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.
PM Shehbaz, Palestinian President meet at Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh
PM Shehbaz Sharif met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Peace Summit, reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering support and welcoming progress towards a Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released as part of ceasefire in Gaza
The ceasefire is also expected to be accompanied by a surge of humanitarian aid into Gaza
Hamas security forces kill 32 members of Gaza 'gang', official says
The official said the security operation in Gaza City had targeted members of a "dangerous gang affiliated with a family in Gaza City"
Hamas deploys fighters as hostages released, in show of strength
Reuters footage showed dozens of Hamas fighters lined up at a hospital in southern Gaza, and an armed man wearing the insignia of the Hamas armed wing, the Qassam Brigades
Hamas hands over all remaining hostages to Israel, Trump says Gaza war over
The Israeli military said it had received the remaining 13 hostages after a first batch of seven arrived earlier on Monday
Hamas begins releasing Israeli hostages, as Trump heads to Israel
The truce and the exchange of both hostages and prisoners follow two years of war that evolved into a regional conflict
Hamas publishes names of 20 Israeli hostages to be released
There are currently 48 hostages being held in Gaza, including the body of one soldier from a previous war. Israel believed that at least 25 of the hostages were killed in 2023, or died in captivity
Trump unsure whether Tony Blair would be accepted on Gaza peace board
"I've always liked Tony, but I want to find out that he's an acceptable choice to everybody," Trump said, without naming specific leaders who could be weighing in on his choice of Blair
Ceasefire holds in Gaza ahead of hostage release and Trump's visit to Israel
As a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas enters its third day, US President Trump prepares to arrive for the hostage release on Monday
'War is over' in Gaza, Trump says on way to Middle East
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One at the start of the "very special" visit, Trump brushed off concerns about the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas
Israel declares victory as hostages due home
Under the US president's proposed roadmap, once the Palestinian Hamas group have handed over the hostages, Israel will begin releasing around 2,000 detainees in exchange
PM Shehbaz leaves for Egypt to attend Gaza Peace Summit
The Prime Minister is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and other senior ministers during the visit
PM Shehbaz set to leave for Egypt tomorrow to attend Gaza peace summit
Prime Minister will depart for Egypt on Monday to attend the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit and the signing ceremony of a peace agreement aimed at ending the crisis in Gaza
Trusting Trump: Why Hamas gambled on giving up Gaza hostages
Now, after signing up to a Trump-brokered ceasefire on Wednesday, the group has put further faith in the word of a man who proposed expelling Palestinians from Gaza and rebuilding it as a beach resort
Pro-Palestinian rallies held in Australia and across Europe as Gaza truce holds
Around 27 protests took place across Australia on Sunday, including in Melbourne and Sydney, said the organiser, the Palestine Action Group, which estimated a crowd of 30,000 at the Sydney rally
Egypt to convene global leaders, including Trump, in Sharm el-Sheikh on Gaza war agreement
The summit will be attended by more than 20 leaders, including US President Donald Trump, the spokesperson added in a statement
Gazans stream back home as Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds
Israeli troops pulled back under the first phase of a US-brokered agreement reached this week to end the war, which has killed tens of thousands of people and left much of the enclave in ruins
Trump's Arab American backers hail Gaza deal but worry it won't hold
Luqman and other Arab American Trump supporters who spoke to Reuters expressed guarded optimism about the recently announced agreement, but said they worried that Israel could violate the ceasefire
Palestinians return to ruins and US troops land in Israel as ceasefire holds
Questions remain on who will govern Gaza after Israeli troops gradually pull back and whether Hamas will disarm, as called for in the ceasefire agreement
Israel rejects freeing the most popular Palestinian leader from prison
With the ceasefire and Israeli troop pullback in Gaza that came into effect Friday, Hamas is to release about 20 living Israeli hostages by Monday.
