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Israeli attack targeting Hamas military chief kills 71 in Gaza; survivors recall deadly moments
Israel said it targeted Hamas' shadowy military commander in a massive strike Saturday in the crowded southern Gaza Strip that killed at least 71 people, according to local health officials. Hamas immediately rejected the claim that Mohammed Deif was in t...
Israel targets Hamas military chief; Gaza officials say at least 71 killed
An Israeli airstrike reportedly targeted Hamas' military chief in Gaza, resulting in casualties. The strike's impact on ceasefire negotiations remains uncertain. Witnesses describe the attack as unexpected, causing civilians to flee. The military chief, Mohammed Deif, has a history of surviving assassination attempts and is linked to deadly attacks on Israelis.
Airstrike kills 25 in southern Gaza as Israeli assault shuts down medical facilities
Large parts of Gaza City and urban areas around it have been flattened or left a shattered landscape after nine months of fighting. Much of the population fled earlier in the war, but several hundred thousand Palestinians remain in the north. "The fighting has been intense," said Hakeem Abdel-Bar, who fled Gaza City's Tuffah district to the home of relatives in another part of the city.
Israel conducts military operation in the area of the West Bank city of Jenin; 5 Palestinians killed
Israeli military conducts airstrike in Jenin, resulting in five deaths as clashes escalate. Tensions rise in the West Bank amid plans for new settlement homes. Cease-fire talks show signs of progress as negotiations resume between Israel and Hamas with mediators from the US, Qatar, and Egypt.
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.
Israeli airstrike kills eight at Gaza aid centre, witnesses say
The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Juliette Touma, UNRWA's Director of Communications, said the agency was looking into the details of the reported attack before providing more information.
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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.
Israeli strikes kill at least 18 in central Gaza a day after attack on UN-run school
Overnight Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza resulted in at least 18 casualties, including children, following the previous day's incident where 33 individuals were killed at a UN school sheltering displaced Palestinian families. Israel's army confirmed ongoing operations, citing the killing of militants and destruction of infrastructure. International pressure is increasing on Israel to reduce civilian casualties, with Spain seeking to join a UN court case against Israel for alleged genocide in Gaza. The conflict has led to over 36,000 Palestinian deaths, severe shortages of essential supplies, and the threat of widespread starvation in Gaza.
Israeli strike on UNRWA school in Gaza 'kills at least 40' Palestinians
Israeli Air Force jets struck a Hamas compound inside a UNRWA school in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, overnight, killing at least 40 people, including 14 children and 9 women, and injuring 74 others. The IDF stated the strike targeted terrorists involved in the October 7 attack in southern Israel. Hamas condemned the strike as a premeditated crime. Gaza's Health Ministry reported over 36,654 deaths and 83,309 injuries since October 7, with 68 killed and 235 injured in the past 24 hours. The closure of the Rafah border has left 25,000 needing medical evacuation.
Israel's military says it targeted 'Hamas compound' in a school. Hamas-linked media says 39 killed
Israel's military targeted a 'Hamas compound' in a school in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 39 people. The school was run by UNRWA, a UN agency providing aid to Palestinians.
Israeli airstrikes near city of Aleppo kills several people, Syrian state media say
Syria and Israel have been at war since Israel's founding in 1948. Syria's President Bashar Assad has been backed by Iran in his country's yearslong war, and Israeli strikes previously have targeted Iranian positions and equipment. The strikes also come while Israel is fighting Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Israel separately has been striking targets in Lebanon as well as Hezbollah continues its cross-border fire into the country.
Hezbollah fighters shoot down an Israeli drone in Lebanon and fire rockets at an Israeli base
Hezbollah shot down an Israeli drone in southern Lebanon and fired rockets at an Israeli military base. Israeli drone strikes caused casualties. Tensions escalate along the Lebanon-Israel border.
Heartbreaking loss of civilian lives: India on Israeli airstrike in Rafah
India expressed deep concern over civilian casualties in an Israeli strike in Gaza's Rafah city, calling for respect for international humanitarian law. The strike, which killed 45 people, mostly sheltering in tents, sparked global outrage. India reiterated its support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict and noted Israel's acceptance of responsibility for the incident, pledging an investigation. India recognized Palestine in the 1980s and continues to advocate for de-escalation and peace negotiations.
Israeli army says it used small munitions in Rafah airstrike, and fire was caused by secondary blast
Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the chief military spokesman, said Tuesday that the military fired two 17-kilogram (37-pound) munitions that targeted two senior Hamas militants. He said the munitions would have been too small to ignite a fire on their own and the military is looking into the possibility that weapons were stored in the area.
Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Rohit Sharma’s wife Ritika condemn Israel’s airstrike on Rafah. But why Boycott Bollywood is trending again?
Bollywood celebrities encountered severe backlash for expressing support for Palestine on X. The hashtag #BoycottBollywood gained traction on the social media platform. Additionally, apart from actors, Ritika Sajdeh, the wife of renowned cricketer Rohit Sharma, shared a post advocating for Palestinians in Gaza. However, she faced significant trolling on X, with netizens criticizing her for not addressing the plight of Kashmiri Pandits in the valley. Eventually, the post was removed.
Israeli tanks advance into Rafah's centre despite global outcry
Israeli tanks advance to Rafah city centre, continuing the ground offensive in southern Gaza against Hamas militants, causing civilian casualties and global condemnation.
Palestinian medics say Israeli airstrikes kill 35 in Gaza's Rafah as displaced people are hit
Israeli airstrikes in Rafah, Gaza, killed at least 35 people, mainly women and children, and hit tents for displaced people. The attack came two days after the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to end its offensive in Rafah. Israel's military confirmed targeting a Hamas installation, killing two senior militants. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society warned the death toll might rise as rescue efforts continued. Meanwhile, Gaza's aid situation worsens amid continued conflict and restricted humanitarian access.
Israeli airstrikes hit Rafah, kills two senior Hamas commanders
Israeli airstrikes on Rafah on Sunday night killed two senior Hamas commanders and 35 others, injuring dozens more. The strike targeted a Hamas compound following Hamas's rocket attack on Tel Aviv. The IDF confirmed the deaths of Yassin Rabia, Hamas's West Bank headquarters commander, and Khaled Najjar, another senior commander. Rabia managed military operations and directed attacks in the West Bank, while Najjar coordinated shooting attacks and funneled funds to Hamas operatives. Despite an ICJ order to halt operations, Israel continued its assault in Rafah.
Israeli tanks advance further in Rafah as heavy fighting continues in Gaza
Israeli forces escalated military strikes in Gaza, with heavy fighting in Jabalia and tanks advancing into Rafah. At least five Palestinians were killed and others are trapped under rubble. The southern city of Rafah faced explosions and smoke as tanks pushed further into the Jneina district. Israel aims to retrieve hostages and dismantle Hamas. This has caused mass displacement and aid shortages in Gaza.
Israeli forces raze parts of Gaza's Jabalia, hit Rafah with airstrikes
Israeli forces intensified their operations in Gaza, targeting Jabalia in the north and Rafah in the south. Strikes hit hospitals and residential areas, leading to significant destruction and civilian casualties. The conflict, ongoing for eight months, has caused over 35,000 Palestinian deaths and widespread displacement. Aid distribution faces severe disruptions, raising famine risks. Israel aims to dismantle Hamas, which controls Gaza. The humanitarian crisis worsens as northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals face critical challenges amid relentless military actions.
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.
Freed Israeli hostage recounts Hamas captor's marriage proposal and how she handled it
Noga and Shiri face Hamas in Gaza, Netanyahu's cabinet targets strongholds. Death toll rises, crisis deepens with civilian displacement. Aid agencies struggle amid Palestinian casualties.
More than 14 Palestinians killed as violence flares in West Bank
Israeli forces began an extended raid in the early hours of Friday in the Nur Shams area, near the flashpoint Palestinian city of Tulkarm and were still exchanging fire with armed fighters well into Saturday.
Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza city of Rafah kills at least 9 Palestinians, including 6 children
Israeli airstrike in Rafah killed nine, including Abdel-Fattah Sobhi Radwan, Najlaa Ahmed Aweidah, Rawan Radwan, Ahmed Barhoum, Alaa, escalating Middle East tensions amid ongoing offensive against Hamas.
Who were the seven aid workers killed in Gaza?
An Israeli airstrike on an aid convoy in Gaza resulted in the tragic death of seven aid workers from the charity World Central Kitchen, including citizens of Australia, Britain, Poland, the United States, and Canada. Among those killed were Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha from Palestine, Lalzawmi "Zomi" Frankcom from Australia, Damian Sobol from Poland, James Kirby, John Chapman, and James Henderson from the UK, and Jacob Flickinger, a dual citizen of the United States and Canada. Israel has acknowledged the mistake and promised a thorough investigation into the incident.
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