Israel continues its missile strikes on the Gaza Strip amid ongoing conflict, targeting what it claims are militant sites. The escalation has led to rising casualties and widespread destruction, drawing international concern and calls for de-escalation.


Israel-Gaza war: IDF announces 'temporary route' for Gazans, says 150 terror targets hit 

Israel has launched a major ground assault on Gaza City, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict with Hamas. The operation aims to target key militant infrastructure amid growing international concerns over civilian casualties and regional stability.


Israel-Gaza War: Israel Launches Ground Ops, Hostage Families Plead For Truce 

Israel launched its long-anticipated ground assault on Gaza City, a day after winning backing from its top ally the United States despite mounting international alarm. The United Nations and a long line of countries denounced Israel's attack on Qatar last week, decrying a "dangerous escalation" and demanding "accountability".


Israel-Gaza War: Netanyahu's Final Assualt On Gaza Backed By US 

Bombardments have intensified in Gaza City, leading to the widespread destruction of buildings and significant civilian displacement. As airstrikes continue, humanitarian concerns grow amid mounting casualties and escalating violence.

Israel-Gaza war: bombardments intensify in Gaza city, several buildings destroyed 

Leaders from Arab and Muslim nations have strongly condemned the recent attack in Doha and Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza. During an emergency summit, they called for accountability and an immediate ceasefire to prevent further escalation in the region.



Israel Strikes Qatar | Trump Had Enough Time To Call Off Qatar Strike: Report

A Palestinian man, with hopes in his eyes to escape from war-torn Gaza, finally escaped to Europe on a jet ski. However, it took him almost a year, several thousand dollars, and some help from Artificial Intelligence (AI). 31-year-old Muhammad Abu Dakha showed immense courage to escape Gaza.



From Gaza to Europe Via Jet Ski: Palestinian Man Escaped Gaza War | Israel Gaza War 

Israel has started a ground operation in Gaza City, which was confirmed by two Israeli officials whil speaking to CNN early Tuesday (September 16) morning. The much-anticipated ground assault started at the edges of Gaza City, following a week of intensified Israeli air raids and the destruction of numerous high-rise buildings. One official described the operation as “phased and gradual” initially.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-better-future-cannot-begin-until-hamas-is-gaza-city-bombing-escalates-after-marco-rubio-s-visit-to-jerusalem-1757990519964">'Better future cannot begin until Hamas is...': Gaza City bombing escalates after Marco Rubio's visit to Jerusalem</a>&nbsp;“Gaza is engulfed in flames,” said Defense Minister Israel Katz, emphasising that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are targeting terrorist infrastructure to secure the hostages’ release and dismantle Hamas. Although the ground offensive was planned to begin only after the evacuation of the crowded city, only a small portion of residents have left to date.

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The United Nations had warned last month that the invasion could forcibly displace nearly a million Palestinians living in Gaza City. On Monday (September 15), Israeli military officials estimated that about 320,000 Palestinians have fled the area so far. The operation commenced alongside fresh waves of Israeli strikes, resulting in numerous casualties, including children, flooding already strained hospitals. Local authorities reported dozens of injured Palestinians arriving overnight at facilities such as Al-Shifa and Baptist Hospitals near Gaza City. In August, Israel approved a plan to take control of the heavily bombed city, which it describes as a key remaining stronghold of Hamas.&nbsp;Israel launched intense airstrikes on Gaza City on Tuesday (September 16), with residents reporting homes reduced to rubble and civilians trapped beneath the debris. The escalation followed a visit by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Jerusalem, where he fully endorsed Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s renewed military push against Hamas. Local civil defense officials in Gaza reported that casualties continue to climb, with the southern city of Khan Yunis also hit by Israeli airstrikes, including an attack that killed 49 people the day before.

Israel launches ground incursion in Gaza City amid heavy airstrikes: Reports

Israel has started a ground operation in Gaza City, which was confirmed by two Israeli officials whil speaking to CNN early Tuesday (September 16) morning. The much-anticipated ground assault started at the edges of Gaza City, following a week of intensified Israeli air raids and the destruction of numerous high-rise buildings. One official described the operation as “phased and gradual” initially. Also Read: 'Better future cannot begin until Hamas is...': Gaza City bombing escalates after Marco Rubio's visit to Jerusalem “Gaza is engulfed in flames,” said Defense Minister Israel Katz, emphasising that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are targeting terrorist infrastructure to secure the hostages’ release and dismantle Hamas. Although the ground offensive was planned to begin only after the evacuation of the crowded city, only a small portion of residents have left to date.

