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09:13 Gaza ceasefire talks continue in Cairo as Israeli strikes kill 26

UNRWA says hunger is spreading, humanitarian aid being used as a weapon of war in Gaza; UN-backed polio vaccination campaign suspended.

22/04 Maulana joins hands with Jamaat for pro-Palestine agitation

Hafiz Naeem rejects 26th amendment, says it has weakened the judiciary.

21/04 Israeli strikes kill 25 in Gaza as peace negotiations drag on

Israel acknowledges mistakes in medics’ killings; Qatar negotiators frustrated by "slow process" of truce talks.

20/04 Attacks on global fast-food outlets in Pakistan carried out under ‘organised’ plan, says Azma

Warns Punjab govt won't allow anyone to create unrest whether it's in name of "religion, solidarity or political terrorism".

20/04 50 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza

Hamas says fate of dual US-Israeli national unknown after guard killed in the strikes.

19/04 Govt condemns vandalism of fast-food outlets, vows to deal with attackers strictly

Minister of state for interior says PM has taken notice of "around 20 such incidents" across country.

19/04 World must act against Israel’s genocide in Gaza: National Assembly speaker

Says, "Among the most heinous acts is the deliberate bombing of a UN-run clinic in Jabalia, which sheltered over 700 displaced civilians."

19/04 Israeli strikes hit 40 targets in Gaza as ceasefire efforts stall

At least 43 Palestinians killed in attacks; Hamas rejects Israeli demands.

18/04 Deadly zealotry

Murdering people and attacking firms is indefensible and only besmirches the Palestinian cause.

18/04 Fact check: Viral video of footballer Cristiano Ronaldo making statement in favour of Palestine is a deepfake

The video is old from an interview in January 2022.

18/04 40 killed in Israeli bombing on camps for displaced people in Gaza

Qatar says Israel did not abide by the truce.

17/04 A third of Gaza turned into ‘security’ buffer zone

Well-known writer among 13 killed in strikes; Israeli minister says no humanitarian aid will enter Gaza.

16/04 Pro-Palestine boycott should be peaceful, says Council of Islamic Ideology chief

Says people's lives, properties should be protected; condemns "Israel’s criminal actions".

16/04 Fast-food chain worker killed in Punjab’s Sheikhupura

Police arrest 40 over violent incidents following TLP's protest call.

16/04 Suffering of Palestinians ‘must end’, Macron tells Netanyahu

Israeli PM visits Gaza, opposes establishment of Palestinian state.

15/04 Harvard rejects Trump demands over campus activism, gets hit by $2.3bn funding freeze

US education dept has demanded Harvard to reduce influence of those “more committed to activism than scholarship” amid pro-Palestinian protests.

15/04 NA demands immediate exit of Israeli troops from Gaza

MNAs condemn ongoing wave of atrocities, world’s failure to stop Israeli aggression.

15/04 French, Palestinian leaders call for urgent ceasefire in Gaza

Macron urges Palestinian Authority "reform" to run Gaza without Hamas; EU announces 1.6bn euros in new aid for Palestinians.

14/04 Bangladesh reintroduces ‘except Israel’ phrase on passports

Home ministry says authorities had “issued a directive last week” to restore the inscription removed from passports in 2021.

14/04 JUI-F holds big rally in Karachi to condemn Israeli brutalities

Anno­unces a “million march” in Lahore on April 27 to show solidarity with Palestine.

14/04 JI ‘Gaza Solidarity March’ in Karachi asks rulers for more than lip service

Massive rally on Sharea Faisal condemns Israeli atrocities in Palestine; JI announces countrywide strike on April 22.

14/04 Netanyahu says Macron ‘gravely mistaken’ in promoting Palestinian state

Addresses Macron’s remarks earlier this week in which he said that France could recognise a Palestinian state within months.

14/04 Israel bombs Gaza’s Baptist hospital

Attack has left one million people without access to emergency treatment, says director of field hospitals.

13/04 Thousands descend on Karachi’s key roads in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza

JI, JUI-F lead separate demonstrations on Sharea Faisal and Shahrah-i-Quaideen.

13/04 Multan Sultans announce humanitarian initiative for Gaza children

The team will donate Rs100,000 for every six hit by their batters, every wicket taken by their bowlers to PCRF.

12/04 Only women, children killed in dozens of Israeli strikes: UN

UN rights office warns Israel’s actions in Gaza threaten very existence of Palestinians.

12/04 Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation case can go ahead: US court

Immigration judge in Louisiana rules case against Columbia University student arrested last month can proceed.

11/04 Protests across Pakistan slam Israeli aggression in Gaza

Protesters demand immediate ceasefire, urge boycott of products; Karachi police foil attack on global fast-food chain outlet.

11/04 ‘Sympathetic’ Israeli pilots face music

Tel Aviv says it will fire aircrew that publicly called for release of prisoners, even if it means ending the war.

