Pressure mounts on government as hospitalized prisoners’ health reaches critical stage
Gaza death toll climbs amid ceasefire strains and widening regional tensions
Deadliest strike since 2024 ceasefire hits Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp
Hamas said in a statement that it would not disarm
Qatar’s Sheikh Mohammed says a Palestinian faction breached the truce in Rafah, as Israel launched deadly retaliatory strikes and Doha works with Washington to keep the ceasefire in place
Trump hails a “historic day” after Egypt summit as partial hostage returns, mass prisoner releases, internal Gaza violence, and UN warnings on $70bn reconstruction underscore fragile peace
Thousands celebrated the homecoming of Palestinian prisoners
Red Cross is currently on the way to receive more hostages
Some US personnel have already arrived in Israel
The breakthrough came after indirect negotiations in Egypt
Some Swiss and Spanish participants alleged abuse during detention
The focus is on securing the release of 48 remaining hostages
Netanyahu’s office said Israel would continue to cooperate with Trump
More than 450 volunteers were detained
France and Saudi Arabia lead a global push at the UN, with several nations recognising a Palestinian state despite Israeli and U.S. opposition
Britain’s decision carried added weight given its historical role
Overnight bombardments killed at least 40 people
“Genocide is occurring in Gaza,” said Navi Pillay
Ten states opposed the declaration
Nearly 200 journalists have now been killed in Gaza since the war began in October 2023
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Elderly Palestinians without a work history in Uzbekistan will also be entitled to benefits
A heated phone call over Gaza’s humanitarian crisis led to Trump sending a special envoy to coordinate aid efforts