Israeli air raids have continued pounding Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip, as Israel widens its attack on the besieged enclave. The military campaign, now on its 25th day, has sparked growing international concern about Gaza’s 2.3 million people living under siege. With a fierce urban war now feared as Israel’s tanks and … Read more
Israeli forces ‘on outskirts of Gaza City’ and rescue captured soldier Channel 4 News Israeli Defence Forces: Hamas Naval Commander killed in strike l WION WION Hamas Loses Two Top Commanders in a Day: Israel Newsweek Israel military says it has killed Hamas’ aerial array head MSNBC IDF says it killed Hamas naval commander behind thwarted infiltration attempt The Times … Read more
Hamas-fired rockets struck several cities and towns over the weekend, wounding many Israelis and destroying homes and buildings. Several people suffered minor to moderate wounds in the center of the country. Others suffered from shock. Four people were hurt, two moderately, when a rocket slammed into a Tel Aviv apartment building on Friday. The … Read more
Palestinians say the devastating war between Israel and Hamas is robbing them not only of their loved ones but also of the funeral rites that long have offered mourners some dignity and closure in the middle of grief. Overwhelmed hospitals and morgues and near-constant bombardment have made funerals and grieving all but impossible. Cemeteries have compelled … Read more
What’s next as reports of Israel’s rolling start in Gaza emerge? CBS News A Developing Situation in Gaza The New York Times Listen now: Israel’s ground incursion into Gaza Reuters Israel bombards Gaza, world leaders call for pause to let aid in, and more: 5 stories to know today Reuters Listen now: Death, displacement and diplomacy in Gaza Reuters View … Read more
Hamas released two Israeli hostages — Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, and Nurit Cooper, 79 — into Israel Defense Forces custody Monday, according to a statement from the Israeli Prime Minister’s office. The Israeli government thanked the Egyptian government and the International Committee for the Red Cross, while The Washington Post reported that Qatar was also involved … Read more
The Lebanese armed group has exchanged fire with the Israeli military. An escalation in skirmishes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces is raising fears of a wider conflict. Saturday marked the worst day in recent fighting along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon, after six Hezbollah fighters were killed. The Iranian-backed group and Israel have been exchanging … 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
Protesters from Jakarta to Tunis have taken to the streest to demand an end to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza after nearly two weeks of intense air and artillery attacks that Palestinian authorities say have killed 4,100 people. Some Western governments have voiced support for Israel’s military campaign, which has come after the Palestinian group Hamas … Read more