Gaza

Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan urges increased international pressure on Israel to allow more humanitarian aid to Gaza. He criticized Trump’s Board of Peace for not meeting aid commitments and noted miscommunication between Iran and another party over ship navigation in the Hormuz. Fidan also warned that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies risk creating external conflicts.

Nine months into a ceasefire, Israel now controls nearly 70% of Gaza, including areas like al-Shujaiya, as its military advances into new 'orange zones.' Palestinian families, such as the al-Hattabs, remain in ruined homes with limited aid access, while Trump's stalled peace plan offers no immediate resolution.

The World Cup has seen widespread Palestinian solidarity symbols despite Palestine not competing, with Arab teams and fans prominently displaying flags and keffiyehs. Morocco's elimination marked the end of Arab representation, and Egypt's coach publicly honored Palestinian supporters after a win. Palestinians in Gaza celebrated Egypt's victory, and support for Palestine has now extended beyond Arab and Muslim nations.

The IDF killed three Hamas commanders, including an Oct. 7 invader, in Gaza airstrikes. The US pledged 20,000 international peacekeepers to Gaza but faces challenges deploying even twenty. Israel is defending the detention of a Gaza hospital chief who is also a Hamas officer.

A book about the Holocaust was canceled after the author refused his editor's demand to include criticisms of Israel's actions in Gaza and the Trump-led US's migrant policies involving 'concentration-style prisons'.

Andy Burnham is positioning himself as Britain's next prime minister, criticizing his predecessor Keir Starmer's handling of the Gaza war and emphasizing the need for a strong foreign secretary and international alliances to manage challenges like dealing with Donald Trump.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claimed that US envoy Steve Witkoff referred to Gaza's population as 'two million Nazis' during a private meeting. Smotrich stated this at a conference, citing a conversation after Witkoff's visit to Gaza in August. Witkoff publicly framed his Gaza visit as an effort to aid food and medical deliveries.

A majority of U.S. Jewish adults feel less safe since Hamas' October 2023 attack on Israel, with 30% reporting physical assault, harassment, or property damage due to their Jewish identity in the past year, according to an AP-NORC poll. The survey highlights increased antisemitism concerns amid U.S. protests over Israel's actions in Gaza and shifting public opinion on the Israel-U.S. alliance.

The United Nations Women agency warned that at least one million women and girls in conflict-affected regions like Afghanistan, Gaza, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, and Yemen have lost access to critical support due to US foreign aid cuts under President Donald Trump. The report highlights that reduced funding for women’s organizations is exacerbating needs amid rising global crises.

The Israeli army claimed to have killed Hamas commander Yahya Saeed Muhammad Hamdan in a strike on southern Gaza. Hamdan, head of the Qassam Brigades Nukhba Forces unit, was allegedly involved in the 7 October 2023 attacks on Israel. Hamas has not yet commented on the report but confirmed its spokesperson Hazem Qassem survived an Israeli attack west of Gaza City.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claimed US envoy Steve Witkoff called Gaza's population 'two million Nazis' during a private meeting. Smotrich also advocated for permanent Israeli territorial expansion in Lebanon during a conference.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claimed US envoy Steve Witkoff referred to Gaza's population as 'two million Nazis' during a private meeting. Smotrich, a far-right minister, also advocated for permanent Israeli territorial expansion in Lebanon and has previously called for expelling Palestinians from Gaza. The International Criminal Court is reportedly considering charges against Smotrich for alleged crimes in the West Bank.

Hamas is dissolving its government and transferring power to a new technocratic administration in Gaza.

Hamas announced the dissolution of its de facto government and offered to hand over power to a technocratic committee appointed by Donald Trump's Board of Peace. Israel dismissed this move as a stunt, while continued Israeli military bombing of Gaza persists despite an apparent ceasefire, with the technocrats still outside the territory.

An AP-NORC poll reveals that many U.S. Jewish adults feel less safe since Hamas' 2023 attack on Israel, with 3 in 10 reporting physical assault, verbal abuse, or harassment due to their Jewish identity in the past year. The survey highlights increased vulnerability amid eroding bipartisan support for Israel and internal Jewish community divides over antisemitism definitions.

A new AP-NORC poll reveals that many Jewish adults in the U.S. feel less safe since Hamas' October 2023 attack on Israel, with 3 in 10 reporting harassment or assault related to their Jewish identity. The survey highlights increased antisemitism amid U.S. protests over Israel's actions in Gaza and shifting public opinion on the Israel alliance.

An AP-NORC poll found that many U.S. Jewish adults feel less safe since Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, with 3 in 10 reporting experiences of physical assault, verbal abuse, online harassment, or property damage due to their Jewish background in the past year. The survey highlights increased concerns about antisemitism and safety amid growing U.S. criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza.

Israel has expanded its control in Gaza since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire last year, leading to increased violence and a deadly toll on Palestinians. Previously, Israel controlled half of Gaza, but now its forces have pushed deeper into the region.

