gaza hospitals for military activity and to hold hostages ■ Seven Palestinians killed by IDF fire in West Bank city of Tul Karm, Palestinians say ■ IDF confirms death of Israeli soldier who appeared in Hamas video on Monday ■ IDF confirms two soldiers killed in Gaza fighting on Monday ■ MKs call for transfer of Gazans to other countries in WSJ ■ Israeli defense chief Gallant: Hamas has lost control of Gaza ■ At least 1,200 Israelis killed in Hamas massacre, 239 hostages held in Gaza ■ Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry: 11,240 killed since start of war
Given the international constraints, what the IDF is aspiring for probably won’t be possible, but as far as the Israeli officers in Gaza are concerned, the operation should only end only once Hamas is defeated
A founding member of the Israeli-Palestinian Women Wage Peace movement and other peace organizations, Vivian Silver was thought to have been kidnapped by Hamas and taken to the Gaza Strip