Trump plans to announce Gaza funding plan, troops at first Board of Peace meeting, US officials say
Delegations from at least 20 countries, including many heads of state, are expected to attend the meeting in Washington, D.C., which Trump will chair on February 19, the officials said
Protests expected on Israeli President Herzog's last day in Australia
The visit has attracted the ire of some people in Australia, who accuse Herzog of being complicit in civilian deaths in Gaza
UN agency begins clearing huge Gaza City waste dump as health risks mount
The Gaza Municipality confirmed the start of the relocation effort in collaboration with the UNDP
Israel used US-made weapons in Gaza that 'evaporated' thousands of Palestinians: Probe
According to the investigation, the figure of 2,842 Palestinians classified as having “evaporated” is based on field documentation rather than estimates
Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza, health officials say
At least 580 Palestinians and four Israeli soldiers have been killed since the October ceasefire deal was struck.
Pakistan, seven other Muslim countries condemn Israel's ceasefire violations in Gaza
To this respect, a joint statement was issued by foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Qatar
US-led Board of Peace to hold first meeting of leaders on February 19
The planned meeting was first reported by Axios, which said the gathering would also serve as a fundraising conference for the reconstruction of Gaza
Donors reluctant to fund US-led Gaza plan as Hamas disarmament push stalls, sources say
Two sources with direct knowledge of the planning said that countries were hesitant to commit funds to a rebuilding plan unveiled last month by Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, until Hamas disarms
Activists plan new, bigger flotilla to try to bring aid to Gaza
The Israeli military halted the roughly 40 boats in the Global Sumud Flotilla last October as they attempted to reach blockaded Gaza
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 23 in one of deadliest days since 'ceasefire'
At least 14 people were killed in Israeli shelling on the Tuffah and Zeitoun neighbourhoods of Gaza City.
Israeli strikes kill 18 in Gaza, patient crossings at Rafah halted, Palestinian officials say
The Israeli military said tanks had fired on Gaza and airstrikes had been launched after a gunman shot at Israeli soldiers and seriously injured a reservist
Israel appoints first Muslim Arab woman as Arabic military spokesperson
Israel appoints its first Muslim Arab woman as Arabic spokesperson, promoting Major Ella Waweya as a sign of growing female participation in the armed forces.
Halt to MSF work will be 'catastrophic' for people of Gaza: MSF chief
Israel's ban on Doctors Without Borders' humanitarian operation in Gaza spells deeper catastrophe for the Palestinian territory's people, the head of the medical charity said
US envoy Witkoff to visit Israel, meet Netanyahu, Israeli officials say
The visit comes amid heightened regional tensions with Iran
Gaza border reopening long awaited by stranded Palestinians
The people hoping to return to Gaza know it lies in ruins, their homes and neighbourhoods destroyed in Israel's two-year military campaign sparked by the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack
What's next for Trump's Gaza plan after Rafah reopening?
Trump's plan, now in its second phase, has been shaken by repeated Israeli attacks that have killed hundreds in Gaza, as well as resistance by Hamas to lay down their weapons
Israel reopens Gaza's Rafah border crossing to Egypt, with limits
The reopening of the Rafah border crossing will be limited, with Israel demanding security checks for Palestinians entering and exiting
Pakistan, Arab nations warn Israeli actions harming peace efforts in Gaza
"These actions risk escalating tensions and undermining efforts aimed at consolidating calm and restoring stability," the Foreign Office said.
Reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing expected today, officials say
Many of those expected to leave are sick and wounded Gazans in need of medical care abroad
Besieged by gang violence, Palestinian citizens in Israel demand more security
One out of every five citizens in Israel is Palestinian. The rate of crime-related killings among them is more than 22 times higher than that for Jewish Israelis,
Israeli strikes kill 30 Palestinians, including children, as Gaza ceasefire inches forward
A day after Israel accused Hamas of new ceasefire violations, strikes hit locations throughout Gaza, including lethal ones on an apartment building in Gaza City and a tent camp in Khan Younis
What to know about Gaza's Rafah crossing, set to open Sunday
The reopening is part of entering the second phase of the US-brokered ceasefire
Giant portrait of girl killed in Gaza war unfurled on Barcelona beach
The United Nations has said that the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire
Pakistan not part of Abraham Accords, clarifies FO spokesperson
“We do not support the use of force or economic sanctions, and we hope that peace will prevail,” he added.
Hamas ready to hand over Gaza governance to Palestinian committee
Hamas spokesman Qassem added that the Rafah crossing "must be opened in both directions, with full freedom of exit and entry to the Gaza Strip.
'Civilian lives remain at risk': Pakistan voices concerns over Gaza's fragile situation
Pakistan’s Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad expressed concern over Gaza's fragile situation, condemned Israel’s attacks on UN premises, and urged for a lasting peace and Palestinian self-determination.
