HUMANITARIAN CEASEFIRE
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.
'No joy': Gazans mark sombre Eid in shadow of war
Gazans commemorated Eid al-Adha amidst war, with no usual festivities due to ongoing conflict and devastation from the Israeli campaign. Displaced families faced a somber holiday lacking joy and tradition. Despite a temporary pause in fighting for humanitarian aid delivery, many mourned lost loved ones and struggled to find solace in a landscape of destruction and loss. The ceasefire prompted a brief moment of calm, but for many, the scars of war remain deep.
What's in the new Israel ceasefire proposal Biden announced?
U.S. President Joe Biden proposed a three-phase ceasefire plan to end the war in Gaza, involving a ceasefire, release of hostages and prisoners, and Gaza reconstruction, amidst a humanitarian crisis.
Global aid group asks warring forces to respect its neutrality with 24 of its aid workers killed
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed the opening of rupee accounts outside India as part of its strategic action plan to internationalise the domestic currency. The RBI has finalised a strategic action plan for 2024-25, focusing on liberalising the external commercial borrowing framework and 'Go-live' for phase I of the software platform for ECBs and trade credits reporting and approval (SPECTRA) project.
Pop diva Dua Lipa condemns Israel for enabling genocide in Gaza
Israel's military operations in Gaza, concentrated now on Rafah, provoked a renewed backlash after Gaza officials said an Israeli strike this weekend set ablaze a crowded refugee camp, killing 45.
World's largest humanitarian network calls for Gaza ceasefire
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has called for a ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip, where millions are facing severe hunger. The appeal comes nearly seven months after Israel launched a significant offensive in response to Hamas-led attacks that killed 1,200 people in Israel. IFRC President Kate Forbes emphasized the need for a political solution to allow aid delivery, highlighting the dire conditions she witnessed in Rafah, Gaza, including inadequate housing, water, sanitation, and medical supplies.
Top UN court orders Israel to halt military operation in Rafah; Israel is unlikely to comply
Israel signals defiance of ICJ order, citing protection of citizens, while Russia ignores court order on Ukraine invasion.
31 people killed by deadly strikes in Gaza as US envoy visits Israel
An Israeli strike in central Gaza killed 31 people, including civilians, amid ongoing conflict. Israeli forces advanced on Rafah, Gaza's southern city, while Hamas targeted Israeli forces at Rafah crossing. The situation has prompted US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's visit for talks. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to continue fighting Hamas, facing pressure for a post-war plan. US President Joe Biden calls for an immediate ceasefire and a regional peace deal for a two-state solution. The conflict has led to significant casualties and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with aid efforts hampered by the violence.
Airstrike kills 27 in central Gaza and fighting rages as Israel's leaders are increasingly divided
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces criticism from the two other members of his War Cabinet, with his main political rival, Benny Gantz, threatening to leave the government if a plan is not created by June 8 that includes an international administration for postwar Gaza.
Member of Israel's War Cabinet says he'll quit the government June 8 unless there's a new war plan
In a significant development, Benny Gantz, a key member of Israel's War Cabinet, threatened to resign if the government doesn't adopt a new plan for the Gaza conflict. His plan includes the return of hostages, ending Hamas' rule, and normalizing relations with Saudi Arabia. Gantz's departure would leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reliant on far-right allies, potentially impacting the direction of the conflict. Meanwhile, aid distribution is set to begin in Gaza, where residents are struggling amid Israeli restrictions and heavy fighting.
UN starts probe into Indian staff killed by unidentified strike in Rafah
The United Nations is investigating an unidentified strike on a UN car in Rafah that killed its first international staff member in Gaza since October 7, 2023. Retired Indian Army officer Waibhav Anil Kale, who was working with the UN Department of Safety and Security, was killed amid Israel's intensified actions in Gaza.
UN condoles death of ex-Indian Army officer in Gaza, believes vehicle struck by Israeli tank
The United Nations has expressed condolences and apologised to India over the killing of former Indian Army officer Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale in Gaza. The attack is believed to be shots from an Israeli tank. The UN has set up a fact-finding panel to investigate the incident, with Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq confirming Kale as the "first international casualty" in Gaza for the world body.
As Israel pushes deeper into Rafah, Hamas regroups elsewhere in ungoverned Gaza
Israeli forces battle Palestinian militants in Gaza, risking Egypt peace treaty. Heavy bombardment reported in Jabaliya and Zeitoun. Civilians flee to Khan Younis and Mawasi. Lack of a postwar governance plan in Gaza.
Heavy fighting in Gaza's Rafah keeps aid crossings closed and sends 110,000 civilians fleeing
The World Food Program will run out of food for distribution in southern Gaza by Saturday, said Georgios Petropoulos, an official with the U.N. Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Rafah. Aid groups have said fuel will also be depleted soon, forcing hospitals to shut down critical operations and bringing to a halt trucks delivering aid across south and central Gaza.
Netanyahu on US threat to withhold arms: Israel will fight with its 'fingernails' if needed
Netanyahu remains resolute on Gaza offensive despite U.S. arms threat, hinting at Rafah invasion. Concerns over humanitarian catastrophe persist. Hamas seeks hostage deal guarantees, while UNRWA faces aid rationing amid Rafah crossing closure.
Israel says it reopened a key Gaza crossing after a rocket attack but the UN says no aid has entered
The Israeli military reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after days of closure, but no humanitarian aid has entered yet, and there is no one to receive it on the Palestinian side after workers fled during Israel's military incursion. The closure, prompted by a Hamas rocket attack that killed four Israeli soldiers, has raised concerns about aid operations in Gaza. The U.S. paused a bomb shipment to Israel last week over fears of a full-scale assault on Rafah, further straining U.S.-Israel relations.
"Assault on Rafah would be strategic mistake": UN Chief Guterres
"An assault on Rafah would be a strategic mistake, a political calamity & a humanitarian nightmare," Guterres said in a video posted on X, as he made an appeal to the international community to help avert the ongoing conflict.
Hamas accepts Qatar-mediated proposal on hostage release, Israeli withdrawal from Gaza
Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire proposal mediated by Qatar and Egypt, potentially easing tensions in Gaza. The agreement, detailed in a document obtained by CNN, outlines a three-phase plan. It includes the release of Israeli hostages, gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and improved aid access. Each phase lasts 42 days, with a focus on achieving peace and rebuilding Gaza. International efforts are underway to facilitate the ceasefire, with optimism for a swift resolution and sustainable aid flow into Gaza.
Deadly chaos at Gaza aid distribution as WHO renews hospital warning
Israel's siege, sparked by a deadly militant attack on October 7, brings nightly air strikes and in recent days major operations around several hospitals, which it says are used by Palestinian militant groups -- claims denied by Hamas.
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