Amid warnings from the U.S. about a possible Hamas attack on Palestinian civilians, Jared Kushner proposes forming a new governing entity in Gaza. He argues that creating a “viable alternative” would undermine Hamas’s influence in the region.
Palestinian militant group Hamas intends to release dozens of Israeli hostages it has been holding in Gaza. While details about the specific hostages remain sparse, the plan marks a significant development closely watched by local and international audiences.
Israeli military officials announced that a new ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza started precisely at noon local time. Shortly afterward, troops began withdrawing to agreed-upon deployment lines, marking a crucial step in reducing tensions in the conflict.
Hamas has accepted certain provisions of President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the Gaza war, including agreeing to give up power and release all remaining hostages. However, some elements will require further discussions among Palestinians before a final decision is reached.
On Saturday morning, Samaritan’s Purse airlifted over 48 US tons of supplemental food supplies provided by MANA to help suffering families in Gaza.
The Israeli Defense Forces are reviewing a strike on a Gaza seafront cafe following reports of civilian casualties. The military has confirmed that ‘inaccurate’ artillery fire led to the deaths of around 30 Gazans near humanitarian aid sites in the southern part of the Strip.
In Gaza, hunger is spreading rapidly, placing the most vulnerable in life-threatening danger. Minimal aid is reaching the region, raising concerns about a potential famine if immediate action is not taken.
Food security experts have issued a grim warning that the Gaza Strip is at critical risk of famine unless Israel lifts its blockade and halts its military campaign. Total famine is the most likely scenario unless conditions change, they cautioned.
During a press conference in The Hague, the Israeli Foreign Minister labeled the United Nations’ hearing on Gaza as a “systematic persecution and delegitimization” of Israel.