Israel has broken an almost two-month ceasefire in Gaza with heavy bombing of the strip, which slaughtered more than 400 people including women and children.
Only a handful of UK front pages, mostly left-leaning, lead with the news, although there’s more extensive coverage online.
Many of the publications report on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s comments that Israel will continue bombing Gaza until the hostages are returned, saying Tuesday’s attack was ‘only the beginning’ adding to growing fears over the humanitarian crisis already in the region.
Israel will continue bombing Gaza, says Netanyahu
- Gaza ceasefire ends as Israel kills 400 overnight
- Israel carries out extensive strikes in Gaza and warns it will act with increasing military force
- UN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence in Gaza
America’s genocide
Explainer – The headline presents a highly critical stance towards the United States, framing its actions in support of Israel as “genocide.” The use of the term “genocide” is emotionally charged, suggesting that the U.S. is complicit in mass violence and atrocities. This choice of language implies a condemnation of American foreign policy, reflecting the publication’s generally left-leaning editorial position, which often critiques U.S. actions in the Middle East.
- Key Takeaway – THE rector of the University of Glasgow has called the war on Gaza “America’s genocide” after more than 400 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes.
The National Scot reports the University of Glasgow rector Ghassan Abu-Sittah (below) has said The White House voicing support for Israel’s actions means America is also complicit with the genocide in Gaza. The paper goes on to say the attacks have also raised the prospect of a full return to fighting in a 17-month conflict that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and caused widespread destruction across Gaza.
Israel strikes that shattered ceasefire ‘just the beginning’, Netanyahu says
Explainer – This headline may show bias by emphasising Netanyahu’s aggressive tone, framing Israel as the instigator without providing context on why the strikes occurred.
- Key Takeaway – Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli military will continue to fight until Hamas ‘no longer posed a threat’
The Guardian says Benjamin Netanyahu defended the resumption of airstrikes in Gaza, saying that negotiations on restoring the ceasefire would continue “only under fire”. He said military pressure on Hamas was a “critical condition” for securing the release of the hostages held.
More than 400 killed in Gaza as Israeli strikes break ceasefire
Explainer – The headline shows bias by framing Israel as the aggressor, focusing on Israeli actions without mentioning the context of why the ceasefire was broken. This can influence readers to sympathise more with one side.
- Key Takeaway – Hospitals report being overwhelmed after attacks yesterday as injured Palestinians sought urgent treatment
The Independent reports that doctors in Gaza have described the scenes of “armageddon” as they struggled to tend to hundreds of dead and wounded, including children with severed limbs, as Israel launched some of its deadliest-ever strikes, shattering the relative calm of a ceasefire.#