UNICEF urges full flow of aid into Gaza, warns child deaths could spike
Israeli troops began pulling back from some parts of the Palestinian territory on Friday
Gazans return to wrecked homes as Israeli forces pull back under ceasefire
Israel's government ratified the ceasefire with Hamas in the early hours of Friday, clearing the way to pull back troops and fully suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours
US to deploy 200 troops to Israel for Gaza task force, no operations in Gaza
The US military's Central Command will stand up the task force, known as the Civil-Military Coordination Center, or CMCC, one of the officials said
UN unveils 60-day aid plan for Gaza once ceasefire starts
The United Nations said on Thursday it had a detailed 60-day plan to rush aid into Gaza once a ceasefire is declared
Russia gives cautious welcome to Gaza ceasefire
"We certainly support these efforts. It cannot but cause general satisfaction that a ceasefire in Gaza is already being established. All these efforts can be welcomed," Kremlin spokesman Peskov said
Gaza ceasefire agreement takes effect, reports Egyptian media
According to the agreement signed in the Egyptian city of Sharm el-Sheikh, the ceasefire was set to take effect at 0900 GMT
More than 54,600 children younger than 5 may be acutely malnourished in Gaza, study finds
By early August, roughly 16% of children ages 6 months to just under 5 years in Gaza were suffering from life-threatening type of malnutrition known as acute wasting, including 4% with severe wasting
Celebrations erupt in Gaza, Israel on news of deal to end two-year war
In Gaza, where most of the more than 2 million people have been displaced by Israeli bombing, young men applauded in the devastated streets, even as Israeli strikes continued in some parts of enclave
UK PM Starmer welcomes Gaza agreement, urges swift implementation
"I welcome the news that a deal has been reached on the first stage of President Trump's peace plan for Gaza," Starmer said in a statement
PM terms Gaza agreement historic opportunity for lasting peace in Middle East
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the agreement to end Gaza's genocide, praising President Trump and leaders of Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. He condemned Al Aqsa provocations.
What do we know about Trump's Gaza deal?
The agreement on the initial stage of Trump’s 20-point framework resulted from indirect talks , just a day after the second anniversary of Hamas's attack on Israel that triggered Israel's assault
Trump tells Fox News hostages in Gaza will probably be released on Monday
Trump said Hamas and Israel have agreed on the first phase of his plan for a ceasefire in the war on Gaza and an exchange of captives
Cautious optimism at Gaza talks as Hamas hands over lists of names for swap deal
Hamas submits hostage and prisoner lists as Sharm el-Sheikh talks progress on ending Gaza war under Donald Trump’s peace plan.
Cautious optimism at Gaza talks as Hamas hands over lists of names for swap deal
Negotiations, to be attended by senior foreign political and intelligence officials, are focused on the mechanisms to halt the conflict, withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and the swap deal
Pakistan highlights women's suffering in occupied Palestine & Kashmir, sparking verbal duel with India
“The plight of Palestinian women is one of the gravest tragedies of our times,” Pakistani delegate said, and expressed regret that the Secretary-General’s report makes no reference to Kashmiri women
Two years of Israel's war in Gaza brings 'indescribable' pain, warn UN aid agencies
Fletcher also underscored the fact that since 7 October 2023, tens of thousands of Palestinians — more than 66,000 — have been killed and “hundreds of thousands endure starvation and displacement”
Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli forces 'attack convoy', intercept boats
The FFC is an international network of pro-Palestinian activist groups that organises civilian maritime missions aimed at breaking Israel's blockade of Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians
Greta Thunberg alleges torture in Israeli detention after Gaza flotilla arrest
"Personally, I don't want to share what I was subjected to because I don't want it to make headlines and 'Greta has been tortured', because that's not the story here," she said
Pro-Palestinian protests, vigils for victims mark October 7 anniversary
As indirect negotiations took place on a US proposal to end the war, protests in support of Palestinians took place in Sydney, Istanbul, London, Washington, New York City, Paris, Geneva, Athens
Hamas seeks a 'guarantee' to end war on second anniversary of Israel attack on Gaza
A source said talks had adjourned for the day and the atmosphere was better than Monday. Negotiations on Wednesday would be a decisive indicator of whether progress was possible or not
Hamas sets six conditions as Sharm El-Sheikh Gaza talks continue
Hamas leaders say they will not sign any deal unless they get firm assurances that fighting will stop
Trump says he is optimistic about a Gaza deal
The US President believes a deal is close to being completed for the remaining Israeli hostages
Hamas says on war anniversary it's serious about Gaza deal, but conditions remain
Hamas wants a permanent, comprehensive ceasefire, a complete pullout of Israeli forces and the immediate start of a comprehensive reconstruction process.
'Dogs were set upon us': Ex-Pakistani Senator details torture in Israeli jail
Pakistani politician Mushtaq Ahmad says the fight for Palestinian freedom is not over after his release.
