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- 2023 Israel–Hamas war
- Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip
- War crimes in the 2023 Israel–Hamas war
- UNICEF has condemned the nearly 3,000 child casualties in Gaza, saying it is a "growing stain on our collective conscience, the rate of death and injuries of children is simply staggering". (Al Jazeera)
- Another three UNRWA staff members have been killed, bringing the total to 38. Around 219 educational facilities have been hit, including at least 29 UNRWA schools. (Al Jazeera) (OCHA)
- A total of 101 medical personnel have been killed by Israeli attacks, with 100 more wounded. 50 ambulances have been attacked, half of which are out of service. Hospitals are operating at more than 150 percent of their capacity, with around 166 unsafe births per day. (Al Jazeera)
- About 200,000 housing units have been completely and partially destroyed in Gaza, representing 45 percent of all the housing in the enclave. (Al Jazeera)
- Oxfam says Israel is using starvation as a "weapon of war" as the blockade of Gaza continues. (The Guardian) (Mirage News)
- War crimes in the 2023 Israel–Hamas war
- International reactions to the 2023 Israel–Hamas war
- In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates condemn the forced displacement and collective punishment in Gaza. (Reuters)
- The Israel and Palestine director at Human Rights Watch states that the Palestinian death toll provided by the Health Ministry is generally reliable, after US President Joe Biden questions the death tolls. (Al Jazeera)
- The office of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces that it is sending drones and weapons to Israel to support its fight against Hamas. (The Hill)
- Amnesty International issues a statement calling for an immediate ceasefire to stop the increasing death toll and ensure crucial aid reaches Gaza amid an "unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe". (Al Jazeera) (Amnesty International)
- Israeli ground operations in the Gaza Strip
- IDF tanks enter northern Gaza in a "targeted raid", saying it was in preparation for the "next stages of combat". No Israeli military casualties are reported. (BBC News)
- Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel
- Hamas' Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades launch rockets intended to strike Tel Aviv. (Al Jazeera)
- The death toll in Gaza increases to more than 7,000 people. An estimated 1.4 million people are internally displaced. (Al Jazeera)
- Israel continues raids and arrests in the West Bank, where Palestinian authorities say more than 1,200 people have been detained. (Al Jazeera)
- Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip
Disasters and accidents
- 2023 Pacific hurricane season
- The Mexican government reports that at least 27 people were killed and four others are missing due to Hurricane Otis' landfall on Acapulco, Guerrero. The government also reports widespread flooding, significant infrastructure damage, and looting in some areas. (AFP via The Journal)
- Cyclone Lola downgrades after leaving widespread damage in Vanuatu. (RNZ)
International relations
- International reactions to the 2023 Israel–Hamas war
- Israel–United States relations
- In the first vote under new U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, the U.S. House of Representatives passes a resolution that declares U.S. solidarity with Israel. (The New York Times)
- Israel–United States relations
Law and crime
- Ulan Japarov, the nephew of Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov, is placed under house arrest for the remainder of his prison sentence until November 26 after being sentenced for corruption charges. (AKIPress)
Science and technology
- Chinese space program
- CNSA successfully launches Shenzhou 17, a crewed spacecraft carrying three crew members, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The spacecraft will dock with the Tiangong space station, replacing the crew of Shenzhou 16. (DW)
Sports
- 2023 Israel–Hamas war protests
- Fans of Scotland's Celtic Football Club defy their club's directives and wave thousands of Palestine flags during their team's Champions League match against Atletico Madrid. (Al Jazeera)
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