Israel launches a phased ground invasion in Gaza City, escalating airstrikes and hospital casualties, as thousands of Palestinians flee

Israel says launched ground incursion in Gaza City amid heavy airstrikes

The much-touted India, Middle East, Europe, Economic Corridor (IMEC) plan is going nowhere. That is largely due to Israel's ongoing war in Gaza. With Israel's war against Hamas showing little signs of abating, the IMEC plan could likely remain in its current comatose state.



IMEC Plan Hit by Israel's Gaza War

Israel Strikes Qatar: Arab Leaders Call on US to Put Pressure on Israel For Ceasefire

Israeli forces have escalated their ground offensive in Gaza City, intensifying operations in one of the most densely populated areas of the Palestinian enclave. Meanwhile, Muslim world leaders have strongly condemned Israel’s recent strike near a Qatari aid facility, calling it a dangerous escalation and a violation of international norms. Tensions continue to rise across the region.


Israeli forces intensify Gaza city operation | Muslim leaders condemn strike on Qatar 

Displaced Palestinians are fleeing southward in Gaza as Israel’s military operations intensify.

Air and ground strikes have destroyed buildings and killed at least 16 people, while thousands carry their belongings to safer areas.

Palestinians Driven Out by Israel Army From Ghost City of Gaza 

#Gravitas Have Mossad and Qatar's intelligence agency been cooperating? Because when Israel announced last week that it had targeted senior Hamas leaders inside Qatar, one name was notably absent from the official narrative: Mossad.   

Mossad Declined To Execute Netanyahu’s Strike In Qatar?

Qatar hosts state leaders attending emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha to discuss the Israeli attack on Hamas on the Gulf country's soil. Arab and Islamic leaders are set to convene at the Sheraton Hotel.


Leaders From Arab & Muslim Countries Gather In Doha For An Emergency Summit Over Israel

Displaced Palestinians are fleeing southward in Gaza as Israel’s military operations intensify.

Air and ground strikes have destroyed buildings and killed at least 16 people, while thousands carry their belongings to safer areas.

Israel says the offensive targets Hamas and has warned civilians to move to designated zones, but the UN and other nations call it forced displacement amid dire conditions.


Israel-Hamas War: 20,000 People Left Gaza City Amid Fears Of Israeli Offensive 

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint press conference addressing key issues in US-Israel relations, regional security, and ongoing diplomatic efforts. Stay tuned for live updates and in-depth coverage of their statements and responses.

US Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Promises 'Unwavering Support' To Israel In Gaza Goals

Qatar hosts state leaders attending emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha to discuss the Israeli attack on Hamas on the Gulf country's soil. Arab and Islamic leaders are set to convene at the Sheraton Hotel.

Qatar Hosts Emergency Arab-Islamic Leaders Summit In Doha

Israel has systematically bombed homes, residential towers, hospitals, and shelters in Gaza City, killing dozens of Palestinians and forcibly displacing thousands of others. This is what Israel has done in the past 24 hours alone.



Israel-Gaza War: Israeli Strikes More Buildings In Gaza City

Israeli settlers attacked a Gaza-bound aid convoy for the second time in days, delaying 30 flour trucks from Jordan. Footage shows settlers chanting “May Palestine’s name be wiped out” as they disrupted the humanitarian shipment. Jordan strongly condemned the assault and accused Israel of failing to stop repeated settler violence against aid efforts. The incident has heightened regional tensions amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

 Israeli settlers block Gaza-bound aid convoy; Jordan condemns attack 

A first group of sick and wounded children from Gaza are headed to Britain under a scheme allowing them to receive medical treatment, the UK's health ministry confirmed Sunday.Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in July that Britain will evacuate Gazan children for treatment, noting most hospitals in the Palestinian territory are no longer functioning.The government has said the scheme is essential due to the lack of vital medicines and supplies in Gaza and medical workers being unable to do their jobs safely."We expect the children and their immediate family members to arrive in the UK in the coming weeks," said a health ministry statement, noting that no flight details would be released "for operational security reasons".In an interview with the Daily Mirror newspaper on Friday, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the first group of children "have left Gaza and are on the way... to the UK".The paper reported the children are being cared for by medics in another country in the region, before coming to Britain for treatment.A small number of injured Gazan children have already been brought to Britain under a private programme, Project Pure Hope.Ministers have not said how many children will arrive under the new scheme, with reports the first cohort could comprise 30 to 50.Authorities are also working to evacuate students with places to study at British universities."It's a lot of diplomatic work in order to help them actually leave Gaza and then also travel through other countries in order to be able to get to the UK," Cooper told The Mirror."But that work is underway and I'm determined to make sure that we can do our bit to help those injured families and also to help students get into their courses this autumn."Israel launched its Gaza offensive in October 2023 in retaliation for the cross-border attack by Palestinian group Hamas, which resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, most of them civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli figures.Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 64,756 Palestinians, most of them civilians, according to figures from the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza that the UN considers reliable.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in July that Britain will evacuate Gazan children for treatment, noting most hospitals in the Palestinian territory are no longer functioning.

