World Aug 09 Israel rejects Trump's Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news By Associated Press
World Aug 02 Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal Doron Spielman, spokesperson for the Israeli Prime Minister's office, told The Associated Press that Israel's intelligence assessment is that Hamas remains committed to rebuilding its military rather than genuinely demilitarizing. By Sam Mednick, Associated Press
World Jul 31 Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain Hamas said that laying down its heavy weapons, which would come later in the process, was contingent on the creation of a Palestinian state, something Israel's current government adamantly rejects. By Samy Magdy, Sam Mednick, Jonathan J. Cooper, Matthew Lee, Associated Press
World Jul 15 Israeli strikes kill at least a dozen people in Gaza, including police officers The Israeli military claimed some officers were Hamas militants but provided no evidence. By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz, Associated Press
World Jul 02 Gaza's future remains uncertain as Palestinians and Israelis mark 1,000 days of war It’s the 1,000th day since a Hamas-led attack on Israel sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain. By Cara Anna, Associated Press
Jun 29 Israeli strike hits a tent in central Gaza, killing 3, including a child By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Despite a ceasefire in October, Israeli forces have carried out near-daily strikes in Gaza, killing over 1,045 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. Continue reading
May 18 Israeli navy intercept flotilla boats trying to breach the blockade of Gaza By Suzan Fraser, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Organizers say the boats were intercepted 250 nautical miles from Gaza's shores. Continue reading
May 12 Israeli lawmakers set up a special tribunal and allow for death penalty for Hamas-led 2023 attackers By Julia Frankel, Associated Press Rights groups have criticized the measure, saying it makes the death penalty too easy to impose while also doing away with procedures safeguarding the right to a fair trial. Continue reading
Mar 15 Israeli strikes in Gaza killed 12 people, including 2 children and a pregnant woman, hospital officials say By Samy Magdy, Associated Press At least 12 Palestinians, including two boys, a pregnant woman and eight police officers, were killed Sunday by Israeli airstrikes in the war-torn Gaza Strip, hospital authorities said. Continue reading
Mar 02 Gaza's ceasefire had momentum. Now, some fear a new war in Iran will distract the world By Wafaa Shurafa, Toqa Ezzidin, Cara Anna, Associated Press Palestinians fear new lack of access to food and other basic necessities from the outside world. Continue reading