Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators invade US Capitol

Scores of pro-Palestinian protesters staged a sit-in protest in the US Capitol, demanding that the US back a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Police have arrested multiple demonstrators who refused to leave the building.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: ‘Dozens of deaths, injuries’ reported as Israeli jets hit central, northern, southern Gaza

Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 1,400 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 3,700 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

US vetoes UNSC resolution for humanitarian pause in Gaza war aimed at relief delivery

The United States on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution proposing a humanitarian pause in the Gaza conflict for the delivery of aid to the enclave. The American ambassador to the UN said more time was needed for on-the-ground diplomacy to take place.

President Raisi says every drop of Palestinian blood brings Israel closer to downfall

Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has stated the Israeli regime is only accelerating its demise by killing innocent Palestinian women and children in the Gaza Strip.

Iran’s UN envoy denies received US message on Gaza

Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani has dismissed media reports that he received any messages from the United States on the ongoing Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip.

Iran strongly condemns Israel’s strike on Gaza hospital

Iran has strongly condemned an Israeli air raid on a hospital in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday night that killed at least 500 civilians.

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: Anger aimed at Israel after 500 killed at Gaza hospital

Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 1,400 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 3,200 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

Palestine’s Abbas cancels planned Biden meeting after Gaza hospital raid

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has canceled a planned meeting with US President Joe Biden, following an Israeli raid on a Gaza hospital on Tuesday that killed hundreds of people.

Hamas accuses Biden of “falling for Israeli narrative” ahead of high-stakes visit

On the eve of the US president's visit to Israel, Hamas has accused Joe Biden of falling “for the Israeli narrative," calling the United States "a culprit in this war against our people."

IRGC warns of another “shock” if Israeli crimes in Gaza continue

The Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a strong warning regarding the ongoing Israeli war in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Iran Leader: Gaza genocide should immediately stop

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Israeli regime must be put on trial as it is committing genocide against Palestinians before the watchful eyes of the international community.

Iranian daily: US asked Iran to stay away from Gaza conflict

An Iranian newspaper says it has received information on details of a letter the US has submitted to Iran on the ongoing Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip.

CENTCOM head arrives in Israel ahead of Biden’s trip

The head of US Central Command (CENTCOM) has arrived in Israel to meet with the Israeli military chief of staff, according to a CENTCOM statement.

Pentagon orders US forces to prepare for possible deployment to Israel for “logistical, medical support”

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has ordered that roughly 2,000 American troops prepare for a potential deployment to Israel to help with tasks like medical and logistical support, according to multiple defense officials.

President Raisi to Russia’s Putin: West blind support for Israel root cause of Gaza massacre

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has, in a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that the “blind support" of Western countries, particularly the United States, for Israel has given the Zionists an incentive to intensify their crimes and continue genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza.

Raisi says Iran ready to pursue diplomacy with all countries to end Israel crimes against Palestinians

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has stated that Tehran is ready to cooperate with all states to use diplomatic capacities to stop Israel's atrocities against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

US military prepares for possible Israel deployment amid Gaza war: Report

Citing unnamed defence officials, the Wall Street Journal has reported that the US military has earmarked approximately 2,000 servicemembers for a potential deployment to Israel.

Anything possible if Israel insists on attacking Gaza: Iran

Tehran has warned of the adverse consequences of the Israeli regime’s inhumane actions against Palestinians in light of its atrocious military campaign against the besieged Gaza Strip.

Top Iranian commander: Al-Aqsa Flood was first stage of Israel’s collapse

The chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said on Monday that the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas made Israel suffer a “great defeat” in its recent operation dubbed Al-Aqsa Flood.

Biden: No clear evidence Iran behind Hamas military operation in Israel

US President Joe Biden says there’s no clear evidence of Iran being behind the surprise attacks in Israel carried out by Hamas earlier this month.

Iran says Gaza could turn into ‘graveyard’ for Israeli forces

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has warned that if diplomatic efforts to stop Israeli air raids and prevent a ground offensive on the Gaza Strip are unsuccessful, there is a risk of the conflict escalating uncontrollably, with multiple regional players joining the fight.

Iranian FM: Iran won’t stand idly by if Israel’s aggression continues

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian warns that Iran will not stand by idly if the Israelis "don’t stop their aggression against Gaza."

Israel-Palestine conflict LIVE: Biden says Israeli occupation of Gaza Strip would be a “big mistake”

Palestinian group, Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip, has announced the start of military the operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Thousands of rockets have been fired from the blockaded enclave towards the occupied territories as far away as Tel Aviv, killing over 1,400 Israelis, including both military and settlers. More than 2,600 Palestinians have been so far killed in an exchange of fire between the two sides.

UN chief warns west Asia ‘on verge of abyss’

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the West Asia region is “on the verge of an abyss” as the bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip continues by the Israeli military.

Iran FM urges China to use power to stop “Israeli crimes in Gaza”

The Iranian foreign minister, in a phone call with his Chinese counterpart, urged Beijing to use its capacities to stop Israeli attacks on Gaza.

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