World Aug 05 Netanyahu hints at expanded war in Gaza but former Israeli military and spy chiefs object The new pressure on Netanyahu came as Gaza's Health Ministry on Tuesday said the war's Palestinian death toll has surpassed 61,000.
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…
World Aug 02 Israeli gunfire kills more Gaza aid-seekers as U.S. envoy meets with hostages’ families Israeli forces opened fire near two aid distribution sites run by the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation as crowds of hungry Palestinians again sought food, killing at least 10 people, witnesses and health workers said Saturday.
World Aug 01 U.S. envoy tours distribution site in Gaza as humanitarian crisis worsens All four of the group’s distribution sites are in zones controlled by the Israeli military and throughout their months in operation have become flashpoints of desperation, where starving people scramble for scarce aid. Hundreds have been killed by either gunfire…
Politics Jul 31 Witkoff, Huckabee will inspect Gaza food distribution amid rising death toll of Palestinians seeking aid The White House says envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee will inspect food distribution in Gaza on Friday.
World Jul 30 At least 46 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza, officials say, as hunger crisis grinds on Health officials in the Gaza Strip say Israeli strikes and gunfire have killed at least 46 Palestinians overnight and into Wednesday, most of them among crowds seeking food.
World Jul 29 Over 60,000 Palestinians have died in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza’s Health Ministry says The ministry's statement on Tuesday did not say how many were civilians or militants, but it has said women and children make up around half the dead.
World Jul 27 Israel begins daily pause in fighting in 3 Gaza areas to allow entry of ‘minimal’ aid The Israeli military on Sunday began a limited pause in fighting in three populated areas of Gaza for 10 hours a day, part of measures including airdrops as concerns grow over surging hunger and as Israel faces international criticism over its conduct in the 21-month war.
World Jul 26 Israeli military says airdrops of humanitarian aid will begin Saturday night in Gaza International criticism, including by close allies, has grown as several hundred Palestinians have been killed in recent weeks while trying to reach aid.