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Israeli strikes kill 16 at school housing displaced Gazans, health officials say
In its daily update of people killed in the nearly nine-month-old war, the Gaza health ministry said Israeli military strikes across the enclave killed at least 29 Palestinians in the past 24 hours and wounded 100 others. Among those killed in separate air strikes were five local journalists, raising the toll of journalists killed since Oct. 7 to 158, according to the Hamas-led Gaza government media office.
Hamas accepts US proposal on talks over Israeli hostages, Hamas source says
Hamas has agreed to engage in talks with the U.S. to release Israeli hostages, including soldiers and men, as part of an agreement to end the Gaza war. The group has dropped a demand for a permanent ceasefire prior to negotiations. Efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release have intensified, with active diplomacy among Washington, Israel, and Qatar. Israeli forces have increased military strikes in Gaza, resulting in casualties.
Deadly strikes in Gaza as Israel commits to talks
Israel's deadly airstrikes in Gaza lead to combat with Hamas and clashes with Hezbollah. Diplomatic efforts ongoing with no truce in sight. US involvement in talks. Escalating tensions raise fears of major conflict between Israel and Lebanon.
Israeli strikes kill 6 in Gaza, including kids and UN worker, as truce talks show signs of progress
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least six people, including two children and a UN worker, amid stalled cease-fire talks with Hamas. Violence also flared in the West Bank, where Israeli forces killed seven individuals during a raid and airstrike in Jenin. As nearly 2 million Palestinians seek refuge, Israeli and Hamas negotiators plan to resume cease-fire discussions. The conflict has escalated, raising humanitarian concerns and fears of a broader regional war, with over 38,000 Palestinians reported dead.
Israel orders Palestinians to flee Khan Younis, signaling likely new assault on southern Gaza city
The Israeli army instructed a large-scale evacuation of Palestinians from much of Khan Younis on Monday. This order indicates that Israeli troops are likely preparing to launch a new ground assault into Gaza's second-largest city. The directive suggests Khan Younis will be the next target of Israel's raids into areas of Gaza previously invaded during the ongoing conflict, as they continue to pursue regrouping Hamas militants.
Gazans living in 'unbearable' conditions: UNRWA
The United Nations has condemned the "unbearable" living conditions in the Gaza Strip, where Palestinian refugees are forced to live in bombed-out buildings or camp next to piles of trash. UNRWA, the UN agency supporting Palestinian refugees, described the conditions as "extremely dire" and said that the situation had "significantly deteriorated" even in the time since returning from four weeks outside the territory.
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Israeli airstrikes kill at least 24 in Gaza City, health officials say
Israeli tanks also pressed deeper overnight into western areas of Rafah in the enclave's south, blowing up homes, residents said.Two of the Israeli airstrikes hit two schools in Gaza City, killing at least 14 people, medics said. Another strike on a house in the Shati (Beach) camp, one of the Gaza Strip's eight historic refugee camps, killed 10 others.
Gaza civil defence says Israeli strike kills 10 relatives of Hamas chief
An Israeli air strike reportedly killed 10 members of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh's family in the northern Gaza Strip. The strike targeted the Haniyeh family home in Al-Shati refugee camp, according to the Gaza civil defence agency. Among the casualties was Zahr Haniyeh, the sister of Ismail Haniyeh. The Israeli military has not yet confirmed the attack. This strike comes after Haniyeh lost several family members, including three sons and four grandchildren, in a previous Israeli strike in April.
At least 39 people killed in Israeli strikes across northern Gaza, officials say
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 39 people in northern Gaza on Saturday, with rescue workers searching for survivors. Fadel Naem, director of al-Ahli Hospital, reported receiving over three dozen bodies. The Palestinian Civil Defense dug through rubble in Gaza City’s Shati refugee camp, uncovering dozens of bodies. Israel confirmed strikes on two Hamas military sites in Gaza City. This follows recent deadly strikes near Rafah, worsening the humanitarian crisis. Additionally, an Israeli strike in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley killed an al-Jamaa al-Islamiya member. The Israel-Hamas conflict has claimed thousands of lives since October 7.
Israeli strikes on tent camps near Rafah kill at least 25 and wound 50, Gaza health officials say
Israeli forces shelled tent camps for displaced Palestinians near Rafah, Gaza, killing at least 25 and wounding 50. The attack, which included a second volley targeting those leaving their tents, occurred near a Red Cross field hospital, drawing condemnation from the ICRC. The shelling took place outside the Israeli-designated safe zone, as ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas continues. Gaza's Health Ministry reported over 37,400 deaths in the conflict, sparking international criticism over civilian casualties and humanitarian conditions.
Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet; calm in Gaza after Joe Biden message
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the six-member war cabinet following the departure of centrist former general Benny Gantz from the government. Netanyahu will now consult with a smaller group, including Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, regarding the Gaza conflict amid tensions with nationalist-religious coalition partners.
Gaza: How the war is wiping out entire Palestinian families, one branch at a time
Nearly every Palestinian family has suffered grievous, multiple losses. But many have been decimated, particularly in the first months of the war.
Palestinian casualties in Israeli hostage rescue raid cross 270
Israeli forces continue to target central Gaza after a deadly hostage rescue raid. The Gaza health ministry reported 274 Palestinians killed, including women and children, by Israeli special forces during the operation to rescue hostages held by Hamas militants.
