Hamas’s endorsement of Donald Trump’s Gaza plan is capturing global attention, with many officials calling it a watershed moment. Observers suggest this could be a pivotal juncture in the region’s two-year conflict, as leaders deliberate possible new avenues for truce and reconciliation.
At least 59 people were killed across Gaza on Saturday, according to health officials, as Israeli strikes and gunfire shattered hopes for calm. Despite international appeals for an immediate truce, Israel’s leadership remains determined to continue its military campaign.
Doctors Without Borders has suspended its services in Gaza City, citing an intensifying Israeli offensive. The organization points to close-proximity airstrikes and tank positions, underscoring serious dangers for staff on the ground.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a resolute address at the United Nations, declaring that his nation “must finish the job” against Hamas in Gaza. Despite widespread criticism and the presence of protesters, Netanyahu defended Israel’s efforts as essential for its security.
Tensions in Gaza City escalated overnight, as Israeli strikes reportedly killed at least 14 people. Meanwhile, Israel urges residents to evacuate as the offensive intensifies, and some nations weigh recognizing a new Palestinian state.
A contract journalist who spent years verifying footage for BBC News claims he was banned from the broadcaster’s offices after criticizing how it portrayed Gaza. He alleges his assignment was cut short once he spoke out about the disturbing imagery and what he saw as skewed editorial decisions.
Turkey has severed trade relations with Israel and closed its airspace to Israeli aircraft. The move, announced by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, is in direct response to Israel’s actions in Gaza.
An Israeli drone attack on the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, has claimed the lives of four journalists. Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary reported on the incident, offering a firsthand account of the devastation within the hospital complex.
Northern Gaza is on edge after Israeli forces killed four more aid seekers, heightening concerns of a looming offensive. As Palestinians report deadly incidents near overwhelmed aid sites, the region’s struggle for relief intensifies.
In the deadliest day for aid-seekers in over 21 months of war, at least 85 Palestinians were killed across Gaza while trying to reach food, according to the territory’s Health Ministry.