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At Least 35 Killed, Dozens Injured in Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Refugee Camp

27 May 2024

An Israeli airstrike on a refugee camp in Rafah, Gaza is reported to have claimed the lives of at least 35 people, and has left dozens more injured. The majority of the casualties are reported to be women and children, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza. The...

Sirens Sound in Tel Aviv as Rockets Strike City: Hamas Claims Responsibility

27 May 2024

Tension gripped Tel Aviv and parts of central Israel on Sunday as sirens blared across the city, signaling rocket attacks, according to reports from the Israeli health ministry as per a media source. The incident marked the first rocket strike on Tel Aviv since January, escalating tensions in the region....

Hamas Claims Capture Of Israeli Soldiers in Gaza, Israel Denies Allegation

26 May 2024

On Sunday, a spokesperson for Hamas' armed wing announced that its fighters had captured Israeli soldiers during a confrontation in Jabalia, northern Gaza, on Saturday. However, the Israeli military swiftly denied these claims. Abu Ubaida, the spokesperson for the Al Qassam Brigades, stated in a recorded message that their fighters...

Report: Drone Strike On Gaza School Kills 10, Including Children

26 May 2024

At least 10 people, including children, were killed in Gaza on Sunday when a drone strike hit a school used as a shelter, according to local health workers cited by media. The Al-Nazla school in Saftawawy, on the outskirts of Jabaliya, was serving as a temporary refuge for people fleeing...

Gaza Conflict Escalates: Leads To Civilian Casualties And Widespread Displacement

24 May 2024

The ongoing conflict in Gaza saw a devastating escalation on Wednesday night as Israeli army shelling resulted in the deaths of 16 Palestinians, including 10 children, and left several others injured. The strike targeted a house in the center of Gaza City, according to the news agency. Tragically, the violence...

Israeli Military Demolishes Tunnel Shafts and Rocket Launchers in Rafah

23 May 2024

Israeli forces have intensified their operations against Hamas in various areas of Gaza, according to a statement from the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Thursday. The military reported significant encounters and successful strikes against Hamas targets in different parts of the region. In Rafah, specifically in the "Brazil" and "Shaburah"...

South Africa Calls On International Court Of Justice To Enforce Gaza Ceasefire, Halt Israel’s Operations In Rafah

17 May 2024

South Africa has called on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to intervene and order Israel to halt its assault on Rafah, as part of a case accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians. Media reported this request on Thursday. South Africa initiated this legal action in January, citing Israel's...

Israeli Forces Conduct Operations In Eastern Rafah And Other Gaza Regions

12 May 2024

Israel's military forces continued their operations in eastern Rafah, as well as in the northern Gaza areas of Jabaliya and Zeitoun, according to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces on Sunday. Acting on intelligence information, troops conducted precise operations in specific locations within eastern Rafah and on the Gaza...

Ceasefire Efforts Stall as Israel Rejects International Mediators’ Proposal for Gaza

11 May 2024

Hamas, the Palestinian group, recently revealed that all efforts to agree on a ceasefire for the Gaza Strip have reached a standstill after Israel effectively denied a proposal that was put forth by the international mediators. This news was followed after the United Nations warned that aid for Gaza could...

Israeli Strikes On Rafah Persist Despite US Arms Warning

10 May 2024

The Gaza conflict has reached a critical juncture as Israeli warplanes intensified airstrikes in the southern city of Rafah, following a stern warning from U.S. President Joe Biden. The escalation comes amidst mounting international concerns over the civilian toll of Israel's offensive against Hamas. Israeli tanks and jets targeted several...