A first group of sick and wounded children from Gaza are headed to Britain under a scheme allowing them to receive medical treatment, the UK's health ministry confirmed Sunday. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in July that Britain will evacuate Gazan children for treatment, noting most hospitals in the Palestinian territory are no longer functioning. The government has said the scheme is essential due to the lack of vital medicines and supplies in Gaza and medical workers being unable to do their jobs safely. "We expect the children and their immediate family members to arrive in the UK in the coming weeks," said a health ministry statement, noting that no flight details would be released "for operational security reasons". In an interview with the Daily Mirror newspaper on Friday, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the first group of children "have left Gaza and are on the way... to the UK". The paper reported the children are being cared for by medics in another country in the region, before coming to Britain for treatment. A small number of injured Gazan children have already been brought to Britain under a private programme, Project Pure Hope. Ministers have not said how many children will arrive under the new scheme, with reports the first cohort could comprise 30 to 50. Authorities are also working to evacuate students with places to study at British universities. "It's a lot of diplomatic work in order to help them actually leave Gaza and then also travel through other countries in order to be able to get to the UK," Cooper told The Mirror. "But that work is underway and I'm determined to make sure that we can do our bit to help those injured families and also to help students get into their courses this autumn." Israel launched its Gaza offensive in October 2023 in retaliation for the cross-border attack by Palestinian group Hamas, which resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, most of them civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli figures. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 64,756 Palestinians, most of them civilians, according to figures from the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza that the UN considers reliable. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in July that Britain will evacuate Gazan children for treatment, noting most hospitals in the Palestinian territory are no longer functioning.

First batch of sick, injured Gaza children UK-bound under govt scheme

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that getting rid of Hamas chiefs living in Qatar would remove the main obstacle to releasing all hostages and ending the war in Gaza.


Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu claims Hamas leaders in Qatar blocking ceasefire attempts

US President Donald Trump held dinner with the Qatari prime minister in New York on Friday, days after US ally Israel attacked Hamas leaders in Doha.


Israel-Qatar tensions: US joins UNSC's condemnation of Qatar airstrike 

Thousands of displaced Palestinians are fleeing Gaza City under heavy Israeli assault, while many are returning despite the danger. Overcrowded southern shelters provide little relief—water, healthcare, and safety remain scarce. With nowhere truly safe, numerous families say they'd rather stay put than risk another displacement.


Israel-Gaza war: Israel demands mass exodus from Gaza city, 200,000 flee, but many refuse to leave

Israel-Qatar tensions: President Trump meets Qatari Prime Minister 


#Gravitas The United Nations General Assembly has voted in favour of a peaceful settlement of the Palestine issue and implementation of a two-state solution, but without Hamas. The resolution, known as the 'New York declaration', was approved by a majority of 142 countries in favour, 10 against, and 12 abstaining.


UN Supports Future Palestinian State But Without Hamas

Qatar has officially rejected reports claiming it is reviewing its security partnership with the United States. The government called the claims inaccurate, reaffirming its strong and ongoing defense ties with Washington.

Netanyahu's Doha Gamble Backfires, Hamas Leaders Survive Strike

Israel’s unprecedented strike on Hamas leaders in Doha has left the Gulf in uproar. 
Qatar has vowed to retaliate and has accused Netanyahu of “state terrorism.” 
In response, Netanyahu has threatened Qatar: expel Hamas leaders or face Israeli action. 
The Gulf capitals are furious, U.S. protection is in doubt, and ceasefire talks teeter on collapse. 
Gulf states are outraged, U.S. credibility is in crisis, and ceasefire talks hang by a thread. 

US Joins Un Security Council Condemnation Of Israeli Strikes On Qatar

UN Security Council Members Condemn Israel Over Deadly Strike On Qatar

Qatar-Israel Tensions: Doha Rejects Reports Of Security Partnership Review With US

Israel-Gaza war: Israeli evacuation warnings spark exodus in Gaza City 

Qatar rejects reports of security partnership review with US

In the West Bank, Israel’s military has been accused of razing centuries-old olive groves, a cornerstone of Palestinian heritage, just days before harvest season. 
Excavators, backed by military vehicles, uprooted trees and destroyed wells near Jenin, leaving families without their main source of income. 
For Palestinians, olive trees are more than crops. They are survival, memory, and identity. Farmers say the deliberate timing of the destruction was meant to erase both livelihoods and heritage. 

Israel Bulldozes Palestinian Heritage, Razes Centuries-old Olive Trees in West Bank   

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