ISRAELI FORCES PUSH INTO GAZA
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 sends delegation to negotiate hostage release deal with Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu informed U.S. President Biden about resuming talks with Hamas for a hostage release deal, led by Mossad. Mediated by Egypt and Qatar, the talks stalled but resumed after Hamas showed flexibility. Netanyahu insists on achieving all objectives before a ceasefire. Gaza’s health ministry reported 38,000 deaths. Israeli airstrikes in Khan Younis, Rafah, and Shejaia worsen the humanitarian crisis. Evacuation orders have displaced many Palestinians. Mossad leads the delegation, per Israeli Channel 12.
'Ending the war with Hamas… won’t happen': Israeli PM Netanyahu's response to NYT report
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded on Tuesday to the New York Times report, which claimed that IDF generals wish for a ceasefire in Gaza. Netanyahu denies the army is short on anything it needs to fulfil the goals set for it by the political leadership....
Israeli tanks advance into areas in north and south Gaza
While the offensive focused on Gaza, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, one man was killed and five were wounded in an Israeli strike near the city of Tulkarm, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The dead man was a member of militant group Islamic Jihad, the group said. The Israeli military issued no comment. Hours after Netanyahu's comments about Gaza, the armed wing of Hamas released a video purporting to show weapons-making, in a show of defiance.
Israel-Hamas war: Israeli armoured vehicles, tanks seen along southern Gaza
Israeli tanks and smoke were seen at the border with Gaza early Sunday after nearly nine months of war. More than 37,800 Palestinians have been killed in the war since it began with Hamas’ attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which doesn’...
Israel-Gaza War: Jordan won't send troops to Gaza to replace Israeli forces: Safadi
Israel-Gaza War: Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Safadi, stated in Athens that Jordan will not deploy troops to Gaza in place of Israeli forces, rejecting any involvement amidst the ongoing conflict. He emphasized the need for a just resolution ensuring a permanent ceasefire, the release of prisoners, and addressing the humanitarian crisis caused by the aggression. Safadi supported international efforts for ceasefire but criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's stance for a temporary truce.
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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.
Israeli forces advance deeper into Rafah as diplomacy falters
Residents said the Israeli forces thrust towards the Al-Mawasi area of Rafah near the beach, which is designated as a humanitarian area in all announcements and maps published by the Israeli army since it began its Rafah offensive. The Israeli military denied in a statement it had launched any strikes inside the Al-Mawasi humanitarian zone.
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.
Israel cannot force its choices on Hamas, group's leader says
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, in response to an Israeli offensive in Gaza, stated that Israel cannot impose its choices on the group and any deal must ensure security for Palestinians . Israeli forces rescued four hostages in al-Nuseirat, while Hamas vowed to continue resisting Israeli aggression. The health ministry reported at least 55 Palestinians killed and many wounded in the attacks.
We stopped a ticking time bomb: IDF on conducting overnight strike on UN-run school in Gaza
Israeli Air Force fighter jets conducted a strike at a Hamas compound inside a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) school in the area of Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip overnight, the IDF confirmed on Thursday.
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.
Israeli strikes kill 11 in Gaza, US pushes for 3-phase truce plan
Israeli strikes killed 11 people in central Gaza, including a woman and three children. US President Joe Biden mentioned Israel's ceasefire offer to Hamas to end fighting. Netanyahu emphasizes the priority of destroying Hamas in a plan to wind down the war.
Rafah border crossing can't reopen unless Israeli forces quit Gaza side, Egypt says
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry stated that the Rafah border crossing, crucial for aid deliveries into Gaza, cannot operate without Palestinian control. Israel seized the crossing last month during its offensive against Hamas in Rafah. Shoukry emphasized the importance of the 1979 Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty for regional stability. He also mentioned a positive meeting with U.S., Egyptian, and Israeli officials, although no agreement was reached on reopening the crossing. Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated Israeli forces were targeting tunnels between Gaza and Egypt, which Egypt denies exist.
Despite mediators' push, Israel PM not relenting on Gaza truce
Netanyahu is under pressure from two sides. Protesters supporting the hostages, who rallied again in their tens of thousands in Tel Aviv on Saturday, are urging him to strike a truce deal - but right-wing extremist allies are threatening to bring down his fragile coalition government if he does.
Israel confirms its forces are in central Rafah in expanding offensive in the southern Gaza city
The Israeli military confirmed its forces are operating in central Rafah as part of their ongoing offensive in southern Gaza. Since the ground assault began on May 6, around 1 million Palestinians have fled the city, disrupting U.N. humanitarian operations. Despite U.S. President Joe Biden's caution against a full invasion, Israel's forces have advanced into most parts of Rafah, uncovering Hamas rocket launchers and tunnels. Many Palestinians now live in squalid camps, with around 300,000 remaining in the area amid continued clashes and shelling.
Netanyahu calls Israeli strike on Rafah 'tragic mistake', says 'we are investigating case'
In his address at the Israeli Knesset on Monday, Netanyahu said, "Despite our best effort, not to harm those not involved, unfortunately a tragic mistake happened last night. We are investigating the case."
UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns Israeli strike in Rafah, says 'horror must stop'
UN Secretary-General and High Commissioner for Human Rights condemn Israeli strike in Rafah. 45 killed in Gaza camp. IDF targeted Hamas officials. Netanyahu acknowledges 'tragic mistake.' Paramedics, firefighters respond in safe zones. Sirens in Tel Aviv.
Hamas claims to have taken Israeli soldier 'prisoner'
Hamas claimed to have captured an Israeli soldier in a tunnel ambush in Gaza, but Israel denied the claim. The Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' armed wing, stated that all Israeli forces in the tunnel were either killed, wounded, or captured. Despite Hamas releasing images of a soldier being dragged, Israel's army insisted no soldier was abducted. This development comes amidst ongoing airstrikes by Israel in Rafah, despite a UN court's order to halt the military offensive in the southern Gaza city.
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.
Israel vows to broaden Rafah sweep amid heavy fighting in parts of Gaza
Israel broadened its military operation in Gaza, focusing on Rafah to dismantle Hamas and rescue hostages. Battles intensified in Jabalia, Wadi Al-Salqa, and Al-Karara. U.S. urged targeted strikes on Hamas militants. Gaza medics reported 23 casualties.
Israeli forces recover another hostage's body from Gaza, a day after retrieving three
Israeli forces retrieved Ron Benjamin's body from Mefalsim, Gaza Strip, abducted by Hamas. Itzhak Gelerenter, Amit Buskila, and ShLouk's bodies were also recovered. IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari announced the recovery in an overnight operation at the Supernova music festival near Re'im. The report was published by ANI.
Israel pushes further into parts of north Gaza; new cracks in Netanyahu coalition
Israeli troops entered Gaza Strip, Rafah, clashing with Hamas. Benny Gantz threatened to resign if PM Netanyahu doesn't agree to a post-war plan by June 8, alarming Cairo. Netanyahu faces criticism for lack of endgame strategy.
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