Jun 25 7 Israeli troops killed in Gaza bombing as Palestinian officials say Israeli attacks kill 79 By Julia Frankel, Associated Press Israel says 860 soldiers have been killed throughout the war. The health officials in the strip say the overall Palestinian death toll in Gaza has passed 56,000. Continue reading
Jun 20 Watch 6:23 News Wrap: Judge orders release of Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention In our news wrap Friday, a judge ordered Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil be freed from the immigration detention center where he's been held since March, Israel killed at least 37 Palestinians in Gaza including many who were trying to… Continue watching
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
Mar 26 Palestinians protest Hamas in a rare public show of dissent in Gaza By Samy Magdy, Fatma Khaled, Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press Palestinians have chanted against Hamas during anti-war protests in the Gaza Strip. It's a rare show of public anger against the militant group that has long repressed dissent. Continue reading
Feb 27 Fragile ceasefire deal in jeopardy as Israeli official says army won’t withdraw from strategic Gaza corridor By Mohammad Jahjouh, Wafaa Shurafa, Natalie Melzer, Associated Press An Israeli official says the military will not withdraw from a strategic corridor in the Gaza Strip… Continue reading
Feb 06 Egypt lobbies against Trump Gaza Strip exodus plan while Israel begins preparations By Samy Magdy, Associated Press Israel says it has begun preparations for the departure of large numbers of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in line with President Donald Trump's plan for the territory. Continue reading
Feb 05 Here’s a look at the serious obstacles Trump’s Gaza plan faces By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press If Trump pushes ahead anyway, it could undermine the Gaza ceasefire, stop the release of hostages held by Hamas and further delay Israel's hope-for normalization with Saudi Arabia. Continue reading
Jan 22 Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire? By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press In the days since a fragile ceasefire took hold in the Gaza Strip, Israel has launched a major military operation in the occupied West Bank and suspected Jewish settlers have rampaged through two Palestinian towns. Continue reading
Jan 20 Hamas returns 3 Israeli hostages and Israel frees 90 Palestinian prisoners as ceasefire takes hold By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Sam Mednick, Associated Press Dozens of Palestinian prisoners have been freed by Israel after three hostages left Hamas captivity in an exchange that took place after 15 months of collective grief and anxiety. Continue reading
Dec 25 Why Palestinian Authority forces are cracking down on Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank By Majdi Mohammed, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press The deadly violence is some of the worst internal fighting Palestinians have seen in years. Continue reading