10/04 Mufti Usmani calls for peaceful boycott in support of Palestine, deplores vandalism

"Shariah forbids pelting stones at someone or harming someone’s life and property," says Islamic scholar; 8 booked in attack on global fast food outlet in Larkana.

10/04 Netanyahu meets new CIA chief in Jerusalem

“We agree that Iran will not have nuclear weapons,” Netanyahu says.

10/04 Saudi FM in US to prepare for Trump’s first foreign visit

Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets Marco Rubio as US president expected to visit Gulf kingdom soon.

10/04 29 dead, 80 missing after Israeli strike on Shujaiya

UN rapporteur on Palestine warns not much time left to save Palestinians; 1,500 killed in last three weeks.

10/04 Gloves come off as US State Dept vows to keep cancelling visas

Immigration authorities announce social media screening for visa seekers.

09/04 US to deny visas, green cards over anti-Semitic social media posts

Posts defined as anti-Semitic will include social media activity in support of groups classified by the United States as terrorists.

09/04 Facing calls to disarm, Hezbollah ready to discuss weapons if Israel withdraws: senior official

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem says he had stuck to the ceasefire deal while Israel breached it “every day”.

09/04 10 held after mob ransacks fast-food restaurant in Karachi’s DHA

Police say 40-50 TLP activists ransacked outlet on Korangi Road; another one of same chain attacked in Mohammad Ali Society.

08/04 Trump, Netanyahu say Israel working on fresh Gaza hostage deal

Reiterates plan to remove Palestinians, saying US "owning Gaza Strip would be a good thing"; leaders discuss tariffs.

08/04 Israeli troops shot Gaza crew ‘with intent to kill’, Red Crescent says

Israeli army chief orders a more in-depth investigation into the attack.

08/04 France, Egypt, Jordan say Palestinian Authority must head Gaza after normalisation

Macron supports Israeli stance of no Hamas role once "war" is over.

07/04 Shutter-down strike observed in Karachi to express solidarity with Palestinians

Head of All City Tajir Ittehad Association says traders were given the call by leaders of religious parties last night.

07/04 Israel changes its story on killing of Palestinian paramedics

Investigators were looking at “operational information”, Israeli military says.

06/04 PM, JI emir discuss relief in electricity rates, Palestine

PM Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause.

06/04 West, ummah’s lost conscience

Israel has been given a carte blanche to continue with its ethnic cleansing by its main enablers, the governments of the US, UK, EU and other democracies.

05/04 PRCS releases video of last minutes before Gaza aid workers killed by Israel

Footage released by the Red Crescent appears to contradict the Israeli military’s claims, showing ambulances travelling with headlights and emergency lights on.

05/04 ‘Oops’: Trump posts video purporting to show deadly Yemen strike

Says Houthis "will never sink our ships again" following military offensive against the rebel group.

05/04 Israel kills Hamas commander in Lebanon attack

Lebanese PM condemns strike “flagrant attack on Lebanese sovereignty” and breach of ceasefire.

05/04 35 killed as Israel expands ‘security zone’ in northern Gaza

Pakistan calls on UNSC to act to end Palestinians’ suffering.

04/04 Israel seizes Rafah, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee

Israeli strikes kill 97 Palestinians in 24 hours.

03/04 Military seizing territory in Gaza Strip: Netanyahu

Nine children among 34 killed in Israeli strikes; Palestinian authorities condemn "massacre" at UN-run clinic.

03/04 Israeli minister visits Al Aqsa Mosque compound

Since 2022, Ben Gvir has visited compound on at least eight occasions, each time triggering international outcry.

03/04 Missing Palestinian medics found in mass grave

Team dispatched to find missing PRCS workers was also killed; some bodies found with their hands bound.

01/04 Pakistan’s investments in Malaysia now at $397m, says Malaysian PM after call with PM Shehbaz

PM Shehbaz set to make his maiden visit to Malaysia this year, his Malaysian counterpart says.

31/03 NA speaker for sharing Eid happiness with underprivileged, marginalised people

Sardar Ayaz Sadiq urges nation to remember those who were deprived of basic necessities and to extend a helping hand to those in need.

31/03 President, PM emphasise lessons of gratitude, compassion on Eidul Fitr

PM Shehbaz highlights Pakistan currently faces threats from both internal and external enemies.

31/03 Eid becomes ‘day of funerals’ for people of Gaza

Three young girls, wearing Eid clothes, among eight killed by Israeli strikes.

30/03 Targeting visa holders

The Trump administration has weaponised the fact that visas can be taken away without any explanation.

30/03 Columbia University head steps down after feud with Trump

US vaccine chief resigns citing Kennedy ‘"lies".

30/03 Nine Red Crescent workers go missing after Israeli attack

Military begins "ground activity" in Gaza to extend "security zone".

29/03 Harvard dismisses leaders of Center for Middle Eastern Studies over alleged ‘anti-Israel’ bias

Faculty members who have spoken with both professors say each believe they were forced out of their posts.

