Archives for October, 2023

Emmanuel Macron vowed to do all he can to ensure the release of the hostages

Macron says Qatar played 'very important role' in release of US hostages held by Hamas

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A woman in Tel Aviv holds up a photograph of one of the Israeli hostages held by Palestinian militants since the October 7 attack by Hamas

Hamas releases two US hostages with hope for more

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A Jewish man and a child walk through the Hara Kebira, the main Jewish quarter in the resort island of Djerba, near the Ghriba synagogue following a shooting spree by a police officer on the southern Tunisian island on May 10, 2023. Tunisian authorities were investigating the shootings that claimed five lives and sparked mass panic during a Jewish pilgrimage at Africa's oldest synagogue today. (Photo by FETHI BELAID / AFP) (Photo by FETHI BELAID/AFP via Getty Images)

Tunisia’s Jews on edge after crowd torches synagogue amid Gaza protests

History of heated rhetoric and reaction to Israel's war against Hamas may spill over to the small local Jewish population.

Israeli-German Noam Har Tzvi holds a picture of her missing friend Shoshan Haran

Hamas hostage relatives urge Red Cross to help free them

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Irish entrepreneur and Web Summit co-founder Paddy Cosgrave photographed at Web Summit Rio 2023 on May 1, 2023

Meta, Google quit tech summit over organizer's Israel remarks

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Yahya Sinwar (3rd R), the new Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip, and senior political leader Ismail Haniyeh (4th R) sit among other Hamas officials during a memorial for Mazen Faqha, a leader of the Islamist movement who was shot dead in Gaza by unknown gunmen, Gaza City, Gaza Strip, March 27, 2017.

Analysis

Meet Hamas' key leaders, many on Israel's target list in Gaza

Hamas has a complicated and fragmented leadership structure. The militant components of the group have become more powerful in comparison to the political ones in recent years, in part due to Iranian influence.

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With many Muslims unable to reach Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque to pray, they could be seen praying on the streets outside the Old City

Jerusalem's holy sites deserted on second Friday of war

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US President Joe Biden met EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel at the White House

US, EU show united front on Israel, Ukraine

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Biden brought a message of support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Day 12 of Hamas-Israel war blog: Wednesday, Oct. 18

People carry placards bearing pictures of missing persons as they protest for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, outside the Ministry of Defence in Tel Aviv on October 19, 2023.

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Hamas releases two US hostages held in Gaza after Qatari mediation

The US and Israeli governments confirmed that Hamas released an American mother and daughter who were kidnapped during the group's Oct. 7 attacks.

Egyptians hold up pro-Palestinian placards at a rally in solidarity with Gaza in the capital Cairo

Rallies held across Arab world in support of Gaza

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Protesters, some wearing a Keffiyeh, take part in a demonstration against Israel in Istanbul on October 20, 2023, after Turkey declared a three-day national mourning in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Israelis and Palestinians have traded blame for a deadly strike on a Gaza hospital this week, with the number of deaths given ranging from dozens to nearly 500. World leaders have condemned the strike and protests have erupted in Arab countries and the wider Muslim world amid stark disagreement over th

Turkey's Gaza protests continue as Erdogan warns Israel against ground invasion

The Turkish president warned Israel against expanding Gaza operations as Israeli diplomats left Turkey amid ongoing demonstrations over the conflict in the territory.

Israel has ordered the evacuation of the northern town of Kiryat Shmona near the Lebanese border which is home to 25,000 people

Soldiers rally, locals flee as Israel northern border heats up

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Israel’s defense chief says Gaza ground incursion is second in 3-phase war plan

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said the first phase is ongoing, and the second phase will consist of a ground invasion.

Lebanon national carrier halves flights amid fears of Israel war

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Egyptians hold up pro-Palestinian placards at a rally in solidarity with Gaza in the capital Cairo

In Tahrir Square, across Egypt, thousands rally for Gaza: AFP, media

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