AOAV Report: Gaza and Lebanon Hit Hardest by Explosive Weapons in 2024

The year 2024 witnessed a sharp rise in global civilian casualties caused by explosive weapons. A new report by Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) highlights Israel’s military operations as the main driver behind this trend. Gaza saw the highest number of civilian deaths from explosive weapons last year. Civilian harm rose by 65% compared to …

Global Outrage After Israeli Forces Open Fire Near Diplomats in Jenin

Jenin: Governments across more than a dozen countries have condemned Israel after its armed forces opened fire near a visiting diplomatic delegation in the Jenin refugee camp. The incident took place in the occupied West Bank, according to Al Jazeera. The shooting, which occurred on Wednesday, has triggered swift global backlash. The delegation, made up …

Doctors Forced to Prioritize Patients Amid Israeli Attacks and Blockade

Medical staff at Nasser Hospital face a dire situation as Israeli attacks and a severe blockade strain resources. Palestinian physician Ahmed al-Farra described the constant challenge of deciding which patients to treat first. “We have to make heartbreaking decisions every day,” al-Farra said. “My doctor in the pediatric ICU asked me what to do in …

Israeli Protesters Block Aid Crossing to Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict

A group of Israeli protesters gathered at the Karem Abu Salem crossing, known in Israel as Kerem Shalom. They blocked trucks carrying aid meant for Gaza. This was reported by Israel’s Arutz Sheva media. Reut Ben Haim, one of the protesters, called the aid delivery an “unimaginable injustice.” She said that while Hamas holds Israeli …

UK Halts Israel Trade Talks Amid Growing Gaza Crisis

The British government has suspended UK-Israel trade negotiations due to Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Gaza. The decision comes as Israel intensifies its attacks, leading to hundreds of Palestinian casualties and a fresh ground assault. The move reflects rising international pressure over the humanitarian toll of the conflict. Sanctions and Diplomatic Pressure On Tuesday, UK …

Intensified Gaza Airstrikes Kill 38 in Just 30 Minutes

In a deadly escalation of the ongoing conflict, Israeli airstrikes killed at least 38 Palestinians across Gaza within a 30-minute span, according to Palestinian medical teams. The strikes targeted areas heavily populated with displaced civilians, intensifying what has already become a dire humanitarian crisis. Strikes Hit Schools and Shelters One of the deadliest hits occurred …

Senior Hamas Official Denies Agreement on Two-Month Truce

GAZA/DOHA: A senior Hamas leader has denied reports claiming the group agreed to a two-month truce with Israel in exchange for the release of nine Israeli captives. Sami Abu Zuhri, a top Hamas political figure, rejected the reports during an interview with Al-Aqsa TV. His statement came after several media outlets, including Al Jazeera, cited …

Israel Allows Limited Food into Gaza Amid New Offensive and Worsening Crisis

Israel has announced it will permit a “basic amount of food” into Gaza after a 10-week blockade. The move aims to prevent a full-scale famine, according to a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Sunday. The statement added that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recommended the decision. It said the limited food access …

Israel Launches New Ground Offensive in Gaza Amid Ceasefire

Israel has launched extensive new ground operations in both northern and southern Gaza, intensifying its military campaign despite ongoing ceasefire talks in Qatar. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that its ground troops, backed by the Israeli Air Force (IAF), have entered key areas across Gaza, escalating the conflict once again. Military Offensive Expands The …

Israel Systematically Targeting Hospitals in Gaza

Gaza’s health system has reached a breaking point as Israel continues to systematically target the hospitals. The health ministry announced today that all public hospitals in northern Gaza are now out of service. “The Israeli occupation has intensified its siege around the Indonesian hospital,” the ministry said. The facility is under heavy fire. Patients, staff, …

No Shrouds Left: Gaza’s Hospitals Unable to Offer Proper Burials

Gaza’s hospitals are overwhelmed as hundreds of injured Palestinians arrived in the early hours of the morning and continued pouring in throughout the day, Al Jazeera reported. Emergency rooms are packed. Hallways are now operating rooms. Medical staff are treating patients non-stop with limited supplies. Doctors and nurses say they are working under extreme pressure. …

