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Israel Hamas war 2023

Missing British teenager Noiya Sharabi confirmed dead in Israel

Noiya’s family confirmed the 16-year-old was murdered by Hamas terrorists

By Richard Percival

1 min read

Missing British teenager Noiya Sharabi confirmed dead in Israel

Israel Hamas war 2023

What's going on in Israel today?

By Jonathan Sacerdoti

2 min read

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: People participate in a 'Bring Them Home' solidarity rally in Trafalgar Square calling for the release of hostages held in Gaza by Hama on October 22, 2023 in London, England. The Israeli government says 210 hostages were taken by Hamas from communities in southern Israel during the Palestinian militant group's surprise attack on October 7th. The hostages, which include Israelis as well as foreign nationals, are being held captive in the Gaza Strip. Only two have been released so far. (Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Israel Hamas war 2023

Thousands call for hostages taken by Hamas to be freed at London solidarity rally and vigil

By Richard Percival

4 min read

This aerial view shows humanitarian aid trucks arriving from Egypt after having crossed through the Rafah border crossing arriving at a storage facility in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on October 21, 2023. The first aid trucks arrived in war-torn Gaza from Egypt on October 21, bringing urgent humanitarian relief to the Hamas-controlled Palestinian enclave suffering what the UN chief labelled a "godawful nightmare". Israel has vowed to destroy Hamas after the Islamist militant group carried out the deadliest attack in the country's history on October 7. (Photo by Belal Al SABBAGH / AFP) (Photo by BELAL AL SABBAGH/AFP via Getty Images)

Israel Hamas war 2023

What's going on in Israel today?

By Jonathan Sacerdoti

3 min read

USA

Hamas releases two US hostages for 'humanitarian reasons'

By JC Reporter

3 min read

BBC

BBC News executive says corporation made 'mistake' over coverage of Gaza hospital blast

By Richard Percival

1 min read

Israel Hamas war 2023

What's going on in Israel today?

By Jonathan Sacerdoti

3 min read

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By Robert Fox

Despite the high-tech preparation, a ground invasion of Gaza will be a huge challenge

The sprawling, crowded terrain of the strip makes it a setting acutely difficult for urban warfare - presenting difficulties compounded by the effective defences of the rubble and ruined buildings created by Israel's aerial bombardments

4 min read

October 19, 2023 11:35

Despite the high-tech preparation, a ground invasion of Gaza will be a huge challenge

Leaders of groups behind London pro-Palestinian march have links to Hamas

Pressure mounts on police to block pro-Palestine rally after JC reveals several organisers met terrorist group representatives

By David Rose

5 min read

October 19, 2023 10:48

Rally: demonstrators throng outside the Israeli embassy in London during a pro-Palestine march last year (Photo: Getty Images)

What's going on in Israel today?

Rishi touches down in Tel Aviv and Israel to allow aid to Gaza

By Jonathan Sacerdoti

3 min read

October 19, 2023 10:44

Academics claim Hamas atrocities are part of ‘legitimate struggle’ against Israel

University professors appear to celebrate or justify the violence perpetrated by terror group on October 7

By David Rose

4 min read

October 19, 2023 10:35

Academics claim Hamas atrocities are part of ‘legitimate struggle’ against Israel

By Dominic Green

What the Hamas war in Israel has meant for America

With a presidential election looming, the crisis in Israel has highlighted Joe Biden's policy reversal in the Middle East and exposed the many fault lines in democrat and republican attitudes towards the region

3 min read

October 19, 2023 09:48

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) greets US President Joe Biden upon his arrival at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport on October 18, 2023, amid the ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas. Biden landed in Israel on October 18, on a solidarity visit following Hamas attacks that have led to major Israeli reprisals. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

By Anshel Pfeffer

IDF’s speedy hospital rocket response shows it has recovered its nerve

After the failures on October 7, the defence forces acted speedily and decisively in asserting that a misfiring rocket fired by Palestinian Islamic Jihad caused the carnage at the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City

5 min read

October 19, 2023 09:13