Arab-Israeli conflicts
As the war in Gaza continues to unfold, Palestinian citizens of Israel are finding themselves living in an atmosphere of fear, with many reporting increased tensions and harassment from Jewish Israelis. Despite making up a fifth of the Israeli population, Palestinians who remained in their homes after the establishment of
Israel-Hamas War, 2023-
The death toll continues to climb in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, with at least 24 people killed and 93 injured in recent airstrikes on a mosque and a school in the Gaza Strip. The clash marks the first anniversary of the war, which has seen over 1,200 Israelis killed
Israel-Hamas War, 2023-
A deadly Israeli strike on a school turned shelter in central Gaza has sparked widespread condemnation, with the UN and other international bodies calling for an independent investigation and criticizing Israel's repeated attacks on schools serving as shelters. The strike killed 18 Gazans, including women and children, and
Civilian casualties
A devastating Israeli strike in a humanitarian area of the Gaza Strip has left craters up to 10 meters (32 feet) deep, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians. The attack, which targeted a coastal community just west of Khan Younis, has exacerbated the already dire situation in the enclave, where
Armistices
The Israeli-Hamas talks have failed to yield a breakthrough, with both sides still far apart on key issues, including control of the Philadelphi Corridor and the release of hostages. International mediators, led by the US, Qatar, and Egypt, have been working to broker a truce, but the negotiations have stalled.
Armistices
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly stated that his government will not withdraw from the Gaza-Egypt border, a key demand of both Hamas and Egypt in talks to reach a cease-fire deal. However, behind closed doors, his negotiating team has offered to pull troops out as part of a
Blinken, Antony
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed a cease-fire and hostage-release deal in the Israel-Hamas war, which includes the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza. The deal has been negotiated by Blinken on his ninth trip to the Middle East since the war began on October 7. However, Israeli
Israel-Hamas War, 2023-
Israeli leaders have issued a rare condemnation of settler violence, following a deadly rampage in the village of Jit in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The attack, which killed one Palestinian and injured others, has led to a strong rebuke from Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog,
Gaza Strip
Since fleeing Gaza, I've struggled to balance relief at surviving the IsraelHamas War with the sorrow of those who remain trapped, facing death threats from Israeli forces. The 184 days I endured were agonizing, and I'm still trying to comprehend how I left my family and
Humanitarian workers
A senior aid worker with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has returned to Gaza, describing the area as "hell on earth" after months of Israeli bombardment and a breakdown in law and order. The worker, Ms. Wateridge, spoke hours after arriving in Gaza, citing the
Egypt
More than 115,000 Gazans have crossed into Egypt since October, with most remaining in limbo, having no legal status and nowhere else to go. They are members of a new diaspora of Palestinians, a people already haunted by memories of displacement. The Palestinian Authority's embassy estimates that
Arab-Israeli conflicts
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, American public opinion remains deeply divided, with recent polls revealing stark contrasts in views on Israel's military strategy, civilian casualties in Gaza, and the role of U.S. support for Israel. Amidst the polarized debate, it is essential to examine the nuances of