Israel to hold funeral for last hostage recovered from Gaza
Ran Gvili, an off-duty police officer, was killed in October attack on southern Israel
Israel recovers last hostage body from Gaza, paving way for crossing to open
Gvili's remains had been held in Gaza since he was killed during Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023, when the Palestinian group led an attack on southern Israeli communities
Israel to reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing after search for last hostage body ends
The border was supposed to have opened during the initial phase of US President Donald Trump's plan to end the war, under a ceasefire reached in October between Israel and Hamas
PM says cabinet approved joining of Gaza Board of Peace
Stresses Palestinians will get their rights with dignity and respect. President Donald Trump expressed best wishes for Pakistan. Davos trip was successful
PM Shehbaz signs charter in Davos as Pakistan joins Trump-led Board of Peace
PM Shehbaz joins Trump-led Board of Peace in Davos to support Gaza ceasefire and global conflict resolution.
What is Trump's 'Board of Peace' and who has joined so far?
Trump first proposed the Board of Peace last September when he announced his plan to end the Gaza war.
Putin, Abbas hold talks in Moscow on Gaza crisis, two-state solution, and humanitarian aid
Putin and Abbas discuss Gaza crisis, humanitarian aid, and two-state solution in Moscow; Russia pledges $1 billion from frozen assets to support Palestinian recovery.
PM Shehbaz meets IMF chief and Palestinian counterpart at Davos
PM Shehbaz Sharif met IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva and his Palestinian counterpart Mohammad Mustafa at Davos, discussing reforms, global economic challenges, and Pakistan’s support for Palestine
Israeli fire kills 11, including journalists, Gaza health officials say
Israeli strikes kill 11, including journalists, as Trump unveils Gaza redevelopment plan amid ceasefire violations and stalled 20-point strategy.
Turkiye joins Trump's Gaza Peace Board after UAE and Pakistan
Turkiye, Pakistan, and UAE are joining the Gaza Board of Peace to support regional stability.
Five Palestinians killed as Israeli helicopters and artillery strike residential areas in Gaza
Five Palestinians killed as Israeli attacks continue despite ceasefire in Gaza.
Pakistan joins US-led 'Board of Peace' to support Gaza peace efforts
The invitation to join the Board of Peace was extended by President Trump to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Israel's Netanyahu accepts invitation to join Trump's Board of Peace
Earlier, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan had also accepted an invitation from the United States
Israel orders Gaza families to move in first forced evacuation since ceasefire
Residents of Bani Suhaila, east of Khan Younis, said the leaflets were dropped on Monday on families living in tent encampments in the Al-Reqeb neighbourhood
What is Trump's 'Board of Peace'?
International organisation aimed at securing enduring peace in areas affected by conflict, reads preamble
UAE confirms participation in US Board of Peace amid Gaza rebuilding plans
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed joins US-led Board of Peace, supporting Trump’s Gaza peace plan and regional stability.
Israel demolishes buildings in UN Palestinian agency's East Jerusalem compound
Israel demolishes buildings at UNRWA’s East Jerusalem compound, with the UN agency calling it a violation of international law amid long-running accusations of bias.
Ulema Council welcomes Trump's Gaza Peace Board invitation
He urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to accept the invitation and play an effective role in promoting peace, particularly for the betterment of the Muslim Ummah and the people of Palestine.
Israeli troops kill Palestinians for crossing a vague ceasefire line that's sometimes unmarked
Of the 447 Palestinians killed between the ceasefire taking effect and Tuesday, at least 77 were killed by Israeli gunfire near the line, including 62 who crossed it, said Gaza Health Ministry
Israel says US Gaza executive board composition against its policy
The statement did not specify what part of the board's composition contradicted Israeli policy. It said Foreign Minister Gideon Saar would raise the issue with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
President Trump invites Turkish, Egyptian counterparts to join Gaza 'Board of Peace'
The proposed board is expected to supervise Gaza during a transitional phase following a fragile ceasefire
Trump says he supports transitional Palestinian panel in Gaza
Israel and Hamas have accused each other of ceasefire violations in Gaza
Israel sees spike in PTSD and suicide among troops as war persists
Recent reports by the Defence Ministry and by health providers have detailed the military's mental health crisis, which comes as fighting persists in Gaza and Lebanon and as tensions flare with Iran
Bella Hadid, Pedro Pascal raise $5.5m for Gaza, Sudan at star-studded concert
About 20 artists and performers, along with thousands of ticket-buying attendees, supported the event.
FMs of Islamic countries welcome formation of committee to administer Gaza
In a joint statement, the ministers emphasized the importance of the National Committee commencing its duties in managing the day-to-day affairs of the people of Gaza.
