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Bodies of two Israeli-American hostages recovered in southern Gaza

Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of two Israeli-American hostages, killed during the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack on southern Israel, the military announced on Thursday. Victims identified as Judi and Gadi Haggai The victims, Judi Weinstein Haggai, aged 70 and also a Canadian citizen, and......

Israel kills dozens at US-backed Gaza aid sites, triggering global outrage

Palestinians in Gaza entered June under heavy fire as Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) opened fire on starving civilians gathered at aid distribution centers operated by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). At least 40 Palestinians were killed in Rafah, with additional casualties reported......

Us faces backlash over new Gaza aid foundation as un agency's role is sidelined

The United States has unveiled a new initiative aimed at coordinating humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, a move that has sparked significant criticism from humanitarian organizations and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). This foundation, dubbed the Gaza Humanitarian......

Palestinians recount harrowing tales of torture and sexual violence at UN hearings

This week marked a significant moment as Palestinians shared their distressing accounts of abuse at the hands of Israeli settlers and security forces during the latest round of public hearings of the United Nations’ Independent Commission of Inquiry (COI) concerning the situation in the Occupied......

Israel severs ties with UNRWA amid mounting Gaza crisis

Israel has announced its decision to cut ties with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), accusing some of its employees of involvement in the October 7, 2023 events and allowing Hamas to use its facilities. The Israeli government alleged that UNRWA harbored Hamas......

Israel halts Palestinian return to Northern Gaza amid hostage release controversy

Israel has suspended the planned return of Palestinians to northern Gaza, citing unresolved issues with the ongoing hostage exchange deal. The decision stems from complications surrounding the expected release of Israeli civilian Arbel Yehoud and four female soldiers. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin......

Trump blames Bolton for Iraq war and revokes security detail

In a striking rebuke, former President Donald Trump has publicly criticized his one-time national security adviser, John Bolton, attributing the disastrous U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 to Bolton's influence over President George W. Bush. Trump stated that Bolton, alongside former Vice President......

Hundreds of Egyptian aid trucks poised to enter Gaza as ceasefire takes hold

Egypt has announced the opening of its Rafah border crossing with Gaza to facilitate the delivery of much-needed humanitarian aid, following the implementation of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas on Sunday. The Rafah crossing, Gaza’s primary link to the outside world, has remained closed since......

Palestinian Authority signals readiness for Gaza control as ceasefire deal advances

A significant diplomatic development unfolded Friday as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas declared the Palestinian Authority's preparedness to assume "complete responsibility" in Gaza, coinciding with Israel's cabinet approval of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas scheduled to begin......