Israelis and Palestinians end dark year, with no end in sight to war
“We hope that the war will end and that we will be able to return to our homes and live in peace”, said the 33-year-old from Khan Yunis, an epicentre …
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Israel-Gaza war: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh visits Egypt amid intensive talks on new ceasefire
Islamic Jihad, a smaller Palestinian militant group which is also holding hostages in Gaza, said its leader would also visit Egypt in coming days to discuss a possible end to …
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog says ready to pause Gaza fight in exchange for more hostages
Israeli President Isaac Herzog told ambassadors from around the world the country is prepared to agree to a second humanitarian pause in fighting in exchange for the return of more …
Hopes for new Gaza truce talks as Israel envoy meets Qatar PM
A senior Israeli envoy has met the prime minister of Qatar, a key mediator in the conflict in Gaza, a source said on Saturday, while sources from Egypt suggested Israel …
To beat Hamas, Israel must shield Gaza civilians, US defence chief Lloyd Austin says
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday urged Israel to protect civilians as it battles Hamas in Gaza, saying that shielding non-combatants is necessary for victory in the urban fight …
Israel bombards southern Gaza as humanitarian crisis reaches ‘breaking point’
“It’s a new layer of destruction coming on top of massive, unparalleled destruction of critical infrastructure, of civilian houses and neighbourhoods,” Robert Mardini said in Dubai. People mourn next to …
Indonesians in Gaza stock up on food, supplies amid devastation of war as Israel-Hamas fighting resumes
Fikri said all volunteers and health workers were evacuated from the Indonesian Hospital on November 22, when “there were only six doctors left and not many injured patients remained”. There …
Opinion | Why the US needs to get Ukraine to swallow a truce with Russia
This state of affairs suggests the current level of support for Ukraine is no longer sufficient to shift the balance of the war. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to appeal …
8 more Gaza hostages freed, but Hamas expected to set higher price for remaining captives
At least 10 Israelis a day, along with other nationals, have been released during the truce, in return for Israel’s release of at least 30 Palestinian prisoners. Hamas members sit …
Blinken urges Israel to create safe zones in Gaza when fighting resumes
“We want an eighth day and beyond,” he said. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks to reporters before a meeting with Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant in Tel Aviv …