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UNRWA Staff Among 18 Killed in Israeli Strike on Gaza School Shelter

Rescue efforts underway at Unrwa school in Nuseirat, Gaza, following Israeli strike.

Rescue efforts underway at Unrwa school in Nuseirat, Gaza, following Israeli strike: Getty Images

An Israeli airstrike on a central Gaza school, which was serving as a shelter for displaced Palestinians, has resulted in the deaths of 18 individuals, according to the Hamas-run territory’s civil defence agency. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) confirmed that six of its staff members were among the fatalities. […]

Hamas Execution of Israeli Hostages Intensifies Pressure on Netanyahu

Hamas Execution of Israeli Hostages Intensifies Pressure on Netanyahu

The six hostages slain by Hamas in southern Gaza are pictured here: (Top row, from left) Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Eden Yerushalmi, and (Bottom row, from left) Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov, and Carmel Gat. Credit: Hostages Families Forum via AP

The brutal execution of six Israeli hostages by Hamas fighters in southern Gaza has sent shockwaves through Israel, potentially destabilizing the fragile coalition government and increasing pressure for a deal to end the 11-month war. The incident, reminiscent of the Munich massacre of 1972, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability. The hostages, held […]

Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School Shelter Results in Dozens of Fatalities

At least 93 people were killed in the strike, said the director of Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City

At least 93 people were killed in the strike, said the director of Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City (EPA)

An Israeli airstrike targeting a school in Gaza City, which was sheltering displaced Palestinians, has resulted in the deaths of dozens of people, according to Hamas-run authorities in the territory. The incident occurred at al-Taba’een school, which was reportedly serving as a shelter for over 1,000 individuals, including many who had recently fled from the […]

Israeli Airstrike in Beirut Targets Senior Hezbollah Official, Escalating Regional Tensions

Damaged building after airstrike targeting Hezbollah commander

Damaged building after airstrike targeting Hezbollah commander

Israel conducted an airstrike on southern Beirut, Lebanon’s capital, on Tuesday, targeting a senior Hezbollah commander allegedly responsible for recent attacks on Israeli civilians. The strike, which killed one woman and injured several others, has heightened tensions in the region and raised concerns about potential escalation. The Israeli military claimed the attack was in response […]

At Least 30 Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School, Palestinian Officials Report

Bodies of Palestinian, including children, are brought to al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital after Israeli attack on Al-Qashtat family house in Deir al-Balah, Gaza.

Bodies of Palestinian, including children, are brought to al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital after Israeli attack on Al-Qashtat family house in Deir al-Balah, Gaza on July 27, 2024. Ashraf Amra/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

At least 30 people have been killed and over 100 injured in an Israeli airstrike on a school in Deir-al Balah, central Gaza, where thousands were sheltering, according to Palestinian officials. The Israeli military stated it launched the strike to destroy a Hamas command and control center inside the compound. Most of the victims arriving […]

Spain, Norway, and Ireland Formally Recognize Palestinian State

EU states announce formal recognition of Palestinian state

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez asserted that establishing a Palestinian state is “the only route to peace” in the Middle East, as his country, alongside Norway and Ireland, formally recognized Palestine on Tuesday. Sanchez addressed the nation before the cabinet vote that approved the previously announced plan. Norway’s recognition also came into effect, while Ireland […]