Netanyahu claims Israel will ‘resign Hamas to the dustbin of history’
The Israeli Prime Minister has rejected calls for a ceasefire in Gaza as the country’s military announced a soldier being held hostage by Hamas has been released.
Telling a press conference on Monday that Israel will “resign Hamas to the dustbin of history”, Benjamin Netanyahu said: “Calls for a ceasefire are calls for Israel to surrender to Hamas. That will not happen.”
Meanwhile, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced on Monday that a female soldier captured during Hamas’s wide-ranging attack inside Israel on 7 October had been released during its ground operation.
Its statement said Private Ori Megidish “is doing well” and has met with her family.
It comes as the IDF attacked Gaza’s main northern city from both sides on Monday, three days after they began a major ground offensive in the enclave.
Israel’s military said over the past few days it had struck more than 600 militant targets in the Strip, where Palestinian civilians are in dire need of fuel, food and clean water as the war enters its fourth week.
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Israel will not agree to cessation of fighting with Hamas, says PM
The Israel Prime Minster has said Israel will not agree to a cessation of fighting with Hamas after the militant’s attack on the country on 7 October.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Benjamin Netanyahu added, “We’re going to resign [Hamas] to the dustbin of history.”
Tara Cobham30 October 2023 17:37
Watch: Police clash with activists who ‘shut down Israel supplies company’
Police clash with Pro-Palestine activists claiming to have shut down Israel supplies company
Tara Cobham30 October 2023 19:15
Watch: Netanyahu claims Israel will ‘resign Hamas to dustbin of history’
Netanyahu claims Israel will ‘resign Hamas to the dustbin of history’
Tara Cobham30 October 2023 19:00
Israel issues highest level travel warning to area of Russia’s Dagestan
Israel on Monday issued a ‘highest level travel warning’ for Russia’s Dagestan region after hundreds of anti-Israel protesters stormed an airport there on Sunday, where a plane from Israel had just arrived.
Twenty people were injured before security forces – who were forced to close the airport – contained the protest.
People in the crowd walk shouting antisemitic slogans at an airfield of the airport in Makhachkala, Russia, on Monday
(AP)
Tara Cobham30 October 2023 18:58
Labour MP McDonald suspended over ‘between river and sea’ speech
Senior Labour MP Andy McDonald has had the party whip suspended for using the controversial phrase “between the river and the sea” at a pro-Palestine rally speech.
Mr McDonald, the MP for Middlesbrough, used the phrase as he urged peace between Israelis and Palestinians at an event at the weekend.
Some pro-Palestinian protesters have chanted “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” during recent demonstrations in London, despite controversy around the slogan’s meaning.
Tara Cobham30 October 2023 18:43
Activists claim they shut down arms company supplying Israel
Pro-Palestine activists claim they have shut down a Boston arms company that supplies Israel.
Palestine Action US posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, alleging it has “completely halted” the business of Elbit Systems in Boston.
Video footage posted on social media appears to show activists from the group Palestine Action protesting outside the headquarters of Elbit Systems in Boston.
Tara Cobham30 October 2023 18:42
Labour MP suspended over ‘between river and sea’ remark at rally
Labour MP Andy McDonald has had the party whip suspended.
Mr McDonald, the MP for Middlesbrough, used the phrase “between the river and the sea”, as he made a speech urging peace between Israelis and Palestinians at a recent rally.
Some pro-Palestinian protesters have chanted “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” during recent demonstrations in London, despite controversy around the slogan’s meaning.
A Labour spokesperson said: “The comments made by Andy McDonald at the weekend were deeply offensive, particularly at a time of rising antisemitism which has left Jewish people fearful for their safety.
“The chief whip has suspended the Labour whip from Andy McDonald, pending an investigation.”
Labour MP Andy McDonald has had the party whip suspended.
Labour MP Andy McDonald has had the party whip suspended
(PA Archive)
Tara Cobham30 October 2023 18:07
US says 45 trucks carrying aid entered Gaza on Sunday
The US State Department on Monday said 45 trucks carrying aid entered Gaza on Sunday, bringing the total to 150, and said that progress is being made on ensuring the delivery of essential fuel supplies to Gaza.
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters that the U.S. made clear to the government of Israel over the weekend that communications networks in Gaza needed to be restored.
Telephone and internet communications were partially restored in Gaza after a more than day-long blackout that had badly impacted rescue operations as Israel pounded targets of the militant Hamas group that controls the territory.
Humanitarian aid bound for the Gaza Strip being loaded into a military aircraft at the International Airport in Kuwait City on Sunday
(KUNA/AFP via Getty Images)
Tara Cobham30 October 2023 17:59
Even most just wars have unintended civilian casualties, says Israeli PM
The Israeli Prime Minister has said that “even the most just wars have unintended civilian casualties” in the face of increased international appeals for people in Gaza to be protected.
He added, “We’re going out of our way,” to protect civilians, blaming Hamas for preventing people from leaving areas of Gaza under Israeli bombardment.
Tara Cobham30 October 2023 17:44
Rishi Sunak sacks senior Tory aide for calling for Gaza ceasefire
Rishi Sunak sacks senior Tory aide for calling for Gaza ceasefire
Rishi Sunak has sacked a senior Tory from his government job as a ministerial aide for calling breaking ranks and calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hama conflict.
Paul Bristow, a parliamentary private secretary (PPS) at the science department, called for a “permanent” ceasefire in Gaza in a letter to Mr Sunak.
The MP for Peterborough said it “would save lives and allow for a continued column of humanitarian aid [to] reach the people who need it the most”.
Adam Forrest, Political Correspondent reports:
Tara Cobham30 October 2023 17:07
