Gaza: Under a gray sky on Wednesday, dozens of Palestinians gathered in silence as the bodies of 54 unidentified people were lowered into the sandy soil of Deir al-Balah. The remains, handed over by Israeli authorities, were buried side by side in a mass grave part of an ongoing exchange of bodies between Israel and … Read more
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has said that Israel must allow the United Nations and other aid agencies to deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza. The court ruled that helping the people of Gaza is Israel’s responsibility under international law. The ICJ confirmed its authority to give an advisory opinion on the matter and stated … Read more
Gaza: Israeli airstrikes continued across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, despite an official ceasefire announced on October 10. According to health authorities in Gaza, the bodies of 57 Palestinians were brought to hospitals in the last 24 hours, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave. The death toll from Israel’s offensive, which began … Read more
JERUSALEM/CAIRO: A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has resumed following a deadly escalation over the weekend that killed at least 26 Palestinians in Gaza, according to local health authorities. The violence was sparked by a Hamas-led attack that killed two Israeli soldiers, prompting retaliatory Israeli airstrikes described as the most intense since the truce … Read more
Hamas has turned over the remains of two more deceased Israeli captives from Gaza, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced, as the Palestinian group accused Israel of continuing to commit ceasefire violations. “Israel has received, via the Red Cross, the bodies of two hostages”, which were returned to Israeli security forces … Read more
Gaza City / Tel Aviv: The Israeli military has continued its deadly campaign in Gaza, with at least 47 reported ceasefire violations since the latest truce began earlier this month, according to Palestinian officials. These breaches have resulted in the deaths of 38 people and injuries to at least 143 others. Despite ongoing calls for … Read more
CAIRO/TEL AVIV: Israel said on Thursday it was preparing for the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt to let Palestinians in and out, but set no date as it traded blame with Hamas over violations of a U.S.-mediated ceasefire. A dispute over the return of hostages’ bodies held by Hamas threatens to derail the … Read more
Italy secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Israel to move forward in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign. However, the match was overshadowed by significant political turmoil outside the stadium. Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Italy to protest Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, transforming the area around the venue into a hotspot of intense demonstrations. … Read more
Gaza: Hamas has handed over the bodies of four more Israeli hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), bringing the total number of deceased captives released to eight. Israel has responded by limiting humanitarian aid into Gaza, citing delays in the return of all deceased hostages. The transfer comes amid heightened tensions, … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed on the “first phase” of a ceasefire deal aimed at halting the devastating war in Gaza. Trump made the announcement via social media, describing the agreement as a “major breakthrough” and praising the efforts of international mediators. “Israel and Hamas have both agreed to … Read more
The second round of indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas has concluded in the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh. Talks focused on the schedule for prisoner releases and mechanisms for the withdrawal of Israeli forces. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and U.S. representatives will join the talks today. U.S. envoy for … Read more
The Israeli Defence Ministry has released new figures marking two years since the start of the Gaza war, revealing that 1,152 Israeli soldiers have been killed since October 7. According to the report, about 42% of those killed were under the age of 21, showing how deeply the conflict has affected Israel’s young population. The … Read more
Tel Aviv: The Israeli Ministry of Defense has officially confirmed that more than 1,000 Israeli soldiers have been killed in the ongoing war in Gaza, marking one of the deadliest military campaigns in the country’s history. According to the figures released nearly two years after the conflict began, a total of 1,152 Israeli military and … Read more
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Saturday that Israel is preparing to implement the “first stage” of U.S. President Donald Trump’s new plan to end the war in Gaza, signaling a potential shift toward de-escalation in the nearly two-year conflict. A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said Israel will act “in full cooperation … Read more
