The Israeli Army has said that its military operations in southern Gaza likely contributed to Hamas' decision to kill six hostages in August. The victims' bodies were discovered in an underground shaft in Rafah during Israeli operations.

Israel probe finds Hamas 'murdered' hostages in fear of advancing ground troops

An Israeli military investigation into the deaths of six hostages — identified as Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi and Ori Danino — revealed that the advancement of Israeli ground forces prompted Hamas to "murder them"



Israel on Tuesday (Dec 23) said it had intercepted a 'projectile' fired from Yemen, marking a fresh escalation in regional tensions as air raid sirens sounded across central and southern Israel.

Israel intercepts Yemen-launched projectile amid rising tensions

According to the Israeli army's statement on Telegram, the projectile was destroyed before crossing into Israeli airspace



Even as the global community continues to raise alarm over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, an Oxfam report on Sunday (Dec 22) revealed that in the last two-and-a-half months, since October, only 12 trucks distributed aid amid Israel blockades.

Only 12 aid trucks reached starving civilians in northern Gaza since October, reveals Oxfam

Raising alarm over the worsening situation, the aid group said, "Of the meagre 34 trucks of food and water given permission to enter the North Gaza Governorate over the last 2.5 months, deliberate delays and systematic obstructions by the Israeli military meant that just 12 managed to distribute aid to starving Palestinian civilians"



Pope Francis on Saturday (Dec 21) denounced the bombing of children in Gaza, calling it an act of "cruelty," a statement that prompted Israel to hit back, accusing the pontiff of unfairly singling it out.

Israel slams Pope Francis for 'double standards' after pontiff condemns Gaza bombings as 'cruelty'

Speaking at the Vatican, Pope Francis lamented, "Yesterday, children were bombed. This is cruelty, this is not war"



US President Joe Biden expressed deep sorrow and anger on Monday (Dec 2) following Israel's confirmation that the body of a soldier killed during Hamas's October 7 attack last year — an American citizen — was held by Hamas in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war: Biden slams 'Hamas' campaign of cruelty,' expresses outrage over US-Israeli soldier's death

Britain has announced an additional £19 million ($24 mn) in humanitarian support for Gaza. International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds revealed the funding on Monday (Dec 2).

UK pledges $24 million in Gaza aid, urges Israel to 'ensure unimpeded access'

Senior US and Israeli officials will meet in early December to address American concerns over harm to civilians caused by military operations in Gaza, the State Department said Tuesday.

US to hold talks with Israel over civilian casualties in Gaza

Pope Francis, has for the first time, addressed allegations that Israel's actions in Gaza may meet the criteria for genocide. According to extracts from his upcoming book, 'Hope Never Disappoints.

Pope Francis, for the first time, labels Israel's actions in Gaza as 'genocide'; calls for investigation

The United States on Tuesday (Nov 12) said that Israel was not violating US laws regarding the level of humanitarian aid allowed into Gaza, but urged further progress.

Israel's Gaza aid efforts in 'right direction,' says US, but urges further action

Joyce Msuya, a top UN official on Tuesday (Nov 12) condemned the ongoing “daily cruelty” in Gaza. Msuya, the interim chief of the UN Humanitarian Agency (OCHA), condemning the ongoing violence in Gaza, said the “acts” were “reminiscent of the gravest international crimes”.

Top UN official describes Gaza as 'wasteland of rubble' says civilians face 'daily cruelty' at Israel's hands

Qatar's foreign ministry on Saturday (Nov 9) confirmed that the nation has paused its role as a key mediator between Israel and Hamas. Citing a lack of “seriousness” from both parties to achieve a ceasefire and hostage release deal, Qatar said it had warned both Israel and Hamas “10 days ago”.

Qatar confirms suspension of Gaza mediation, says will only resume talks when...

Israel on Saturday (Nov 9) rejected warnings about a potential famine in northern Gaza, where Israel's military campaign against Hamas has led to severe shortages.

'Partial, biased data': Israel rejects warnings of impending famine in Gaza

Israel has officially notified the United Nations that it was severing ties with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), said the Israeli foreign ministry on Monday (Nov 4).

