A sea of Palestinian flags thronged central London as thousands of people marched to commemorate the Nakba day marking 77 years since the mass expulsion of the Palestinians in 1948. Watch in for more details!

Thousands throng London streets for Nakba Day

Middle East | World: The move came after Israel’s military said on its X account that it has mobilised troops for “Operation Gideon’s Chariots” to seize “strategic areas” of Gaza and free hostages.

Hamas says fresh truce talks underway ‘without preconditions’ after Israel launches major offensive

While over 160 Palestinians were killed in two days of Israeli strikes, Donald Trump was all smiles in the Gulf — signing the largest U.S. arms deal in history and pitching a “freedom zone” plan to privatise Gaza. All of this, on Nakba Day — the anniversary of Palestinian displacement. Is this diplomacy, or disaster in disguise?

Donald Trump Floats Gaza ‘Freedom Zone’ Idea, Would Be ‘Proud’ For US To Take Control

#Gravitas A mid-ranking Hamas official who had allegedly been providing information to Israel’s internal security agency, Shin Bet, has admitted during interrogation that he operated as a double agent.

Shin Bet’s Hamas asset admits deceiving Israel

Negotiations for the release of the captives held in Gaza have been ongoing, with the latest talks taking place in the Qatari capital Doha, where US President Donald Trump was visiting on Wednesday. World

Gaza rescuers report 80 deaths after Israeli strikes amid hostage release talks

The UN has warned that the entire Gaza population is at risk of famine, with over 200,000 Gazans facing catastrophic levels of food insecurity. No aid has entered the Gaza Strip in 70 days, and the situation is dire. Watch to know more!

Famine Watchdog Warns, One In Five People In Gaza Face Starvation

Israel targets Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar in hospital strike in Gaza, sources say

Israel-Hamas War | Israel Targets Hamas Leader Mohammed Sinwar In Hospital Strike In Gaza: Sources

The 21-year-old, who was believed to be the last living American hostage in Gaza, was serving in an elite infantry unit on the border when he was captured during the 7 October attacks.

Of the 251 hostages taken, 57 people are still held in Gaza - up to 24 of whom are believed to still be alive.

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas handed Alexander over to red cross workers in Khan Younis

Israel-Gaza War: Gaza faces starvation crisis as charity kitchens suffer to feed families. Global hunger monitor warns of famine risks.

Israel-Gaza War: Gaza faces starvation crisis as charity kitchens suffer to feed families

The 21-year-old, who was believed to be the last living American hostage in Gaza, was serving in an elite infantry unit on the border when he was captured during the 7 October attacks.

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander returns to Israel after release by Hamas

Middle East | World: Alexander, who is now 21, grew up in New Jersey before moving to Israel, where he was serving in the Israeli military when he was abducted during the Hamas-orchestrated attack on Oct. 7, 2023 that sparked the war in Gaza.

US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander released after 584 days in Hamas captivity

World news | Hamas announces release of US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander amid ongoing ceasefire talks with the US, marking a significant development in Gaza conflict.

Gaza war: Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander amid ceasefire talks with Washington

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast doubt over the fate of three captives held in Gaza since Hamas's October 7th, 2023 attack. This is after US President Donald Trump earlier announced that only 21 of 24 hostages are believed to be alive and had survived. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Hamas to free Edan Alexander, last US hostage amid truce talks

Washington had for decades refused publicly to engage directly with Hamas, which it labels a terrorist organisation, before first doing so in March. World

'Progress made': Hamas officials hold direct Gaza talks with US - Report

The united states has unveiled a new aid initiative for gaza that will be led by a non-governmental foundation, with israel excluded from any food distribution responsibilities. The plan comes amid growing international criticism for sidelining the united nations and established humanitarian groups.

Humanitarian Crisis Deepens In Gaza

World | US President Donald Trump said on Monday that America would help supply food to "starving" people of Gaza, but added that Hamas has made it "impossible."

