RT News - October 19th 2023 (Late)

More than 3,300 Palestinian civilians have been killed since the start of the conflict. Israel however, is adamant they are not being targeted. Leaders of Britain and USA continue to take the part of Israel.

The blame game for the hospital in Gaza continues with both parties accusing each other for the attack. Both give "evidence"

Numerous medical facilities/hospitals have been attacked/destroyed. Shortages are causing problems for treating the wounded. A doctor makes a statement. People in Gaza make comment. Sanaa Kamal says the people are at a loss at what to do as the situation remains dangerous and unpredictable.

Civilians grieve for the victims.

Egypt is to open the Rafah border to allow aid humanitarian aid to pass through. Maged Botros speaks to Mike (eventually, after connection problems. 3rd time a charm...)

Mass protests continue around the world in support of Palestine.

Runjhun Sharma talks about India's perspective about the conflict.

The IDF has carried out strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon after exchanges of fire last week. Yasin Eken reports.

In Gaza food and water is in very short supply, it could become an humanitarian disaster. Donald Courter talks about the siege and threats not only from bombs but also disease and potential starvation/thirst.

Short-take : Muslims unite in support of Palestinians, with mass rallies in Syria, Yemen and Tunisia, as Jordan warns Israel about an escalating war. And, Jewish protesters, voicing outrage over the plight of Palestinian civilians, storm into the US Congress building in Washington and demand an immediate ceasefire.