Gaza News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Israel expands military operation in Gaza
Tel Aviv, April 2: Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Wednesday that the military is expanding its operation against Hamas in Gaza.
Gaza aid blockade closes bakeries as evacuation orders, hostilities continue: UN
United Nations, April 2: The aid blockade has forced the shuttering of 25 bakeries in Gaza as food supplies shrivel, Israel's evacuation orders increase and bombardments continue, UN humanitarians said.
Israel warns Northern Gaza to evacuate following rocket attack on Sderot
Tel Aviv, April 1: The Israel Defense Forces warned residents of northern Gaza to evacuate on Tuesday following Palestinian rocket fire.
Hamas continues to push for war, refuses to release our hostages: Israel
New Delhi, April 1: Israel on Tuesday claimed that Hamas continues to push for war while also refusing to release the hostages.
Houthis report dozens of fresh US airstrikes in Yemen
Aden, April 1: The Houthi group reported on Tuesday that US forces have carried out 22 airstrikes on its targets in Yemen's northern Sanaa and Saada provinces over the past several hours.
Yemen's Houthis shoot down US MQ-9 drone
Sanaa, April 1: Yemen's Houthi armed group said in a statement early Tuesday that it has shot down a US MQ-9 drone over Yemen's central province of Marib.
Rafah residents flee after Israel warns to evacuate
Tel Aviv, April 1: Palestinians began fleeing Rafah on Monday after the Israel Defense Forces called on residents of the southern Gaza town to evacuate.
Israel's rate of wasting food sharply increased during war
Tel Aviv, March 31: Israel's national food bank, Leket (collection) Israel and BDO reported that the war in Gaza increased the scope of food waste in Israel by an additional 1.6 billion Shekels (USD 430 million), which is flowing out of the public's pockets. Their report for 2023 and half of 2024 reveals the extent of food loss and the consequences of the Iron Sword War on food security.
Israel establishes directorate to help Gaza residents emigrate
Tel Aviv, March 31: Israel appointed a point man to facilitate Palestinian emigration from Gaza, the Defense Ministry announced on Sunday.
UAE conducts urgent medical evacuation of 188 injured people, family members from Gaza
Abu Dhabi, March 30: The 24th evacuation flight has arrived in the United Arab Emirates at dawn on Friday - in cooperation with the World Health Organisation (WHO) - carrying 81 injured people and cancer patients from the Gaza Strip, half of whom are children.
Israeli Military launches new operation against Gaza terror bases
Tel Aviv, March 30: The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) said that Saturday afternoon, its forces began ground operations in the Al-Jenina neighborhood of Rafah in Gaza, with the aim of expanding the security zone in the southern Gaza Strip.
Hamas agrees to Egyptian proposal for hostage release, ceasefire
Cairo, March 30: Hamas has accepted a new proposal put forward by Egypt to release five hostages, including American-Israeli Edan Alexander, in exchange for a renewed ceasefire, CNN reported, citing a Hamas source statement.
Hamas releases second propaganda video of Israeli hostage Elkana Bohbot pleading for release
Jerusalem, March 30: Hamas's armed wing has released a video showing an Israeli hostage, Elkana Bohbot, pleading for his release.
Hamas approves new truce proposal as Israel begins new ground operations in Gaza's Rafah
Gaza/Jerusalem, March 30: Hamas has said it had approved a proposal from mediators for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which it received two days earlier.
Why did Elton John fear it was 'inhumane' to record album with Brandi Carlile?
Los Angeles, March 29: Legendary singer-songwriter Elton John has shared that he was fearful if it was “inhumane” to record an album with Brandi Carlile due to the current state of the world.
Call for freedom: Palestinians to stage rare 'Friday of Rage' protest against Hamas rule
Gaza, March 28: The Assembly of Southern Gaza Clans has issued a strong call for a popular uprising, declaring a 'Friday of Rage' against Hamas and warning the group that any attempt to suppress the movement would be met with fierce resistance.
US conducts over 40 airstrikes on Yemen Houthis
Sanaa, March 28: The US military launched more than 40 airstrikes on the Houthi targets in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa on Friday before dawn, according to media reports.
Israel says strikes over 430 targets in Gaza, hits sites in Syria, Lebanon
Jerusalem, March 27: The Israeli military said that its Air Force struck "over 430" locations in Gaza since the resumption of its deadly air and ground campaign in the enclave.
Egypt, Qatar discuss resuming, implementing Gaza ceasefire deal over phone
Cairo, March 26: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held phone talks on Wednesday, during which they discussed efforts to resume and implement the Gaza ceasefire deal.
