
Middle East Tensions Escalate: Gaza Ground Invasion
Israeli military operations in southern Gaza escalate as hundreds of residents are reported killed amid renewed hostilities.
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Israeli military operations in southern Gaza escalate as hundreds of residents are reported killed amid renewed hostilities.
Israel has blocked humanitarian aid to Gaza, causing essential goods prices to skyrocket. The UN urges immediate access to deliver lifesaving assistance.
Israel has blocked aid trucks into Gaza and conducted airstrikes as negotiations over a temporary ceasefire during Ramadan and Passover intensify.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will attend an emergency Arab League summit in Cairo next week to discuss the reconstruction of Gaza.
Preparations are in progress in Khan Younis for Palestinians to receive released prisoners following an overnight exchange between Hamas and Israel, marking the final swap under the first phase of a truce deal.
Hamas and Israel have agreed to release Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Israeli hostages as part of an ongoing Gaza ceasefire deal. Discussions continue amid potential truce extension.
Hamas mistakenly released an unidentified body instead of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas, threatening the fragile Gaza ceasefire and escalating tensions.
The Israeli military reports that one of the bodies released by Hamas does not belong to any hostages, accusing the group of violating the ceasefire agreement.
The Chinese mainland has sent 60,000 emergency food packages to Gaza via Jordan, with aid distributed in six batches through local organizations.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls for accelerated two-state solution to establish an independent Palestinian state and achieve lasting peace in the Middle East.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced a new directorate dedicated to promoting the voluntary departure of Gaza’s Palestinian population, offering support packages for emigration.
Israel receives MK-84 bombs from the U.S. following the lifting of a Biden-era export block, sparking condemnation from Gaza amid a ceasefire.
An Israeli drone strike in southern Gaza killed three police officers on Sunday, targeting armed individuals approaching Israeli troops, according to sources.
Chinese and Israeli foreign ministers discuss Gaza and the path to a lasting ceasefire at the Munich Security Conference.
Israel and Hamas have completed their sixth prisoner exchange under the January ceasefire, releasing three hostages and 369 Palestinian detainees, continuing efforts towards peace.
Israel has called up military reservists as fears grow that a fragile ceasefire in Gaza may unravel, potentially reigniting conflict in the region.
Israeli PM Netanyahu warns of ending the Gaza ceasefire if hostages aren’t returned by Saturday, escalating tensions in the region.
Israel increases military readiness following Hamas’ postponement of hostage release amid ceasefire tensions in Gaza.
U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his plan to take control of Gaza and announced that Arab nations will agree to resettle Palestinians following discussions.
The Israeli military has withdrawn from the strategic Netzarim corridor in Gaza, a move aligned with the current ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.