FACTBOX: Why is Israel attacking south Gaza after telling people to go there?

10/26/2023

Israel has told civilians in the northern Gaza Strip, including residents of Gaza City, to move to the south of the enclave, saying it will be safer there as the military attacks Hamas following its Oct. 7…

MTV cancels Europe Music Awards over Israel-Gaza war

Agence France Presse 10/20/2023

PARIS—MTV canceled on Thursday, Oct. 19, its Europe Music Awards ceremony, due to be held in Paris on Nov. 5, citing the “devastating events” taking place in Israel and Gaza. “As we watch the devastating events in Israel…

Philippines supports Israel but ‘condemns’ slay of civilians, including Gazans

Jacob Lazaro 10/20/2023

The Philippines supports Israel in its war against the Hamas militant group but “condemns the killing of civilians,” including the Palestinians caught in the crossfire, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Thursday, October 19, 2023.…

Gaza hospital strike: US intelligence estimates 100-300 killed 

10/20/2023

The US intelligence community has estimated there were likely 100 to 300 people killed in the strike at the Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza, according to excerpts of a document seen Thursday by AFP — far fewer…

Gaza hospital attack: WHO condemns deadly strike 

10/18/2023

Geneva, Switzerland—The World Health Organization (WHO) condemned the deadly strike Tuesday on a Gaza hospital and demanded the immediate protection of civilians and health care in the strip. “WHO strongly condemns the attack on Al Ahli Arab Hospital,”…

Muslim boy who was killed is remembered in heavily Palestinian Chicago suburb 

10/17/2023

BRIDGEVIEW, Illinois—Tearful mourners on Monday gathered in prayer at a mosque and placed white and yellow roses at the gravesite of a 6-year-old Muslim boy stabbed to death by a man who police say targeted him and…

One million Gazans flee as Israel readies for ground attack

10/16/2023

Palestinian Territories—More than one million people have fled their homes in Gaza in scenes of chaos and despair as Israel bombarded the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip and continued amassing troops Monday in preparation for a full-blown ground invasion.…

Gaza and West Bank death toll now 2,383 Palestinians – ministry

Reuters 10/15/2023

GAZA — The death toll in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank reached 2,383 Palestinians dead and 10,814 injured on Sunday morning, according to Palestinian health ministry sources. In Gaza, the death toll climbed to 2,329…

Evacuation of Filipinos in Gaza mandatory as PH ups alert level to 4

Luisa Cabato - @inquirerdotnet 10/15/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Evacuation of Filipinos in Gaza have become mandatory after the Philippine government raised its crisis warning in the area to Alert Level 4. “Alert Level 4 na ‘yung Gaza, kailangan umalis na ‘yung mga…

Gaza braces for Israeli ground assault

Reuters 10/15/2023

GAZA/JERUSALEM — Israeli troops prepared on Sunday for a ground assault on the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip as the country hit back for an unprecedented assault on its territory, and Iran warned of “far-reaching consequences” if Israel’s bombardment…

Palestinians in Gaza face hard choices : Stay home under airstrikes or flee under airstrikes?

Associated Press 10/14/2023

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Watching the pulverized alleys of Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza empty of people, Naji Jamal was frozen with indecision. Should he heed the Israeli army’s demand that all Palestinians evacuate and…

Israel retakes Gaza border area as war’s toll mounts

10/11/2023

Gaza City, Palestinian Territories—Israel said it recaptured Gaza border areas from Hamas on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, the fourth day of fierce fighting that has left thousands dead on both sides since the militants launched a surprise attack.…

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