Turkey halts trade with Israel over the war in Gaza
Turkey will not resume trade with Israel, worth $7 billion US a year, until a permanent ceasefire and humanitarian aid are secured in Gaza, it said on Friday, the first …
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As major nations push Hamas to accept Israeli truce proposal, Palestinians hold out fragile hope
Britain and the United States on Monday urged Hamas to swiftly accept an Israeli proposal for a truce in the war as well as the release of Israeli hostages held by the Palestinian …
Acute hunger rose sharply in 2023, with greatest concerns in Gaza, Sudan: UN report
Nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023, with war-torn Gaza as the territory with the largest number of people facing famine, according to the …
18 children among 22 killed by Israeli strikes in Rafah, Palestinian health officials say
Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 22 people, including 18 children, health officials said Sunday. Israel has carried out near-daily air raids on Rafah, where …
Israelis grapple with how to celebrate Passover amid war and months-long hostage crisis
Every year, Alon Gat’s mother led the family’s Passover celebration of the liberation of the ancient Israelites from Egypt thousands of years ago. But this year, Gat is struggling with …
Israeli artist and curators decline to show work at Venice Biennale, call for ceasefire
The artist and curators representing Israel at this year’s Venice Biennale announced Tuesday they won’t open the Israeli pavilion exhibition until there is a ceasefire in Gaza and an agreement …
Israel mulls response to Iran attack; U.S. says it won’t take part in any counter-offensive
The latest: Iran warns of further attacks if Israel retaliates. Israel will exact price from Iran when time is right, minister says. Israel reports modest damage as most missiles and drones intercepted. Calls grow …
Ottawa says avoid all travel to Israel as the country braces for potential Iranian attack
The federal government is recommending that Canadians avoid all travel to Israel, stating that the country faces a “heightened risk” of an attack on its territory. Israel is bracing for …
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says 3 sons in Gaza killed by Israeli airstrike
The Israeli military says it struck and killed three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, saying they were working as operatives for the militant group inside the Gaza strip. A statement …
Israeli troops recover body of Gaza hostage as Hamas plans to attend ceasefire talks
Israel said on Saturday its special forces had recovered the body of a hostage killed while being held captive in Gaza, as Hamas said it would take part in a new …