Israeli troops entered Gaza's biggest hospital on Wednesday and were searching its rooms and basement. An internal and scathing 5-page memo signed by 100 of its own and USAID employees, accuses President Biden of "spreading misinformation" on the Israel-Hamas war and alleges that Israel is committing "war crimes" in Gaza. Presidents Xi and Biden meet in SF today ahead of the APEC leaders summit.
Read MoreA surprise cabinet shuffle in the UK that brings an unelected former PM to lead the Foreign Office. Gaza Strip’s hospitals “must be protected,” President Biden said. Turkey joins other countries in mass deportations of Afghan refugees.
Read MoreIsrael has agreed to begin four-hour “pauses” in military operations in northern Gaza to allow humanitarian aid to get in and innocent civilians to safely get out. Meanwhile some 80,000 civilians were said to have fled from the northern to the southern parts of Gaza. A powerful Russian missile strikes a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier off Odesa
Read MoreIsraeli protesters reportedly broke through barricades at the prime minister’s residence in Tel Aviv. The U.S. top diplomat’s shuttle diplomacy appears to have produced few results.
Read MoreMore aid enters Gaza as Israel pounds the Palestinian enclave. Russia aims at Ukraine power infrastructure ahead of winter.
Read MoreTensions high as Gazans await the opening of the crucial Rafah border crossing with Egypt. An important Ukrainian advance to the left side of the Dnipro River
Read MoreU.S. President Joe Biden returns home after a one day visit to Israel derailed by the destruction at a Gaza hospital claiming the lives of hundreds of civilians and prompting protests across the Middle East. Humanitarian aid access to Gaza still uncertain. Russian missiles continue to strike Ukrainian populated areas
Read MoreUS President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday to hear about its plans for a ground offensive against Hamas militants in Gaza. Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping
Read MoreThe UN says it has been told by Israel that everyone in north Gaza must relocate to the south of the Strip in the next 24 hours. It means the entire population of Gaza City and its surroundings - about 1.1 million people - having to flee their homes, the UN says
Read MoreIsrael says its aerial bombardment of the Gaza Strip is one of the largest it has conducted on the besieged territory. US assesses munitions needs for Israel; says it won’t deprive Ukraine. Voting starts today for 2 seats at UN Human Rights Council, with Russia campaigning
Read MoreSources in the Biden administration estimate that Israel will launch a ground attack on the Gaza Strip within the next two days. At least 16 civilians have been wounded in Russian attacks in the south and east of Ukraine.
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