29/03 Rallies held in Karachi to mark Al-Quds Day

Key speakers at one rally include JI's Dr Mairajul Huda Siddiqi, PTI's Firdaus Shamim Naqvi, Sindh govt spokesperson Tehseen Abidi.

28/03 Hamas spokesperson killed in Israeli strike

Separate attacks kill seven in Gaza.

28/03 US detains Turkish student at Tufts, revokes visa

Authorities determined she “eng­aged in activities in support of Hamas", homeland security spokesperson says.

27/03 Prisoners to return ‘in coffins’ if Israel uses force, Hamas warns

The Israeli prime minister threatens to capture parts of Gaza Strip if Hamas does not agree to free prisoners.

26/03 No policy shift on Israel, says FO after reports of journalists’ visit

FO clarifies Pakistani passports "not valid for travel to Israel" as country doesn't recognise it.

26/03 Israeli strikes kill 23 in Gaza, military expands evacuation orders

Tel Aviv to seize more Palestinian land if Hamas keeps refusing to free prisoners, says minister.

26/03 Israel releases Palestinian Oscar-winning director after West Bank detention

Filmmaker Hamdan Ballal says it "was a very strong attack and the goal was to kill".

25/03 Egypt makes new proposal to restore Gaza truce

Two journalists among 65 killed in Israeli strikes; education "at risk" from operation, funding cuts.

25/03 How many Palestinians have died in Israel’s Gaza offensive?

Official health ministry death toll dwarfs those killed in previous bouts of fighting in Gaza since 2005.

25/03 Oscar-winning Palestinian director arrested after Israeli settlers’ attack

Israeli co-director Yuval Abraham says soldiers invaded ambulance Hamdan Ballal had called and took him away.

25/03 Israeli forces press ground offensive in Gaza

Hamas confirms death of political bureau member; displaced resident says "there is no food in Gaza"; enclave already out of humanitarian aid, power.

24/03 Israel approves ‘independence’ for 13 West Bank settlements

Palestinians denounce new occupation following the approval of tens of thousands of housing units.

23/03 Israeli strike kills seven members of a family in Gaza Strip

Fatah urges Hamas to cede power to safeguard "Palestinians’ existence".

22/03 Israeli minister threatens to annex parts of Gaza

Hamas says reviewing US proposal to restore Gaza ceasefire.

22/03 Parties hold rallies in Karachi to condemn Israeli brutalities in Gaza

DIG says protesters of JI-led rally submitted a “memorandum” to US consulate officials and dispersed peacefully.

22/03 Jamaat-i-Islami condemns Muslim countries’ silence on Gaza

Calls on army chief to take a stance in favour of Palestine, convene a meeting of Muslim military leaders with government permission.

22/03 Columbia University agrees to Trump’s demands in attempt to restore funding

Plans to ban some face masks on campus, empower security officers to arrest individuals, review depts offering courses on Middle East.

21/03 Anti-Israeli premier protesters clash with Jerusalem police

Protesters angry at decision to resume fighting in Gaza while 59 Israeli hostages remain there.

21/03 91 killed in Gaza Strip as Israel abandons ceasefire

Hamas calls aggression "dangerous violation" of agreement.

20/03 US seeks to deport pro-Palestinian Georgetown University academic

Department of Homeland Security accuses Badar Khan Suri of ties to Hamas, spreading Hamas propaganda and anti-Semitism on social media.

20/03 Judge says Columbia protester must remain in US for now

Case has become flashpoint for Trump's pledge to deport some non-US citizens who took part in protests against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.

20/03 Opposition to Israeli PM finds voice as conflict returns to Gaza

Opinion polls suggest Netanyahu likely to lose upcoming election due to continuing public anger over Tel Aviv’s failure to stop OCt 7 raid.

20/03 US strikes hit targets in Yemen

Three residents say that the strikes had hit the Al-Jarraf district of Sanaa, close to the city’s airport.

19/03 Israel is ramping up West Bank annexation, says UN

Volker Turk urges Tel Aviv to evacuate all settlers from the occupied territory and make reparations for illegal settlement,

19/03 Orthodox Jews threaten to bring down Netanyahu coalition

United Torah Judaism holds seven seats in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament.

18/03 Death toll from widespread strikes on Gaza rises to 413 as Israel violates ceasefire

Issues warning to Palestinians to evacuate parts of enclave; White House says Israel consulted US before launching attacks.

18/03 Netanyahu’s move to fire chief of Shin Bet sparks outrage

Netanyahu cites “ongoing lack of trust” as reason for moving to sack Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet.

16/03 Deportation nation

The Trump administration can effectively "disappear" its political opponents who are not US citizens.

16/03 US strikes in Yemen kill 31 as Trump vows to end Houthi attacks

Over 100 injured; Iran condemns "brutal" strikes; Russia urges US to engage in dialogue instead.

16/03 Two journalists, seven others killed as Israeli jets bomb north Gaza

Several were critically injured as the strike hit a car, with casualties inside and outside the vehicle, health officials say.

15/03 Israeli PM, security agency fight it out in public

Netanyahu accuses Shin Bet chief of resorting to “blackmail” and “threats” over proposed reforms.

