Palestinian Arabs
A new round of talks for a ceasefire in the Gaza war is nearing an agreement, international mediators announced yesterday. Mediators from the US, Egypt, and Qatar presented a proposal that has narrowed the gap between Israel and Hamas, the combatants themselves. The proposal is consistent with a plan presented
Hostages
As the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas nears its 10-month mark, President Biden is pushing for a ceasefire and hostage deal by the end of next week. The US officials say that Biden believes they are closer than ever to reaching a deal that could lead to the release
Arab-Israeli conflicts
More than 630 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank since Israel's military operation in Gaza began on October 7, making it the deadliest year in the territory since it was occupied by Israel in 1967. The violence has resulted in the displacement of nearly 500 Palestinians
Hamas
Hamas has reaffirmed its stance that any agreement with Israel must guarantee a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza, complete Israeli withdrawal, and a prisoner exchange deal. The Palestinian resistance group emphasized that negotiations must be based on a clear plan to implement existing agreements, particularly the UN-backed truce agreement from early
Foreign ministers
The situation in Gaza is at a "devastating" point, Foreign Secretary David Lammy said, as the UK presses for an immediate ceasefire to protect civilians and restore stability in the region. The UK has been engaging with partners across the Middle East, including the US, France, Germany, Iran,
News agencies
Palestinian health officials reported at least 17 deaths, including 5 children and their parents, in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Wednesday. The latest attacks came ahead of new talks aimed at reaching a cease-fire in the ongoing 10-month war. The US, Qatar, and Egypt are facilitating
Palestinian Arabs
Palestinian prisoners have described brutal treatment and harsh living conditions in Israeli prisons, where thousands have been detained since the war in Gaza began 10 months ago. According to released detainees, conditions have worsened in prisons run by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's ministry, with reports of
Hostages
Gaza-based militant group Hamas has blamed Israeli "massacres" for two separate incidents in which one Israeli hostage was killed by his guard and two women captives were seriously wounded. The group admitted for the first time that its own guards were responsible for the killings, contrary to previous
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Ten months into the ongoing conflict, the scale of violence in Gaza has reached apocalyptic levels, with 70,000 tons of bombs dropped on the tiny territory, destroying or badly damaging 25,000 buildings, including 41 mosques, three churches, and 12 universities. The death toll has risen to 40,000
Palestinian Arabs
Israel's high rate of arresting Palestinians in recent months has led to overcrowding in its prisons, with a third of the 500 captives in the Gilboa Prison forced to sleep on the floor in crowded cells, according to the Palestinian Commission of Detainees' Affairs. This overcrowding constitutes
Palestinian Arabs
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly condemned the Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza City, which killed over 100 people. He called for international efforts to prevent further crimes against Palestinians in Gaza, stating that the Israeli regime's actions are a desperate attempt to cover up domestic
Hostages
Israel's finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has sparked widespread condemnation from the country's Western allies after suggesting that causing the starvation of Gaza's two million Palestinians "might be just and moral" until hostages captured in Hamas's attack are returned home. In
