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Israeli troops open fire on Palestinians headed to GHF hub, killing 32

The latest attacks come as US, Qatar-led ceasefire efforts between Israel and Hamas appear to stall due to disagreements over Israel’s continued presence and Hamas’ future in the Strip.

Gaza

At least 20 killed in stampede at aid site in Gaza, US group says

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation accused Hamas of fomenting panic and spreading misinformation that led to the violence, but provided no evidence.

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Deadly airstrikes hit Gaza, killing dozens of people overnight

Several neighbourhoods in Gaza City came under heavy Israeli airstrikes early Tuesday, with footage showing widespread destruction and mourning at local hospitals.

Europe News

EU’s ‘reluctance’ to act over Israel criticised by former ambassadors

The letter, signed by 27 former EU ambassadors to the Middle East and North Africa, calls on the EU to suspend its trade agreement with Israel over military actions in Gaza, illegal occupation of the West Bank, and human rights abuses against Palestinians.

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Economy

Cash in Gaza: Palestinians pay a high price in a shattered economy

At a time of surging inflation, high unemployment and dwindling savings, the scarcity of cash has magnified the financial squeeze on families, some of whom have begun to sell their possessions to buy essential goods.

Gaza

Israeli hostage negotiation team to fly to Doha for talks with Hamas

Diplomatic efforts are ongoing as US President Donald Trump looks to secure a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Israel has previously accepted the US proposal, meanwile Hamas has "submitted a positive response" to the mediators.

Gaza

Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for 60-day ceasefire in Gaza

Trump says Qatari and Egyptian mediators will deliver the final ceasefire proposal to Hamas soon and says a deal is likely to go into effect as early as next week.

Gaza

Netanyahu says there are ‘broad regional possibilities’ for ceasefires

“Make the deal in Gaza. Get the hostages back!!!” US President Donald Trump wrote on his social media platform on Sunday morning.

World News

Trump pushes for Gaza ceasefire: what's in the latest proposal?

A source told Newsweek that US President Donald Trump has made significant efforts to persuade Israel to move toward a ceasefire in Gaza, now the conflict with Iran has ended.

Gaza

Israel recovers bodies of three hostages in Gaza

Two of the hostages were killed during the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023; the third, Samerano, was abducted from the Nova music festival.

Israel

What are Israel's air defences? And why are they so effective?

Israel claims it intercepted all of the drones launched by Iran after Israel hit Tehran's military command and top nuclear scientists and facilities overnight on Friday.

Tunisia

Convoy sets off for Gaza from Tunisia to protest Israeli blockade

The convoy of buses and cars plans to traverse Tunisia, Libya and Egypt before reaching Rafah, the border crossing with Egypt that has remained largely closed since Israel's military took control of the Gaza side in May 2024.

World News

Three journalists killed in Israeli strikes on a hospital in Gaza

The Committee to Protect Journalists says more than 180 journalists have been killed across Gaza in Israeli attacks since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.

Europe News

Spain cancels contract for anti-tank missiles built by Israeli company

The systems would have been developed in Spain by Pap Tecnos, a Madrid-based subsidiary of Israel's Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, local media said.

Israel

Hamas chief Mohammed Sinwar 'eliminated' by Israel, Netanyahu says

Mohammed Sinwar was the brother of former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind of the 7 October 2023 attacks on Israel who was killed last year.

Art

Meet the former Hamas hostage Andrei Kozlov turning trauma into art

After surviving 247 days as a hostage of Hamas, Andrei Kozlov has turned his trauma into art, painting scenes of captivity, resilience, and hope in a New York studio.

Culture news

Bono speaks out against Hamas and Benjamin Netanyahu for first time

Bono spoke out against Hamas and called for Israel to be "released from Benjamin Netanyahu" in plea to "stop war" during the Ivor Novello Awards in London. His comments mark the first time the human rights activist has spoken out in public against the Israeli prime minister.

World News

At least 107 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza

Palestinians say one of the two remaining hospitals in northern Gaza was struck on Thursday, causing extensive damage. Meanwhile, the UN says 90 aid trucks have been distributed, but says much more aid is needed to satisfy the needs of Gazans.

Israel

Netanyahu says Israel will control all of Gaza at end of offensive

Speaking about the current military offensive, codenamed Operation Gideon's Chariots, Netanyahu said "at the end of this campaign, all of the territories of the Gaza Strip will be under Israel's security control."

Israel

Israel 'completely rejects' EU decision to review cooperation deal

Israeli foreign ministry has denounced the European Union's move to review a pact governing trade ties with Israel over its conduct of the war in Gaza.