ISRAEL HUNGER CRISIS
Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn't end its blockade
Food security experts warn that the Gaza Strip is on the brink of famine due to Israel's ongoing blockade and military campaign, leaving nearly half a million Palestinians facing starvation. Critical food supplies are dwindling, and communal kitchens, the primary food source, are shutting down.
Hamas says no point in further Gaza truce talks
A senior Hamas official said Tuesday the group was no longer interested in truce talks with Israel and urged the international community to halt Israel's "hunger war" against Gaza. "There is no sense in engaging in talks or considering new ceasefire proposals as long as the hunger war and extermination war continue in the Gaza Strip," Basem Naim told AFP. He said the world must pressure the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the "crimes of hunger, thirst, and killings" in Gaza.
Israel plans to capture all of Gaza under new plan, officials say
Israel has approved a plan to capture the entire Gaza Strip. The decision came after an early morning vote by Israeli cabinet ministers. The plan involves the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to southern Gaza. This move has raised concerns about a humanitarian crisis. Israel aims to defeat Hamas and free hostages. The plan's implementation will be gradual.
Israeli ministers have approved a plan to capture all of Gaza and remain there, 2 officials say
Israeli officials say the security Cabinet approved a plan. The plan involves capturing all of Gaza Strip. Israel intends to remain there for an unspecified time. This aims to pressure Hamas for hostage release. It also seeks a ceasefire on Israel's terms. The plan includes displacing many Palestinians to southern Gaza. This marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Israeli Cabinet ministers to vote on whether to expand Gaza fighting
Israeli Cabinet ministers are convening to decide on intensifying military operations in Gaza, amidst a deepening humanitarian crisis and stalled ceasefire negotiations with Hamas. The Israeli military is mobilizing reserve soldiers for a potential expanded assault. A missile launched by Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen disrupted air traffic at Ben-Gurion Airport, prompting retaliatory threats from Israel, escalating regional tensions.
Carney demands Israel lift Gaza blockade as hunger crisis deepens ahead of Canadian election
Liberal Leader Mark Carney urged Israel to allow aid into Gaza, where the WFP reports dwindling food supplies due to a prolonged blockade. His intervention, just before Canada's election, highlights the growing humanitarian crisis and international pressure on Israel amidst the ongoing conflict
Microsoft AI CEO's remarks interrupted by pro-Palestinian protester
During Microsoft's 50th anniversary event, employee Ibtihal Aboussad interrupted AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, protesting the company's ties to Israel amid Gaza's humanitarian crisis. Aboussad cited AI use in Israeli military operations. She and another protester reportedly lost access to their work accounts after the incident.
Israeli airstrike kills Hamas official as Gaza death toll passes 50,000
An Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza killed Hamas leader Salah al-Bardaweel on Sunday, amid escalating violence following the collapse of a ceasefire. Over 50,000 Palestinians have died in the conflict, with at least 30 more killed on Sunday.
Israel consulted US on its strikes in Gaza, White House told Fox News
President Trump's administration confirmed its consultation with Israel regarding the latest airstrikes in Gaza. These attacks, the deadliest since a January ceasefire, have resulted in significant Palestinian casualties and displacement. Trump warned Hamas and its allies, including the Houthis and Iran, of severe repercussions. Simultaneously, the US has initiated airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.
Israel endorses plan to extend Gaza truce as first phase draws to close
Israel has endorsed a proposal to temporarily extend the Gaza truce, with the potential release of half of the hostages as a part of the plan. The extension, coinciding with Ramadan and Passover, aims to prevent renewed conflict while negotiations for a permanent ceasefire continue.
Uncertainty looms as first phase of Gaza truce due to expire
The first phase of the Israel-Hamas truce concludes with ongoing negotiations for a permanent ceasefire. Despite the release of hostages and prisoners, disagreements persist. UN Secretary-General emphasizes the importance of maintaining the ceasefire to ensure humanitarian aid continues for Gaza's devastated population.
Trump makes 2,000-pound bombs available to Israel, undoing Biden pause
President Donald Trump has directed the U.S. military to release a hold, previously imposed by former President Joe Biden, on the supply of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. Trump confirmed the release, asserting that Israel had paid for the bombs long ago and had been waiting for their delivery.
Kamala Harris says de-escalation needed in Middle East
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris emphasizes the need for de-escalation in the Middle East as ceasefire efforts in Gaza and Lebanon face numerous obstacles. Efforts by the U.S. and international partners to establish ceasefires have been hindered by demands and rejections from Israel.
At least 24 killed in Israeli air strike on Gaza mosque and school
At least 24 people were killed and 93 others wounded in Israeli airstrikes targeting a mosque and a school in Gaza, as conflict between Israel and Hamas continues. The strikes hit command centers embedded in civilian areas, while Gaza faces severe humanitarian crises amid ongoing violence.
Unions file ILO complaint over Israel's treatment of Palestinian workers since Gaza war
Ten global trade unions have lodged a complaint with the International Labour Organization against Israel, accusing it of violating a global treaty by mistreating Palestinian workers since the Gaza war began. The complaint highlights the exclusion of 200,000 Palestinian migrant workers and claims unpaid wages amounting to billions of dollars.
Thirteen Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, WAFA says
At least 13 Palestinians were killed and 15 wounded in Israeli strikes on a school sheltering refugees and a residential building in Gaza, according to WAFA. The Israeli army stated it targeted terrorists operating within a Hamas command center at the school. The conflict, ignited last October by Hamas-led militants' attack on Israel, has resulted in significant casualties and displacement in Gaza.
Antony Blinken says incumbent on Hamas, Israel to remove gaps in Gaza ceasefire deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Israel and Hamas to agree on the remaining issues to finalize a Gaza ceasefire deal. Key sticking points include the Philadelphi corridor and the exchange of hostages and prisoners. President Joe Biden proposed a three-phase ceasefire plan, but disagreements persist. The conflict began with a Hamas attack on Israel, leading to significant casualties and displacement in Gaza.
More than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, the territory's Health Ministry says
The Israel-Hamas war in Gaza has led to the deaths of over 40,000 Palestinians and wounded 92,401, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. The ongoing conflict, which began on October 7 following a Hamas-led attack on southern Israel, has displaced more than 85% of Gaza's population. Israel's offensive aims to eliminate Hamas, leading to widespread devastation and a severe humanitarian crisis. The fighting has also resulted in significant casualties on both sides, including the deaths of 329 Israeli soldiers and around 15,000 Hamas fighters, according to Israeli claims.
US anti-Muslim incidents rose about 70% in first half of 2024 amid Gaza war
Amid Israel-Gaza conflict fallout, U.S. saw a 70% rise in anti-Muslim, anti-Palestinian incidents, reported CAIR. The advocacy group recorded nearly 5,000 complaints in first half of 2024, highlighting troubling surge in discrimination and attacks. Global uptick in Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian bias, and antisemitism has been observed post-war eruption.
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