14/03 Explainer: US arrest of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil

Khalil's case could set precedent for how US handles similar situations in future, with significant implications for free speech, immigration policy.

14/03 US judge extends Columbia student’s deportation ban

Govt seeking Khalil’s removal because Marco Rubio believes his activities to have “serious adverse foreign policy consequences", judge told.

14/03 48 bodies exhumed from Gaza’s ruined hospital

Other 10 exhumed bodies were handed over to the forensic department at the ministry of health for identification, says agency spokesman.

13/03 Palestine’s erasure

When will the Zionists face a Nuremberg?

13/03 Muslim students pin hopes on US courts to halt deportations

Broader crackdown on students protesting against Israel instils fear among many.

12/03 ‘Humiliated’: Palestinian victims of Israel sexual abuse testify at UN

Hearings focused on allegations of “sexual and reproductive violence” committed by Israeli security forces and settlers.

12/03 Israeli fire kills four Palestinians in Gaza amid ceasefire talks

Tens of thousands displaced by Israeli aggression in occupied West Bank since January.

12/03 Israeli settlers steal hundreds of sheep from Bedouin

Witnesses say the scale of Friday’s incident went far beyond anything witnessed previously.

11/03 Israel’s halt to food, aid deliveries worsens conditions in Gaza

Hamas describes measure as “collective punishment”, insists it will not be pushed into making concessions at discussions.

10/03 Hamas pushes for phase two of Gaza truce talks

Holds dialogue with mediators in Cairo; demands include full Israeli pullout, end to blockade, reconstruction and funding.

09/03 Gaza protesters force their way into Trump’s Scottish golf resort

Spray “Gaza is not 4 sale” in huge white letters on the lawn as Trump's plans, AI-generated video spark anger.

09/03 Israeli air strike kills two in southern Gaza

One dead as air force strikes Hezbollah base in Lebanon.

09/03 Trump’s controlled chaos

Predictably, Pakistan was pleased, relieved, and felt loved by Trump’s message.

09/03 OIC adopts Arab alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan

Bloc seeks swift support from world community, funding institutions; UK, EU nations hail Arab proposal; Pakistan calls forced relocation of Palestinians a war crime. • Pakistan calls forced relocation of Palestinians a war crime, ethnic cleansing

08/03 OIC ministers to discuss Arab alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan

Egypt's proposal does not outline Hamas's role, rejected by US and Israel.

08/03 Hamas delegation in Cairo for talks on ceasefire deal

Urges Trump to meet and "respect" freed Palestinian prisoners; China calls for "comprehensive, lasting ceasefire" in Gaza.

07/03 Trump’s controversial Gaza Riviera AI video was meant as satire, creator says

Says originally took down the video given that "it might be a little insensitive, and we don’t want to take sides”.

07/03 Trump’s ‘dead’ threat to Gaza undermines ceasefire: Hamas

Release all prisoners, it’s "over for you", US president warns Palestinian group.

06/03 Amnesty calls for probing Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s health sector as war crimes

Urges Lebanese govt to provide ICC with jurisdiction to prosecute crimes.

06/03 PM Shehbaz reiterates govt’s resolve to purge country of poliovirus

Welcomes Arab League’s Gaza reconstruction plan.

05/03 Arab states adopt Egyptian alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan

UN chief "strongly endorses" initiative to rebuild Gaza without displacing Palestinians; Hamas praises Cairo’s efforts.

05/03 Israeli agency admits failure over Oct 7 raid

Shin Bet’s investigation says that attack could've been prevented if it “had acted differently in the years preceding (Hamas) attack".

04/03 Arab FMs hold closed-door talks over Gaza

Cairo plan suggests ‘Governance Assistance Mission’ in place of Hamas; proposal to be presented to Arab League summit today.

04/03 Pakistan slams blocking of Gaza aid in Ramazan

FO says Israel's latest action "another blatant violation of international law", could imperil ceasefire.

04/03 Israeli fire kills two Palestinians in Gaza

Stabbing in coastal city of Haifa kills one person; food prices rise amid new blockade.

03/03 Israel suspends aid as Hamas sees ‘coup’ against truce

UN chief calls for Gaza aid to be restored "immediately"; Egypt says Gaza reconstruction plan ready, will intensify efforts for phase 2.

02/03 Talks for permanent Gaza truce inconclusive

Hamas reaffirms keenness to complete remaining stages of ceasefire agreement.

02/03 US plans emergency $3bn arms sales to Israel

Washington has provided at least $12.5bn in direct military aid to Tel Aviv since the start of Gaza conflict.

28/02 Israeli military admits ‘total failure’ on Oct 7

Perception that Hamas was not interested in full-scale conflict and that Israel would have ample warning went unchallenged for years, says report.

28/02 Israel frees 643 Palestinians after Hamas delivers

Netanyahu dispatches negotiators to Cairo; FM says delegation will look into extending truce.

