Tag: Gaza
Sadiq Khan breaks with Starmer by urging Gaza ceasefire
Israel began its bombing campaign in Gaza, cut off electricity and most water, and stopped imports of food, fuel and other goods in retaliation for a [...]
Israel Gaza: How much trouble is Keir Starmer in over Middle East stance?
The situation in Gaza is a test for Sir Keir Starmer's leadership of Labour, our political editor writes.
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U.S. Seeks Delay in Israel’s Gaza Ground Invasion to Bolster Air Defenses
The systems would allow the United States to provide more protection for American troops at bases in Iraq, Syria and elsewhere.
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Israel agrees to delay invasion of Gaza – report
The WSJ reports that Israel has agreed to a request from the US to delay a ground incursion into Gaza, according to unnamed officials. The delay is so [...]
Sir Keir Starmer to meet Labour Muslim MPs amid tensions over Gaza policy
The Labour leader has faced calls from some in his party to be more critical of Israel's conduct in Gaza.
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U.S. Cites ‘High Confidence’ Rocket From Gaza Caused Hospital Blast
American intelligence agencies released no new declassified imagery or other new evidence to make their case. Officials said their strengthened assess [...]
Scottish Labour leader Sarwar says Israel 'breaking international law' in Gaza
The Scottish Labour leader's comments come amid resignations within the party over the Middle East crisis
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U.S. Raises Concerns About Israel’s Plan of Action in Gaza, Officials Say
The Pentagon has sent officers to help the Israelis with the challenges of fighting an urban war.
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Rishi Sunak says Al-Ahli hospital blast likely caused by missile from Gaza
The PM says UK concludes that blast at Al-Ahli hospital was caused by a missile fired from within territory.
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Starmer calls for UK to match Gaza aid from EU and US
The Labour leader said the help on offer so far to Palestinians was a first step but "nowhere near enough".Sir Keir Starmer said the EU planned to tre [...]
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: No ground war in Gaza yet. Oil, gold, CHF give back
China to hold its financial conference focused on economy, debt risksGoldman Sachs says FX outflows from China in September hit US$75 bln, biggest sin [...]
Gaza protest: Braverman to meet Met Police boss over London demonstration
The home secretary wants to know why certain chanting at a central London rally did not lead to arrests.
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U.S. Advises Israel to Delay Gaza Invasion, Officials Say
The Biden administration has suggested that more time is needed for hostage negotiations, the delivery of aid to Palestinians and mapping out ways to [...]
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Powell pop faded hard as Gaza invasion feared
Markets:US 10-year yields rises 7.7 bps to 4.97% (high of 4.996%)WTI crude up $1.97 to $89.22Gold up $28 to $1975S&P 500 down 0.8%CHF leads, AUD l [...]
No sign of Gaza ground war. Emergency aid truck convoy enters Gaza.
A weekend update on the Middle East, where there are no reports that the ground war in Gaza has begun yet. An convoy of trucks carrying emergency aid [...]