World Aug 19 Qatar urges a Gaza ceasefire after 'positive response' from Hamas Qatar on Tuesday warned that even if a ceasefire deal is reached, it will not be "instantaneously implemented."…
World Aug 18 Hamas agrees to Arab ceasefire proposal as Gaza death toll passes 62,000 Hamas says it has accepted a new proposal from Arab mediators for a ceasefire in Gaza that would still need Israel’s approval.
World Aug 17 Protests explode across Israel amid growing frustration over the war in Gaza Israeli police blasted crowds with water cannons and made dozens of arrests on Sunday as thousands of protesters demanding a deal to free hostages in Gaza aimed to shut down the country with a one-day strike that blocked roads and closed businesses.
World Aug 13 Israeli gunfire kills least 25 in Gaza as Netanyahu says he will allow Palestinians to leave The shooting Wednesday came as ceasefire talks slowly resume and Israel says it will let Palestinians leave Gaza while scaling up its offensive. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the right thing to do is "allow" Gaza's population to leave as…
World Aug 11 Israel targets and kills Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif in Gaza airstrike as journalist toll grows It was the first time during the 22-month war that Israel's military swiftly claimed responsibility after a journalist was killed in a strike.
World Aug 09 Israel faces growing global condemnation over its plan to take over Gaza City International condemnation grew Saturday over Israel's decision for a military takeover of Gaza City, while tens of thousands of Israelis rallied in what local media called one of the largest anti-government protests in recent months following 22 months of war.
World Aug 08 Israel plans to take over Gaza City, escalating war with Hamas and fueling worries for hostages Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier outlined more sweeping plans in an interview with Fox News, saying Israel planned to take control of all of Gaza. Israel already controls around three-quarters of the territory.
World Aug 04 At least 68 African migrants killed after boat capsizes off Yemen, UN says The U.N.'s migration agency reports that at least 68 African migrants have died and 74 others are missing after their boat capsized off Yemen.
World Aug 04 Dozens killed as Palestinians in Gaza scramble for aid from air and land Israel's blockade and military offensive have made it nearly impossible to safely deliver aid. That's contributing to the territory's slide toward famine nearly 22 months into the war with Hamas.
World Aug 03 Israeli minister visits flashpoint holy site as officials say 33 more aid-seekers killed in Gaza A far-right Israeli minister visited and prayed at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site on Sunday, triggering regional condemnation and fears that the provocative move could further escalate tensions. The visit came as hospitals in Gaza said 33 more Palestinians seeking food aid were…