Oct 08 South African activists on Gaza flotilla claim harsh treatment by Israel over genocide case By Michelle Gumede, Associated Press They claim the manner of their treatment is linked to their country’s decision in 2023 to launch a case at the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. The activists include the grandson of Nelson Mandela. Continue reading
Oct 08 Top officials join Israel-Hamas talks, signaling toughest issues in U.S. plan are on the table By Samy Magdy, Associated Press It's a sign negotiators aim to tackle on Wednesday the toughest issues of an American plan to end the war in Gaza. Hamas says it's seeking solid guarantees from U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel won't resume its military campaign… Continue reading
Oct 07 Protesters call for end to war in Gaza on 2-year anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel By Suzan Fraser, Associated Press Protests are being held in several countries protesting the war in Gaza and calling for its end as Israelis mark two years since the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023. Continue reading
Oct 07 How 2 years of war have devastated Palestinian lives in Gaza By Julia Frankel, Associated Press Numbers alone cannot capture the toll the Israel-Hamas war has taken on the Gaza Strip. Continue reading
Oct 07 Thousands in Gaza are missing 2 years into the war. Tormented families search for clues By Wafaa Shurafa, Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press The Gaza Health Ministry says some 6,000 people have been reported by relatives to still be buried under rubble and that the true figure is likely higher. Continue reading
Oct 07 Gaza peace talks enter their second day on the war’s anniversary By Samy Magdy, David Rising, Associated Press The second day of talks on Tuesday are taking place on the two-year anniversary of Hamas's surprise attack on Israel that triggered the war. Continue reading
Oct 06 Watch 3:16 Hamas and Israel begin indirect talks to end devastating war in Gaza By Amna Nawaz, Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Sonia Kopelev Israel and Hamas launched indirect talks in Egypt for a potential ceasefire. The first phase of the U.S.-drafted peace plan calls for the release of the Israeli hostages in exchange for the partial withdrawal of Israeli troops. A second phase… Continue watching
Oct 06 Watch 8:43 More Israeli reservists are refusing military deployment to Gaza By Nick Schifrin, Karl Bostic, Zeba Warsi A new poll finds that two-thirds of Israelis say the time has come to end the war in Gaza. It's the highest number since the beginning of the war nearly two years ago. That divide in Israeli society is reflected… Continue watching
Oct 06 What remains uncertain as key talks to end the war in Gaza begin By Cara Anna, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Israel and Hamas are set to begin indirect talks on ending the war in Gaza after both sides signaled support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan. Continue reading
Oct 06 Pivotal talks between Israel and Hamas begin in Egypt on eve of second Gaza war anniversary By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press Israel has continued with airstrikes despite Trump's order to stop. Continue reading