Netanyahu and his opponents are putting Oct. 7 at the heart of Israel's elections As Israel gears up for national elections this month, the country remains focused on Oct. 7 The Independent UK · 9m ago
Israelis mourn on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack as Palestinians grapple with war it sparked Israelis are gathering at intersections, bomb shelters, and the site of a music festival that Hamas-led militants overran on Oct. 7, 2023 The Independent UK · 1h ago
Satellite photos show how Israeli forces have erased Gaza towns Satellite imagery three years after the Gaza War began shows how the Israeli military has systematically razed the territory it controls in the Gaza Strip, erasing towns and districts The Independent UK · 1h ago
Israel marks third anniversary of October 7 attack as election looms Israel will mark the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Wednesday with memorial events across the country, as heightened security surrounds the commemorations and voters prepare for an election in which the deadliest day in Israel’s history is expected to remain a central issue. France 24 · 3h ago
Israel marks three years since Hamas' October 7 attack Israel is commemorating the anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attack, which killed 1,221 people and resulted in numerous hostages. Memorial events are taking place nationwide under heightened security, amidst preparations for general elections in three weeks. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed the country's commitment to eliminating Hamas and addressing security… The Economic Times · 3h ago
‘All I want to do is cry’: trauma of 7 October survivors three years after the attacks Israeli communities shattered by Hamas massacres are torn between rebuilding their lives and remembering lost friends and relatives The Guardian - UK · 9h ago
‘I’m voting anti-Starmer’: Holborn and St Pancras divided as Polanski eyes former PM’s seat in crucial by-election ON THE GROUND: Holborn and St Pancras constituents will cast their vote on Thursday in a crucial test for both Zack Polanski and Andy Burnham. Harriette Boucher asks voters whether they think this part of north London will remain red, or get swept up by the Green wave The Independent UK · 12h ago
'A nightmare': solemn ceremonies mark October 7 attack A Jewish-Australian who was in Israel on October 7, 2023 has recalled the moment she learned of Hamas's deadly attack on that date. AAP · 12h ago
'We were naive' about Hamas, Israeli ex-hostage Shoshan Haran says In an interview with FRANCE 24, Israeli former hostage Shoshan Haran said "we were naive" about Hamas before the October 7, 2023 attack on her kibbutz. Held in Gaza for 50 days, she recalled refusing to "show weakness" to her captors. She also called the accusations of genocide against Israel… France 24 · 14h ago
French MEP Hassan under investigation over flag incident at 7 October commemoration Hard-left French EU lawmaker Rima Hassan is facing an investigation after the Israeli and European Union flags were allegedly thrown to the floor at a commemoration for the 2023 Hamas attacks that set off the Gaza war. Hassan said the action was to denounce the "ongoing genocide by the Israeli… Radio France Internationale · 15h ago
The day the fault lines cracked: October 7’s aftershocks travelled from Israel and Gaza to Iran, Red Sea and $100 oil It started at the Gaza border. Then came Hezbollah, Houthi attacks, rerouted ships, an Israel-Iran war, American strikes and an oil shock. Three years after October 7, the Middle East’s fault lines have cracked open far beyond where the first shots were fired. The Economic Times · 15h ago
Former UN food agency official claims he was fired for highlighting hunger in Gaza Benjamin Davis appealing against dismissal from FAO, after being accused by director general of playing ‘political games’ The Guardian - UK · 17h ago
October 7: a Palestinian-Israeli memoir seeks to break the cycle of violence Since the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, the world has witnessed unimaginable, almost constant violence in Gaza and the West Bank. But people’s understanding of these events is not universal – each person is exposed to a particular set of narratives surrounding history, victimhood and trauma. The Conversation · 18h ago
Israel warns Gazans will pay 'heavy price' for any October 7 attacks on military Israel on Tuesday said that Hamas and the Palestinian population in Gaza would pay a "heavy price" if any of Israel's armed forces were harmed on the three-year anniversary of the militant group's October 7 attack. France 24 · 21h ago
The Guardian - AU · 22h ago Israeli ambassador to Australia says he hopes for return to ‘traditional friendship’ on 7 October anniversary Relations have soured between the two countries over a number of issues since 2023, but Hillel Newman says a ‘reset’ is possible
The Guardian - UK · 23h ago Tuesday briefing: Why the Green party’s Zionism vote has caused a backlash In today’s newsletter: The party has voted to define Zionism as racist and back a single Palestinian state. But what does the policy mean, why has it caused alarm among Jewish members, and how will it impact the future of the Greens?
The Independent UK · Oct 6 Israelis scarred by Oct. 7 struggle to see Gaza as anything other than a threat Many Israelis struggle to see Palestinians as anything other than a threat, three years after the war in Gaza began
The Independent UK · Oct 6 Israeli documentary ‘NAZA’ opens in the US, reigniting debate over the war in Gaza The Israeli documentary "NAZA" is opening in U.S. theaters, reigniting debate over America's military support for Israel
The Conversation · Oct 5 Three years after October 7, global attention on Gaza has receded. The real test will come after Israel’s election This week marks three years since Hamas’ massacre of October 7 2023, in which some 1,200 people, most of them Israeli civilians, were killed and 251 taken hostage.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5 UK threatens to expel Israeli diplomats over planned East Jerusalem consulate closure Tit-for-tat expulsions expected after relations deteriorate as a result of UK ban on goods from illegal settlements
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5 British Jews more likely to identify as Zionist since 7 October attacks, research finds Percentage who feel ‘very emotionally attached to Israel’ rose to 51% in June 2025, up 13 points from before Gaza war
The Times of India · Oct 5 3 years after Oct 7, Israel honours officer whose Hamas attack warning was ignored An intelligence officer from Israel's Unit 8200 has been acknowledged for issuing multiple warnings regarding the Hamas invasion prior to the catastrophic attack on October 7, 2023. Unfortunately, those alerts went unheeded, which led to a coordinated assault from Gaza, resulting in heavy casualties and numerous hostages. This incident has…
The Economic Times · Oct 5 Yemen's government declares a major operation against the Houthis Yemen's government has launched a military operation against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels near Taiz city. An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed one Palestinian while wounding several others, amid an increase in such strikes. The Houthis have reportedly targeted Saudi oil facilities in recent conflicts, claiming significant strikes. Meanwhile, Iran has…
International Business Times UK · Oct 4 Ed Sheeran Replaces Withdrawn Tour Acts With Isaac Slade Who Aims to Find a 'Middle Place' Now Isaac Slade joined Ed Sheeran's Atlanta concert as a surprise guest, performing The Fray's hits and calling for common ground amid debate over Gaza, free expression and the tour's supporting acts.
The Independent UK · Oct 4 Ed Sheeran enlists surprise guest Isaac Slade after support acts ditched tour over Macklemore fallout Former frontman of The Fray spoke about the war in Gaza onstage, calling on people to ‘step into that middle place, that common ground’