Archives for October, 2023

Day 13 of Hamas-Israel war blog: Thursday, Oct. 19

American forces in the region came under drone attacks in both Syria and Iraq and a US destroyer in the region thwarted cruise missile attacks by Yemen's Houthis in the Red Sea.

Israel

Analysis

Israel expects 'prolonged' Gaza ground war, targets Hamas commandos, bases

The IDF says it is completing its preparations for a ground entry into Gaza, with aerial strikes on specific locations that could endanger ground troops.

By Lilach Shoval

Nearly 100,000 in pro-Palestinian march in London: police

Agence France-Presse

Casualties on Israel-Lebanon border as army trades fire with Hezbollah

Agence France-Presse

Kibbutz Beeri near Gaza a symbol of Israel's trauma

Agence France-Presse

Al-Monitor/Premise poll: 82% of Americans wary of US intervention in Israel-Hamas war

As the Israel-Hamas war rages on and threatens to spill into a wider regional conflict, Americans are either unsure of or reject a US military intervention in the region, according to a new Al-Monitor/Premise poll.

Israel

Fleeing Israel strikes, south Lebanon families move into schools

Agence France-Presse

In war-torn Gaza, fears of a new 'Nakba'

Agence France-Presse

All eyes on 'decisive' Qatar in hostage release efforts

Agence France-Presse

UN chief urges ceasefire to end Gaza's 'godawful nightmare'

Agence France-Presse

Israel-Hamas war: What risks face the energy sector?

Agence France-Presse

First of 20 aid trucks enter besieged Gaza from Egypt

Agence France-Presse

Top US diplomat acknowledges toll of Mideast crisis on his staff

Agence France-Presse

On Israel-Hamas war, Biden puts Iran on notice as it bides its time

The US president linked Russia and Hamas in their desire to "annihilate" neighboring democracies, and their relationship with Iran; Israel rethinks deterrence; Biden foreshadows a post-war future.

Iran

Amid Israel-Gaza tensions, Blinken holds 'listening' meetings with Muslim and Jewish staffers

The meetings follow the departure of a State Department official who quit in protest over the administration's support for Israel's deadly airstrikes in the Gaza Strip.

Israel

Uncertainty still surrounds Gaza hospital strike

Agence France-Presse