Hamas has announced conditional support for significant parts of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point ceasefire proposal aimed at ending the nearly two-year-long war in Gaza, but is calling for further negotiations on several points. According to a source speaking to Al Jazeera, Hamas delivered its formal response to the U.S. administration on Friday, just ahead … Read more
The Israeli navy carried out a large operation against the global “Sumud Flotilla” heading to Gaza, stopping 42 boats and arresting more than 450 activists on board. According to the flotilla organizers, those detained include former Pakistani senator Mushtaq Ahmed, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, and Nkosi Mandela, the grandson of Nelson Mandela. Israeli forces … Read more
Gaza: Israeli forces have escalated their offensive in Gaza, deploying remote-controlled vehicles packed with explosives to demolish entire neighborhoods in the heart of besieged Gaza City. The assault follows what the Israeli military described as a “last chance” evacuation warning issued to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians trapped in the densely populated enclave. Eyewitnesses report … Read more
Lebanon’s Health Minister has reported that two Lebanese citizens were martyred in an Israeli attack on the southern regions of the country. According to Arab media, the minister stated that Israel violated the ceasefire agreement by launching an attack in southern Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of two civilians and injuries to five others. The … Read more
Gaza: At least 91 Palestinians were killed on Saturday as Israeli air and ground assaults intensified across the Gaza Strip, with more than 45 fatalities reported in Gaza City alone, according to the local authorities. Despite repeated Israeli military advisories urging civilians to evacuate to central and southern Gaza for their safety, Gaza’s Government Media … Read more
New York: U.S. President Donald Trump has declared he will not support Israel’s annexation of the occupied West Bank, directly challenging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and key figures in his ultranationalist government who have been advocating for such a move. Trump’s unexpected statement came during a press briefing on Thursday, just one day before … Read more
Gaza: In a fresh wave of Israeli aggression, at least 18 Palestinians have been martyred in Gaza. According to Arab media, an Israeli airstrike targeted a residential home, killing 11 people, including several children who were inside at the time of the attack. Israeli forces also reportedly killed two Palestinians in northern Gaza and one … Read more
A new United Nations investigative report has concluded that the Israeli government is responsible for acts of genocide in Gaza, with senior Israeli officials—including the Prime Minister, former Defence Minister, and President—held accountable for their roles. According to the findings of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry, Israel’s actions in Gaza demonstrate a clear … Read more
Israel has bombed and destroyed the tallest residential building in Gaza, the Al-Ghafri high-rise, as it launched a massive wave of strikes on Gaza City on Monday evening, forcing hundreds of thousands of residents to continue to flee the city. Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, says Israel is using … Read more
GENEVA : The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold an urgent debate today to “discuss the recent military aggression carried out by the State of Israel against the State of Qatar on 9 September 2025”. The urgent debate will be held today, 16 September 2025, commencing at 11h00 (GMT+2) in the Assembly Hall at the Palais … Read more
United Nations: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar, has held India responsible for flood devastation in Pakistan and called on the international community to endorse Pakistan’s stance against Indian water aggression. Speaking at a key session on the Indus Waters Treaty and Pakistan’s water challenges, Asim Iftikhar highlighted that floods in Pakistan … Read more
Within three days, Israel has conducted strikes in six countries: Palestine (Gaza), Lebanon, Syria, Qatar, and Yemen. Israel Targets Hamas Leadership in Qatar: On Tuesday, Israeli forces launched a targeted air strike on a Hamas leadership compound in Doha, Qatar, during a meeting to discuss a US-proposed ceasefire for Gaza. The operation resulted in the … Read more
CAIRO/JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened Palestinians in Gaza City to “leave now”, as the United Nations human rights chief condemned Israel for what he described as the “mass killing” of civilians and deliberate obstruction of lifesaving aid. Israeli military calls a final warning to Palestinian militant group that, Gaza would be destroyed … Read more
Gaza: Israeli airstrikes overnight on Gaza have killed at least 17 people, with targets including a school, tents, and a family home, according to local sources. The latest attack comes amid continuing Israeli bombardment of the besieged enclave, where the death toll since October 2023 has reached at least 64,368, with 162,367 wounded. Thousands remain … Read more
