Mar 15 Proposed UN resolution backed by U.S. supports global efforts for immediate cease-fire in Gaza By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press It was the third U.S. veto of a Security Council resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza, and has put President Joe Biden's administration at odds with much of the world, including many allies. Continue reading
Mar 15 Ship carrying 200 tons of aid approaches coast of Gaza to help alleviate humanitarian crisis By Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press Gaza's Health Ministry said on Friday that 149 people were killed over the past 24 hours, bringing to at least 31,490 the number of Palestinians killed in the war. Continue reading
Mar 15 Israel denies claim that military killed 20 near Gaza aid distribution center By Associated Press The Israeli military said in a statement that Palestinian gunmen were the ones to open fire and that none of its forces, who were securing a convoy of 31 aid trucks, fired toward the waiting crowd or the convoy. Some… Continue reading
Mar 14 Families of hostages held in Gaza despair as Ramadan cease-fire deadline passes By Julia Frankel, Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's promise to achieve "total victory" in the war against Hamas now rings hollow for many hostages' relatives. Families who have spent months protesting and calling for a deal feel dejected and unheard by Israel's war… Continue reading
Mar 13 Watch 5:37 Gazans struggle with starvation and displacement this Ramadan By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi There is fasting, and then there is starving. At Ramadan, many Gazans say they are now doing both. Nick Schifrin reports on how Palestinian families are struggling for sustenance during this holy month that has come amid a food crisis… Continue watching
Mar 13 South Africa's foreign minister says citizens fighting with Israeli forces in Gaza will be arrested By Gerald Imray, Associated Press Her comments deepen the rift between the nations after South Africa lay accusations of genocide against Israel at the United Nations' top court. Continue reading
Mar 12 First aid ship leaves Cyprus to Gaza, where hundreds of thousands face starvation By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Menelaos Hadjicostis, Associated Press The war threatens to spill over across the Middle East as Iran-backed groups allied with Hamas trade fire with U.S. and Israeli forces. Continue reading
Mar 11 Protest-vote movement over Biden's handling of war in Gaza gains traction across several states By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Supporters of the protest say that anger over the war could endanger Biden’s chances against former President Donald Trump in swing states like Michigan. Continue reading
Mar 11 Palestinians in Gaza begin Ramadan with hundreds of thousands on the brink of famine By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Families would ordinarily break the daily fast with holiday feasts, but even in those parts of Gaza where food is available, there is little beyond canned goods and the prices are too high for many. Continue reading
Mar 10 Watch 2:55 News Wrap: U.S. Army ship en route to Mediterranean for construction of pier for Gaza In our news wrap Sunday, cease-fire talks in the Israel-Hamas war remained stalled as efforts to increase aid to Gaza by sea continued, Alabama Sen. Katie Britt responded to criticism about a misleading story she told in her response to… Continue watching