Gaza Strip
The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) has passed a resolution stating that Israel's conduct during its almost two-year war in Gaza meets the legal definition of genocide. This move comes as part of the growing international criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, where its offensive
Armistices
The Israeli government has shifted its stance on negotiations with Hamas, now demanding a comprehensive deal that would free all hostages and end the war, despite experts saying it's unclear how or when that might happen. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to keep fighting until Hamas is decisively
Gaza Strip
As Israeli airstrikes hit a hospital in Khan Younis, killing at least 14 people, including journalists from the Associated Press and Reuters, the Israeli government's offensive on Gaza's largest city, Gaza City, is taking a deadly turn. The city is a stronghold for Hamas, and Israel&
Gaza Strip
Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet has signed off on a military plan to take over Gaza City, further complicating the prospect of Arab countries taking part in postwar governance. The Israeli prime minister's proposal excludes the Palestinian Authority, which Arab governments see as the main feasible alternative to
Humanitarian aid
The lives of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are in danger due to the devastating effects of war, with starvation and death looming over the affected population. Despite the efforts of humanitarian aid organizations, the situation remains grave, with people dying due to the unavailability of food and medical assistance.
Humanitarian aid
In the midst of a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Canadian medical workers have spoken out about the desperation and despair they witnessed while working in the conflict-ridden territory. Dr. Joanne Perry, a Canadian physician with Médecins sans frontières (Doctors Without Borders), recounted the story of a woman who had
Arab-Israeli conflicts
President Trump's latest tariff deadline has gone into effect, targeting dozens of countries with new trade restrictions. The deadline, like so many others, has been subject to change, creating economic uncertainty and controversy. This has significant implications for both the US economy and President Trump's own
Humanitarian aid
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has led to a devastating humanitarian crisis, with the prices of essential goods skyrocketing to unaffordable levels. Despite efforts to distribute aid, the chaos and violence surrounding the distribution process have convinced many Palestinians to give up on accessing humanitarian aid, leaving them to buy
Humanitarian aid
Jewish leaders from the United States and elsewhere are speaking out against Israel's actions in Gaza, with more than 1,000 rabbis signing a public letter urging Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into the territory. The rabbis, who are predominantly mainstream and from various denominations, condemn the
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Diplomats from the United States and Israel are visiting a US-Israeli-backed food distribution site in Gaza, as international outrage over starvation grows. Steve Witkoff, President Trump's Middle East envoy, and Mike Huckabee, the US ambassador to Israel, are among those visiting the site. Meanwhile, negotiations to release hostages
Arab-Israeli conflicts
American Judaism is facing a grave moral crisis due to Israel's war in Gaza, a leading conservative rabbi has warned, sparking intense debate within the Jewish community. The controversy centers on the lack of food aid in Gaza and the responsibility of Israeli military operations to provide for
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached a critical point, with the US envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the situation. Since ceasefire talks stalled in Doha, Qatar, global anger over the hunger in Gaza has grown,
