Matthew Champion
‘Clear Signal’ Sent That Israel-Hamas War Could Escalate Regionally
Intelligence officials tell VICE News attacks by Iranian proxies against US targets and Israel could indicate a broader regional conflict may be on the cards.
Her Family Survived a Hamas Massacre. But Their Community Might Not.
“This was not war, this was just cruelty.” VICE News speaks to a woman who saw entire families wiped out by Hamas fighters at kibbutz Be’eri, a leftist communal culture older than the state of Israel itself.
Illinois Landlord Charged With Murder and Hate Crimes After Muslim Boy, 6, Killed
Police said the stabbing attack that killed Palestinian American Wadea Al-Fayoume, 6, and seriously injured his mother was motivated by the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel.
Israel Says Next Stage of Gaza War Is Coming as UN Expert Warns of ‘Ethnic Cleansing’
VICE News witnesses Israeli reservists amassing on the border with Gaza, where there are increasingly dire warnings over dwindling water supplies and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people.
Israeli Special Forces Enter Gaza – to Recover Bodies of Civilians
The operation comes ahead of a widely-anticipated ground invasion and dire warnings of a devastating humanitarian situation in besieged Gaza.
Israel Is Using White Phosphorus in Gaza, Says Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch claimed the use of the substance in Gaza, one of the world’s most densely populated areas, violates a legal obligation to avoid putting civilians at risk.
Israel Just Ordered 1.1 Million People in Gaza to Leave Their Homes Within 24 Hours
The UN said the evacuation order, which comes ahead of a potential ground invasion, was “impossible” for Palestinian civilians to comply with.
Antisemitic Incidents in UK ‘Increase by 300%’ Following Hamas Attack Against Israel
Police and government ministers have pledged to protect British Jews amid a wave of threats and harassment, but calls to criminalise certain expressions of pro-Palestinian sentiment have sparked concern.
Children Among Victims of Hamas Massacre At Israeli Kibbutz
Horrific details are emerging in the aftermath of Hamas's large-scale attack upon Israel, including the massacre of civilians at Kfar Aza kibbutz.
Cops Investigate Antisemitic Chants at Pro-Palestine Rally at Sydney Opera House
The incident in Sydney was just one of numerous flashpoints at pro-Palestinian rallies around the world, which has raised concerns about antisemitic hate towards Jewish communities.
Israel’s Gaza Hostage Situation ‘Too Incredible To Comprehend’
Officials and diplomats tell VICE News that even Hamas may not know how many Israeli hostages are in Gaza, as the implications of reports of more than 120 prisoners sink in.
It Sure Looks Like Europe Came Damn Close to Another War Last Month
Police and NATO officials tell VICE News that the Serbia-linked gunmen who staged a deadly attack in Kosovo were part of “something bigger” – but what?