Jun 01 Dozens are killed getting food aid in Gaza. Multiple witnesses say it was Israeli troops, but Israel denies responsibility By Mohammad Jahjouh, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The witnesses said Israeli forces fired on crowds around a kilometer (1,000 yards) from an aid site run by an Israeli-backed foundation. Israel's military said in a statement its forces did not fire at civilians near or within the site. Continue reading
May 31 U.S. envoy rejects changes to Gaza ceasefire proposal sought by Hamas By Sam Mednick, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The U.S. envoy on social media described a 60-day ceasefire deal that would free half the living hostages in Gaza and return half of those who have died. He urged Hamas to accept the framework proposal as the basis for… Continue reading
May 30 At least 14 people killed in Gaza Strip following Israeli airstrikes By Associated Press Experts say a nearly three-month Israeli blockade of Gaza — slightly eased in recent days — has pushed the population of roughly 2 million Palestinians to the brink of famine. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 5:11 How Israel is responding to latest U.S. proposals to pause war in Gaza By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev Israel said it accepted a new draft of a U.S. peace plan in Gaza, but Hamas so far has not provided an official reply. The deal would pause the war for 60 days, but not permanently end it, as Hamas… Continue watching
May 29 Israel authorizes more settlements in occupied West Bank. Strikes on Gaza kill 13, officials say By Julia Frankel, Natalie Melzer, Associated Press Israel captured the West Bank in the 1967 Mideast war and the Palestinians want it to be the main part of their future state. Continue reading
May 29 WATCH: White House says Israel accepted new U.S. proposal for temporary Gaza ceasefire By Associated Press “I can confirm that special envoy (Steve) Witkoff and the president submitted a ceasefire proposal to Hamas that Israel backed and supported,” White House press Karoline Leavitt told reporters. Continue reading
May 28 Who is Mohammed Sinwar, the Hamas leader Netanyahu says Israel killed in Gaza? By Samy Magdy, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Benjamin Netanyahu says the man believed to be the head of Hamas’ armed wing, Mohammed Sinwar, has been killed, apparently confirming his death in a recent strike in the Gaza Strip. Continue reading
May 28 4 Palestinians killed as crowd rushes UN food warehouse a day after gunfire at new Gaza aid site By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Hundreds of Palestinians stormed a United Nations food warehouse in Gaza in a desperate attempt to get something to eat. Hospital officials said four people died Wednesday in the chaos. Continue reading
May 27 Watch 10:25 New U.S.-backed aid distribution system in Gaza quickly overwhelmed By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Sonia Kopelev The new aid distribution system in Gaza was quickly overwhelmed by Palestinians who for 11 weeks have been blocked from assistance. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, backed by the U.S. and Israel, says the old UN-led system allowed Hamas to flourish. Continue watching
May 27 The U.S.-backed Gaza aid plan has started operating. Why are so many humanitarian groups opposed to it? By Sam Mednick, Associated Press Jake Wood, the American heading the effort, said Sunday night he was resigning because it was clear the organization would not be allowed to operate independently. Continue reading