JERUSALEM, August 3, 2025 — Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir led hundreds of Israeli settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Sunday, sparking strong condemnation from across the Muslim world. The action, which occurred during the Jewish religious observance of Tisha B’Av, is being called a major provocation by Palestinian officials. Early […]
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Starvation crisis deepens in Gaza, warns WHO chief
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has raised serious concerns over growing hunger in Gaza. On Wednesday, he warned that a large number of people in the region are starving due to food shortages and restricted aid. He called the situation “mass starvation” and stressed that it is a man-made […]
Israeli forces hit WHO Gaza base, staff detained amid strikes
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that Israeli forces struck its staff residence and main warehouse in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, three times on Monday. The airstrikes caused major fires and damage, putting the lives of staff, children, and families at serious risk. Despite the attack, WHO said it would continue to provide health services in […]
Freedom Flotilla ship ‘Handala’ sets sail with aid and hope for Gaza
A new ship from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) named Handala prepared to leave Italy’s Gallipoli port on Sunday, aiming to break Israel’s naval blockade on Gaza. The ship, loaded with humanitarian aid and messages of support, carries civilian activists from around the world, including doctors, lawyers, and journalists. The activists released a video on […]
Israeli strikes kill 11 in Gaza as global pressure mounts
At least 11 Palestinians lost their lives in fresh Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, hospital sources told Al Jazeera. The attacks hit multiple areas including Shujayea, Jabalia, and the overcrowded Shati refugee camp. In one strike, five members of the same family were killed in Shati, while dozens more were injured across the region. Meanwhile, the […]
Gaza under fire again as Israeli strikes kill 60 more Palestinians
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have continued without pause, killing at least 60 more Palestinians since Saturday morning, according to Arab media reports. Among the dead are 27 civilians who were gathered at an aid distribution point when the strikes hit. The ongoing violence has deepened the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn region. Alongside the rising […]
Israel pounds Gaza with airstrikes as ceasefire talks begin in Washington
At least 60 people were killed in Gaza on Monday during one of the heaviest Israeli airstrikes in weeks, just as Israeli officials prepared to begin ceasefire talks in Washington. The bombardment came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump urged both sides to “make the deal in Gaza” and secure the return of hostages. […]
UN chief blasts US-backed Gaza aid plan: “it is killing people”
UNITED NATIONS – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly criticized a US-backed aid operation in Gaza, warning that it is dangerous and causing civilian deaths. He described the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) model as “inherently unsafe.” Speaking to reporters on Friday, Guterres said, “Any operation that channels desperate civilians into militarized zones is inherently unsafe. […]
Israel blocks aid to Northern Gaza amid disputes over distribution control
CAIRO/TEL AVIV – Israel has stopped aid from entering northern Gaza, though supplies are still moving through the southern region, according to two Israeli officials on Thursday. This decision follows concerns that Hamas may be seizing humanitarian aid meant for civilians. However, Gaza clan leaders strongly denied these claims, insisting the masked men seen on […]