US President Joe Biden stated that the US will make another effort with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel, and others to implement a truce in Gaza while assuring the release of captives and seeking an end to the war in the blockaded coastal enclave without Hamas in charge. “Over the coming days, the United States will … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that military operations in northern Gaza’s Jabalia are intensifying. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is asking people to evacuate and relocate south. According to new sources, this could be the start of a disputed plot to cut off humanitarian aid to the region, intended at starving Hamas … Read more
A campaign to inoculate children in Gaza against polio and prevent the spread of the virus began on Saturday as Palestinians in both the Hamas-governed coastal enclave and in the occupied West Bank reeled from Israel’s ongoing campaigns in both regions. Children in Gaza began receiving vaccines on Saturday, the Strip’s health ministry announced in … Read more
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Thursday that the death count has crossed 40,000 in the more than 10-month war between Israel and Palestinian operatives. The ministry said at least 40,005 people have been killed in the war, including 40 in the previous 24 hours. It said another 92,401 people have been wounded … Read more
On Saturday, Israeli soldiers bombed a school sheltering displaced people in eastern Gaza, killing over 100 people and injuring scores more. The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported the event, which was confirmed by the Hamas-run Gaza government media office. The attack occurred during the Fajr (dawn) prayers. According to a statement from the Gaza government … Read more
President of the United States Joe Biden expressed hope that Iran will back down in spite of its warning to exact revenge for the murder of Hamas leader in Tehran, as concerns grew that Israel’s battle against Palestinian terrorists in Gaza may turn into a larger Middle East conflict. A day after an Israeli strike … Read more
On Wednesday, the Israeli army dropped hundreds of leaflets over Gaza City, the epicentre of the beleaguered Palestinian enclave, advising all people to evacuate in anticipation of a fierce onslaught through the city. With a pre-war population of over 500,000, the leaflets addressed to “everyone in Gaza City” listed authorised escape routes and cautioned that … Read more
Around nine in every 10 people in the Gaza Strip have been displaced at least once since the war between Israel and Hamas began, the UN humanitarian agency said Wednesday. Andrea De Domenico, head of the United Nations’ OCHA agency in the Palestinian territories, said that around 1.9 million people are thought to be displaced … Read more
President Joe Biden threatened on Thursday to condition support for Israel’s offensive in Gaza on it taking concrete steps to protect aid workers and civilians, seeking for the first time to leverage US aid to influence Israeli military behaviour. Biden’s warning, relayed in a call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, followed a deadly … Read more
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Israel Friday for talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ahead of a UN Security Council vote on a US draft resolution noting the need for an “immediate” ceasefire that would allow in more aid. Washington announced it would submit for a vote on Friday its draft on … Read more
Satellite images analysed by the United Nations Satellite Centre show that 35% of the Gaza Strip’s buildings have been destroyed or damaged in the Israel offensive in the Palestinian enclave. Israel’s assault, launched in response to attacks by Hamas militants in southern Israel on Oct. 7, has killed nearly 32,000 Palestinians, according to health authorities … Read more
The Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan will begin on Monday, Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern states declared, amid a terrifying war in Gaza. Saudi Arabia, which is home to Islam’s holiest sites, said on Sunday through its official SPA news agency that the Supreme Court has designated “Monday, March 11, 2024, the beginning … Read more
President Joe Biden stated on Friday that the United States will begin airdropping much-needed humanitarian aid into Gaza during the current Israel-Hamas conflict. Biden stated that the airdrops will be coordinated with Jordan, which has carried out many rounds of airdrops into Gaza in recent months, and will begin in the “coming days.” The initial … Read more
Canada has announced the provision of temporary visas for individuals in the Gaza Strip who have Canadian relatives. However, the Canadian government cannot guarantee safe passage out of the besieged Palestinian territory. The program is expected to be operational by January 9, according to Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Previously, the government focused on evacuating 660 … Read more
The United Nations Security Council vote on a resolution aimed at enhancing aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip has been postponed for another day. The delay comes as diplomats engage in ongoing talks to prevent a potential third U.S. veto concerning actions related to the Israel-Hamas conflict that has persisted for two months. Initially scheduled … Read more