The war in Gaza

Continuous coverage of the events and developments of the war in the Gaza Strip.

Rubio warns of the implications of recognizing the State of Palestine on peace efforts in Gaza
about 1 hour ago
Politics
Lubna Nissani

Rubio warns of the implications of recognizing the State of Palestine on peace efforts in Gaza

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said today, Thursday, that the United States has informed other countries that recognizing the State of Palestine could lead to more "problems".

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Axios: Paris Meeting Between Witkoff and Qataris on Gaza Agreement Without Significant Progress
about 1 hour ago
Politics
Lubna Nissani

Axios: Paris Meeting Between Witkoff and Qataris on Gaza Agreement Without Significant Progress

Sources from "Axios" reported that U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met today, Thursday, in Paris with senior Qatari officials to discuss a potential agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of prisoners, but the negotiations did not yield any significant progress.

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The Israeli army announces control over 40% of the city of Gaza amid international accusations of committing genocide
about 2 hours ago
Politics
Lubna Nissani

The Israeli army announces control over 40% of the city of Gaza amid international accusations of committing genocide

The spokesperson for the Israeli army, Avichai Adraee, announced that Israeli forces now control 40% of the city of Gaza as part of an ongoing military operation against Hamas.

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"The Voice of Hind" from Gaza shakes Venice.. A film documenting the tragedy of a girl receives a 24-minute standing ovation
about 3 hours ago
Miscellaneous
Lubna Nissani

"The Voice of Hind" from Gaza shakes Venice.. A film documenting the tragedy of a girl receives a 24-minute standing ovation

The audience at the Venice Film Festival applauded for a long time — for a continuous 24 minutes — after the premiere of the film "The Voice of Hind Rajab" by Tunisian director Kawthar Ben Hania.

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Pope Leo Calls for a Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza During Meeting with Israeli President
about 4 hours ago
World News
Mahmoud Khalaf

Pope Leo Calls for a Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza During Meeting with Israeli President

In a move that carries humanitarian and political implications, Pope Leo XIV of the Vatican discussed "the tragic situation in Gaza" today, Thursday, with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, calling for a permanent ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas, according to an official statement issued by the Vatican.

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Israel threatens: Gaza invasion will cause the displacement of one million Palestinians
about 10 hours ago
World News
Diana Barkat

Israel threatens: Gaza invasion will cause the displacement of one million Palestinians

As the Israeli military escalation continues, fears are growing of a mass displacement wave that could affect one million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, amid Israeli warnings of a comprehensive military operation in the city.

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Amid Israeli Military Escalation.. Hamas Announces Its Agreement to a Prisoner Exchange and Ceasefire Offer
about 22 hours ago
World News
Diana Barkat

Amid Israeli Military Escalation.. Hamas Announces Its Agreement to a Prisoner Exchange and Ceasefire Offer

Hamas announced on Wednesday its agreement to conclude a comprehensive deal in the Gaza Strip, in response to an offer made by U.S. President Donald Trump, while Israel continues its military escalation by launching the "second phase" of its operation.

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Erdogan: We will not stand idly by in the face of what is happening in Palestine
1 day ago
Politics
Lubna Nissani

Erdogan: We will not stand idly by in the face of what is happening in Palestine

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that his country will not stand by watching what the Palestinians are facing in the Gaza Strip, directing sharp criticism at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Hamas accuses Israel of continuing to destroy Gaza and calls on the international community to intervene
1 day ago
Politics
Lubna Nissani

Hamas accuses Israel of continuing to destroy Gaza and calls on the international community to intervene

Hamas accuses the Israeli army of carrying out a "systematic destruction" of residential neighborhoods and tightening the siege on civilians.

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The Israeli occupation releases five young men from Jabata al-Khashab after a dawn arrest campaign
1 day ago
Syria News
Mahmoud Khalaf

The Israeli occupation releases five young men from Jabata al-Khashab after a dawn arrest campaign

Media sources reported today, Wednesday, that the Israeli occupation forces released five young men out of seven they had previously arrested in the town of Jabata al-Khashab in the northern Quneitra governorate.

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Gaza Under Siege: The Death Toll from Famine Rises to 367, Including 131 Children
1 day ago
World News
Nagham Bilal

Gaza Under Siege: The Death Toll from Famine Rises to 367, Including 131 Children

Famine continues to claim lives in the besieged sector, and the childhood of Gaza pays the highest price amid international warnings of an impending humanitarian disaster.

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Violent protests near Netanyahu's home demand a prisoner exchange deal before the Gaza incursion
1 day ago
Politics
Nagham Bilal

Violent protests near Netanyahu's home demand a prisoner exchange deal before the Gaza incursion

Angry protests erupt in Jerusalem, with flames approaching Netanyahu's home amid escalating pressure to finalize a prisoner exchange deal before the attack on Gaza. The scene warns of an internal explosion as tensions rise.

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