Israeli forces have expanded their control in Gaza, moving from half of the territory after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire to deeper areas, resulting in significant Palestinian casualties. The conflict involves shelling at night and gunfire during the day.

Gaza's young graduates are struggling with high unemployment as Israel's war severely impacts the job market, leaving many degree holders without employment opportunities.

Andy Burnham, referred to as 'Messiah' without a mandate, is attempting to appease the Labour hard Left by apologizing for Keir Starmer's position on Gaza.

The end of Hamas governance in Gaza may alter the administrator of the region but does not change the entity holding power over Palestinian life. The article highlights that sovereignty remains a critical issue for Palestinian freedom.

The IDF killed six in Gaza, including a Hamas sniper and an Islamic Jihad commander, but failed to assassinate Hamas spokesman Hassem Qassem, who was not in the drone-struck vehicle. A bodyguard was killed in the attack.

The US-led Board of Peace plans to establish a humanitarian zone in the Rafah area of Gaza through a pilot housing project, but requires cooperation from Israel and a Palestinian technocratic panel tasked with replacing Hamas, despite Hamas's potential refusal to disarm.

Netanyahu's government is rushing to pass bills before the upcoming election as the parliament dissolves, facing opposition criticism. Public anger stems from failures linked to the Hamas attack that triggered the Gaza war.

Andy Burnham, Britain's likely PM, stated he will work to stop the suffering in Gaza. He apologized on social media for the Labour Party's initial stance on Israeli attacks in the region.

Andy Burnham, the UK’s likely incoming prime minister and Labour MP, apologized for his party’s inadequate response to Israel’s war in Gaza and pledged stronger measures against Israel, including sanctions on illegal settlements and restrictions on arms licenses. He acknowledged delays in calling for a ceasefire but stopped short of labeling Israel’s actions as genocide.

Andy Burnham, expected to become Britain's new prime minister, seeks to increase pressure on the Israeli government regarding its actions in Gaza. Burnham criticized current Prime Minister Keir Starmer's initial response to Israel's military campaign in Gaza following a Hamas-led attack in October 2023.

Andy Burnham apologized for the Labour Party's inadequate response to Israel's actions in Gaza, acknowledging the need for stronger measures. He criticized the UK's delayed call for a ceasefire and pledged to consider further sanctions on Israeli settlers, signaling a potential shift in UK-Israel policy.

Two Palestinians were killed and others injured in an Israeli drone strike near Khan Younis, according to Wafa news citing medical sources. Since a reported ceasefire in October 2025, at least 1,092 Palestinians have been killed and 3,507 wounded by Israeli actions in Gaza, described as an ongoing genocide.

A group of British MPs has called for sanctions against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, citing allegations of genocide in Gaza, an illegal war on Iran, and ethnic cleansing in the West Bank. The MPs referenced a UN report detailing torture and abuse of Palestinians in Israeli prisons, urging action as Andy Burnham is expected to lead policy changes in the UK.

Israel kills one child per day on average in Gaza since the October ceasefire, with civilians continuing to die despite the ceasefire. The article also briefly mentions other topics like Ukraine's potential to manufacture Patriot missiles and research on war's impact on wildlife.

Israeli air attacks and gunfire killed nine Palestinians, including two children, in Gaza despite a reported ceasefire, according to medics.

Dan Kleban, founder of Maine Beer Company, has re-entered the Maine Senate race after briefly running last year. He criticized GOP Sen. Susan Collins and the 'DC establishment,' positioning himself as a candidate to advance Graham Platner's movement, who suspended his campaign. Kleban also stated he would not take Platner's endorsement and called for a fair nominating process.

Haredi rioters briefly breached an IDF base housing a military prison and courts. A US official stated that recent strikes on Iran will be more expansive than the previous night. Mahmoud Abbas held his first publicized call with the head of a technocratic committee managing Gaza.

The IDF eliminated a terrorist linked to the Oct. 7 attack on Kibbutz Nirim, citing an 'immediate threat.' Five people, including a child, were killed in Gaza strikes. Israel is holding a Gazan's body for hostage negotiations, despite all captives having been freed.

Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is planning a pilot humanitarian zone in Gaza to address humanitarian needs, according to a board official. The initiative aims to support Gazans willing to relocate to secure areas regardless of a potential deal with Hamas on the peace plan's second phase.

Srinivasan Muralidhar, a former judge, authored a UN report alleging Israel's deliberate targeting of children in Gaza. He previously challenged Indian authorities in his career.

The United States urged donors to cease funding UNRWA, accusing it of Hamas infiltration and promoting the Board of Peace as an alternative. The UN defended UNRWA's mandate, emphasizing its role in Gaza's humanitarian efforts despite allegations of infiltration.

A new AP-NORC poll highlights significant divides among U.S. Jews over Israel and Gaza, with religious Jews more supportive of Israel’s actions compared to secular Jews. About 70% of Jewish adults identify religiously, while 30% identify culturally or ethnically, with the latter group more critical of Israel’s military operations and less emotionally attached to the country.