Hamas to elect first leader since Sinwar killed by Israel, sources say
Khalil Al-Hayya and Khaled Meshaal are seen as frontrunners
Israeli fire kills three people in Gaza, three months on from truce
Fighting has largely abated since Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in October
Russian elite drone unit hits US-made armoured vehicle and Ukrainian positions in Donbas
Russia releases new footage showing FPV drone strikes by its Rubicon unit on Ukrainian armoured vehicles and military targets near Krasny Liman in Donbas.
Malala Yousafzai announces $300,000 donation for girls' education in Gaza and beyond
Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai announced a $300,000 donation through the Malala Fund to support girls’ education in Gaza, Sudan, and Congo.
Russia fires hypersonic missile at target in Ukraine near NATO border
Russia fires an Oreshnik hypersonic missile at western Ukraine near the NATO border, hitting critical infrastructure, causing power outages and killing at least four as peace talks take place in Paris
Israeli strikes kill 11 in Gaza after failed rocket launch
Medics said an Israeli airstrike killed at least four people and wounded three others, including children, in a tent in the western area of Khan Younis
Israeli strikes kill child among four Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli attacks in Gaza killed four Palestinians, including an 11-year-old girl, as ceasefire violations continue.
UN accuses Israel of West Bank 'apartheid'
The United Nations said decades-long discrimination and segregation of Palestinians by Israel in the West Bank were intensifying, and called on the country to end its "apartheid system"
Israel approves upgrade to 4G mobile services to Palestinians in West Bank
Approval came as part of a 2022 framework deal between Israel and the Palestinian Authority aimed at allowing 4G and 5G cellular technologies
Azerbaijan will not send peacekeepers to Gaza, president says
President Ilham Aliyev says Azerbaijan had been in contact with Donald Trump's administration with a list of questions about the operation of a peacekeeping force in Gaza.
Israeli airstrike kills two in Gaza including girl
Gaza's health ministry says 422 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire took effect.
Palestinian embassy in UK officially inaugurated
The official upgrading of the mission to embassy status came after the UK announced it would recognise the State of Palestine in September 2025, along with several other countries.
Pakistan among eight Muslim countries warn of deepening Gaza humanitarian crisis
Pakistan and seven other Muslim nations warn of worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza, citing severe weather, aid restrictions and urgent needs for shelter, supplies and ceasefire implementation.
UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities
In 2024, the Israeli parliament passed a law banning the agency from operating in the country and prohibiting officials from having contact with the agency
MSF expects to be barred from Gaza after missing Israel deadline
The organisation, which provided care to people during a two-year Gaza Strip war, says deregistration would cut off life-saving medical assistance for hundreds of thousands in the Palestinian enclave
Ten countries warn of 'catastrophic' Gaza situation
The foreign ministers of 10 nations on Tuesday expressed "serious concerns" about a "renewed deterioration of the humanitarian situation" in Gaza
Hamas confirms death of spokesman Abu Obeida
Israel previously announced it had killed Abu Obeida in a strike on Gaza on August 30.
Trump, Netanyahu to discuss next phase of Gaza plan
Netanyahu said this month that Trump had invited him for talks, as Washington pushes to establish transitional governance and an international security force for the Palestinian enclave
'Shivering from cold and fear': winter rains batter displaced Gazans
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been in place since October 10, following two years of devastating fighting. But despite the truce, Gazans still face a severe humanitarian crisis
Chilly Gaza braces for more winter rain and word of any progress in ceasefire talks
Some families in the central town of Deir al-Balah said they had been living in tents for about two years, or for most of the war between Israel and Hamas that has devastated the territory
Pakistan will not send forces to Gaza to disarm Hamas, says DPM
He emphasised there was clarity between civil and military leadership over the matter
Pakistan, OIC states reject Israel's recognition of Somaliland
Pakistan condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as illegal, warns of regional instability, reaffirms support for Somalia’s sovereignty and reiterates backing for Palestinian statehood
Britain, Canada, France among 14 countries condemning fresh Settlements in Occupied West Bank
Britain, Canada, France among 14 countries condemning fresh Settlements in Occupied West Bank
In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
Leo is celebrating his first Christmas after being elected in May by the world's cardinals to succeed the late Pope Francis
A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation
Hamas senior official Mahmoud Mrdawi said on social media that the blast was a result of unexploded ordnance and the group had informed mediators.