Israeli forces shell Gaza on war anniversary, Hamas and Israel discuss Trump plan
Israel pressed on with its offensive, residents said, after Hamas and Israel began indirect talks on Monday in Egypt on sensitive issues such as Israel's withdrawal from Gaza and Hamas' disarmament
Former senator Mushtaq Ahmed released by Israel, confirms Ishaq Dar
Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed, part of the Samood Flotilla delivering aid to Gaza, was released by Israeli forces and is safe.
Two years after she was pictured in grief, Gaza woman faces more misery
On October 17, 2023, a Reuters photograph showed Abu Maamar stricken in the Nasser Hospital morgue in Khan Younis, cradling the shrouded body of her five-year-old niece Saly
Australian state says pro-Palestine event on Oct 7 anniversary 'shockingly insensitive'
Palestinian activist lawyer Ramia Abdo Sultan, who is scheduled to speak at the event, said in a video that Palestinians had been silenced and were not allowed to mourn or grieve their loved ones
Thunberg greeted by cheering crowd in Athens after Israel expels flotilla activists
The Greek Foreign Ministry said 161 of the activists arrived on a flight to Athens on Monday, including Thunberg, 22. They included 27 Greeks, as well as citizens of nearly 20 other countries
Gaza talks turn to key sticking points between Israel, Hamas
Israel and Hamas are seeking clarifications of crucial details, including those that have derailed previous attempts to end the war and could defy any quick resolution
First day of Hamas-Israel talks in Egypt ends on 'positive' note, mediators say
US President Donald Trump says Hamas is agreeing 'to things that are very important'
Israel deports Greta Thunberg and 170 other activists to Greece and Slovakia
The deportees are citizens of Greece, Italy, France, Ireland, Sweden, Poland, Germany, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Austria, Luxembourg, Finland, Denmark, Slovakia, Switzerland, Norway, UK, Serbia, and US.
Pivotal talks between Israel and Hamas begin in Egypt on eve of Gaza war anniversary
Despite Trump ordering Israel to stop the bombing, Israeli forces continued to pound Gaza with airstrikes, killing at least 19 people in the last 24 hours.
German foreign minister says first phase of Trump's Gaza plan achievable by next week
German foreign minister says first phase of Trump's Gaza plan achievable by next week
Negotiators gather for Gaza talks, mediators caution deal may not be swift
Israeli negotiators were due to travel to Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh later in the day for talks about freeing hostages, part of the US president's 20-point blueprint for ending war
Pakistan seeks safe return of former senator Mushtaq Ahmad from Israel
Pakistan is working with Jordan to secure the safe return of former Senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, still detained by Israel after Gaza flotilla attack.
Rubio says Gaza war is not yet over, priority is to get hostages out
No one can tell you it’s a 100 percent guarantee: Marco Rubio
Pakistan, other Muslim countries welcome Hamas response to Trump's Gaza peace plan
Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Turkiye, Qatar, and Egypt have welcomed Hamas’ positive reaction to Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza peace initiative
Pakistan engaged with global partners to repatriate its citizens held by Israel: FO
The spokesperson said “Through the diplomatic channels of a friendly European country, we have confirmed that former Senator Mushtaq Ahmad is in the custody of Israeli occupying forces and is safe"
UN chief welcomes Hamas statement on Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan
The statement came after senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouk said on Friday that the Palestine resistance group had agreed to Trump’s plan on a ceasefire in the besieged Strip “in principle”
Many American Jews sharply critical of Israeli war in Gaza, WP poll
The survey also showed sharp criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: 68% of respondents gave him a negative rating, with nearly half calling his performance “poor”
Big crowds, clashes with police on fourth day of Italian pro-Palestinian protests
Hundreds of thousands marched in Rome supporting Palestine; protest was mostly peaceful but ended with clashes, arrests, and some violence
Israel kills 70 in Gaza, despite Trump's call for halting bombing
Gaza’s civil defence agency said seven children between the ages of two months and eight years old were among those killed
Israel's army says it will advance preparations for the first phase of Trump's plan
The announcement comes hours after Trump ordered Israel to stop bombing Gaza
Pakistan welcomes Hamas response to Trump peace plan, seeks swift end to Gaza violence
Pakistan welcomes Hamas’ reaction to Trump’s peace plan, urging immediate ceasefire and hostages’ release.
