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Talks on Israeli hostages, Gaza ceasefire resumed in Qatar: Source

Negotiations on the release of Israeli hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza have begun in the Qatari capital Doha , a diplomat familiar with the matter told CNN on Sunday.

Palestinians ‘starving to death’ in northern Gaza amid Israeli siege

The struggle to survive continues in northern part of the Gaza Strip as Israel’s devastating siege and bombing of the area continues.

WHO warns condition in northern Gaza ‘catastrophic’

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned that the situation in northern Gaza is “catastrophic” amid “intensive” Israeli operations unfolding around and within healthcare facilities.

ICC replaces judge in Netanyahu arrest case on health grounds

The International Criminal Court (ICC) says it has replaced one of the judges deciding on a prosecution request for an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Gaza war, a move that could lead to further delays in the case.

Patients, staff trapped in Gaza’s hospital amid Israeli siege

At least 600 patients along with their companions, and staff members, are trapped at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya in the Gaza Strip as the Israeli military besieges the medical facility, the Palestinian health ministry in the enclave has announced.

Iran, China urge immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon

The presidents of Iran and China, Masoud Pezeshkian and Xi Jinping, have expressed concern over the current crisis in West Asia, saying the immediate establishment of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon is the key to reducing tensions in the region.

Over 770 killed in 19 days of Israeli siege on Gaza’s Jabalia: Gov’t media office

The Government Media Office in Gaza has reported that more than 770 Palestinians were killed and over 1,000 wounded after 19 days of Israeli military attacks on Jabalia in the northern part of the blockaded enclave.

Iran urges UN Security Council to force Israel into stopping aggression in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has called on the UN Security Council to force Israel to cease its assault against the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria.

WHO says Israeli bombardment stopped Gaza polio vaccinations

The World Health Organization announced Wednesday that "intense bombardment" and "escalating violence" in northern Gaza had forced it to halt the final phase of a child polio vaccination drive.

Blinken meets Israeli leaders amid regional tensions

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to revive ceasefire negotiations to end the war in the Gaza Strip, pressing for more aid to be allowed into the besieged enclave.

Iran seeking to prevent expansion of regional conflict: President Pezeshkian to India’s Modi

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed Iran’s endeavor towards preventing the expansion of regional tensions, calling for an end to Israel’s genocide and crimes in West Asia.

Poll: Most Germans oppose continued Israel arms sales amid Gaza war

A new poll has revealed that 60 percent of Germans oppose weapons exports to Israel, with a majority of voters from the country's three ruling coalition partners supporting restrictions.

Israel has blocked 250,000 aid trucks into Gaza: Media office

The Government Media Office in Gaza announced that Israeli soldiers have prevented the entry of “more than a quarter of a million trucks of aid and goods” since the war on the besieged enclave began in October last year.

Israeli soldiers becoming disillusioned with fighting in Gaza: Report

Increasing numbers of Israeli soldiers are becoming disillusioned with fighting in the Gaza Strip and other areas of conflict in Lebanon and the West Bank, leading some to refuse to return to the battlefield.

Black Muslim groups shun Harris for US president over Gaza war

A group of approximately 50 Black Muslim leaders have signed a statement urging American voters to shun Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the White House and instead back candidates who support a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and an arms embargo on Israel.

640 Palestinians killed by Israel in north Gaza in more than 2 weeks

Israel has killed at least 640 Palestinians in the northern part of the Gaza Strip since it laid siege to the area 17 days ago, medical sources have told Al Jazeera.

Blinken to depart for a high-stakes trip to Middle East

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will depart Monday for a high-stakes trip to the Middle East as Washington seeks to move forward with long-stalled negotiations to bring back the Israeli hostages and end the war in the Gaza Strip following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Iran’s foreign minister visiting Bahrain, Kuwait within hours: Spokesperson

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi is going to visit Bahrain and Kuwait on Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated at a weekly press conference.

Israel may be destroying Palestinian population in northern Gaza through “death and displacement”: UN

Israel’s military offensive in northern Gaza Strip may be destroying the Palestinian population through “death and displacement”, the United Nations Human Rights Office has warned, as it urged Tel Aviv to follow a top UN court order to prevent genocide in the blockaded enclave.

Israeli army says colonel killed in northern Gaza

The commander of Israel's 401st Armoured Brigade was killed during fighting in northern Gaza, the Israeli military has announced.

Australia to review dozens of military export permits to Israel: Report

Australia is carrying out a review of all the 66 military export permits for Israel that were approved before the Gaza war last year, the Guardian daily has reported, citing Defense Ministry sources.

Anti-government Israeli protesters demand a deal to release Gaza-held hostages

Huge crowds of Israeli demonstrators gathered in several cities across the occupied territories Saturday, demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government make the return of hostages in the Gaza Strip their top priority.

Iran, Turkey share stance on need to cease Israel’s crimes: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stressed that Iran and Turkey, as two influential countries in the Muslim world, share a unified position on the urgent need to stop Israel's genocide in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

Israeli strike on northern Gaza kills dozens of Palestinians

An Israeli attack on Beit Lahiya, a town in northern Gaza, killed at least 73 Palestinians on Saturday evening, according to the besieged enclave's government media office. More than 100 others were wounded and several people are missing.

Sinwar’s body could be a bargaining chip in hostage deal negotiations: Israeli sources

The body of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could be used as a “bargaining chip” in exchange for the release of Israeli hostages being held in the Gaza Strip, Israeli sources told CNN.

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