How Israel's hilltop settlers coordinate attacks to expel Palestinians
Over time, similar modest dwellings have turned into sprawling Israeli housing developments, part of a plan to prevent the birth of a Palestinian state
Israeli defence minister says no plan to resettle Gaza after hinting at one
Defence Minister Katz said the military would never leave all of Gaza and planned to station a type of unit – Nahal – that has historically played a role in establishing Israeli communities
Trapped under Israeli bombardment, Gazans fear the 'new border'
Residents say the attacks have targeted neighbourhoods east of the so-called Israeli-controlled Yellow Line – a demarcation established under the truce between Israel and Hamas
NGOs fear 'catastrophic impact' of new Israel registration rules
New rules in Israel for registering non-governmental organisations, under which more than a dozen groups have already been rejected, could have a catastrophic impact on aid work in Gaza and West Bank
Children among five killed in Israeli attack on school shelter in Gaza City, hospital chief says
The Palestinian civil emergency service said in a statement that most of the killed were children, and added that a number of wounded had been transferred to hospitals for treatment
US 'very grateful' as Pakistan weighs role in Gaza stabilisation force
Marco Rubio has thanked Pakistan for considering participation in a proposed international stabilisation force for Gaza, while stressing that no final decision on troop deployment has yet been made.
Israel fires mortar into Gaza residential area, wounding at least 10
It was not the first time since the ceasefire took effect on Oct. 10 that Israeli fire has caused Palestinian casualties outside the Yellow Line.
Palestinian plight continues unabated in 2025
The brutalities of Israeli forces continued in 2025, even as a US-led ceasefire attempt sought to stabilise the region
Hamas chief negotiator says Israel's killing of senior commander threatens ceasefire
In a televised address, Hayya, who is also exile Gaza Hamas chief, confirmed the killing of the group's senior commander Raed Saed in an Israeli strike a day earlier
Israel kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike
The attack killed four people and wounded at least 25 others
Trump plans to appoint US general to lead Gaza security force, Axios reports
A United Nations Security Council resolution, adopted on November 17, authorised a Board of Peace and countries working with it to establish a temporary International Stabilisation Force in Gaza
Desperate Gazans pull iron bars from rubble to construct tents and scratch out a living
The rods have become a hot item in Gaza, where they are twisted up in the wreckage left by an Israeli military campaign that spared few homes
Israel approves nearly 800 housing units in three West Bank settlements
The ultra-nationalist Smotrich, who opposes the creation of a Palestinian state, said that since the beginning of his term in late 2022, some 51,370 housing units have been approved in the West Bank
Trump says he plans to name Gaza Board of Peace early next year
Trump told reporters that a variety of leaders want to be on the board, which was established under a Gaza plan that set up a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
US weighs hitting UN Palestinian refugee agency with terrorism-related sanctions
The United Nations agency operates in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria, providing aid, schooling, healthcare, social services and shelter to millions of Palestinians
Israeli soldiers kill 55-year-old Palestinian and teenager in West Bank
The military said that an "uninvolved person" was hit in addition to the driver of the car who had "accelerated" towards soldiers at a checkpoint in West Bank city of Hebron
Qatar PM says Gaza truce incomplete without 'full withdrawal' by Israel
Qatar has been a key mediator in the war
Israel's cabinet approves 2026 budget with a hefty $35 billion for defence
The Gaza war has been costly for Israel
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia discuss Gaza situation as Israel continues strikes
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and discussed regional developments, particularly Gaza
Israeli strikes kill six Palestinians including a journalist despite ceasefire
More than 260 media workers have been killed in Gaza since October 2023, making it the deadliest conflict for journalists on record
Israel says remains Hamas handed over on Tuesday are not those of a Gaza hostage
Hamas had handed over remains described by the Red Cross as those of one of the last two deceased hostages still in Gaza, in line with commitments made under a US-backed October ceasefire deal
Tens of thousands of Gazans need medical evacuation: MSF
"The need is really huge," said Hani Isleem, who coordinates medical evacuations from Gaza for the charity, known by its French acronym MSF
Israeli forces kill two Palestinian teenagers in occupied West Bank
An Israeli drone strike in Khan Younis, Gaza also killed photojournalist Mahmoud Wadi
Gaza death toll tops 70,000, health ministry says
Gaza's health ministry reports the death toll from Israel’s offensive has surpassed 70,000, with numbers rising as authorities recover more bodies amid ongoing conflict.
Children among 13 Palestinians killed as Israeli attacks continue in Gaza despite ceasefire
Israeli attacks in Gaza and West Bank continue despite ceasefire, killing 13 Palestinians, including children, as civilians face displacement and hospitals struggle with medicine shortages.
Pakistan urges Israeli pullout from Palestinian territories, demands accountability
Pakistan marks Solidarity Day urging full Israeli withdrawal, permanent ceasefire, unhindered aid to Gaza and accountability for war crimes, reaffirming support for a viable Palestinian state.
Int'l Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People being observed today across the world
Every year on this day, the international community stands in solidarity for the dignity, rights, justice and self-determination of the Palestinian people.
President, PM reaffirm Pakistan's firm support for Palestinian people
In his message on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, President Zardari said Pakistan will continue to extend every possible support to Palestinians.
