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Masses of pro-Palestinian protestors march towards Scottish Parliament
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protestors march through Edinburgh towards Scottish Parliament.
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Politics daily briefing: October 14
Daily politics briefing for October 14, as First Minister Humza Yousaf accuses the Israeli government of “going too far” with its attacks on Gaza.
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BBC entrance sprayed with red paint ahead of pro-Palestinian march
The BBC Broadcasting House in London has had its entrance sprayed with red paint.
Thousands of people are expected to march in a pro-Palestinian demonstration in central London as police warn that anyone showing support for Hamas or...
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Haass: Israel Needs a Palestinian State as Favor to Itself
Richard Haass, Centerview Partners Senior Counselor, explains why he is concerned about a large-scale invasion of Gaza and says that Israel needs a Palestinian state as a favor to itself.
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London Mayor fears ‘disproportionate’ Israeli response in Gaza
The Mayor of London said he fears a “disproportionate” response by Israel to the attacks by Hamas could lead to “inexplicable suffering” in Gaza.
Sadiq Khan also called for the Israeli government to reconsider blocking off food, water...
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Israel Defense Min. Warns Gaza Residents to 'Go South'
Israel's Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant says the Gaza residents who want to save their lives must "go south," after the Israeli military directed hundreds of thousands of residents in Gaza City to evacuate.
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Jewish schools close in north London over security fears
Jewish schools Torah-Vodaas Primary School in Barnet and Menorah Girls School in Brent have temporarily closed due to security fears ahead of alleged planned protests in support of Palestinians.
A third school, Ateres Beis Yaakov...
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Sadiq Khan visits Palestinian aid charity in London
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan visits Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP), a Palestinian aid charity in London.
During his visit he spoke with Melanie Ward, Chief Executive Officer, and met staff members. They spoke about many of their...
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Politics daily briefing: October 13
Daily politics briefing for October 13, as Rishi Sunak calls on Israel to “protect ordinary Palestinians” as it hunts down Hamas militants responsible for killing hundreds of Israelis.
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Oil Erases Most of War Premium as Supply Impact Remains Limited
US oil is slightly weaker in Asian trading after erasing most of the surge following Hamas' attacks on Israel over the weekend. Stephen Stapczynski reports on Bloomberg Television.
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Israel's Ambassador to China on Israel-Hamas War
China's special envoy on Middle East issues is expected to speak Thursday with Israeli officials, according to Israel's Ambassador to China. In an interview with Bloomberg, Ambassador Irit Ben-Abba said Israel expected China to say much...
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Summers Says Ackman 'Getting a Bit Carried Away' on Harvard Students
Former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers says Bill Ackman is "getting a bit carried away" in his call for Harvard University to reveal the names of students who signed a statement that blamed Israel for Hamas' attack. "I would do...
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EU Leaders Clash Over Review of Aid for Palestinians
The European Union said late Monday it would urgently review the bloc's assistance to the Palestinians following protests from several member states after an earlier announcement that aid would be suspended. Maria Tadeo reports on...
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Biden Calls Hamas Attack on Israel 'Sheer Evil'
"We stand with Israel," President Joe Biden says during remarks at the White House condemning the Hamas attack against Israel.
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Yousaf urges UK Government to press Israel for ceasefire
Scotland’s First Minister has urged the Foreign Secretary to call for a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza.
In a letter to James Cleverly on Tuesday, Humza Yousaf urged him to use the positive relationship between the UK and Israel to push...
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Palestine Solidarity Campaign demonstration takes place in London
People take part in a Palestine Solidarity Campaign demonstration near the Israeli Embassy, in Kensington, London, as the death toll rises amid ongoing violence in Israel and Gaza following the attack by Hamas.
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Former US Envoy to Israel Weighs In on Hamas Conflict
Former US Ambassador to Israel Edward Djerejian discusses his views on the Israel-Hamas war. He speaks with Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close."
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"Hamas Got Smarter:" Aaron David Miller on Surprise Attacks
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace senior fellow, Aaron David Miller, discusses the latest on the Israel-Hamas war and gives his insight on Israel's intelligence failure and how it broke down. He also talks about Israel...
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Netanyahu Vows Retaliation, Calls for Unity Government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said retaliation has "only started" in an evening televised address. Laura Davison has more on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close."
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UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly reaffirms Israel support
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gives an interview on the situation in Israel.
Around 50,000 to 60,000 British nationals are believed to be in either Israel and Gaza, the Government estimates, amid concerns for their safety...
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The UK will 'continue to support Israel as it seeks to defend itself', the Foreign Secretary says
The UK will “continue to support Israel as it seeks to defend itself”, the Foreign Secretary said, after being asked for his reaction to Tel Aviv’s response to the Hamas attack.
Asked whether it was “proportionate” for Israel to cut off...
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Labour Party conference: Angela Rayner leads a moment of silence for victims of violence in Israel
Angela Rayner leads a moment of silence at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, for the victims of violence in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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Sunak refuses to speculate on suggestion Iran may have been involved in Hamas's deadly attack on Israel
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he would not speculate on the suggestion that Iran may be linked to attacks in Israel, and the UK is working with Israeli authorities to establish the status of any British nationals who may be...
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Iranian Oil Supplies in Focus Amid Mideast Tension: CBA
Vivek Dhar, director of mining and energy commodities research at Commonwealth Bank of Australia, discusses the outlook for oil amid the tensions in the middle east. He speaks with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn on "Bloomberg Daybreak:...