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With no let-up in the Israeli military operation in Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah into Friday and reports that hospitals there have begun emptying of patients and staff, UN humanitarians issued renewed calls for a ceasefire as “the only hope” to avert further bloodshed and restore desperately needed aid deliveries. more
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu says date set for Rafah ground offensive in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the date to begin the ground offensive into Rafah city of Gaza has been set.

US President Joe Biden interacts with PM Netanyahu, voices 'deep concern' over Israel's possible Rafah operation

US President Joe Biden had a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, when he expressed 'deep concern' over Israel's possible ground op ...

White House says Hamas leader Marwan Issa died in Israeli operation

The White House on Monday claimed that Hamas leader Marwan Issa was killed during an Israeli operation last week.

‘Carnage’ in Gaza must end, UN rights chief tells Human Rights Council

The “carnage” in Gaza has left more than 30,000 dead and must end immediately, UN rights chief Volker Türk told the Human Rights Council on Thursday, after almost five mo ...

IDF frees two hostages from Hamas captivity during Rafah operation

The Israeli Defence Forces on Monday (February 12, 2024) announced two hostages have been freed from Hamas captivity during an overnight operation from Gaza.

Israel Defence Forces claims it delivered 300 litres of fuel to Shifa hospital for 'urgent medical purposes'

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said its troops have delivered 300 litres of fuel to  Shifa hospital for urgent medical purposes.

Gaza: Hamas claims Israeli bombing on Al-Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza leaves 30 dead

At least 30 people died in a bombing suspected to be carried out by Israel on a refugee camp in central Gaza on Saturday (November 4, 2023), the Hamas-run health ministry said.

Israel-Palestine crisis: Gaza’s north cut off from aid; death toll rising

The number of people killed in Gaza is nearing the 9,000 mark amid mounting concerns over the aftermath of Israeli airstrikes on a densely-populated refugee camp near Gaza City, while a k ...

Israel-Hamas crisis: UN chief Antonio Guterres blasts ‘completely inadequate’ levels of aid for Gaza civilians

The UN chief on Tuesday said levels of aid allowed into the stricken Gaza Strip are “completely inadequate” to meet the rising needs of civilians trapped there amidst the inte ...