Israeli forces continue strikes in Gaza and West Bank despite ceasefire talks
Israeli forces continue deadly strikes in Gaza and the West Bank, killing and injuring Palestinians despite ceasefire talks, with casualties now nearing 70,000 dead and over 170,000 wounded.
Israel launches new military operation in northern West Bank
Israeli vehicles could be seen driving through the city, with troops patrolling streets carrying rifles
Floods swamp homeless Palestinians' tents in Gaza as winter looms
The large majority of Gaza's 2 million people were forced from their homes during Israel's two-year ground and air war in the small, crowded enclave triggered by Hamas' October 2023 attack
Turkey, Egypt, Qatar discuss second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal, Turkish source says
A source said (they) agreed to continue strengthening coordination and cooperation with the Civil Military Coordination Center (CMCC) to eliminate all obstacles to ensure the continuity of ceasefire
Palestinian economy suffers worst-ever collapse after Israel-Hamas conflict, UN says
"Extensive damage to infrastructure, productive assets and public services has reversed decades of socioeconomic progress in the Occupied Palestinian Territory," according to the report by the UNCTAD
Gaza truce progress slow as Israeli-Hamas violence persists
Hamas and Israel signed a truce on Oct 9, halting two years of devastating warfare, but the agreement left the most intractable disputes for further talks, freezing the conflict without resolving it
Disputed Gaza aid distributor backed by US and Israel ends operations
The GHF started distributing food to needy Palestinians in the Gaza Strip in late May. Most of its sites were located in southern Gaza, away from much of the population
Pakistan demands to hold Israel accountable for violations of international laws
Asim Iftikhar said that despite the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, violations are continuing. More than 300 Palestinians have been martyred in Israeli attacks after the ceasefire
Pakistan strongly condemns Israeli attacks on Palestinians in Gaza
Pakistan condemns Israeli attacks in Gaza, calls for ceasefire, upholding human rights, and Palestinian sovereignty.
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 20 people in Gaza, medics say
Witnesses and medics said the first attack hit a car in the populated Rimal neighborhood, setting it ablaze. It was not clear whether the five dead were passengers of the car or included passersby
Israeli forces kill two Palestinian teens in escalating West Bank violence
Israeli forces have killed six Palestinian minors so far this month
Israeli fire kills five in Gaza, casting further doubt on ceasefire
Palestinian health authorities say Israeli forces have killed 312 people in strikes on Gaza since the truce
Israeli airstrikes kill 25 Palestinians in Gaza, rattling ceasefire, medics say
Palestinian health authorities say Israeli forces have killed 305 people in strikes on Gaza since the truce
After UN vote, Netanyahu calls for Hamas' expulsion from the region
Netanyahu endorsed the plan during a White House visit in September but his latest remarks appear to show that there are differences with the United States on the path forward
'We want to govern ourselves,' says Palestinian after UN resolution to end war in Gaza
'We are against this resolution because we don't want strangers to govern our country. We want to govern ourselves,' said Palestinian resident, Mahmoud Bilbeissi
Hamas rejects UN Gaza resolution, says international force would become party to conflict
"Assigning the international force with tasks and roles inside the Gaza Strip, including disarming the resistance, strips it of its neutrality, and turns it into a party to the conflict"
Rights group cites 98 Palestinian deaths in Israeli detention during Gaza war
Physicians for Human Rights Israel's report said at least 46 died in Israel Prison Service facilities and 52, all from the Gaza Strip, died in military custody
UN approves US plan authorising international stabilisation force in Gaza
Russia, which had circulated a rival resolution, abstained along with China in the 13–0 vote. The US and other countries had hoped Moscow would not use its veto to block the resolution’s adoption
UN Security Council to vote on US resolution on Trump's Gaza plan
The UN Security Council will vote on a US resolution for Trump’s Gaza plan, with a transitional authority and stabilisation force, amid a rival Russian draft and divided Palestinian positions.
UN Security Council set to vote on international force for Gaza
The draft, which has been revised several times as a result of high-stakes negotiations, "endorses" the plan, which allowed for a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to take hold
Netanyahu faces far-right backlash after US-backed statement on Palestinian state
The ceasefire came into effect on October 10
Israel returns 15 Palestinian bodies to Gaza, where displaced families endure winter rains
The remains of 25 hostages have been returned to Israel since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on Oct 10.
PM Shehbaz's aide meeting with Israeli tourism chief 'unauthorised': FO
Pakistan confirms PM’s tourism aide’s meeting with Israeli official in London was unauthorised, emphasising no link to Abraham Accords.
