Palestinians have begun returning to the northern regions of Gaza following an announcement from Israel that a deal had been reached with Hamas for the release of six hostages this week. This development comes after ongoing negotiations and tensions over the hostage situation. Among the hostages is Arbel Yehud, an Israeli civilian at the heart […]
15 Months On: Hamas Maintains Control Over Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
Despite Israel’s military efforts, Hamas remains in control of Gaza after As a ceasefire brought a rare moment of calm to Gaza’s devastated cities, Hamas swiftly emerged from its underground hideouts, assuming control over the territory once more. With the dust settling and the sounds of battle fading, the militant group made its presence known, […]
Netanyahu Announces Deal to Free Hostages Held in Gaza, Resolves Last-Minute Obstacles
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Announces Hostage Deal Reached After Last-Minute Snags On Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that a deal to return hostages held in the Gaza Strip had been successfully reached. This announcement comes after earlier reports from his office suggested that there had been last-minute complications in finalizing a ceasefire agreement, […]
Israel-Hamas Draft Ceasefire Deal: Key Terms and Unresolved Tensions
The negotiations will require both Israel and Hamas to agree on a new governance model for Gaza, which could involve alternative structures or leadership to replace the current status quo. If the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal proceeds according to the current draft, the first phase will see a 42-day halt in the fighting in Gaza. During […]
Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 46,000 as Israel Strikes Kill 22 in a Single Day
Amnesty International has strongly condemned the recent vote by the US House of Representatives to impose sanctions on officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC) who issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders accused of committing war crimes. The House vote, which came in response to the ICC’s investigation into alleged war crimes in Palestinian territories, […]
In Gaza, Survival Comes at a High Cost: No Food, No Sleep, No Hope
“Even aid workers in Gaza are succumbing to despair amidst the ongoing crisis.” Having spent a total of four years in Gaza, including six months during the current war, I have never felt such profound helplessness. It’s as though the relentless war machine, ever voracious, continues to churn out destruction at an unyielding pace. Each […]
Israeli Airstrikes Kill At Least 10 in Southern Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
Israeli airstrikes in southern Gaza on Thursday have killed at least 10 people and injured 15 others, according to Palestinian medics. The strike targeted a tent camp in the al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Younis, where displaced families had taken shelter. Among the dead were Gaza’s police chief, Mahmoud Salah, and his aide, Hussam Shahwan. […]
Hospital in Gaza Set on Fire by Israeli Soldiers, Amid Escalating Violence
On Friday, Israeli soldiers stormed and set fire to Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, after forcibly removing staff and patients, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The Israeli military claimed that the hospital had been used by Hamas fighters as a base, though it did not provide any evidence to support this assertion. Health Ministry […]
West Bank Under Siege: Palestinian Authorities Target Militants in New Security Campaign
Title: Violent Clashes Erupt Between Palestinian Forces and Militants in Jenin Refugee Camp Jenin Refugee Camp, West Bank (AP) — Gunfire has echoed through the streets of Jenin refugee camp for days as a rare and intense confrontation unfolds between Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces and Palestinian militants. The violence, which marks one of the […]
“After October 7 Attacks, Thousands of Jews Seek Safety Abroad Amid Growing Concerns in Israel”
The October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel shattered the sense of security many Israelis had, including that of the Israeli-born singer who, like an increasing number of relatively well-off Israelis, felt the country’s founding promise of being a safe haven for Jews had been broken. On that fateful day, Hamas militants breached Israel’s defenses, […]