SOUTHERN ISRAEL
Israeli attack on southern Gaza Strip leaves 71 dead, Health Ministry in Gaza says
The Gaza Health Ministry reported 71 fatalities and 289 injuries from an Israeli strike in Khan Younis, with many taken to Nasser Hospital, where over 40 bodies were counted. The attack's impact on the humanitarian zone Muwasi is unclear, as the coastal enclave shelters displaced Palestinians who fled violence. A recent Hamas attack prompted Israeli military actions, resulting in high casualties and mass displacement.
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.
Gaza War: Israeli air strike kills at least 29 Gazans; Hamas warns 'truce talks may be in jeopardy'
Palestinian officials said an Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza Strip killed more than two dozen people while advancing tanks in Gaza City forced residents to flee under fire as Israel on Tuesday stepped up an offensive that Hamas warned could jeopar...
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.
Hamas says it's waiting for Israeli response on ceasefire proposal
The three-phase plan for the Palestinian enclave was put forward at the end of May by U.S. President Joe Biden and is being mediated by Qatar and Egypt. It aims to end the war and free around 120 Israeli hostages being held by Hamas. Another Palestinian official, with knowledge of the ceasefire deliberations, said Israel was in talks with the Qataris.
Hamas official says hostage talks possible without permanent ceasefire
Hamas is open to discussing a hostage deal and ending the Gaza war without a complete and permanent ceasefire, as mediators work to facilitate negotiations between the Palestinian militants and Israel. The easing of Hamas's stance follows increased mediation efforts by the US, Qatar, and Egypt. The potential agreement would involve the release of hostages held by Hamas and prisoners detained by Israel, with ongoing negotiations and aid delivery to Gaza being key points of focus.
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Rafah is a dusty, rubble-strewn ghost town 2 months after Israel invaded to root out Hamas
Following Israel's incursion, Rafah in Gaza lies in ruins, with most civilians evacuated. Hamas forces nearly defeated, but humanitarian crisis deepens with aid delivery stalled. Hospitals facing fuel shortages as combat continues. International media witnesses devastation in the war-torn city.
Fires have become the most visible sign of the conflict heating up on the Lebanon-Israel border
The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, amid stalled cease-fire talks, is causing devastating fires in southern Lebanon and northern Israel. Damage from Hezbollah drones and white phosphorus, along with firefighting challenges, has displaced thousands. George Mitri highlights unprecedented fire damage. Affected areas include Moussa Saab's orchard and Kibbutz Sde Nehemia, raising fears of full-scale war.
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.
Israel 'pause' in Gaza had no impact on aid supplies: WHO
The Israeli military's daily 'pause' in Gaza has not impacted aid deliveries, according to the UN's health agency. The WHO representative in Palestine stated that humanitarian supplies were not affected by the pause.
Israel's army says it will pause daytime fighting along a route in southern Gaza to help flow of aid
The army said that the daily pause would begin at 8 a.m. (0500 GMT) and last until 7 p.m. (1600 GMT) and continue until further notice. It's aimed at allowing aid trucks to reach the nearby Israel-controlled Kerem Shalom crossing, the main entry point, and travel safely to the Salah a-Din highway, a main north-south road, the military said. The crossing has had a bottleneck since Israeli ground troops moved into Rafah in early May.
Eight Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza
Last month, Israel’s Supreme Court ordered an end to government subsidies for many ultra-Orthodox men who don’t serve in the army. A new draft law hasn't been passed, but the coalition of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week voted in favor of extending exemptions for religious men. Although the vote was only procedural, it caused an uproar by being approved during a war in which hundreds of soldiers have died and many others remain inside Gaza or on the front lines against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.
'No joy': Gazans mark sombre Eid in shadow of war
Gazans commemorated Eid al-Adha amidst war, with no usual festivities due to ongoing conflict and devastation from the Israeli campaign. Displaced families faced a somber holiday lacking joy and tradition. Despite a temporary pause in fighting for humanitarian aid delivery, many mourned lost loved ones and struggled to find solace in a landscape of destruction and loss. The ceasefire prompted a brief moment of calm, but for many, the scars of war remain deep.
Israel rescues 4 hostages kidnapped in a Hamas-led attack on Oct 7
Israel rescued four hostages—Noa Argamani (25), Almog Meir Jan (21), Andrey Kozlov (27), and Shlomi Ziv (40)—during a special operation in Nuseirat on Saturday. The hostages were freed from two separate locations. Hamas had kidnapped around 250 hostages on October 7, with about half released during a November cease-fire. Currently, Israel reports over 130 hostages still held, with a quarter believed dead.
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.
Yale graduates stage pro-Palestinian walkout of commencement
Yale University students walk out of commencement to protest Gaza war and financial ties, sparking similar actions at other universities. Protests escalate after violent attacks on activists, leading to strikes and censure motions. The events highlight debates on freedom of expression, hate speech, and police response.
Israel advances further into Rafah
Hamas' armed wing said it destroyed an Israeli troop carrier with an Al-Yassin 105 missile in the eastern Al-Salam neighbourhood, killing some crew members and wounding others. The Israel Defense Forces declined to comment. UNRWA, the main United Nations aid agency in Gaza, estimates some 450,000 people have fled Rafah since May 6. "People face constant exhaustion, hunger and fear. Nowhere is safe," the agency said on X.
Israel seizes Gaza's vital Rafah crossing, but the US says it isn't the full invasion many fear
The U.N. warned of a potential collapse of the flow of aid to Palestinians from the closure of Rafah and the other main crossing into Gaza, Kerem Shalom, at a time when officials say northern Gaza is experiencing "full-blown famine."
Who is Asna Tabassum, USC student valedictorian barred from giving graduation speech over pro-Palestinian social media posts
USC has barred Asna Tabassum, the 2024 valedictorian, from delivering her speech at the commencement ceremony due to allegations of antisemitism in her pro-Palestinian social media posts. Tabassum, a Muslim biomedical engineering student, expressed shock and disappointment at the decision, which she believes is influenced by hate. The University cited security and disruption concerns amid escalating tensions surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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