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Gaza stabilization force: Morocco and Kosovo prepare 500 troops for deployment

Preparations for an international stabilization mission in Gaza have moved into a new phase, with Major General Jasper Jeffers saying an initial contingent of about 500 troops from Morocco and Kosovo has been trained and equipped for potential deployment. Jeffers, who commands the International Stabilization......

Ben-Gvir opposes international forces entering Gaza, citing Hamas disarmament concerns

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has said he opposed a proposal to allow an international force to enter the Gaza Strip, arguing that Hamas has not fulfilled commitments to disarm and dismantle its military capabilities. Commenting on a decision by Israel’s political-security......

Israeli military expands control in Gaza and plans “Green City” project in Rafah

The Israeli military has expanded its operational control over approximately 70% of the Gaza Strip, with further extensions expected in the coming months, according to security assessments and regional reports. This development comes amid continued tensions in the region, where Israeli officials have......

Israeli airstrikes kill seven Palestinians as Gaza truce weakens

At least seven Palestinians were killed on Friday in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, as violence intensified despite a fragile ceasefire that has largely held since October. The strikes hit police checkpoints and residential areas, raising fresh doubts about the sustainability of the truce......

Rafah reopens under strict restrictions: only 12 Gazans allowed into Egypt

The Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt partially reopened on Monday after months of closure, but under severe restrictions. Only twelve people—five injured Palestinians and seven accompanying relatives—were allowed to enter Egypt on the first day of the reopening, according......

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff scheduled to meet Netanyahu following Rafah border reopening

U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, following the partial reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt. An Israeli official confirmed the meeting on Monday, though the exact location has not been......

Rafah crossing in Gaza reopens with severe restrictions

Israel partially reopened the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Sunday, allowing only residents of the Gaza Strip to pass under strict conditions, officials reported. The crossing, the only direct link between Gaza and the outside world that does not pass through Israel, had been closed since May 2024......

Netanyahu accused of breaking Gaza truce with unjustified strikes on Rafah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reignited tensions in Gaza by confirming a new round of airstrikes on Rafah, undermining the fragile ceasefire and sparking widespread condemnation. His statement described the attacks as a “measured response” following consultations with senior......

Uncertainty surrounds reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing amid ongoing ceasefire tensions

Confusion persisted on Wednesday over the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing, as Israeli authorities announced that the border would remain closed for logistical reasons despite earlier reports suggesting it would open for humanitarian aid. Israeli officials explained that technical inspections......