World Dec 12 Support dwindling as Israel ramps up offensive in Gaza Israel and the U.S. argue that any cease-fire that leaves Hamas in power, even over a small part of the devastated territory, would mean victory for the militant group, which has governed Gaza since 2007 and has pledged to destroy…
World Dec 10 Intense fighting engulfs Gaza as Israeli forces press ahead with renewed U.S. support Heavy fighting raged Sunday across Gaza, including in the devastated north, as Israel pressed ahead with its offensive after the U.S. blocked the latest international push for a cease-fire and rushed more munitions to its close ally.
World Dec 08 Israeli troops round up Palestinian men in northern Gaza as U.N. warns aid operation ‘in tatters’ The United Nations warned that its aid operation is “in tatters” because no place in the besieged enclave is safe.
World Dec 07 Israel designates safe zone in Gaza. Palestinians and aid groups say it offers little relief Israel has designated a small slice of land along Gaza's Mediterranean coast as a safe zone. It says waves of people fleeing the war can find protection from airstrikes and receive humanitarian supplies for their families there.
World Dec 06 Violence in Gaza prevents delivery of key aid, spurs more mass displacement Makeshift shelters and family homes are already overflowing and many are sleeping in the streets.
World Dec 04 Israel renews calls for evacuations as it widens Gaza offensive but Palestinians running out of places to flee Israel's military has renewed calls for mass evacuations from the southern town of Khan Younis, as it widened its ground offensive and bombarded targets across the Gaza Strip.
World Dec 01 Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza after truce ends, sirens warning of Hamas rockets heard Israeli fighter jets hit targets in the Gaza Strip minutes after a weeklong truce expired, as the war with Hamas resumed in full force.
World Nov 30 Truce in Gaza extended another day with more hostages freed, but tougher talks expected Hamas released two Israeli women from captivity as the truce in Gaza endured another day.
World Nov 29 Israeli military says 10 Israelis, 4 Thai nationals, have been released by Hamas The Israeli military said 10 Israelis and four Thai nationals have been released from captivity in the Gaza Strip. The hostages crossed into Egypt and were to be transferred to Israel late Wednesday.
World Nov 28 Hamas and Israel exchange more hostages for prisoners on 5th day of fragile cease-fire Hamas released 12 hostages and Israel released 30 Palestinian prisoners on the fifth day of a fragile cease-fire in the Gaza war that mediators hope to extend even as Israel has pledged to resume its offensive.