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Deadly strikes hit Gaza as war enters tenth month
The Israeli military said its aircraft had targeted "terrorists" operating around the Al-Jawni school. The military earlier said it had conducted operations across much of the Gaza Strip, including Shujaiya in the north, Deir al-Balah and Rafah in the south.
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.
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.
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.
Israel orders Palestinians to flee Khan Younis, signaling likely new assault on southern Gaza city
Israeli army orders mass evacuation in Khan Younis for an imminent ground assault against Hamas militants in Rafah, releasing hospital director, affecting potable water access, amid detainee release controversy.
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.
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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.
Israel defence chief to discuss Gaza, Lebanon on U.S. trip
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant is heading to Washington to discuss the next phase of the Gaza war and escalating hostilities on the border with Lebanon. Hezbollah began attacking Israel shortly after Hamas' October 7 assault sparked the war in Gaza, and the sides have been trading blows in the months since then. Hezbollah has said it will not stop until there is a ceasefire in Gaza.
Gazans in rare criticism of Hamas over truce delay
Gazans criticize Hamas for failing to end the devastating war with Israel, blaming them for the destruction and suffering. Despite ongoing ceasefire negotiations, many Gazans feel abandoned and desperate for the conflict to end. Hamas, while still popular in Gaza and the West Bank, faces increasing criticism for its leadership's perceived comfort amid the ongoing crisis. People demand immediate action to stop the war and its devastating impact on their lives.
Israel far-right ministers threaten to quit if Biden plan goes ahead
Far-right Israeli ministers threaten to quit Netanyahu's government over a potential hostage release deal with Hamas militants outlined by Biden, risking coalition instability amid Gaza war tensions.
Israeli military says combat in part of north Gaza is over
At the south end of Gaza, Israeli forces pressing an offensive into Rafah found rocket launchers and other weapons as well as tunnel shafts built by Hamas in the city centre, the army said. Tank-led Israeli troops aim to break up Hamas' fighting formations in the city on the border with Egypt.
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 strikes Rafah after top UN court orders it to halt offensive
Israel defies UN court order, ICJ demands ceasefire with Hamas. South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Rafah, hostages still held by militants. ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu.
More aid getting from US pier to people in Gaza, officials say, after troubled launch
A new U.S. pier project in Gaza is aiding Palestinians, but challenges persist. The pier, intended to bring food and supplies, faced initial turmoil with aid trucks being overrun. After a brief suspension, alternate routes were chosen for safety. While the pier contributed 27 trucks of aid, Gaza needs 600 daily to avert famine. Israeli operations in Rafah hinder aid flow, emphasizing the need for open land crossings alongside the pier's efforts to help 2.3 million Palestinians.
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.
Israel moves into north Gaza Hamas stronghold, pounds Rafah without advancing
Israel's tanks advance into Jabalia in Gaza, fighting Hamas militants. The offensive targets eradicating Hamas, with clashes in Rafah. International pressure mounts to stop the assault led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Rafah. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant announces troop deployment in Rafah, while Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri vows to defend.
Russia economy resilient; Gaza war weighs on neighbours: EBRD
The EBRD forecasts Russia's economy to grow by 2.5% in 2024 despite Western sanctions. Israel's war against Hamas will affect neighboring nations. EBRD issued GDP projections and highlighted the impact of the Gaza conflict on Mediterranean countries' economies.
Main maternity hospital in Rafah stops admitting patients
Al Helal Al Emirati Maternity Hospital in Gaza's Rafah halted admissions, causing a strain on healthcare services. WHO expresses hope for the hospital's continued operation despite the ongoing conflict. Women in Rafah are seeking alternative birthing options amid the crisis.
Israel's Rafah evacuation order sparks global alarm
Israel calls for Rafah evacuation before potential ground invasion, escalating tensions with Hamas. International leaders intervene amid concerns for civilians. Truce talks stalled, violence escalates in Gaza.
"Cannot support an operation in Rafah as it is currently envisioned": US
Israel has been under pressure from the international community to refrain from launching a ground operation in Rafah, which has for weeks been under Israeli aerial bombardment. The city is the last major refuge for Palestinians fleeing the north and centre of Gaza.
Latest round of Gaza truce talks expected in Egypt
Gaza truce talks stalled as Hamas rejects deals not ending war, involving British, Qatari, and US mediators. Famine crisis worsens, reminiscent of post-World War II efforts. Qatari, Egyptian and US mediators met a Hamas delegation in Cairo on Saturday and a senior Hamas source close to the negotiations told there would be "a new round" of talks on Sunday.
Biden says 'order must prevail' during campus protests over the war in Gaza
The Democratic president broke days of silence on the protests with his remarks, which followed mounting criticism from Republicans who have tried to turn scenes of unrest into a campaign cudgel. By focusing on a law-and-order message while defending the right to free speech, Biden is grasping for a middle ground on an intensely divisive issue in the middle of his reelection campaign.
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.
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.
Israel launches another raid on Gaza's main hospital as UN says 'famine is imminent' in north
Israeli forces raid Gaza hospital, U.N. warns of famine. Cease-fire talks ongoing. Northern Gaza in humanitarian crisis. Oxfam criticizes aid distribution issues. Hostilities continue in war-torn region, worsening the situation.
Hunger grips north of war-torn Gaza amid ongoing truce talks
Dire food shortages sent hundreds of Palestinians fleeing northern Gaza on Sunday as Israel's war against Hamas raged on despite stuttering efforts towards a ceasefire and hostage release deal. Hundreds fled northern Gaza Sunday and headed south whichever way the could, walking down garbage-strewn roads between the blackened shells of bombed-correspondent.
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