27/02 US says Gaza ceasefire talks on track

Hamas says it is ready to release ‘in one go’ all the prisoners remaining during the second phase.

27/02 Egypt rejects suggestion to run Gaza

Israel's Lapid says Egypt should run Gaza Strip for at least eight years after conflict is over, in exchange for massive debt relief.

26/02 UN expert, Amnesty slam ‘absurd’ clip of Gaza as seaside resort posted on Trump social media

Social media users react with both support and criticism, many question whether Trump himself posted the montage.

26/02 Israel considers extending 42-day truce in Gaza

Fighting will resume, prisoner swaps to stop if no agreement reached by Friday.

25/02 Merz warns it’s ‘five minutes to midnight for Europe’

Germany’s election winner says he will find a way for Netanyahu to visit Berlin without being arrested

25/02 20 arrested after Denmark protest against arms supply to Israel

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg among protesters who gather at Maersk’s headquarters in Copenhagen.

24/02 Pakistan sends relief goods for Palestinians

Latest consignment comprises approximately 100 tonnes of essential relief supplies.

24/02 Israel prevents return of Palestinians to West Bank camps

Tel Aviv ready to resume Gaza war, Netanyahu warns after truce delay.

23/02 Israel suspends release of Palestinian prisoners

Hamas frees 6 Israelis; terms Tel Aviv move "blatant violation" of Gaza truce.

23/02 All eyes on Cairo moot

It will become apparent at the summit in Cairo whether Arab leaders are willing to walk the talk on Gaza.

23/02 Polio vaccination drive begins in Gaza

Vaccination campaign involves multiple UN agencies, including the Israeli-boycotted UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA).

23/02 Trump seems to be softening stand on Gaza takeover

Says only recommending it; concedes that leaders of Jordan, Egypt rejected proposal to displace Palestinians.

22/02 Israeli PM visits West Bank camp, tells army to step up raids after blasts on buses

Palestinian Authority condemns Netanyahu’s statement.

22/02 Arab leaders meet in Riyadh to counter Trump’s Gaza displacement plan

US president’s move has united Arab states in their opposition.

22/02 Israel to free 602 Palestinians today in Gaza swap

Hamas to release six Israelis; says it is investigating possible error over prisoner’s body.

21/02 Netanyahu ‘procrastinating’ over second phase of truce: Hamas

Authorities in Gaza Strip hand over bodies of Israeli prisoners killed after an air strike.

21/02 Won’t accept any pressure from Washington, says Dar

Plans to visit Kabul to remind Taliban regime of its obligations; OIC summit on Gaza on March 7.

20/02 2024 saw highest number of hate crimes against Muslims in UK

British group blames online platforms, AI for increase, says received reports of 6,313 cases last year.

20/02 Egypt, Spain oppose US plan to displace Palestinians

UAE president tells Rubio he won’t support expulsion; WHO to resume mass vaccination against polio in Gaza.

20/02 Hamas ready to free all Israeli prisoners at once

Red Cross calls for private, dignified handover of bodies.

19/02 Gaza Arab plan may involve up to $20bn contribution

WB joint assessment says over $50bn needed to rebuild the devastated territory.

18/02 Israel, US ‘cannot do a damn thing’ against Iran, says Tehran

“You cannot threaten Iran on one hand and claim to support dialogue on the other hand,” ministry spokesman says.

18/02 War-weary Gazans reel from ‘500 days of humiliation’

“There is only destruction around us," says Abu Mursa, who along with his family has been displaced over a dozen times since Oct 2023.

18/02 Pakistan wants OIC to back Saudi initiative for Palestinian state

Dar calls on UN to recognise Palestine as a full member; says some Afghan refugees in Pakistan involved in terrorist activities.

18/02 Arab moot on alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan postponed, expanded

Instead of 3, 8 countries including GCC members, to attend summit on Feb 21.

17/02 Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia before Russia talks to end Ukraine conflict

Talks between Russian and American delegations expected to precede meeting between presidents Putin and Trump.

17/02 US, Israel present united front on Gaza, Iran

Egypt says establishment of Palestinian state can alone guarantee lasting peace; Netanyahu discusses Trump’s plan with Rubio.

16/02 Netanyahu says Israel can ‘finish the job’ against Iran with US support

Rubio alleges Iran "behind every terrorist group" as both meet in Jerusalem; US gives Israel 907kg bombs after Trump lifts Biden admin ban.

16/02 Zero plus zero equals what?

What is not unpredictable is the Palestinians’ will to fight for the liberation of their land.

16/02 Israeli, Palestinian prisoners swapped amid renewed fears

Red Crescent says four Palestinian prisoners released on Saturday transferred to a hospital in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

15/02 Riyadh leads move for alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan

Saudi summit on Feb 20 to discuss various draft ideas for enclave; one proposal suggests sidelining of Hamas.

14/02 Jordan’s king gets rousing welcome on return from US after opposing Gaza plan

Many raise placards expressing support for monarch.

14/02 Hamas signals readiness to move forward with truce

Israel threatens war resumption if prisoners not freed.

