An Israeli tank moves near the Israel-Gaza border in Beeri, Israel, on December 1. Ilia Yefimovich/picture alliance/Getty Images Israel has reportedly commenced offensive operations in Gaza after the expiration of the truce with Hamas. The Israel Defense Forces stated that some of the areas being targeted include southern parts of the strip. According to the …
Extending Israel’s ceasefire with Hamas each day saves lives. A second one-day extension of the truce began on Thursday, but it also intensifies moral, political, and military dilemmas that will arise when full-scale hostilities inevitably resume. There are apparent strategic and humanitarian differences of emphasis between US President Joe Biden’s administration and the Israeli government. …
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre listens as National Security Council spokesman John Kirby speaks during a briefing at the White House on Monday. Evan Vucci/AP The White House is hopeful that additional Americans will be included in the hostages being released by Hamas on Monday. According to National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby, officials …
Young boys look at humanitarian aid trucks entering Gaza on November 26. Mohammed Abed/AFP/Getty Images Egyptian government confirms that over 120 trucks carrying aid have entered Gaza on Sunday. The United Nations, in partnership with the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, has coordinated the entry of trucks carrying fuel and cooking gas to northern Gaza, according …
The recent release of Israeli hostages and the initiation of a four-day truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza elicited a range of emotions in Tel Aviv on Friday. This development also raised hopes for the families of those who are still held in the besieged enclave. While officials announced the release of 13 Israeli …
Families and friends of hostages held in Gaza call for Netanyahu to bring them home during a demonstration in Tel Aviv on November 21. Ariel Schalit/AP The first release of Hamas’ hostages in Gaza is set for Friday afternoon local time. According to Majed Al-Ansari, a spokesperson for Qatar’s foreign ministry, 13 women and children …
People carry posters during a demonstration calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Tel Aviv, Israel, on November 11. Ahmad Gharabli/AFP/Getty Images Families of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take more action to bring their loved ones home. “We await the Israeli government to …
Humanitarian agencies have lost contact with aid workers in Gaza, as the Palestinian enclave faces its third communication blackout of the Israel-Hamas war, according to operators. Paltel, the telecom company, announced a complete interruption of its telecom and network services in Gaza due to the cut-off of previously reconnected main routes from the Israeli side. …