EU considers training 3,000 Palestinian police officers from Gaza
Israel and Hamas agreed in October to the first phase of the blueprint
Gaza patients face a painful wait as hospitals sag under burden of cases
Israel's devastating military campaign has injured at least 170,000 Gazans
Israeli parliament advances death penalty bill backed by Ben-Gvir
Israel abolished the death penalty for murder in 1954, and the only person ever executed in Israel after a civilian trial was Adolf Eichmann, an architect of the Nazi Holocaust, in 1962.
Partition of Gaza a looming risk as Trump's plan falters
Under the first stage of the plan, which took effect on October 10, Israeli military currently controls 53% of the Mediterranean territory, along with Rafah in the south, and parts of Gaza City
World Bank, in letter to US, backs draft UN resolution on Gaza
The World Bank, the UN and the European Union had estimated in February it would cost more than $50 billion to rebuild Gaza, and are finalizing a new interim estimate of $70 billion
Israel confirms remains returned are officer Goldin killed in 2014 Gaza war
Israel said the remains it received on Sunday from Hamas were those of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, an Israeli officer killed more than a decade ago in the 2014 Gaza war
Mamdani's New York victory exposes fault lines in Jewish Democratic politics
In New York, about one-third of Jewish voters supported Mamdani, exit polls showed, powering a victory that alarmed his Jewish opponents unaccustomed to backing the losing candidate
Gaza death toll tops 69,000 as Israel and Hamas again exchange remains
The latest jump in deaths occurred as more bodies are recovered in the devastated Gaza Strip since the ceasefire began on Oct. 10, and as other bodies are identified
Israeli settlers attack Palestinians, journalists at West Bank olive harvest, witnesses say
Two Reuters employees – a journalist and a security adviser accompanying her – were among those injured in the attack by the men who wielded sticks and clubs and hurled large rocks
Israel bombs southern Lebanon despite ceasefire, kills one civilian
Israel launched airstrikes on southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire, killing one civilian and injuring others near a school, sparking panic among residents, Lebanese officials confirmed.
Israel rocked by scandal as top military lawyer resigns, goes missing, is found and thrown into jail
The arrest of Israel’s top military lawyer over an authorised video leak has triggered fierce attacks, exposing how two years of war have left Israel deeply divided since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, assault.
US seeks UN mandate for Gaza security force
The US has circulated a draft UN resolution seeking approval for a multinational security force in Gaza with a two-year mandate to stabilise and govern the territory.
Gaza's psychological trauma brings large numbers to seek help
The crisis is evident in the large numbers now seeking treatment from the Mental Health Hospital team, now working out of a nearby clinic because their building is damaged, said its head Abdallah
Turkey, Muslim allies say Palestinian self-rule key to Gaza future
Turkey, which played a central role in forging the now shaky three-week-old ceasefire, is pushing for Muslim nations to bring their influence to bear on the reconstruction of the embattled territory
Israel releases five Palestinian prisoners as killings continue in Gaza
Gaza’s Health Ministry says it also received the remains of 45 Palestinians from Israel through the Red Cross
Pakistan, Muslim nations demand Israel's full withdrawal from Gaza
Pakistan and Muslim countries jointly denounced Israeli ceasefire violations and urged an immediate Gaza withdrawal during the Arab-Islamic foreign ministers’ meeting in Istanbul.
UN mandate for Gaza force still in the works, Turkey says
UN mandate for Gaza force still in the works, Turkey says
Pakistan, Turkiye call for establishing sustainable peace in Gaza
Pakistan and Turkiye have agreed to continue joint efforts toward achieving lasting peace in Gaza and supporting the Palestinian cause
Israel returns 45 Palestinian bodies: Hamas-run health ministry
Israel returns 45 Palestinian bodies: Hamas-run health ministry
Israeli forces violate Gaza ceasefire, kill three More Palestinians
In the occupied West Bank, Israeli troops conducted house-to-house raids, arresting 21 Palestinians, including children
DPM Dar to attend Arab-Islamic meeting on Gaza ceasefire in Turkiye tomorrow
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Istanbul on Monday to attend the Coordination Meeting of Arab-Islamic Foreign Ministers at the invitation of his Turkish counterpart
Gaza school children return to class after two years of deadly Israeli war: report
“What we need now are notebooks, books, and pens. We want to get our lives back”, a Palestinian girl, Sham Al-Abd was quoted as saying in a a heavily damaged school
Remains handed over to Israel not those of Gaza hostages, Israeli media report
The International Committee of the Red Cross said it had facilitated the transfer of the remains from the Gaza Strip to Israeli authorities for identification
As the guns fall silent, Gazans find newly-reopened banks have no cash
Banks, many damaged or destroyed across Gaza during two years of war, began reopening on October 16, six days after the ceasefire was announced. Queues soon formed but people came away disappointed
Hamas hands over bodies of two Israeli hostages
Israeli forces recovered two bodies as new strikes hit Hamas sites, while Gaza officials reported 46 children killed in earlier attacks, raising fears of a ceasefire collapse among residents.