13/02 Israeli military killed 85 journalists in 2024: CPJ

NGO says 124 journalists in 18 countries died, Israel responsible for nearly 70pc of deaths.

13/02 Hamas rejects ‘threats’ amid push to salvage Gaza deal

Israel calls up reservists to resume attacks; Arab League says Trump’s vision may lead Middle East into a new crisis.

12/02 Israel threatens to resume ‘intense fighting’ in Gaza if no prisoners released

US president says "hell" to break out if Israelis are not freed by Saturday.

12/02 Jordan opposes Trump plan to take over Gaza

Trump keeps pushing his plan to “own” Gaza despite fact that it is home to more than 2 million Palestinians.

11/02 Hamas stops prisoner swap ‘indefinitely’

Accuses Israel of failing to comply with truce terms.

10/02 ‘Democratic’ ethnic cleansing

There were always going to be three possible outcomes of the Palestinian struggle for freedom.

10/02 Dar rejects Netanyahu’s remarks about Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia

FM discusses Gaza situation with Iranian, Egyptian counterparts.

10/02 Arab nations assail Israeli PM’s remarks

Netanyahu’s statement reflects "complete detachment from reality", says Arab League chief.

09/02 Unexploded ordnance imperils thousands of lives in Gaza

Volume of ordnance dropped on Gaza during 15 months of conflict “mind-boggling”, says expert.

09/02 Israel putting Gaza ceasefire at risk of collapse, says Hamas

Iran's supreme leader Khamenei meets Hamas leaders in Tehran.

09/02 Hamas, Israel complete fifth prisoner swap

Over 180 Palestinians, three Israelis released under Gaza ceasefire deal; jubilant crowds on both sides cheer prisoners’ freedom.

08/02 Depopulating Gaza

The least feasible "solution" is the Trumpian plan for Gaza’s ethnic cleansing and occupation, which is a non-starter.

08/02 Trump signs order to cut funding for South Africa over land policy, ICJ genocide case

Says South Africa is "confiscating land”; Washington to formulate a plan to resettle white South African farmers, their families as refugees.

08/02 Global leaders stand firm behind ICC against Trump sanctions

Out of its 125 member states, 79 countries sign joint statement supporting the global court for prosecution of war crimes.

08/02 Gazans tell Trump they will rebuild own hotels, restaurants

"History of Arabs will not be replaced with the history of foreigners," says resident Assad.

07/02 Trump’s colonial genocide

Our outrage overwhelms us. It does not motivate us to do anything constructive.

06/02 Trump says Israel would hand over Gaza after fighting, no US troops needed

What effect Trump’s shock proposal may have on the ceasefire talks remains unclear.

06/02 FO condemns Trump’s ‘deeply troubling and unjust’ Palestinian displacement plan

"The Palestinian land belongs to the Palestinian people," FO spokesperson affirms.

06/02 Trump’s proposal for Gaza takeover sparks global outrage

President wants to build a resort in the enclave; Palestinians in Gaza say "we are going nowhere"; Hamas official terms proposal "ridiculous and absurd".

05/02 How Trump’s Gaza proposals could violate international law

Forcing people to leave their land and taking over territory are prohibited by longstanding treaties.

05/02 Iran is willing to give Trump diplomacy ‘another chance’, senior Iranian official says

Says Tehran wanted the US to “rein in Israel if Washington is seeking a deal” with the Islamic Republic.

05/02 Jenin camp going in ‘catastrophic direction’, says UN agency

UNRWA reports 100 houses destroyed, 13 schools closed .

05/02 In shock announcement, Trump says US wants to take over Gaza Strip

Says Palestinian enclave could become home to “world’s people”.

04/02 Israeli PM in Washington for Gaza ceasefire negotiations

Hamas says it’s ready to begin talks on details of second phase.

03/02 Incendiary Gaza plan

‘What was inescapable is that there is almost nothing left of Gaza.’

03/02 Israeli troops kill Palestinian in West Bank

Qatar’s PM calls on Hamas, Israel to begin immediate talks on Gaza ceasefire phase two.

02/02 Hamas, Israel complete fourth prisoner swap

Three Israelis freed in exchange for more than 180 Palestinians; 5th swap next Saturday.

02/02 Arab nations reject Palestinian displacement

Say Trump’s proposal, if acted upon, will cause instability and spread conflict in the region.

01/02 90 Palestinians to be swapped with three Israelis today

First medical evacuation to take place as Rafah crossing set to reopen; UN says humanitarian work continues despite Israeli ban.

30/01 Israel has no right to shutter Palestinian aid agency, Munir Akram tells UNSC

UNRWA's Philippe Lazzarini says Israeli legislation “makes a mockery of international law”.

30/01 Joy turns to despair as Gaza returnees struggle to settle

Egypt refuses to be part of forced displacement from Gaza; Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in occupied West Bank.

29/01 Trump administration to cancel student visas of pro-Palestinian protesters: White House official

US president says action being taken to prosecute “terroristic threats, arson, vandalism and violence against American Jews”.