'Hamas is making it impossible': Donald Trump says US wants to help 'starving' people of Gaza 'get some food' amid Israel's offensive

The Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip has risen to over 52,500 since the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out in October 2023. This comes as Israel plans to intensify its operations in the strip. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu green lights Gaza occupation plan, operations to intensify post-Trump visit

Israel shifts major troops into Gaza, calling up tens of thousands of reservists to replace troops in the North and West Bank. A new phase of expanded IDF activity is set to intensify operations against Hamas, with 59 hostages still held captive. Watch for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: IDF calls up tens of thousands of reservists for Gaza offensive

A humanitarian aid ship carrying 12 crew members and civilians was bombed by drones in Gaza, sparking outrage. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition blames Israel for the attack, calling it a 'shameful act of war'.

Israel-Hamas war: IDF strike on a community kitchen claims lives of six people

Lebanese authorities have issued a stern warning to Hamas. They've threatened Hamas with severe repercussions for any attacks from Lebanese territory. The authorities stressed the nation's priority to maintain stability and sovereignty.

Lebanon issues stern warning to Hamas

Blaming Israel for it, the group added, “Armed drones attacked the front of an unarmed civilian vessel twice, causing a fire and a substantial breach in the hull." world

Is Israel to blame? Gaza-bound ship carrying aid, activists, bombed by drones in international waters | Video

The Israeli military was seen at a post along the Israeli-Syrian border in the occupied Golan Heights on Thursday (May 1), a day after Israel said it had carried out a strike in Syria against "extremists" who attacked members of the Druze community and promised to protect the minority group as sectarian violence spread near Damascus.

Israel-Syria: Israeli soldiers seen on border with Syria a day after strike

Israel launches airstrikes on Al-Mawasi displacement camp in Khan Younis, amid ongoing conflict in Gaza. Netanyahu government faces international scrutiny over civilian casualties and humanitarian crisis.

Israel strikes Al-Mawasi camp: Netanyahu vows to continue Gaza operation

As Israel expands raids in the West Bank, UN aid agency warns that the siege in Gaza is a silent killer.

Gaza crisis: 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza deprived of aid supplies

On April 27, 2025, Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburb of Hadath, killing at least 17 people. The strike targeted a Hezbollah-linked site, escalating regional tensions.

Israel-Hamas War: Israel strikes Hezbollah missile warehouse in Beirut

Israel-Hamas War: At least 17 killed as Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs

Deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 17, with dozens trapped under rubble. Rescue teams search for survivors as the death toll surpasses 84 in 24 hours. Many were injured, with fears of more trapped under debris.

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli strikes kill 17 across Gaza, dozens trapped under rubble

The Qatari and Egyptian mediators have proposed a new formula to end the war and this is according to a BBC report which has cited a senior Palestinian official familiar with Israel Hamas ceasefire negotiations. According to the official the proposal looks at a truce lasting between five and seven years, the release of all the hostages Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.

Trump Says He Told Netanyahu ‘We’ve Got To Be Good To Gaza’ And Get More Aid In

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least 55 people with the Israeli military warning of a broader assault if the remaining hostages taken during Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, are not released.

Gaza bleeds, Israel threatens to escalate military assault in Palestinian enclave

Despite bombings, starvation, and displacement, Palestinians are showing the world a new face of resilience. Our next story tells you about a dance crew in Gaza.

'Breaking 48': Ray of hope in war-torn Gaza

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under growing pressure from the families of hostages, his own war cabinet, and the Shin Bet over his decision to continue the war in Gaza.

'Stop the Gaza War': Israelis anti-govt march

Israel threatens 'larger' onslaught in Gaza with new evacuation orders

In a televised speech from the  West Bank, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas called Hamas "sons of dogs" and accused them of handing Israel "free excuses" to continue its bombardment of Gaza. Abbas demanded Hamas release all remaining Israeli hostages, calling their captivity Israel’s primary justification for continuing what he described as "genocide" in Gaza.

