The development follows months of international pressure and urgent warnings from aid organizations about an escalating famine in the Palestinian enclave.
According to Oxfam, Israel’s deliberate blocking of aid has triggered a public health emergency, with waterborne diseases surging by nearly 150% across the Strip.
Envoy Steve Witkoff blames Hamas for not showing a desire to make progress as Israel also brings its team back for consultations
A central theme of the discussion was the continued coordination between Greece and Egypt on matters concerning maritime zones in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Israel’s humanitarian strategy has involved bypassing the UN-led distribution system, instead using private American logistics and security firms to deliver supplies
Since late May, over 1,000 people have reportedly been killed while trying to access food, mostly near aid distribution centers operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)
The incident has drawn strong international criticism. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni issued a written statement denouncing the escalating violence in the region
A humanitarian aid distribution event in southern Gaza turned deadly on Wednesday, with at least 20 Palestinians losing their lives during a chaotic crowd surge near Khan Younis. The tragedy unfolded at a center operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a U.S.-backed aid organization supported by Israel. According to GHF, 19 people were trampled […]
As the talks continue under the shadow of nearly two years of war, the outcome remains uncertain
The Gaza Health Ministry reported that the death toll since the war began in October 2023 has surpassed 58,000, with 139 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours
The Israeli leader warned that if these conditions are not met within 60 days of negotiations, his government will pursue its objectives by other means—specifically, through continued military action
Hamas’ “positive” response follows Trump’s final ceasefire proposal, as Israeli PM Netanyahu prepares for White House talks Monday; the statement came as Israeli airstrikes killed 15 Palestinians and 20 more died while seeking aid in Gaza
Despite the renewed diplomatic efforts, fighting on the ground has not eased. At least 139 Palestinians have been killed in the past 24 hours, according to Gaza health authorities
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar urged not to miss the opportunity for hostage release, emphasizing that a large majority in government and public opinion supports the plan
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with U.S. officials at the White House on July 7, as discussions on the conflict and ceasefire efforts continue
The war has displaced nearly the entire population of Gaza, and the United Nations estimates that over 80% of the territory is now either under evacuation orders or under Israeli military control
Israeli strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer is expected at the White House on Monday for further discussions on both Iran and Gaza
As humanitarian conditions deteriorate and shelling near aid sites becomes increasingly common, international agencies continue to sound alarms about the growing scale of the crisis and the risks facing Palestinians just trying to access food
“Eyes on Gaza” will bring together a distinguished panel of politicians, journalists, and academics from Palestine, Israel, and Greece.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation was created to get food quickly to those who need it most. It soon ran into trouble.