29/01 New backlash over Trump plan to move people out of Gaza

Bittersweet homecoming for Palestinians returning to north.

28/01 Intermission in the horror movie

Would the horror movie end with any degree of finality or does peace at least look likely to return even if a tad tenuously for now?

27/01 Trump’s plan to ‘clean Gaza’ stokes fear of another Nakba

Tens of thousands waiting to re-enter besieged enclave as Israel closes entry gates.

27/01 Risks to Gaza truce

Annexation of even part of the West Bank by Israel will be a deal breaker.

26/01 Why Trump’s proposal on Palestinian displacement from Gaza rings alarm bells in the region

US president's suggestion to Egypt, Jordan to take in more Gaza residents heightens fears among Palestinians of being forcibly displaced in yet another "Nakba".

26/01 Israel says UN Palestinian agency must end operations by 30th

UNRWA is considered the backbone of humanitarian operations for Palestinians.

26/01 Four Israelis swapped for 200 Palestinians

Releases gree­ted by cheering crowds on both sides, including Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv and Palestinians in Ramallah.

25/01 US freezes almost all aid except for Israel, Egypt arms

Funding for anti-HIV/AIDS initiative also paused; senate confirms former Fox News co-host Pete as Pentagon chief.

24/01 Hundreds leave Jenin as Israel presses military operation

Gazans ready tent camps for families returning to north after ceasefire.

23/01 A fleeting peace

How can people in Gaza live in peace while being under an everlasting state of siege?

23/01 FO urges world to develop ‘concrete plan’ to rebuild Gaza, demands accountability for Israeli crimes

Condemns recent West Bank raids by Israeli forces; denies claims of supporting ISIS.

23/01 Hamas returns to ruined Gaza streets as Israeli forces pull out

Trump envoy says will personally monitor Gaza ceasefire; 10 dead as Tel Aviv continues West Bank raid.

22/01 Gazans’ joy at ceasefire dims as they visit ruined homes, dig for the dead

Some Palestinians could not even recognise where they once lived and turned back to tents.

22/01 Nine Palestinians killed in Jenin

Israeli military chief resigns over Oct 7 “failure”; Qatari PM says Tel Aviv, Hamas must show "good faith" for lasting Gaza peace.

21/01 Trump, Act II

Will Trump’s foreign policy be destabilising for the world as is being widely anticipated?

21/01 WHO seeks full Gaza access during truce

12,000 people, out of over 110,000 wounded, need to be evacuated for treatment elsewhere

21/01 Longest-serving Palestinian inmate among prisoners to be deported under swap

Nael Barghouthi was arrested in 1978 and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of an Israeli officer.

21/01 Gaza truce holding after first prisoner swap

Ex-detainee says Israeli jail is "hell, hell, hell"; Qatar says 12.5m litres of fuel will enter Gaza for 10 days.

20/01 Displaced Gazans head home through rubble as truce begins

People return to an apocalyptic landscape dotted with piles of rubble and destroyed buildings.

20/01 UN races to feed one million Palestinians

WFP plans ready meals with vouchers and cash for people to buy their own food "to bring back some dignity".

20/01 Hope returns to Gaza as first prisoners freed

Red Cross says all 3 women prisoners freed by Hamas in "good health"; Israel to release 69 Palestinian women, 21 teenage boys.

19/01 Pakistan sees Gaza ceasefire as first step towards two-state solution

Urges Israel to withdraw from Lebanese, Syrian territories, allow UN peacekeepers to operate freely.

19/01 Thousands turn out at London pro-Palestinian rally

Several demonstrators arrested for breaching authorised perimeter.

19/01 Gaza’s defiance spurs hope

Today belongs to the Gazans who have sacrificed everything — homes, schools, universities, hospitals, life and limb — to keep alight the torch of freedom.

19/01 Gaza ceasefire begins today after 15 months of war

Mediator Egypt says Israel to release over 1,890 Palestinians, Hamas 33 prisoners in first phase.

18/01 Displaced Gazans pine for home

If ceasefire takes hold, people will start moving back, though they are under no illusions as to what they might find.

18/01 Israeli security cabinet okays Gaza ceasefire deal

List of 95 Palestinians eligible for release issued; Hamas says obstacles to agreement have been resolved.

17/01 Pakistan’s role in anti-terror ‘too big for labels’: FO

Welcomes Gaza ceasefire deal; dismisses speculation about "collaboration" with Tajikistan to destabilise government in Afghanistan

17/01 Journalists disrupt Blinken’s final briefing

Sam Husseini, Max Blumenthal accuse outgoing US secretary of state of complicity in Gaza "genocide".

17/01 US confident Gaza ceasefire will take effect, despite disputes

Israel continues killing spree, 80 killed in strikes on Palestinian areas.

16/01 Now what?

A ‘Greater Israel’ will consist of a population which is solidly against Israel.