Israel responsible for four genocidal acts in Gaza, UN General Assembly told
Commission Chairperson Navi Pillay said the findings were based on a legal analysis conducted under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
Israel kills 46 children, 20 women in strikes to 'avenge' soldier's death
The killing of an Israeli soldier in Gaza on Tuesday has triggered the worst escalation there since the ceasefire came into effect on October 10. The dead included 46 children and 20 women
Israel's deadly airstrikes kill 104 Palestinians including dozens of children
Gaza witnessed one of its darkest nights as Israeli airstrikes killed at least 104 Palestinians, including 46 children, leaving hospitals overwhelmed and families shattered.
Pakistan condemns fresh Israeli attacks in Gaza
Pakistan condemned Israel’s new Gaza attacks, terming them violations of international law and the ceasefire, urging the world to ensure lasting regional peace and Palestinian sovereignty.
Israel says it resumes enforcement of Gaza ceasefire
The Israeli military has said that it had resumed enforcing the Gaza ceasefire agreement after a series of strikes across the enclave that it said were in response to Hamas violations
Trump says Gaza ceasefire holds, Israel has right to hit back if attacked
"As I understand it, they took out an Israeli soldier," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. "So the Israelis hit back and they should hit back. When that happens, they should hit back"
Gaza ceasefire tested as Israel and Hamas exchange fire and blame
Netanyahu ordered the military on Tuesday to immediately carry out "powerful" attacks in Gaza.
Pakistan rubbishes Indian claims of CIA-Mossad meetings on Gaza troops deal
Pakistan rejected Indian media reports alleging secret CIA and Mossad meetings over plans to deploy Pakistani troops to Gaza under a US-brokered peace deal.
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 68,527 amid fragile ceasefire
In the past 24 hours, hospitals across the enclave had received eight deceased and 13 injured, said the statement. It said 93 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed and 337 others injured since Oct 10
Israel allows Red Cross, Egyptian teams into Gaza as search for hostage bodies widens
The Egyptian team arrived after permission was granted with an excavator and bulldozers to help search for bodies, as part of efforts by international mediators to make sure the ceasefire holds
India's Tata complicit in Israel's genocide in Gaza: report
The report, released by Salam, a South Asian political collective, in New York, called the Indian business empire "a key enabler" of Israel's system of control over Palestinians
Rubio says US is getting input on Gaza international force, will discuss in Qatar
The administration of President Trump wants Arab states to contribute funds and troops for a multinational force to keep the peace in Gaza. Israel has rejected the idea of Turkish troops in the force
From cargo hub, US plots complex goal of forming international force for Gaza
The US military announced earlier that about 200 troops with expertise in transport, planning, security and engineering had started monitoring the ceasefire and would organise the flow of aid in Gaza
Israeli military says it conducted 'targeted strike' in central Gaza
A US-backed ceasefire is in force between Israel and Hamas
Palestinian factions agree to hand Gaza to technocrat committee
Hamas published a statement on its website
US mulls Gaza aid plan that would replace controversial GHF aid operation
It is one of several concepts being explored, said US and humanitarian officials, as Washington seeks to facilitate increased deliveries of assistance to the Palestinian enclave after two years of war
Pakistan, OIC, Arab States condemn Israeli moves to annex occupied West Bank
The joint declaration warned Israel against continuing its illegal actions, calling on international community to fulfill its responsibilities by compelling Israel to halt its unlawful measures
Pakistan demands accountability for Israel's atrocity crimes in Gaza, end to illegal settlements
Pakistan rejected “the Israeli Knesset’s preliminary approval of draft laws to impose Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank” as blatant violations of international law
Pakistan condemns Israel's move to extend control over occupied West Bank
Pakistan condemned Israel's draft law extending sovereignty over parts of the Occupied West Bank, calling it a violation of international law and Palestinian rights
Israel's parliament gives initial nod to occupied West Bank annexation
The vote was the first of four needed to pass the law and it coincided with the visit of US vice president to Israel, a month after President Trump said that he would not allow annexation of West Bank
WHO leads medical evacuation of 41 critical patients out of Gaza
Many suffer from injuries sustained during the Israel-Hamas conflict. Others have chronic conditions such as cancer and heart disease that the enclave's decimated health system cannot cope with
Pakistan condemns Israel's Gaza strikes after US-backed ceasefire
Pakistan has condemned Israel’s renewed military strikes in Gaza post-ceasefire, urging global action as civilian casualties rise amid disputed claims over ceasefire violations.