Hamas 'sons of dogs' says Palestinian authority President, demands hostage release

The emergency services battles wildfires in central Israel on Wednesday with high temperatures and strong winds advancing the flames towards the hills surrounding Jerusalem forcing the evacuation of several communities. Watch in for more details!

Wildfires rage in central Israel; PM Netanyahu visits emergency headquarters

Hamas's armed wing released a video Wednesday showing an Israeli-Hungarian hostage walking through a tunnel in Gaza and lighting a candle to mark his birthday.

Palestinian Authority President demands release of hostages and disarmament

His family confirmed his identity in a statement issued through the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, while requesting that the media refrain from publishing the footage. World

Hamas releases video showing Israeli hostage alive

#GRAVITAS |  An Israeli strike on a school in Gaza City killed over 20 Palestinians. Local medics say the strike also torched tents and classrooms where displaced families took shelter.  In another incident, Israeli strikes targeted tents in the southern city of Khan Yunis. Watch this report to find out more.

Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza city kills 23

World: The suggested deal includes a long-term ceasefire lasting between five and seven years, the release of all Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

Full Israeli withdrawal, 5–7 year ceasefire: Qatar, Egypt table new Gaza truce plan - Here's what it proposes

Qatar has condemned the Israeli plans to bomb and demolish the Al Aqsa mosque and replace it with a temple, describing it as a dangerous provocation that could further escalate the violence in the region.

Israel-Hamas war: Qatar reaffirms the Palestinian cause, seeks protection of Al-Aqsa

No money no loyalty no control in a way Hamas is spiraling into crisis mode as Israel's relentless siege and military strikes choke off its cash flow leaving the fighters unpaid and there are rare protests inside Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas fighters go unpaid as cash crisis deepens

Hamas has officially rejected Israel’s latest truce proposal, insisting on a comprehensive ceasefire deal to end the 18-month-long war. While expressing readiness to release all remaining hostages, Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu of using partial deals for political gain. Qatar also criticized Israel for not honoring past truce commitments.

Israel-Hamas war: New Israeli air strikes kill at least 40 people: Gaza rescuers

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas rejects Israel truce plan, demands full Gaza war deal

World | Noa Argamani, a Hamas captivity survivor, who was abducted on October 7, 2023, was named in Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people of the year 2025

Hamas hostage survivor Noa Argamani named in TIME's most influential people list

Israel’s offensive in Gaza intensifies with deadly strikes in Khan Younis, as negotiations to free hostages continue. Officials warn Gaza’s food supply may last just a month, while over 500,000 Palestinians have been displaced. Watch this report to know more!

Israel-Hamas war: Israel steps up Gaza strikes as hostage talks intensify again

Israel said that as part of its resumed operations, it had "achieved full operational control over several key areas and routes throughout the Gaza Strip". WORLD

Israel claims 30 percent of Gaza turned into buffer zone; vows to maintain blockade on humanitarian aid

There appears to be no end to the nightmare that's been inflicted on the people of the Gaza Strip. The violence continues to escalate. The humanitarian crisis is getting even more worse with hopes of any kind of peace repeatedly being shot down over and over again. The United Nations and the aid organizations have described the Gaza Strip as a mass grave of the Palestinians and those who are coming to their help. They've also warned of a potential collapse of the medical system in the Gaza Strip.

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza became 'mass grave' for Palestinians: MSF

The fresh Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip have caused heavy civilian casualties among Palestinians. The United Nations Human Rights Office has reported that many of those killed in the Israeli bombings have been women and children.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel continues strikes in Gaza, 30 killed in last 24 hours

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Northern Gaza and reiterated his demand for the release of hostages, including US-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander, amid escalating tensions. Hamas claims it has lost contact with the group holding Alexander. Watch this report for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas claims it has lost contact with group holding Edan Alexander

Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu demands hostage release as Hamas rejects ceasefire proposal

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stern warning to Hamas he says that Israel will press on with its military offensive against Hamas to secure the release of hostages as he praised troops during a visit to northern Gaza.

Israeli PM says Hamas will suffer blow after blow; Iran-backed group rejects ceasefire proposal

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