16/01 Paid in blood: Gaza ceasefire announced

Israeli govt expected to ratify deal today; Egypt announces plans to re-open Rafah.

15/01 Final details of Gaza truce deal being worked out

Proposal outlines that Israel will receive around 100 prisoners, in return for releasing 1,000 Palestinian prisoners.

14/01 ‘Breakthrough’ in talks as Gaza truce deal draft finalised

Norway to host 3rd meeting of Global Alliance seeking two-state solution.

13/01 Gaza doctor treats war victims after losing leg

At least 36 hospitals in the besieged territory have been rendered inoperative by Israeli attack.

13/01 70 Palestinian children killed by Israel in five days

Israeli forces intensify restrictions at two checkpoints; Biden’s aide says both sides are "very, very close to deal".

11/01 Israel bombs power plant, ports in Yemen

Defence minister says Tel Aviv would “hunt down” Houthi leaders.

08/01 Death and destruction in Gaza

For the next US administration, there is no concept of a two-state solution.

06/01 Eighth Gaza baby freezes to death as Israel kills 88 more

“Rescuers are still searching for five people trapped under the rubble of the house,” says a Civil Defence Agency spokesperson.

05/01 Another 70 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza

Biden administration announces $8bn arms sale to Tel Aviv; mediators launch fresh ceasefire push to end conflict.

04/01 Israeli air strikes push Gaza death toll above 110

Tel Aviv confirms detention of Kamal Adwan hospital chief; 3 rockets fired towards Israel.

03/01 Israeli air strikes kill 54 Palestinians

Local police chief, women and children among the dead.

02/01 A time of chaos

Will Syria’s moderate extremists live up to their promises of pluralism, and will the country survive as a sovereign, united state in 2025?

01/01 Gaza healthcare nearing ‘total collapse’, says UN

Report notes at least 136 strikes on 27 hospitals, 12 other medical facilities from Oct 2023 to June 2024.

01/01 Pakistan enters UN Security Council at key juncture in global politics

Country will preside over UNSC in July, also secures seat on IS, Al Qaeda sanctions committee.

31/12 A volatile world in 2025

The year ahead will see rising geopolitical tensions, challenges to global economy and tech disruption.

31/12 WHO demands Gaza hospital chief’s release

Red Cross says healthcare in Palestinian enclave "obliterated’"; 27 killed in 24 hours; five more Palestinians die in Israeli detention.

29/12 China, Iran say ME not battleground for big powers

Urge intl community to "respect the sovereignty, security, stability, unity and territorial integrity of Middle East countries.”

29/12 Israel detains medics after Gaza hospital raid

Air strikes across the enclave kill 18 Palestinians.

28/12 Israel raids Gaza hospital, orders patients to evacuate

Enclave’s health ministry says hospital staff out of contact; 25 Palestinians killed, including 15 in a single house.

27/12 Israel attacks airport, port in Yemen; 3 killed

WHO chief says he is safe after Sanaa airport bombardment.

26/12 Pope calls for ‘arms to be silenced’ in Christmas appeal

Celebrations muted in Israeli-occupied Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, and Gaza.

26/12 Hamas accuses Israel of delaying ceasefire deal

Says Tel Aviv’s "new" conditions blocking agreement; Israeli strikes kill 24 Palestinians across Gaza.

25/12 Bethlehem marks sombre Christmas under shadow of Gaza war

For a 2nd consecutive year, crowd paled in comparison to throngs of tourists and pilgrims of Christmases past.

25/12 Israeli army forces patients out of Gaza hospital

Health ministry director says 2 other hospitals also subject to frequent assaults.

24/12 Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated by Israel, minister admits

Defence minister Katz threatens to “strike hard at the Houthis… and decapitate their leadership" in Yemen.

23/12 No let-up in Gaza cruelty as Israeli strikes kill 28

Medics struggle to rescue patients after Israel orders hospital evacuation.

22/12 Houthis strike Tel Aviv in pre-dawn missile attack

Israeli military says it failed to intercept missile, forcing many residents to leave their homes in the early hours.

21/12 Haaretz accuses troops of indiscriminately killing Palestinians

Hamas urges UN, ICJ to document soldiers’ testimonies.

19/12 Human Rights Watch says Israel’s deprivation of water in Gaza ‘act of genocide’

Report finds deliberate efforts by Israel “of a systematic nature” to deprive Palestinians of water “likely caused thousands of deaths."

19/12 Israeli strikes kill 9 in Yemen after missile intercepted: report

Houthi media says strikes hit power stations, oil facilities and port in Hodaidah, injuring others as well.

18/12 Gaza truce talks gain momentum as officials push for deal

“We’ve been in this position before where we weren’t able to get it over the finish line," White House spokesperson says.

18/12 Trump muses about wars & TikTok in first presser after polls

Hamas asked to reach agreement with Israel or face consequences; Zelensky told to make a deal with Putin to end Ukraine war.

16/12 Israeli strikes on homes, school in Gaza kill 22

Gaza health ministry says medical centre, including a mental health clinic, destroyed.