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US knew Israeli officials discussed use of human shields in Gaza: Reuters

The United States had evidence last year that Israeli officials discussed how their soldiers sent Palestinians into tunnels in the Gaza Strip that the Israelis believed were potentially lined with explosives, two former American officials have told the Reuters news agency.

Israel-backed militia to oversee ‘rehabilitation’ of Rafah city in Gaza: Report

An Israel-backed armed group that has been accused of stealing aid in the Gaza Strip is set to oversee the “rehabilitation” of Rafah city, according to reports.

6,000 Gazans amputated since onset of Israeli war: Health Ministry

Gaza’s Health Ministry has reported 6,000 amputations in the besieged enclave since the start of Israel’s two-year war in October 2023.

US plans ‘temporary housing’ in Gaza behind Israeli lines: The Atlantic

Washington is weighing a plan to build housing for thousands of "screened" Palestinians behind the so-called yellow line in the Gaza Strip, which is occupied by Israeli troops, according to a report by The Atlantic.

Hamas: Israel has killed over 270 Palestinians since Gaza ceasefire

Palestinian group Hamas says Israel has killed 271 Palestinians since the Gaza ceasefire accord came into force last month.

Average of 8 Palestinians killed daily in Gaza since ceasefire took effect: Report

Israel continues to commit genocide against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip as an average of eight Palestinians have been killed daily since the ceasefire became effective last month, a Geneva-based rights monitor group announced Monday.

Biden admin received intelligence on illegality of Israeli actions in Gaza, refused to reduce US support: HuffPost

Former American President Joe Biden reviewed intelligence indicating that Israeli officials were aware their actions in the Gaza Strip might violate US and international law, yet he denied recommendations from his advisers to reduce US involvement, HuffPost has reported, citing former US officials.

US highlights Gaza aid surge; Palestinians claim ‘engineered starvation’

The White House has claimed that nearly 15,000 trucks carrying commercial goods and humanitarian aid have entered Gaza since October 10, but Palestinians and aid groups have sharply disputed the figures.

Hamas hands over remains of another Israeli captive under ceasefire deal

The Palestinian group Hamas returned the remains of another Israeli hostage under a Gaza ceasefire agreement, the army has announced.

Gaza death toll surges past 69,000

Israel’s military has killed at least three Palestinians in attacks across the Gaza Strip despite a United States-brokered ceasefire, as authorities in the war-torn territory reported that the overall death toll has now risen above 69,000.

Israeli military lawyers doubted legality of Gaza onslaught: Reuters

Israeli military lawyers were reportedly concerned about the growing body of evidence suggesting that Tel Aviv’s actions in the Gaza Strip could amount to war crimes, according to US intelligence gathered during the first year of the conflict, five former American officials told Reuters.

Turkey issues genocide arrest warrant against Israeli PM over Gaza war

Ankara has issued arrest warrants for alleged genocide against the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and senior officials within his government over the war in the Gaza Strip.

US to share draft UN resolution on Gaza with most of Security Council

Washington is sharing a draft resolution on US President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza with the 10 elected members of the United Nations Security Council later on Wednesday, an American official has stated.

Hamas transfers remains of another Israeli captive under Gaza ceasefire agreement

The Palestinian group Hamas handed over the remains of another Israeli hostage to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) late Tuesday under its ceasefire deal with Tel Aviv.

Crimes against children in conflict zones surge in 2024: Save the Children

One in five children globally lived in active conflict zones last year, according to a report by Save the Children.

Official figures show Israel’s war expenses reached $76.3bn in 2 years

Israel’s military expenses have surged to $76.3 billion since the outbreak of the Gaza war two years ago, official data show.

Nearly 1mn people in Gaza receive food aid amid ceasefire: UN

The United Nations has announced that nearly 1 million people in the Gaza Strip have received food assistance since October, as humanitarian operations expand under a 60-day response plan amid Israeli attacks.

UN satellite assessment shows 81% of Gaza Strip structures damaged

The United Nations has announced that nearly 81% of all structures in the Gaza Strip have been damaged, according to a new satellite assessment, as humanitarian efforts continue amid widespread devastation from two years of the Israeli war.

US circulates draft UN resolution to establish international security force in Gaza: Axios

The United States has circulated a draft resolution to members of the UN Security Council calling for the creation of an international security force in Gaza with a mandate lasting at least two years, the Axios news site has reported.

Israeli military committed 194 violations of Gaza ceasefire: Media office

The Israeli army committed 194 violations of the Gaza ceasefire agreement that came into effect on Oct. 10, the Government Media Office in Gaza has announced.

Hamas transfers remains of 3 more hostages under ceasefire accord: Israel

The Palestinian group Hamas handed over the remains of three hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Sunday evening under a ceasefire accord, the Israeli army has confirmed.

Hamas refutes US accusations that it looted aid trucks in Gaza

Palestinian group Hamas on Sunday rejected allegations by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) that it has looted aid trucks in the Gaza Strip.

Remains returned by Hamas from Gaza not those of Israeli hostages: Report

The remains of three people handed over by Hamas to Israel through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Friday night do not belong to Israeli hostages, according to a report.

Hamas ruled out role in Gaza governance, but disarmament talks ongoing: Qatar

Qatar has announced that Hamas will not be part of the future governance of the Gaza Strip, but the Palestinian group has not yet committed to unconditional disarmament.

Israel kills more Palestinians in new Gaza attack despite ‘resuming’ ceasefire

Israel’s army has carried out another deadly attack in northern Gaza despite claiming to resume the fragile ceasefire, which was already teetering from a wave of deadly bombardment it waged the night before.

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