Vance visits Israel and says ceasefire in Gaza is going better than expected
The Israel-Hamas war has killed more than 68,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry
UK deploys small number of military officers to Israel following US request
The US has agreed to provide up to 200 troops to support the force without being deployed in Gaza itself
US steps up diplomacy after Gaza truce shaken
Israel and Hamas have both recommitted to a ceasefire plan brokered by US President Trump, following Sunday’s flare-up in which two Israeli soldiers and 28 Palestinians were killed in counterattacks
US Vice President Vance to arrive in Israel tomorrow
Airport authority said traffic disruptions were expected between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Israel violates ceasefire, kills 26 in Gaza airstrikes
The Israeli military said it struck Hamas targets across the enclave, including field commanders, gunmen, a tunnel and weapons depots, after fighters launched an anti-tank missile and killed troops
Trump says Israel-Hamas ceasefire still in place after Gaza strikes
Trump said Sunday that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was still in effect after the Israeli military carried out deadly strikes on Gaza
Hamas denies US statement on group's 'ceasefire violation'
Hamas rejected a statement from the US State Department in which it cited "credible reports" indicating the Palestinian group would imminently violate the ceasefire deal with Israel
Border crossing to stay closed, Israel says, as US alleges Hamas ceasefire violation
Netanyahu's statement came shortly after the Palestinian embassy in Egypt announced that the Rafah crossing, the main gateway for Gazans to leave and enter the enclave, would reopen on Monday
Gaza's Rafah border crossing to reopen on Monday, Palestinian embassy in Egypt says
The crossing, which has been largely closed since May 2024, will allow Palestinians residing in Egypt to return to Gaza, the embassy said in a statement
Israeli forces kill 11 Palestinians in Gaza violating ceasefire
The victims were targeted as they were returning home
Israel, Hamas trade blame over truce violations amid delay in return of dead hostages
A dispute over the return of hostages' bodies held by Hamas threatens to derail the truce and other unresolved elements of the plan, including disarmament of fighters and Gaza’s future governance
Israel returns 30 Palestinian bodies to Gaza
Under a ceasefire deal brokered by US President Donald Trump, Israel was to turn over the bodies of 15 Palestinians for every deceased Israeli returned
Gaza father hopes reopening of medical corridor can save his injured son
As a fragile ceasefire is taking hold between Israel and Hamas after two years of war, Hassan is just one of 15,600 Gazan patients waiting evacuation, including 3,800 children, according to the WHO
Planning under way for international force in Gaza, say US advisers
One of the top requirements of President Trump's 20-point plan was formation of a US-backed stabilization force. The US has agreed to provide up to 200 troops without being deployed in Gaza itself
UN relief chief urges Israel to open Gaza border crossings
The Rafah crossing is the only border point linking Gaza to the outside world that does not pass through Israel
Israeli military says one of the bodies handed over by Hamas is not that of a hostage
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu demanded earlier Wednesday that Hamas fulfill the requirements laid out in the ceasefire deal
Aid trucks roll into Gaza as dispute over hostage bodies is paused
Israel had threatened to keep Rafah shut and reduce aid supplies because Hamas was returning bodies too slowly, showing the risks to a truce that has stopped two years of devastating warfare in Gaza
Israel to open Gaza's Rafah crossing, cancels planned measures against Hamas
Israel cancelled planned measures against Hamas that included halving the number of aid trucks entering the enclave, it said
Israel kills six Palestinians in Gaza
Gaza's local health authority said the Israeli military killed six Palestinians in two separate incidents across the enclave on Tuesday.
Bilawal welcomes Gaza ceasefire, highlights Sindh's global recognition
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari welcomes Gaza ceasefire, condemns Palestinian genocide, praises Sindh’s economic progress, and highlights PPP’s contributions to healthcare, flood relief, and social support pro
Hamas hands over four bodies to Israel after releasing 20 living hostages
Israeli media also confirmed that the military received caskets in the evening holding bodies of four slain hostages from Gaza which were handed over the International Committee of the Red Cross
Dar meets Palestinian President Abbas, counterparts from US, Turkiye, Egypt
Dar emphasized the importance of continued international engagement and humanitarian support for the people of Gaza and Palestine
Trump thanks PM Shehbaz and 'my favourite' Asim Munir for Gaza peace efforts
At the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit, PM Shehbaz Sharif praised US President Donald Trump for his role in the Gaza ceasefire, nominating him again for the Nobel Peace Prize.
PM Shehbaz meets Trump and world leaders at Gaza peace summit in Egypt
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Donald Trump and global leaders in Egypt, reaffirming Pakistan’s support for Palestine and discussing regional peace efforts.
US, Qatar, Egypt sign Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement for Gaza
At Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit, U.S., Qatar, Egypt, and Turkiye signed a historic Israel-Hamas ceasefire to restore Gaza peace.
Trump's speech disrupted by Israeli lawmakers
US President Donald Trump’s Knesset speech sparks protest as Israeli lawmakers voice strong criticism amid his Middle East peace mission.
