More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed since the October ceasefire agreement brokered by the US, as the humanitarian situation in the besieged territory remains catastrophic
Amid widespread destruction and displacement in Gaza, residents are finding fragile ways to follow World Cup matches, often from shelters and damaged buildings where power cuts, security fears and destroyed infrastructure shape everyday life
The United Nations says a significant share of Palestinians killed since the October truce died near Israel’s armistice boundary in Gaza, raising concerns that civilians may have been unlawfully targeted
Athens has lodged formal protests and called for the immediate release and safe return of Greek citizens held in Israel, as international criticism grows over the reported treatment of activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla
The foreign ministry called for the immediate release of Greek citizens, after Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posts video showing bound activists following interception of Gaza-bound convoy near Cyprus
Greek authorities say participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla are expected to undergo identification procedures before receiving consular assistance and being repatriated as quickly as possible
The killing comes as Hamas leaders meet mediators in Cairo over the next phase of a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire plan overseen by a Trump-led peace board
The Greek foreign ministry said Athens has offered its good offices by undertaking to receive those on board the vessels on its territory and to ensure the safe return to their countries
Infestations are worsening in overcrowded tent settlements as destroyed sanitation systems, limited aid, and restricted pest control supplies fuel rising infections among Gaza’s displaced population
New Israeli-issued maps indicate a widened restricted area in Gaza, raising confusion among displaced civilians and aid groups as the military says boundaries remain flexible and tied to operational needs.
Flotilla organizers accuse Israel of “piracy” after intercepting vessels near Greece, while Israeli officials defend the move as necessary to stop what they call provocations
Kosovo joins a U.S.-backed international force aimed at stabilizing Gaza after ceasefire, with several countries committing troops to support a transitional administration.
The inaugural Board of Peace meeting saw $7B pledged for Gaza, $10B from the U.S., and commitments from multiple nations for reconstruction and an international stabilization force, as France and some EU states question the initiative’s legitimacy
The European Union is assessing potential assistance for Gaza’s newly formed civil governance body, with discussions set among EU foreign ministers later this month
Israel has been using internationally-banned thermobaric weapons, which reach 3500C, to murder Palestinians in Gaza.
According to sources, the invitation was extended by U.S. President Donald Trump, and Athens is expected to respond in the coming days.
Israel intensified its military strikes on the Gaza Strip, killing at least 31 Palestinians, including six children, according to Palestinian medical sources. Despite a ceasefire agreement, the number of strikes and casualties recorded within a few hours marks the deadliest escalation in recent weeks, residents and officials said. An Israeli drone strike hit a vehicle […]
Israeli media report senior military officials now broadly align with Gaza health authorities and the UN on war fatalities, after previously disputing figures during the conflict
The return of police officer Ran Gvili’s remains clears the way for reopening the Rafah crossing with Egypt, marking a key step in implementing the first phase of the U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire plan
Washington pitches a sweeping redevelopment vision for Gaza at Davos while violence continues on the ground and officials signal a possible reopening of the Rafah crossing next week