ISRAELI OFFICIALS SEIZE AP EQUIPMENT
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.
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.
Israeli troops launch attacks in central Gaza, possibly widening their offensive
The Israeli military has expanded its ground offensive in Gaza, intensifying operations in Deir al-Balah and Bureij. This escalation comes amid worsening humanitarian conditions, with UN agencies warning of potential mass starvation. Tensions are also high in Jerusalem as an annual march through Palestinian neighborhoods proceeds. Meanwhile, Israel seeks to extend the shutdown of Al Jazeera's local offices, and Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed to restore security along the Lebanese border following Hezbollah rocket attacks.
Houthi rebels say at least 16 killed, 35 others wounded in joint US-British airstrikes in Yemen
Joint British-US airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels killed 16 and injured 35 in response to attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Israeli officials seize AP equipment citing new media law; 'shocking', UN spokesman reacts
Israeli officials seized a camera and broadcasting equipment belonging to The Associated Press in southern Israel on Tuesday, accusing the news organization of violating a new media law by providing images to Al Jazeera. The U.S. privately urged the Israeli go...
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch a missile that strikes an oil tanker in the Red Sea, US military says
Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted the Panama-flagged, Greek-owned oil tanker in the Red Sea amid conflicts over the Israel-Hamas war. They disrupted trade routes to China and Russia, causing a fire aboard the Wind. The rebels faced a US-led airstrike campaign in Yemen's Marib province.
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Israeli tanks have rolled into Rafah. What does this mean for the Palestinians sheltering there?
Israeli tanks entering Rafah raised concerns of a potential offensive endangering over a million Palestinian civilians. The move dimmed hopes for an immediate cease-fire deal. Palestinians in Rafah face evacuation with uncertain shelter plans. Israel has directed evacuees to Muwasi, but its conditions are described as squalid and inadequate. The UN warns that an attack on Rafah could collapse aid operations, pushing Gaza into greater crisis. The international community, including the US and Egypt, has urged Israel to avoid actions that could harm civilians.
Hamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established
But it's unlikely Israel would consider such a scenario. It has vowed to crush Hamas following the deadly Oct. 7 attacks that triggered the war, and its current leadership is adamantly opposed to the creation of a Palestinian state on lands Israel captured in the 1967 Mideast war.
Israeli military tells Palestinians not to return to north Gaza after witnesses say troops killed 5
The situation in northern Gaza remains tense as the Israeli military has renewed warnings for Palestinians not to return to the devastated area. This comes after reports of Israeli troops opening fire and killing five people among displaced residents attempting to walk back to their homes in the north. The ongoing conflict has led to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, with much of the north being flattened, including parts of Gaza City.
Video shows raid on ship near Strait of Hormuz; Mideast official says Iran carried out the attack
A video by The Associated Press shows Iranian commandos raiding a ship near the Strait of Hormuz by helicopter, a move attributed to Iran amid growing tensions between Tehran and the West. The incident occurred in the Gulf of Oman off the Emirati port city of Fujairah, and the helicopter used appeared to be one used by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.
Blinken heads to Mideast as Israel-Hamas war threatens famine
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's mission to secure a truce in the Israel-Hamas war amid rising concern over Gaza's famine threat and Palestinian casualties. Efforts focus on halting the conflict and releasing hostages.
Gaza health ministry: 4 die in Israeli-raided hospital after oxygen cut
The raid came after troops had besieged Nasser Hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis for nearly a week, with staff, patients and others inside struggling under heavy fire and dwindling supplies, including food and water. Hours before troops seized the hospital Thursday, Israeli fire killed a patient and wounded six others inside the complex, staff said.
Netanyahu orders population of Gaza's crowded Rafah evacuated ahead of an expected ground invasion
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the military to develop a plan for evacuating the population of Rafah in anticipation of a potential Israeli invasion of the southern Gaza town. Netanyahu's announcement on Friday came amid international criticism of Israel's intentions to invade the densely populated area along Egypt's border.
Israel signals it has wrapped up major combat in northern Gaza as the war enters its fourth month
The Israeli military has indicated that it concluded significant combat operations in northern Gaza, stating it has finished dismantling Hamas' military infrastructure in that area. The conflict against the militant group has now entered its fourth month.
'We are officially hostages.' How the Israeli kibbutz of Nir Oz embodied Hamas hostage strategy
On October 7, Hamas attacked the kibbutz of Nir Oz, capturing one in five residents. The recent release of Israeli hostages, with as many still in captivity, brings new focus on Hamas' hostage strategy. Over 100 Palestinian militants stormed Nir Oz for hours and left with around 80 of its roughly 400 residents. This means people from Nir Oz made up a third of the 240 hostages taken in all and nearly half of the Israelis released, with 35 still in Gaza.
US official tells AP an Israeli-owned ship was targeted in suspected Iranian attack in Indian Ocean
The attack Friday on the CMA CGM Symi comes as global shipping increasingly finds itself targeted in the weekslong war that threatens to become a wider regional conflict — even as a truce has halted fighting and Hamas exchanges hostages for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
Israeli soldiers discover 35 Gaza tunnel shafts, seize weapons
Israeli forces uncovered 35 tunnel shafts and seized weapons in northern Gaza during raids on Hamas officials' homes in Rimal and Sheikh Ejalin neighborhoods. Multiple Hamas terrorists were killed, with raids revealing ammunition depots, rocket launchers, and engagements on the outskirts of Jabaliya. An airstrike eliminated a terror cell preparing to attack troops from a residential building. Israeli Navy commandos supported ground forces by targeting Hamas from the sea, using munitions and aiding missions while securing the coastline.
