Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses a ceasefire with Hamas, emphasizing the military's exceptional performance in Gaza. He denies plans to reoccupy the territory but underscores the aim to demilitarize, deradicalize, and rebuild Gaza. The ongoing conflict, triggered by Hamas' incursion on October 7, has resulted in over 10,800 deaths in Gaza. Netanyahu asserts a future need for a civilian government in Gaza and readiness to reenter if necessary, aiming to prevent the resurgence of entities like Hamas. Diplomatic negotiations with Saudi Arabia remain on the horizon post-Hamas destruction.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces mounting calls to fire Interior Minister Suella Braverman over controversial remarks about policing of pro-Palestinian protests in London. Braverman claimed officers ignored "pro-Palestinian mobs" at recent rallies and accused the police of giving preferential treatment to left-wing groups. Her comments were published without Downing Street's consent. Critics say Braverman is overstepping boundaries and undermining police independence. The remarks come after she labeled Gaza ceasefire protests as "hate marches." Sunak insists he has full confidence in Braverman, but her polarizing rhetoric strains tensions within his party.

Far-right groups and football hooligans are set to gather in London on Armistice Day, coinciding with a pro-Palestine march. Despite calls for a ban from Home Secretary Suella Braverman, the coalition, including the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, plans to proceed with the demonstration, emphasizing an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Former English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson and the Democratic Football Lads Alliance have issued calls to mobilize, raising concerns of potential clashes. Remembrance events are ongoing, with fears of disruptions and police challenges in managing diverse fringe groups.

The UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman is facing backlash after publishing an article accusing police of bias in handling protests, without authorization from Downing Street. In the article, Braverman claimed aggressive right-wing protesters were "rightly met with a stern response" while "pro-Palestinian mobs" were "largely ignored" even when breaking the law. No 10 said the article was not approved and suggested changes were not incorporated. As per ministerial code, media appearances must be cleared by No. 10. Some Conservatives have called for Braverman's resignation over the unauthorized article, which comes ahead of a pro-Palestine march in London.

A screening in Los Angeles of a graphic film documenting Hamas's October 7 attacks, facilitated by Israeli actress Gal Gadot, erupted into violence outside the venue. The 43-minute film contained violent footage of the Hamas atrocities. Though Gadot did not attend, her involvement sparked backlash for supporting alleged genocide against Palestinians. Fights broke out between two groups outside the Museum of Tolerance screening, which was heavily secured. LA Mayor Karen Bass condemned the unacceptable violence amid global tensions. Gadot, who served in the Israeli military, faced criticism for not addressing Palestinian deaths in Gaza.

The White House announced that Israel has agreed to implement four-hour daily humanitarian pauses in its fighting against Hamas in northern Gaza. The temporary ceasefires will allow civilians to evacuate the conflict zone. President Biden had requested the pauses during a call with Israeli PM Netanyahu earlier this week. The first four-hour pause will occur on Thursday, with Israel committing to announce each window at least three hours in advance. The temporary daily ceasefires mark the second pathway secured by the Biden administration for Gazan civilians to escape the violence.

India on Thursday reiterated its call for de-escalation and a return to direct peace talks between Israel and Hamas. While condemning Hamas' October 7 terror attacks, India has avoided directly demanding a ceasefire. External affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India has urged both sides to avoid violence and create conditions for resuming negotiations towards a two-state solution. He expressed deep concern about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Over 1,400 Israelis and 10,500 Gazans have died in the conflict. Bagchi said he was unaware of reports that Israel may bring in 100,000 Indian workers to replace Palestinians. India has provided 38 tonnes of humanitarian aid so far.

The Vatican's doctrinal office said Wednesday that transgender people can serve as godparents and witnesses at Catholic weddings and receive baptism themselves. The response came from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith in answer to questions from a bishop. While vague on same-sex couples baptizing adopted children, it said transgender people could participate in sacraments if there's no public scandal. Pope Francis approved the document, continuing his effort to welcome LGBT people without changing Church stances. A Jesuit priest called it an important step in seeing transgender Catholics not just as people, but as full members of the Church.

Data from GPS-tagged carrion birds is aiding Israel's military in finding corpses around the site of an October 7 attack by Hamas. Eagles, vultures, and other birds fitted with trackers have helped locate human remains, said wildlife expert Ohad Hatzofe. On October 23, a rare sea eagle that had returned from Russia led authorities to four bodies near Beeri. In the Hamas attack, over 1,400 were killed and 30 more from Beeri are missing. The bird data has enabled recovery of additional bodies in Israel, though identities remain undisclosed. Police have identified nearly 1,200 victims so far.

The UK government has added India to an expanded list of 'safe' countries, making it easier to deport illegal Indian immigrants. The move will speed up returning Indians travelling illegally to the UK and prevent them seeking asylum. Home Secretary Suella Braverman said this will strengthen immigration rules and stop dangerous journeys. It follows a surge in small boat crossings from India. Designating India as safe means illegal arrivals can't make protection claims. The list includes countries where there is no general risk of persecution. The UK says India meets the criteria after rigorous assessment.