100 Dead as Israel Launches New Gaza Offensive, Say Rescuers

Gaza City — Israeli airstrikes killed at least 100 people in Gaza on Friday, according to rescue workers. The renewed offensive comes amid growing international pressure and rising humanitarian concerns. Local emergency teams said Israeli jets hit several densely populated areas. Residential buildings, makeshift camps, and roads were among the targets. “Bodies are still under …

Death Toll from Israel’s Attacks on Gaza Rises Again Amid Global Outcry

Israeli forces continued their deadly assault on Gaza early Tuesday. Medical sources confirmed Israeli attacks killed at least 56 Palestinians since early morning. Israeli strikes killed at least 50 people in northern Gaza alone. In the south, Israeli forces pounded Khan Younis. Relentless airstrikes and shelling buried entire families under rubble. The assaults overwhelmed hospitals. Ambulances …

Gaza’s Hospitals at Breaking Point Amid Israel’s Blockade

Gaza’s hospitals are struggling to cope with the overwhelming pressure caused by Israel’s ongoing blockade. The situation is dire, and healthcare officials warn that if the blockade continues, hospitals may soon be forced to stop services entirely. The United Nations has described the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as “unbearable.” Hospitals are dealing with a constant …

Netanyahu Suggests Phasing Out U.S. Military Aid

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed gradually ending the military aid Israel receives from the United States, according to Maariv daily. Speaking to the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Sunday evening, Netanyahu said, “I think we will need to wean ourselves off American military aid.” Currently, Israel receives $4 billion annually in …

Hamas to Release Last Living American Hostage Edan Alexander in Ceasefire Gesture

Gaza – Hamas announced Sunday that it will release Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza, within the next 48 hours. The move is part of broader efforts to restart ceasefire negotiations, reopen Gaza crossings, and resume humanitarian aid deliveries. Two Hamas officials confirmed the planned release to the Associated Press. The …

Thousands of Israelis Rally in Tel Aviv

Thousands of Israelis gathered in central Tel Aviv on Saturday to demand an end to the ongoing war on Gaza and the immediate release of Israeli captives held in the besieged Palestinian enclave. The protests highlighted growing public dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the situation. Hostages and Missing Families Forum Leads Rally The protest …

Israel Divided: Hostage Release or Netanyahu’s Endless War?

A fierce debate is growing in Israel over whether to focus on hostage release in Gaza or to continue the war against Hamas. This internal divide is widening as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces rising criticism, Al Jazeera reported. Hostages or War? Critics accuse Netanyahu of prioritising military goals over human lives. Many Israelis want …

Gaza Warns 65,000 Children Face Starvation as Israel’s Blockade Continues

GAZA – The Gaza government on Friday warned that more than 65,000 children are at immediate risk of starvation due to Israel’s ongoing blockade of the besieged enclave. In a statement, the Gaza Media Office said Israel is deliberately engineering famine. It accused Israel of blocking 39,000 aid trucks carrying food, fuel, and medicine over …

Blast in Rafah Hits Israeli Troops as Gaza Strikes Kill 16

A deadly Rafah explosion rocked the southern Gaza Strip on Thursday, reportedly killing and injuring several Israeli soldiers from the elite Golani Brigade. The troops were allegedly setting explosives in a building when it detonated. The Israeli government has yet to comment, and local media remain under a reporting blackout. Ambush in Rafah Eyewitnesses described …

Cornell Students Hang Giant Gaza Banner in Bold Protest

Student activists at Cornell University made a dramatic statement Monday by hanging a massive banner reading “GAZA” in bright red letters from the campus’s iconic McGraw Tower. The banner stretched 9 metres (30 feet) long and was clearly visible across the Ithaca campus. It was part of a growing wave of pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. …

Hamas Official Rejects Truce Talks Amid Gaza Crisis

A senior Hamas leader has ruled out any further negotiations for a ceasefire, blaming ongoing Israeli military actions and the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Bassem Naim, a top Hamas official, told AFP that “there is no sense in engaging in talks or considering new ceasefire proposals as long as the hunger war and extermination …

Qassam Brigades Claim Attacks on Israeli Forces in Southern Gaza

Gaza: The armed wing of Hamas, the Qassam Brigades, has claimed responsibility for multiple attacks on Israeli forces operating in the southern Gaza Strip. In a statement released on Telegram, the Qassam Brigades said they destroyed two Israeli tanks and a military bulldozer. The attack reportedly took place in the al-Faraheen area, east of Khan …

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