Jordan
As Jordan mobilises humanitarian aid, calls rise to avert ‘slow murder of Gazans’ | Jordan Times
AMMAN — Jordan stands unwavering in its support for the Palestinian people in the face of adversity, despite Israel’s “grave crime” of blocking humanitarian aid from reaching Gazans, according to observers.His Majesty King Abdullah has issued directives to dispatch essential medical aid to Gaza, a clear demonstration of Jordan’s unwavering commitment to the Palestinian cause.
The Muslim World
Former Hamas chief calls for protests, neighbours to join war against Israel | Reuters
Former Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal called for protests across the Muslim world on Friday in support of the Palestinians and for the peoples of neighbouring countries to join the fight against Israel.
Turkey's Erdogan calls Israeli response to Hamas in Gaza a 'massacre' | Reuters
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday said Israel's blockade and bombing of Gaza in response to Palestinian militant group Hamas' attack was a disproportionate response amounting to a "massacre," but repeated Ankara's offer to mediate.
Hamas attack surprised some Iranian leaders, says US source, citing initial intelligence | Reuters
Iran likely knew that Palestinian Hamas militants were planning "operations against Israel" but initial U.S. intelligence reports show that some Iranian leaders were surprised by the Islamist group's unprecedented attack from Gaza, U.S. sources said on Wednesday.
Iran president, Saudi crown prince speak for first time since ties restored | Reuters
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on Wednesday, in the first telephone call between the two leaders since a China-brokered deal between Tehran and Riyadh to resume ties.
Egypt discusses Gaza aid, rejects corridors for civilians, say sources | Reuters
Egypt has discussed plans with the United States and others to provide humanitarian aid through its border with Gaza Strip but rejects any move to set up safe corridors for refugees fleeing the enclave, Egyptian security sources said on Wednesday.
Afghanistan earthquake: 6.3 magnitude quake triggered landslide | AP News
Another strong earthquake has shaken western Afghanistan days after one of the most destructive quakes in the country's recent history. Saturday's temblors killed more than 2,000 people and flattened whole villages in Herat province.
Analysis
Hamas Invasion Rewrites Rules in Middle East - WSJ
The risk of wider war grows as the U.S., Israel and its enemies respond to the attack.
Finance and Economy
IMF outlook worsens for a 'limping' world economy. Mideast war poses new uncertainty | AP News
The International Monetary Fund warns that the world economy has lost momentum from the impact of higher interest rates, the invasion in Ukraine and widening geopolitical rifts.
Quds Matters
As Israel Bombards Gaza, Fears of Humanitarian Disaster Mount - WSJ
More than a quarter-million Gazans fled their homes and some tried to escape the strip for Egypt as Israeli forces launched new rounds of airstrikes.
Israel-Hamas war: Israel orders evacuation of 1 million in Gaza | AP News
Israel’s military has told some 1 million Palestinians to evacuate northern Gaza and head to the southern part of the besieged territory. That's an unprecedented order applying to almost half the population ahead of an expected ground invasion against the ruling Hamas militant group.