Israel officially notifies UN of termination of relations with Palestinian relief agency UNRWA

A campus anti-Semitism report, released on Thursday (Oct 31), has revealed that Columbia University paid nearly $400,000 in settlement to a Jewish student suspended for spraying a "fart spray" at an anti-Israel protest.

Israel-Hamas war: 'Fart spray' ? Columbia University pays $400,000 settlement to Jewish student. Here's why

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has raised grave concerns, warning that without international intervention, Israel could engage in the "ethnic cleansing" of Gaza.

UN Chief António Guterres warns of potential 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza, calls for global intervention

Israel's UN ambassador, Danny Danon, on Wednesday (Oct 30) called for the resignation of UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese, accusing her of promoting anti-Semitic rhetoric and undermining human rights.

Israel demands UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese's resignation over 'genocidal campaign' claims

The United States has delivered a firm warning to Israel regarding its humanitarian responsibilities in Gaza amid rising international concern. As the 30-day deadline imposed by Washington looms, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US Ambassador to the United Nations, expressed alarm over the "catastrophic humanitarian crisis" in Gaza, stating that "Israel's words must be matched by action on the ground.

America's 30-day deadline looms: US presses Israel to address Gaza humanitarian crisis or risk losing aid

Israel's parliament on Monday (Oct 28) passed a bill effectively banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating within the country's borders and in occupied East Jerusalem, sparking widespread international backlash.

Israeli parliament bans UNRWA, claims UN aid agency has 'deep connection' with Hamas

Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader, as per reports may have given his men the order to kill all Oct 7 Israeli hostages in the event of his death, warned Israel's leading hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin.

Did Sinwar order Hamas to kill all hostages in case of his death? Israel's top hostage negotiator said this...

One of the senior-most Israeli army commanders has been killed in Northern Gaza, announced the Israel military on Sunday (Oct 20). Colonel Ahsan Daksa, commander of the 401st Brigade, was killed in an explosion in northern Gaza during an operation targeting Hamas.

Top Israeli commander killed in Gaza blast, three others wounded in Hamas offensive

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Israel probe finds Hamas 'murdered' hostages in fear of advancing ground troops

Israel probe finds Hamas 'murdered' hostages in fear of advancing ground troops

Israel intercepts Yemen-launched projectile amid rising tensions

Israel intercepts Yemen-launched projectile amid rising tensions

Only 12 aid trucks reached starving civilians in northern Gaza since October, reveals Oxfam

Only 12 aid trucks reached starving civilians in northern Gaza since October, reveals Oxfam

Israel slams Pope Francis for 'double standards' after pontiff condemns Gaza bombings as 'cruelty'

Israel slams Pope Francis for 'double standards' after pontiff condemns Gaza bombings as 'cruelty'

Israel-Hamas war: Biden slams 'Hamas' campaign of cruelty,' expresses outrage over US-Israeli soldier's death

UK pledges $24 million in Gaza aid, urges Israel to 'ensure unimpeded access'

US to hold talks with Israel over civilian casualties in Gaza

Pope Francis, for the first time, labels Israel's actions in Gaza as 'genocide'; calls for investigation

Israel's Gaza aid efforts in 'right direction,' says US, but urges further action

Top UN official describes Gaza as 'wasteland of rubble' says civilians face 'daily cruelty' at Israel's hands

Qatar confirms suspension of Gaza mediation, says will only resume talks when...

'Partial, biased data': Israel rejects warnings of impending famine in Gaza

Israel officially notifies UN of termination of relations with Palestinian relief agency UNRWA

Israel-Hamas war: 'Fart spray' ? Columbia University pays $400,000 settlement to Jewish student. Here's why

UN Chief António Guterres warns of potential 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza, calls for global intervention

Israel demands UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese's resignation over 'genocidal campaign' claims

America's 30-day deadline looms: US presses Israel to address Gaza humanitarian crisis or risk losing aid

Israeli parliament bans UNRWA, claims UN aid agency has 'deep connection' with Hamas

Did Sinwar order Hamas to kill all hostages in case of his death? Israel's top hostage negotiator said this...

Top Israeli commander killed in Gaza blast, three others wounded in Hamas offensive