An attack from Gaza and an Israeli declaration of war. Now what?
The attack is a startling reminder that stability in the region remains a bloody mirage. The psychological impact on Israelis has been compared with the shock of 9/11 in America.
Day: October 8, 2023
PM says Australians in Israel safe – as it happened
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Ex-wife of Boris Johnson to help Labour protect women from bullying at work
Marina Wheeler KC to be tasked with strengthening rights to safeguard women who report workplace harassmentA leading barrister and ex-wife of Boris Johnson is set to be appointed as Labour’s new “whistleblowing tsar”, offering advice on proposed protec…
Powerful earthquakes kill over 100 in western Afghanistan
An estimated 500 people are injured after two earthquakes struck Herat, Afghanistan Saturday, the country’s national disaster authority said.
US Leaders Point Finger at Iran, Give Unwavering Support to Israel Amid Terrorist Invasion
U.S. political leaders and other key figures expressed their support for Israel following the deadly invasion by Hamas Saturday. The multi-front attack on Israel began overnight and has currently left hundreds dead and hundreds injured.
Watch: How Hamas’ shock attack on Israel unfolded
Watch the footage of unprecedented scenes in Israel and Gaza, verified and explained by the BBC.
A human rights lawyer on Israel and Gaza violence
NPR’s Scott Detrow speaks with human rights lawyer Zaha Hassan on the Hamas attacks in Israel and Israeli air strikes.
Italy pressures NGOs to stop migrant boat rescues
Italy is pressuring ships operating by NGOs in the Mediterranean to halt rescues of migrant boats at sea.
Former U.S. ambassador to Israel on latest violence
NPR’s Scott Detrow speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Edward Djerejian about Gaza militants’ surprise attack on Israel.