Pakistan, Egypt commit to collaborative efforts for lasting peace in Gaza
Pakistan and Egypt agreed to stay aligned in efforts for lasting peace in Gaza. DPM Ishaq Dar and Egyptian FM Dr. Badr discussed ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and peace initiatives.
PM Shehbaz hails Hamas' statement as 'window for ceasefire' in Gaza conflict
PM Shehbaz Sharif expressed optimism over a potential Gaza ceasefire, praising global leaders, including President Trump and Middle Eastern nations, for their efforts to resolve the Palestinian issue.
Trump gives Hamas until Sunday night to reach Gaza deal or 'all HELL' will break out
Trump’s ceasefire plan, backed by Israel and relayed to Hamas via Qatar and Egypt, includes prisoner exchanges and disarmament, with the UN calling it a window of opportunity.
Israeli military intercepts final aid boat as new flotilla sails to Gaza
Israel’s foreign ministry confirmed the deportation of four Italians, with others facing expulsion, as dozens in Italy staged solidarity protests over seizure of a Gaza-bound flotilla.
Israel intercepts last Gaza flotilla boat, begins deportations
The organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla say the Marinette was intercepted some 42.5 nautical miles from Gaza
Dar says Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan 'not ours', stresses unity on Palestine
Pakistan says Trump’s Gaza peace plan differs from Muslim nations’ proposal for full Israeli withdrawal and rejects changes to the agreed draft.
FO moves to secure release of Pakistanis held in Israeli raid on Gaza flotilla
Pakistan’s Foreign Office launches efforts for release of citizens detained in Israel’s raid on Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla.
Israeli bulldozers in West Bank carve up hopes for Palestinian state
Before Trump's Gaza plan was announced, Netanyahu declared: "There will never be a Palestinian state"
Gaza mother clings to her sick daughter after losing twin babies in midst of war
The turmoil has placed a particular burden on young children and pregnant women such as Abu Matroud
UN Security Council fails again to stop bloodshed in Gaza: Ambassador Asim Iftikhar
He said that the Palestinians can no longer be denied their right to an independent state
Pakistan calls for immediate release of humanitarian workers onboard Gaza-bound flotilla
FO also called for the lifting of the illegal blockade of Gaza
Strike called in Italy, protests flare over interception of Gaza aid ships
In Naples, demonstrators halted train traffic, while in Rome, police surrounded the Termini station
Hafiz Naeem calls Israeli attack on Gaza aid flotilla 'blatant terrorism'
Is this what the world calls humanity, democracy, and international law? the JUI leader asked
Ex-senator Mushtaq, activist Greta Thunberg among 200 flotilla participants arrested by Israeli forces
Israeli forces have intercepted 39 boats carrying aid and foreign activists to Gaza, leaving only one vessel still sailing towards the Palestinian enclave
Pakistan condemns Israel's 'dastardly attack' on Global Sumud Flotilla
Peace must be given a chance and humanitarian aid must reach those in need, PM Shehbaz said
Israeli navy seizes Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid
Former Pakistani senator among more than 500 participants on board.
Gaza aid flotilla braces for blockade as vessels approach
Boats expect to reach Gaza on Thursday, if not intercepted
Hamas 'wants changes' in Trump's Gaza Strip plan
Hamas is seeking amendments to Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, AFP reports, including changes to the disarmament clause and guarantees of a full Israeli withdrawal.
Gaza flotilla says vessels approached its boats as it nears Israeli blockade
The Global Sumud Flotilla consists of more than 40 civilian boats carrying about 500 people
Vast nuclear plant in Ukraine is being cooled by emergency diesel generators, Russia says
Power is needed to pump water around the plant to cool the reactors and spent fuel
Displaced Palestinians shelter in makeshift roadside tents in central Gaza
Trump warned of "a very sad end" if Hamas rejected the proposal to end the two-year-old conflict
Colombia manufactures its first rifles to replace Israeli weapons
President Gustavo Petro broke ties with Israel in 2024 to protest Netanyahu's offensive in Gaza
Trump warns Hamas over peace plan, recalls India losing 7 jets to Pakistan
Israel and Arab leaders have already backed US peace initiative
At least 27 Palestinians killed as Trump peace proposal raises questions
Many Palestinians in the war-torn coastal enclave are wary of the proposal