Yemen's Houthi rebels hijack an Israeli-linked ship in the Red Sea and take 25 crew members hostage
In a Red Sea power play, Yemen's Houthi rebels commandeered the Israeli-linked Galaxy Leader ship, holding its 25 crew members hostage. The rebels vowed to target vessels tied to Israel until Gaza's conflict ends. Amidst conflicting ownership claims and global condemnation, this act heightens tensions in an already volatile region, potentially escalating beyond Yemen's borders. The seizure reflects geopolitical maneuvers and threatens vital maritime trade routes, amplifying concerns of wider conflict amid ongoing regional turmoil.
'Bring me home', Hamas releases video of hostage Mia Shem, 21, kidnapped in festival massacre
Hamas has released a video of Israeli-French hostage Mia Shem, who is being held captive in the Gaza Strip. In the video, Mia pleads for her release and reveals that she underwent surgery in Gaza. Her family is deeply concerned about her well-being and is appealing to world leaders for her safe return. Another hostage, Shani Louk, remains in captivity, and there are fears for her safety.
Israeli strikes demolish entire Gaza neighbourhoods as only power plant in territory runs out of fuel
Gaza's only power plant ran out of fuel on Wednesday afternoon, forcing it to shut down after Israel cut off supplies, the Energy Ministry said. That leaves only generators to power the territory - but they also run on fuel that is in short supply.
Israeli soldiers battle Hamas on second day of surprise attack; strikes level buildings in Gaza
Israeli soldiers are fighting against Hamas militants after they launched a surprise attack, breaking out of the blockaded Gaza Strip and targeting Israeli communities. Israel retaliated by striking targets in Gaza, including residential buildings. The death toll stands at at least 250 people, including 26 soldiers, with many more injured. Hostage situations have been resolved, but it is unclear if all hostages were rescued alive.
Israeli airstrike flattens a high-rise building in central Gaza City after Hamas' surprise attack
An Israeli airstrike has destroyed a 14-story building in central Gaza City that housed offices connected to Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The building was evacuated and there were no injuries reported. The spokesman for Hamas' military wing promised a harsh response. In the past, Israel has destroyed Gaza high-rises, claiming they were used by militants, leaving many people homeless.
Israeli military confirms that Hamas is holding Israeli soldiers and civilians captive in Gaza
The Israeli military has confirmed that Gaza's Hamas rulers are holding Israeli civilians and soldiers captive after infiltrating Israel's separation fence. Videos on social media show Hamas fighters parading captured civilians and dragging lifeless Israeli soldiers through the streets. At least 40 people have been killed and hundreds wounded in the fighting, making it the deadliest attack in Israel in years.
Hamas surprise attack out of Gaza Strip stuns Israel and leaves dozens dead in fighting, retaliation
Israel's national rescue service said at least 100 people were killed and hundreds wounded, making it the deadliest attack in Israel in years. An unknown number of Israeli soldiers and civilians were also seized and taken into Gaza, an enormously sensitive issue for Israel. Hagari said militants were holding hostages in standoffs in two towns, Beeri and Ofakim, which is 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the Gaza border.
Palestinians say at least 198 killed in Gaza in Israeli retaliation for a Hamas assault into Israel
Israel has carried out airstrikes in Gaza and clashed with gunmen at the border fence in response to a wide-ranging Hamas assault. The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza reported that at least 198 people have been killed and over 1,600 wounded in the territory. On the other hand, Israel's national rescue service said that at least 40 people have been killed and hundreds wounded, making it the deadliest attack in Israel in years.
Israel-Palestine Crisis: Israelis under attack 'beg' for help; request army to send security forces
Israeli citizens affected by the recent attack by Hamas are pleading for help from the army, as they feel desperate and vulnerable. Gunmen have reportedly taken hostages in the town of Ofakim, with claims that Israeli soldiers have been captured. Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, combining gunmen breaching security barriers with a barrage of rockets. Israel's prime minister has vowed that the enemy will pay a heavy price, while the Israeli military has responded with airstrikes into Gaza. Casualties have been reported on both sides.
Chinese military conducts drills near Taiwan as 'stern warning' following Taiwan official's US visit
China launched military drills around Taiwan on Saturday as a "stern warning" after voicing anger over a stopover in the United States by the island's vice president, William Lai. Lai, who is the frontrunner in Taiwan's presidential election next year, stopped in New York and returned via San Francisco on a trip to Paraguay, one of a dwindling number of nations that diplomatically recognise Taipei.
Yemen rebels seize UAE ship; hackers hit Israeli newspaper
The seizure of the Rwabee marks the latest assault in the Red Sea, a crucial route for international trade and energy shipments. The Iranian-backed Houthis acknowledged the incident off the coast of Hodeida, a long-contested prize of the grinding war in Yemen.
Israeli airstrikes kill 6, level large family home in Gaza
Residents surveyed the piles of bricks, concrete and other debris that had once been the home of 40 members of al-Astal family. They said a warning missile struck the building in the southern town of Khan Younis five minutes before the airstrike, allowing everyone to escape.
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