The war in Gaza

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

New Recognition of the State of Palestine .. Belgium Joins Britain, Canada, and Australia

Belgium announces today its recognition of the State of Palestine, in a historic step following Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal, amidst mixed reactions and ongoing Israeli escalation in Gaza.

Gaza After the Ceasefire: Ongoing Famine and Closed Crossings

Despite the ceasefire, aid faces difficulties in reaching northern Gaza, and the UN warns of famine and an imminent humanitarian disaster if the crossings are not opened.

U.S. Vice President: Annexation of the West Bank is a "stupid" step and Trump's policy rejects it

In controversial statements, J.D. Vance, the U.S. Vice President, said on Thursday that President Donald Trump strongly opposes Israel's annexation of the occupied West Bank, asserting that it "will never happen" and that this policy will remain steadfast in the U.S. administration.

Hamas and Fatah Delegations Meet in Cairo to Discuss Post-War Arrangements

about 4 hours ago

Politics

Mahmoud Khalaf

Hamas and Fatah Delegations Meet in Cairo to Discuss Post-War Arrangements

Delegations from the Hamas and Fatah movements held a meeting in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, today Thursday, to discuss the future of the Palestinian scene and the arrangements for the phase following the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to sources reported to "Al Jazeera".

Netanyahu: We will continue the war until its goals are achieved and the bodies of the prisoners are recovered

about 4 hours ago

World News

Mahmoud Khalaf

Netanyahu: We will continue the war until its goals are achieved and the bodies of the prisoners are recovered

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that military operations in Gaza will continue until all war objectives are achieved, foremost among them the recovery of the bodies of prisoners held by Palestinian factions, emphasizing that Israel will not allow its enemies to rearm or pose a new threat to its security.

Liberman: We will not allow the establishment of a Palestinian state amid rising political tensions

about 4 hours ago

Politics

Mahmoud Khalaf

Liberman: We will not allow the establishment of a Palestinian state amid rising political tensions

Avigdor Liberman, leader of the "Yisrael Beiteinu" party, announced his firm rejection of the idea of establishing a Palestinian state, asserting that his party will not allow any steps that lead to this path, in statements reflecting the rise of right-wing rhetoric within Israel amid the ongoing war on Gaza.

41 Humanitarian Organizations Call on Israel to Open Aid Corridors to Gaza

about 4 hours ago

Politics

Mahmoud Khalaf

41 Humanitarian Organizations Call on Israel to Open Aid Corridors to Gaza

41 international and local organizations operating in the Gaza Strip issued a joint statement calling on the Israeli authorities to allow the immediate and unconditional flow of humanitarian aid to the sector, warning that the continued restrictions on the entry of essential materials exacerbates the humanitarian crisis in an unprecedented manner.

Gaza Faces Unprecedented Health and Food Collapse Amid Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid

about 4 hours ago

World News

Mahmoud Khalaf

Gaza Faces Unprecedented Health and Food Collapse Amid Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid

The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, issued a strong warning about the health situation in the Gaza Strip, confirming that what the region is experiencing represents a "health disaster that will last for generations," amid a near-total collapse of the medical infrastructure and the absence of basic services.

Smotrich Apologizes to Saudi Arabia After Controversial Statement and Expects No Impact on Relations

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World News

Lubna Nissani

Smotrich Apologizes to Saudi Arabia After Controversial Statement and Expects No Impact on Relations

The Israeli Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, today, Thursday, issued an official apology to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after a statement that many described as offensive.

Smotrich attacks the idea of conditional normalization with Saudi Arabia: "Keep riding camels!"

Smotrich emphasized that the Israeli government would not accept "any political settlement" that leads to the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Marco Rubio in Tel Aviv .. Third American Visit to Control Netanyahu and Preserve the Gaza Agreement

Marco Rubio arrives in Tel Aviv amid increasing American pressure on Netanyahu to preserve the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, while the West Bank witnesses controversial Israeli movements that may threaten the fragile truce.

Netanyahu Implicitly Rejects Turkish Involvement in Gaza and Vance Confirms Difficulty of the Upcoming Phase

1 day ago

World News

Mahmoud Khalaf

Netanyahu Implicitly Rejects Turkish Involvement in Gaza and Vance Confirms Difficulty of the Upcoming Phase

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted at his rejection of any Turkish role in the Gaza Strip as part of the American plan to monitor the ceasefire with Hamas, indicating that he holds "decisive opinions" on this proposal without explicitly disclosing them.

Israeli Representative Attacks International Court of Justice Decision and Describes UNRWA as "Supporting Terrorism"

In a strong response, Israel's representative to the United Nations, Danny Danon, described the decision issued by the International Court of Justice regarding UNRWA as "shameful," considering that holding Israel responsible for its lack of cooperation with United Nations institutions is ignoring what he called "the transformation of those institutions into platforms supporting terrorism."

Norwegian Foreign Minister: The International Court of Justice's decision regarding UNRWA must be referred to the General Assembly and bind everyone

Norwegian Foreign Minister, Espen Barth Eide, said on Wednesday that the recent decision of the International Court of Justice regarding the neutrality of UNRWA and its role in the Palestinian territories is an important step that came after a Norwegian initiative, expressing his satisfaction with the clarity of the decision and its content.

Hind Rajab's Mother: The Occupation's Admission of the Murder Enhances the Case... And I Demand Justice for Hind and the Paramedics

1 day ago

World News

Mahmoud Khalaf

Hind Rajab's Mother: The Occupation's Admission of the Murder Enhances the Case... And I Demand Justice for Hind and the Paramedics

In emotional statements to "Al Jazeera", the mother of the child Hind Rajab appealed to the international community for urgent action to achieve justice for her daughter and the paramedics who died with her, emphasizing that the admission by Israeli occupation soldiers of committing the murder after a period of denial represents a legal turning point that strengthens the case filed against them.

International Court of Justice: No Evidence of UNRWA Bias… and Israel is Obligated to Facilitate Relief and Meet the Needs of Palestinians

The International Court of Justice issued a series of decisive rulings regarding the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territories and the role of UNRWA, confirming that there is no evidence of the agency violating the principle of neutrality or practicing discrimination in the distribution of aid.

The Majority of Americans Support Their Country's Recognition of Palestine Despite Trump's Position

80% of Democrats and 41% of Republicans support the recognition, while 53% of Republicans expressed their rejection.

Vance: Implementation of the ceasefire plan in Gaza is "better than expected" and we emphasize the need to disarm Hamas

In a press conference held during his visit to Israel, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance expressed optimism about the implementation of the ceasefire plan in the Gaza Strip, considering that its execution is "going better than expected".

Israeli Parliamentary Report Warns of Unprecedented 'Tsunami' of Israeli Emigration

A report presented to the Israeli Knesset revealed an unprecedented wave of emigration witnessed in Israel, with more than 125,000 citizens leaving the country between the beginning of 2022 and mid-2024. The report warned of the continuation of this trend

Israeli Army: The Red Cross is receiving the bodies of hostages in southern Gaza… and we call on Hamas to adhere to the agreement

The Israeli army announced that the International Red Cross is on its way to receive the bodies of hostages in southern Gaza, in a step that comes as part of humanitarian arrangements related to the temporary ceasefire agreement.

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