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Israeli military orders the evacuation of Gaza City, an early target of its war with Hamas
The situation in Gaza continues to escalate as Israeli military operations intensify across multiple regions, prompting urgent evacuations and international mediation efforts. Israel has urged Palestinians in Gaza City to move south amid ongoing military actions aimed at pressuring Hamas and securing the release of Israeli hostages. The recent offensive has resulted in numerous casualties, including children and civilians, sparking international concern and calls for a ceasefire. Despite recent progress in negotiations, significant obstacles remain, with both sides asserting critical demands that complicate reaching a lasting agreement amid the humanitarian crisis.
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.
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.
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.
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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UN says Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups may have committed war crimes in a deadly raid
Office spokesman Jeremy Laurence expressed concerns about possible violations of rules of proportionality, distinction and precaution by the Israeli forces in Saturday's raid at the urban Nuseirat refugee camp. Palestinian health officials say at least 274 Palestinians, including dozens of women and children, were killed in the operation.
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.
Hamas says 210 killed in Gaza camp where hostages rescued
Hamas's government media office reported that at least 210 people were killed in Israeli attacks on a Gaza refugee camp where four hostages were rescued. The Israeli army carried out the rescue operation in Nuseirat. The hostages were identified as Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh vowed to continue fighting against the "criminal enemy," urging international aid for the overwhelmed Al-Aqsa Martyrs' hospital.
Israel pounds Gaza refugee camp as war enters ninth month
Israeli forces bombed a Gaza refugee camp following a deadly strike on a UN-run school, leading to international condemnation. The conflict, sparked by Hamas's attack on Israel, has killed thousands and displaced millions in Gaza. Efforts to mediate a ceasefire have stalled, with Hamas yet to respond to US President Biden's proposal. The conflict has escalated, with Gaza facing attacks from land, sea, and air, as Israel accuses Hamas of using civilian infrastructure for military purposes.
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.
Gaza hospital says 37 dead in strike on UN school Israel says used by Hamas
An Israeli strike on a UNRWA school in Gaza caused casualties, prompting calls for an independent investigation. The conflict involves diplomatic isolation, court cases, and growing tensions with Hezbollah and Lebanon, with international involvement in seeking a resolution.
Gaza hospital reports 37 dead in strike on UN school Israel says used by Hamas
A UN-run school in central Gaza was bombed by Israel, killing at least 37 people. US, Qatari, and Egyptian mediators are working on securing a truce and hostage release deal after Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7.
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.
Israel battles Hamas as mediators urge both to accept Gaza truce plan
Palestinian militant group Hamas, meanwhile, has said it "views positively" what Biden described as an Israeli proposal. Netanyahu, a hawkish political veteran leading a fragile right-wing coalition government, is under intense domestic pressure from two sides.
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 pummels Gaza as troops push into central Rafah
Israeli forces conducted air raids on targets in the Gaza Strip, particularly in the southern city of Rafah. The military operation in Rafah led to international concerns about civilian safety, with reports of casualties and destruction in multiple locations. Efforts towards a ceasefire have been stalled as both sides continue to exchange fire. The rising casualties promped calls for humanitarian aid and diplomatic intervention.
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.
Iran, Israel appear to pull back from brink as US approves military aid
Iran downplayed Israel's reported retaliation for its unprecedented drone and missile attack, tamping down fears that escalating attacks between the arch enemies could tip over into a broader war in the Middle East.
Israel warns Iran will suffer 'consequences' of escalation
The strong warning came after Iran seized a container ship linked to Israel in the Gulf, and the United States announced it was sending more troops to the troubled region.
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel preparing for scenarios in areas other than Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel is prepared for any security needs, both defensively and offensively, amidst concerns of a possible Iranian retaliation for the killing of senior Iranian commanders. Israel has been on alert since the airstrike on the Iranian embassy compound in Damascus on April 1. The military operation in central Gaza aims to destroy infrastructure of armed Palestinian groups, while tensions also persist with Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon. The conflict in Gaza has resulted in significant casualties and displacement, with ongoing airstrikes and ground clashes.
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.
Israel seeks full control of Gaza-Egypt border, Netanyahu says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comments about the buffer zone came as Israeli military forces pressed ahead with an offensive that the prime minister reiterated will last "for many more months."
Airstrikes hit camps in central Gaza as Biden administration approves new weapons sales to Israel
The Health Ministry in Gaza said on Saturday that the Palestinian death toll since the start of the war rose to 21,672, with a further 56,165 people wounded during the same period. Over the past 24 hours, 165 people were killed, said ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qidra. The ministry does not distinguish between the deaths of combatants and civilians, but has said about 70 per cent of those killed have been women and children.
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