Families of hostages still hope for Gaza truce and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. Listen in!

Israel war | Harrowing stories of unending wait: Kin of Bibas family narrates ordeal

In response to a hostage negotiation, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was informed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he would not accept an end to the Gaza War. Watch to know more.

Israel war: US Democrats press Biden to prevent Israeli assault on Rafah

Pro-Palestinian protests sweeping across US colleges have spread to the UK, with students from several universities demonstrating on campus. Watch to know more.

US: Police arrest dozens of protesters across campuses, tensions escalate between police & students

Top US diplomat Antony Blinken urged Hamas to accept a truce in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to send troops into its far southern city of Rafah. Watch in for more details!

Israel war: Hamas indicates rejection of hostage deal, to submit amended response to proposed deal

The Israel-Hamas war is raging on. Meanwhile, protests are rocking U.S. universities. Students express opposition to Israel's war. Police intensified crackdown on protesters. Watch this video for all details.

Protests at UCLA: Police crackdown on protesters intensifies

Israel war: Hamas leader says will stop talks if Israel proceeds with Rafah offensive

#Gravitas | People of Malaysia are boycotting American fast-food giants. Three American soft powers, namely KFC, McDonald's and Starbucks have been hit. Palestine supporters are showing solidarity by saying no to American goods.

Malaysia's anti-Israel boycott hits US fast-food giants

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas to swiftly accept an Israeli proposal for a truce in the Gaza war and the release of Israeli hostages held.

Blinken in Israel to push for truce, says 'will push Netanyahu on Gaza aid'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right allies are putting pressure on him to reject a renewed ceasefire in Gaza, threatening the stability of his administration should he retreat from an attack on Hamas in Rafah.

Israel-Hamas war: Israelis call for release of hostages | Blinken's West Asia 'crisis trip'

After nearly seven months of Israel's war on Gaza, hopes for a long-awaited truce and hostage release agreement increased on Monday. According to his British counterpart, the proposal might result in the release of thousands of Palestinian detainees, and Washington's top diplomat expressed his "hopeful" acceptance of Hamas' offer.

Blinken's West Asia 'crisis trip': Blinken 'hopeful' Hamas will accept deal

US troops have begun construction of a maritime pier off the coast of Gaza that aims to speed the flow of humanitarian aid into the enclave when it becomes operational in May, the Pentagon said.

US military's pier in Gaza to cost $320 million | How will the humanitarian pier in Gaza will work?

Blinken's West Asia Trip: Blinken & Saudi Crown Prince discuss truce deal

Blinken's West Asia trip: Blinken says, 'Accept Israel's extraordinarily generous Gaza deal'

In a call with Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, Joe Biden "reiterated his clear" opposition to an assault of Rafah. This comes as pressure mounts for Israel and Hamas to come to an agreement that would free some Israeli detainees and bring an end to the nearly seven-month-long conflict in Gaza.

Biden-Netanyahu discuss proposal to open more aid crossings

US President Joe Biden spoke on Sunday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and "reiterated his clear position" on a possible invasion of the Gaza border city of Rafah, the White House said.

Biden-Netanyahu phone call, discuss Rafah, hostage deal on call

Will the International Criminal Court issue an arrest warrant against Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli officials believe that the ICC could charge Netanyahu with violations related to the conflict with Hamas.

ICC to issue arrest warrant against Bibi? | International Court frowns on IDF assault

Israel has stepped up airstrikes on Rafah overnight. Israel said it would evacuate civilians from the southern Gazan city. So that it can launch an all-out assault despite allies' warnings that this could cause mass casualties. Watch this video to find out why Israel is pushing for an all-out assault on Rafah in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war: Why is Israel pushing for an all-out assault on Rafah in Gaza?

The Israeli military said on Wednesday Israeli fighter jets and artillery had hit 40 targets linked to Hezbollah fighters around Ayta ash Shab in southern Lebanon. It said the targets included storage facilities and weapons and other infrastructure. Watch in for more details!

Israel willing to accept release of fewer hostages: Reports | US & 17 other nations pressure Hamas

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - China FM tells US not to cross 'red line' - Pro-Palestine protests in Paris University - Yen hits fresh 34-year low - Gaza: Baby saved from dead mother's womb dies - Ukraine minister detained over 'corruption'

China FM tells US not to cross 'red line' | Pro-Palestine protests in Paris Univ

Amid pro-Palestine protests across U.S. universities, campuses have become the new frontline. Dozens of students have been arrested amid clashes with authorities across campuses. On Wednesday, over 100 students were arrested in California, Texas as campuses across the country brace for more unrest.

Gravitas: New York to Texas, students protest US support for Israel amid Gaza wa

Israel's reserve brigades are being deployed, tents are been erected, heavy shelling has begun- Israel says it is moving ahead with the Rafah offensive. The big question and the big mystery is: Why is Israel holding consultations about an offensive against Arab Palestinians with Arab Egypt?

Gravitas | Israel's Rafah Offensive: Here's what is very mysterious

Israel appears to be readying to send troops into Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah. Watch the video to know more.

Israel: IDF peparing to evacuate Palestinians from Rafah, warplanes pound northern Gaza

Who tied the hands of the bodies that were recovered from Gaza's mass graves? Mass graves have been uncovered at two hospitals in Gaza- Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza city and Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. The U.N. says the bodies were 'buried deep in the ground and covered with waste'. Among the deceased were older people, women and wounded. While some bodies were found with their hands tied, some were stripped of their clothes.

Gravitas | Gaza Mass Graves: Who tied the hands of the bodies?

The Columbia University has given a deadline to the students staging pro-Palestine protests to clear out their camps. Meanwhile, Google has fired as many as 50 employees in one week over protests against a deal with Israel. Is there no space for political opionions at institutions now?

Gravitas: Columbia University cracks down on pro-Palestine protests

Protests against Israel filled streets in Brooklyn and escalated at universities across the US. Demonstrators are demanding an end to civilian casualties in Gaza. Watch this video for all details.

Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US colleges, dozens of arrests on campuses

Why are students at US universities protesting?

The UNSC is set to vote on the Palestinian bid for full UN membership, a move that Israel ally the United States is expected to block because it would effectively recognize a Palestinian state.

US vetoes resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine

The United States has vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution that would have paved the way for full United Nations membership for Palestine. Watch to know more.

UN vote fails on Palestinian membership, 12 Security Council members vote 'yes'

The Israel-Palestine conflict has been going on for 2 long months. The number of civilian deaths have crossed huge numbers. The UN security council vote on Gaza has been delayed for second day. The Hamas Chief is expected to travel to Egypt for negotiations on a cease-fire.

Israel war: Five Gazans killed due to Israeli fire, 52 people killed in 24 hours

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said on Wednesday that his Palestinian Islamist movement at war with Israel was sticking to its conditions for a ceasefire in Gaza, including an Israeli military withdrawal. Watch in for more details!

Hamas responds to ceasefire proposal, seeks written commitment from Israel for withdrawal

The death of an Israeli teenager has triggered violence in the occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank. The Israeli Defence Forces found the body of a 14-year-old boy who went missing while sheepherding in the region.

Israel war: Death of Israeli 14-year-old teen boy triggers violence in West Bank