Hamas says 210 killed in Gaza camp where hostages rescued
Hamas's government media office reported that at least 210 people were killed in Israeli attacks on a Gaza refugee camp where four hostages were rescued. The Israeli army carried out the rescue operation in Nuseirat. The hostages were identified as Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh vowed to continue fighting against the "criminal enemy," urging international aid for the overwhelmed Al-Aqsa Martyrs' hospital.
Israel pounds Gaza refugee camp as war enters ninth month
Israeli forces bombed a Gaza refugee camp following a deadly strike on a UN-run school, leading to international condemnation. The conflict, sparked by Hamas's attack on Israel, has killed thousands and displaced millions in Gaza. Efforts to mediate a ceasefire have stalled, with Hamas yet to respond to US President Biden's proposal. The conflict has escalated, with Gaza facing attacks from land, sea, and air, as Israel accuses Hamas of using civilian infrastructure for military purposes.
India expresses deep concern over loss of lives in Rafah
India on Thursday expressed deep concern over the loss of civilian lives in the displacement camp in Rafah and called for the protection of the civilian population and respect for international humanitarian law in the ongoing conflict.
What's All Eyes on Rafah? Why millions are sharing this viral pic?
All Eyes on Rafah: Recent Israeli strikes in Gaza's Rafah killed at least 45 Palestinians, including children. The attack targeted the Tal as-Sultan "safe zone" and sparked fires due to a fuel tank explosion. The "All Eyes on Rafah" campaign emerged in response, using AI-generated images to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis, gaining global support and celebrity endorsements.
Tank raid on evacuation zone off Rafah kills 21; Israel denies role
Two days after an Israeli airstrike on another camp stirred global condemnation, Gaza emergency services said that four tank shells hit a cluster of tents in Al-Mawasi, a coastal area that Israel had advised civilians in Rafah to move to for safety. At least 12 of the dead were women, as per medical officials in the Hamas militant-run Palestinian enclave.
Israeli attack on Rafah tent camp kills 45, prompts global outcry
In a devastating Israeli airstrike on a tent camp in Gaza's Rafah city, 45 people were killed. The attack attracted global outrage as leaders called for the implementation of a World Court ruling to halt Israel's assault. The strike set tents ablaze and left families mourning their dead. The attack, targeting Hamas militants, drew criticism for civilian casualties and defiance of international calls for a ceasefire.
Israel army reports 'perhaps the fiercest' fighting in Gaza's Jabalia since October
The Israeli army reported that fighting in Gaza's Jabalia has intensified, calling it the fiercest in over seven months. Despite claiming to have dismantled Hamas's military in January, renewed clashes erupted in Jabalia, the second-most populous town in northern Gaza. The army stated that it had killed around 200 militants since the fighting resumed. Images show soldiers navigating through heavily damaged buildings. Similar intense fighting also occurred in Gaza City's Zeitun neighborhood. Israel previously believed that the last Hamas battalions were in Rafah, prompting a military operation there.
Palestinians mark 76 years of dispossession as a potentially even larger catastrophe unfolds in Gaza
Palestinians commemorate the 76th year since their mass expulsion, known as the "Nakba," while facing a dire crisis in Gaza. The ongoing conflict, sparked by Hamas' attack, has resulted in mass evacuations, devastating casualties, and fears of a catastrophic repeat of history. The international community is alarmed as Palestinians struggle for survival amidst destruction and displacement, raising concerns about their future and the prospects for peace.
Israel supporters attack pro-Palestinian camp in Los Angeles, 300 Gaza protesters arrested in New York
Witness footage from UCLA, verified by Reuters, showed people wielding sticks or poles to hammer on wooden boards being used as makeshift barricades to protect the pro-Palestinian protesters before police were deployed to the campus.
Activists occupy Columbia building as US campus protests flare
Pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University intensified as demonstrators barricaded themselves inside a campus building, clashing with school officials. The protests, part of a broader wave across US colleges, aim to pressure institutions to divest from Israel. President Biden's administration criticized the building seizure, calling it unacceptable. The protests, marked by clashes and arrests, have sparked debates on free speech and anti-Semitism. The demonstrations reflect global outrage over the Gaza conflict, with protesters demanding justice for Palestinians.
Columbia University begins suspending Israel-Hamas war protesters after ultimatum to disband camp
At Columbia, student activists defied a 2 p.m. deadline to leave an encampment of around 120 tents on the school's Manhattan campus. Instead, hundreds of protesters marched around the quad, clapping, chanting and weaving around piles of temporary flooring and green carpeting meant for graduation ceremonies that are supposed to begin next week.
Aid ship sets sail to Gaza where hundreds of thousands face starvation 5 months into war
The food was gathered by World Food Kitchen, the charity founded by celebrity chef Jose Andres, and is being carried on a barge attached to a ship belonging to the Spanish aid group Open Arms. It is expected to arrive at an undisclosed location on the Gaza coastline in two to three days. Andres and the Open Arms boat captain, Oscar Camps, confirmed the food was destined for northern Gaza.
Aid ship sets sail to Gaza where hundreds of thousands face starvation 5 months into war
The food was gathered by World Food Kitchen, the charity founded by celebrity chef Jose Andres, and is being carried on a barge attached to a ship belonging to the Spanish aid group Open Arms. It is expected to arrive at an undisclosed location on the Gaza coastline in two to three days. Andres and the Open Arms boat captain, Oscar Camps, confirmed the food was destined for northern Gaza.
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