Houthis vow to continue pro-Gaza operations despite US strikes
Aden, March 26: Yemen's Houthi militants said that the ongoing US military attacks will not deter their operations in support of Gaza, as tensions in the Red Sea continue to escalate.
Houthis launch fresh attacks on US, Israeli targets
Sanaa, March 26: Yemen's Houthi group said on Wednesday that it had launched fresh attacks on a US aircraft carrier in the Red Sea and "military targets" in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv.
Egypt, Spain reject Israeli military operations in Gaza
Cairo, March 26: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez rejected the ongoing Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Defence Minister says okayed operational plans to continue Gaza offensive
Jerusalem, March 25: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday he has approved operational plans for "continuing" the offensive in the Gaza Strip.
EU supports plan to rebuild Gaza under Palestinian Authority: Top diplomat
Ramallah, March 25: Kaja Kallas, the European Union's (EU) high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, said that the EU supports the Gaza reconstruction plan approved by an emergency Arab summit earlier this month.
Israeli military admits mistakenly struck Red Cross building in Gaza
Jerusalem, March 25: The Israeli military acknowledged that it mistakenly struck a building belonging to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Gaza due to misidentification.
Egypt condemns Israel's establishment of 'agency' to displace Gaza population
Cairo, March 25: Egypt strongly condemned Israel's establishment of an agency aimed at displacing Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, and its approval of 13 new settlements in the West Bank.
Egypt sends new proposal to Israel, Hamas to resume ceasefire: security sources
Cairo, March 24: Egypt has presented a new proposal to Israel and Hamas aimed at restoring the Gaza ceasefire deal, two informed Egyptian security sources told Xinhua news agency on Monday.
Netanyahu, Rubio discuss hostage release, Gaza offensive
Jerusalem, March 24: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have discussed over the phone efforts to release hostages in Hamas captivity and Israel's renewed assault on Gaza.
Egypt, Palestine discuss efforts to uphold Gaza ceasefire
Cairo, March 24: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and his Palestinian counterpart Mohammad Mustafa met here to discuss ongoing efforts to revive the ceasefire in Gaza and advance its reconstruction.
IDF strikes key Hamas commanders as Gaza crisis deepens
Tel Aviv, March 24: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced a targeted strike on a Hamas operative inside Gaza's Nasser Hospital compound.
Trump's envoy blames Hamas for fresh violence in Gaza, says US stands with Israel
Washington, DC, March 23: US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has accused Hamas of sparking renewed fighting in Gaza, rejecting efforts to move forward with an "acceptable deal."
Israel approves new body to oversee 'voluntary relocation' of Palestinians in Gaza
Jerusalem, March 23: Israel's Security Cabinet has approved the establishment of a controversial new directorate to coordinate the "voluntary relocation" of Palestinians from Gaza to third countries, the Defence Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.
Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza, surrounding Rafah neighbourhood
Jerusalem, March 23: Israeli forces pushed deeper into the Gaza Strip on Sunday with the military saying it had encircled the Tel al-Sultan neighbourhood in Rafah in the south of the enclave.
Government to establish new administration for voluntary emigration of Gaza residents
Tel Aviv, March 23: Israel's Political-Security Cabinet approved Defence Minister Israel Katz's proposal to establish a "voluntary transition administration" for Gaza residents who express an interest in emigrating to other countries, subject to the provisions of Israeli and international law, and in accordance with the proposal of US President Donald Trump.
Israeli army intercepts missile launched from Yemen
Jerusalem, March 23: Israel's military said on Sunday that it has intercepted a missile launched from Yemen before it entered Israeli territory.
Hamas political leader killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza: Report
Jerusalem, March 23: Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis, Gaza, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Israel proposes two-phase hostage release plan to Hamas: Egyptian sources
Cairo, March 23: Israel has proposed a two-phase plan to the Hamas movement, through Egyptian mediators, for the release of hostages held in Gaza, Egyptian sources told media.
US military launches fresh strikes on Yemen's Hodeidah airport, central province
Sanaa, March 23: The US naval forces carried out three strikes on the Hodeidah airport in the Yemeni Red Sea port city, and five strikes on the Majzar district in Yemen's central province of Marib, media reported.
Israel will maintain 'permanant presence' in Gaza unless hostage release, says Israel Defence Minister
Tel Aviv, March 23: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned Hamas that Israel will maintain a permanent presence in parts of Gaza unless the hostages in Gaza are released, CNN reported.
Yemen's Houthis claim ballistic missile attack at central Israel
Sanaa, March 22: Yemen's Houthi group said on Saturday it had launched a ballistic missile attack on Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, an assault the Israeli military said was intercepted late on Friday.