Israel orders Palestinians to leave southern Gaza area after rocket fire The Israeli military has ordered Palestinians to evacuate an area east of Khan Younis…
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Intense fighting in Rafah near end, says Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the “intense phase” of fighting in Rafah, southern Gaza, is…
Israeli strikes on Gaza may have violated laws of war – UN report The UN Human Rights Office says Israeli air strikes in Gaza may…
White House questions Netanyahu’s criticism over weapons delay The White House has refuted claims by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the U.S. is withholding…
Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah operation, IDF says Eight Israeli soldiers were killed on Saturday in a blast in southern Gaza, marking the deadliest…
During a news conference in Tel Aviv, Gantz cited Netanyahu’s obstruction of achieving “true victory” as his reason for stepping down and called for the prime minister to set a date for elections.
Scenes from the Nuseirat refugee camp depict extensive devastation and mourning. Two Gaza hospitals, al-Aqsa and al-Awda, reported 70 bodies between them, while the health ministry released names of 86 individuals among the reported 274 fatalities.
Israel extends control of Gaza’s entire land border The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced that they have taken control of the Philadelphi Corridor, a…
Dozens reported killed in Israeli strike on Rafah At least 45 people, including women and children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a displaced…
Netanyahu vows to continue war amid air strike condemnation Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue the military campaign against Hamas despite international…
Iran buries late president at shrine in home city of Mashhad Iran’s late President, Ebrahim Raisi, has been interred in his hometown of Mashhad, four…
Ireland, Norway, and Spain to recognise Palestinian state next week The leaders of Norway, Ireland, and Spain have announced that their countries will formally recognise…
The ICC’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, stated there are reasonable grounds to believe Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant bear criminal responsibility for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
A larger funeral is scheduled for Wednesday, now declared a public holiday, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expected to lead the nation in prayer.
“If you put the national over personal, you will find in us partners in the struggle,” Gantz said. “But if you choose the path of fanatics and lead the entire nation to the abyss, we will be forced to quit the government.”
US Central Command described the operation as an ongoing, multinational effort to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza through a maritime corridor.
The UN and the Western powers are worried that a full-scale invasion could lead to mass civilian casualties and a humanitarian catastrophe.
US President Joe Biden has repeatedly warned Israel about the operation in Rafah. But Netanyahu has dismissed the American warning and said his country can fight on without their support.
Blinken Urges Israeli Leaders to Agree to Ceasefire in Gaza: “The Time is Now” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel, pushing for…
The US State Department says five units of the Israeli military are responsible for gross violations of human rights in individual incidents, but the US will continue to send military backing.
A month after seven aid workers for the World Central Kitchen were killed in an Israeli air strike, the food charity has resumed distributing food in Gaza. The charity said it has 276 trucks with eight million meals to enter through the Rafah crossing. “Ultimately, we decided we must keep feeding,” the charity said on Sunday.
The UAE’s Travel & Tourism sector has reached new heights in 2024, breaking records in GDP contribution, jobs, and visitor spend. According to the World…
Several Gulf states are being hit by heavy rain, causing deadly flash floods and disrupting flights at the world’s second-busiest airport. Dubai International Airport warned of “very challenging conditions” and advised some passengers not to turn up due to flooding.
Qatar’s prime minister has said the country is reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas. Qatar has been trying to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the release of Israeli hostages.
Israel’s war cabinet met on Monday to discuss their response to the unprecedented attack by Iran on Saturday – in which more than 300 missiles and drones were launched. Israel has not confirmed what they have decided to do.