Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh and Qatari officials have indicated that a truce deal in the Israel-Hamas conflict is approaching. Negotiations to free hostages, taken during Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel, are reportedly at their “closest point” to a deal and have reached a “critical and final stage,” according to Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Majed…
Israeli forces have launched a targeted operation on Gaza’s largest hospital, Al-Shifa, claiming it is a Hamas command post. The raid, part of an ongoing conflict, has sparked international condemnation and raised concerns about the safety of patients, including newborns. Israel contends that Hamas uses the hospital for military purposes, while Palestinians and rights groups…
As the conflict in Gaza enters its second month, the situation has worsened, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis. The Israeli military continues its offensive, targeting Hamas positions and infrastructure across the region. Reports indicate intense fighting close to Al Quds hospital in Gaza City, where thousands sought shelter. Tens of thousands of civilians are…
The UN’s human rights chief, Volker Türk, has declared that both Hamas and Israel have committed war crimes during the past month in the ongoing Gaza conflict. Türk called for an immediate ceasefire to facilitate aid deliveries to Gaza, the release of hostages held by Hamas, and efforts towards ending the occupation. The conflict erupted…
In a significant development, top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) nations, including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, have issued a joint statement condemning Hamas and expressing support for Israel’s right to self-defense amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The G7 foreign ministers convened in Tokyo, where they…
Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi has been arrested by Israeli forces on charges of inciting terrorism. Tamimi’s arrest follows a series of overnight raids and fighting in the occupied West Bank. 18 UN and humanitarian organizations have issued a joint statement urging an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire.” The statement comes amidst escalating violence that has claimed thousands…
Israeli forces and Palestinian fighters continue to clash in northern Gaza and Gaza City, with a barrage of attacks striking the besieged enclave. The conflict, now in its 26th day, has become the bloodiest in the region, claiming over 9,000 lives, including 7,326 Palestinians and more than 1,400 Israeli citizens. Israeli forces have employed airstrikes…
