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UNICEF warns of severe impact on Gaza children as Israel stops aid deliveries

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned that Israel's halt to humanitarian aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip will have "devastating consequences" for children and families struggling to survive.

Saudi crown prince, Lebanese president hold meeting in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has held official talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Riyadh.

Old man dead in stabbing attack in Israel’s Haifa

A 70-year-old man was killed and three others were wounded in a stabbing attack in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, officials have confirmed.

Israel plans escalation in Gaza within a week: KAN

Israel plans to implement an escalatory strategy against the Gaza Strip within a week, including cutting off electricity, assassinations and displacing Palestinians from northern to southern parts of the besieged enclave, Israeli sources have announced.

Israeli PM rejects 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire deal, admits use of starvation against Gazans

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday refuted moving to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, acknowledging his use of starvation tactics against the territory’s population to pressure the Palestinian group, Hamas.

At least 116 Palestinians killed by Israel since start of Gaza ceasefire

At least four Palestinians were killed by Israeli army fire in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, taking the death toll since the ceasefire agreement in January to 116, the Health Ministry announced.

Hamas: Israel evading its obligations under Gaza ceasefire accord

The Palestinian group Hamas says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is evading its obligations under the Gaza ceasefire agreement, calling on mediators to start negotiations for a second phase of the deal.

Israel approves call-up of 400,000 reserve soldiers amid uncertainty over Gaza ceasefire accord

The Israeli government has approved a bill allowing the military to call up an additional 400,000 reserve soldiers amid delays in the start of negotiations for the second phase of a the Gaza ceasefire accord.

Israel halts humanitarian aid entry to Gaza after 1st phase of ceasefire ended: Report

The Israeli government decided to stop the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip on Sunday, just hours after the official completion of the first phase of the ceasefire accord, according to Israeli media.

Israel accepts US proposal for temporary Gaza ceasefire during Ramadan

Israel has announced that it has agreed to a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during Ramadan and Passover, following a proposal from US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff. The announcement came just hours after the first phase of a ceasefire was set to expire.

Hamas refutes Israel’s ‘formulation’ to extend phase one of Gaza ceasefire

Hamas has rejected Israel’s “formulation” of extending the first phase of the ceasefire instead of proceeding to the second phase as originally planned, calling it unacceptable.

US approves $3 billion military sales to Israel amid ceasefire negotiations

Washington has approved potential foreign military sales to Israel worth $3 billion, according to the State Department.

UK’s intl. development minister quits over aid cuts

Anneliese Dodds, the UK’s International Development Minister, has resigned after London announced a massive cut to the international aid budget, warning that it would likely impact programs in the Gaza Strip and Sudan.

UN head warns coming days are ‘critical’ for Gaza ceasefire agreement

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that "the coming days are critical" for maintaining the ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip and has urged all parties to uphold their commitments.

Israeli military admits ‘colossal failure’ in its Oct. 7 attack probe

The Israeli army has released its findings after months of investigations into the Hamas attack in Oct. 2023, admitting to a "colossal failure" in anticipating the "Al-Aqsa Flood Operation​​​​​​​" launched by the Palestinian group.

Palestinian prisoners released by Israel show signs of torture, starvation

Hundreds of Palestinians held in Israeli jails and released in the Gaza Strip as part of the ceasefire agreement, once again showed signs of emaciation and abuse.

West Bank becoming ‘battlefield’, dozens killed in recent weeks: UNRWA chief

The West Bank is facing an "alarming spillover" of the Gaza war, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees announced, adding dozens have been killed since Israel expanded its military operations there last month.

Lebanon’s government wins confidence vote in parliament

Lebanon’s new government has won a confidence vote in parliament, following a speech by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam promising to push for economic reforms and to start negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Hamas, Israel reach deal to resolve delay in release of Palestinian prisoners

The Palestinian group Hamas has announced that its delegation concluded a visit to the Egyptian capital Cairo, where it reached an agreement to resolve a delay in releasing Palestinian prisoners who were supposed to be freed last Saturday as part of a ceasefire accord with Israel.

Israel launches air attacks to ‘demilitarize’ Syria

Israeli Air Force has conducted airstrikes on military targets in southern Syria, including areas near Damascus and the Deraa province, following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s demand “for the complete demilitarization of the region.”

ICC called on to investigate Biden, Blinken, Austin over Gaza war

A US-based NGO has urged the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate former US President Joe Biden and two of his administration’s top officials, accusing them of acting as accessories to Israeli war crimes in the Gaza Strip.

Five more children freeze to death in Gaza

Five newborn babies froze to death in the Gaza Strip amid cold weather in the enclave, a Palestinian doctor announced on Tuesday.

Netanyahu will be able to visit Berlin despite ICC warrant: Germany’s next chancellor

Friedrich Merz, who is expected to be Germany’s next chancellor, has stated that he would make sure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can visit Berlin despite an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

EU suspends Syria sanctions to encourage democratic development

The European Union has lifted select sanctions on Syria as part of efforts to support democratic development during the country’s political transition.

Israel informs US it is no longer committed to Biden-backed Gaza ceasefire accord: Report

Israel informed the United States that it is no longer committed to the Gaza ceasefire accord, formulated during the administration of former President Joe Biden, Israeli daily Haaretz reported.

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