Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel was “preparing for a ground incursion” of the Gaza Strip, but said he “won’t specify” when or how the incursion would happen. The public was not aware of many details, he said, “and that’s the way it is supposed to be.” In a call with Netanyahu … Read more
Israel has agreed, for now, to a request from the U.S. to delay its expected ground invasion of Gaza so the Pentagon can place air defenses in the region to protect U.S. troops, according to U.S. officials and people familiar with the Israeli planning. The Pentagon is rushing to deploy nearly a dozen air-defense systems … Read more
Media network condemns ‘indiscriminate assault’ by Israeli forces. Below is Al Jazeera Media Network’s statement on the killing of journalist Wael Al-Dahdouh’s family members: The Al Jazeera Media Network extends its sincere condolences and sympathy to our colleague Wael Al-Dahdouh on the loss of his family in an Israeli airstrike. The indiscriminate assault by the … Read more
Israeli FM rejects calls for Gaza ceasefire, says Hamas ‘new Nazis’ | Al Jazeera Newsfeed Al Jazeera English Kirby warns to expect more civilian casualties in Gaza as Israel targets Hamas: ‘This is war’ Fox News Not the time for a ceasefire in Gaza, says US, with Hamas still holding hostages The Guardian Full Ceasefire In Gaza ‘Only … Read more
A second convoy of aid trucks entered Gaza through the Rafah crossing from Egypt late Sunday, offering only a small fraction of the relief needed but also a “glimmer of hope,” United Nations aid chief Martin Griffiths said. President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed during a phone call Sunday that there would … Read more
Gaza war: Israeli air raids hit popular cafe and shopping centre in Khan Younis Al Jazeera English Chaos and devastation after strike in Gaza’s south CBC.ca Video shows aftermath of deadly explosion at U.N.-run school in Khan Younis NBC News Israel continues striking targets in northern and southern Gaza | DW News DW News Israel-Palestine War: Several Palestinian babies … Read more
Updated Oct. 21, 2023 4:17 pm ET Listen to article (2 minutes) A convoy of trucks carrying humanitarian aid entered Gaza for the first time since the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel by Hamas militants. Egyptian officials said 20 trucks filled with medical supplies and some food and bottled water crossed into Gaza on Saturday morning before … Read more
Police in London have estimated 100,000 people took to the streets for the “National March for Palestine” demonstration to denounce Israel’s relentless bombing campaign and total blockade of Gaza. “We are all united to deliver the same message: we want the violence to end. We’re calling for an immediate ceasefire and for necessary humanitarian supplies … Read more
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, A small convoy enters the Gaza Strip from Egypt, carrying desperately needed medicine and food supplies. The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza has opened to let a small amount of desperately needed aid flow to Palestinians running short of food, medicine and water in the territory that is under an … Read more
Protests in the Middle East reflect public anger at Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. Israel’s relentless bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip has killed and injured thousands, with entire communities left homeless. Many people in Arab nations are watching in horror, and thousands have taken part in protests across the Middle East to reject Israel’s assault … Read more