Global National: Nov. 6

Gaza's health ministry, run by Hamas, says more than 10,000 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip since the Israel-Hamas conflict flared up, and more bloodshed is expected as Israel's military pushes deeper into the territory. A look at the intensifying attacks of Israel's operation to wipe out Hamas, as the deaths of Palestinian civilians mount. More than 200 people have also been held hostage by Hamas for nearly a month now, and families in Israel are fearful for the safety of their taken loved ones as the assault on Gaza intensifies. The unique tribute in Jerusalem for those who remain in captivity, as Israel's government faces growing calls to prioritize rescuing them above all else. The federal government is facing pressure over a carbon pricing pause for home heating oil that mostly favours Atlantic Canada, with political opponents calling to expand the exemption to all fossil fuels used to heat homes. How Canada's premiers are also making unified calls on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to go back to the drawing board in addressing the climate crisis. Plus, the American Ornithological Society is planning to rename dozens of bird species native to the U.S. and Canada, especially those named after humans -- including some unsavory characters. Eric Sorensen explains how it's part of a broader effort to diversify birding, while making it easier for new birdwatchers to identify their favourite fowl.