PALESTINE – Israeli attacks on tents housing displaced Palestinians across Gaza Strip have killed at least 15, and left dozens others injured since Thursday morning Jan. 8, despite a ceasefire being in effect. Palestinian health officials said Israel targeted tents housing displaced people, homes and a school across Gaza. In Gaza City’s Zeytun neighbourhood, four […]
Tag: Gaza Ceasefire
When does Phase 2 of Gaza Ceasefire Start?
ISRAEL – The phase 2 of Gaza ceasefire agreement is scheduled to begin early in the New Year, according to people familiar with the matter. Israel’s Channel 13 on Wednesday cited an unnamed senior Israeli official as saying: “US special envoy Steve Witkoff informed Israel and the mediators that the second phase of the Gaza […]
Reason Why Russia Abstained on UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution Vote
RUSSIA – On the UN Gaza ceasefire resolution vote, Russia and China abstained, while 13 Security Council members voted in favor, resulting to the adoption of the ceasefire plan. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova explains in detail on Russia’s stance, including why Russia abstained. Zakharova expressed concern on Thursday Nov. 27, that a US-backed […]
Israeli Attacks on Gaza Continue, Killing 22
PALESTINE – Israeli attacks on Gaza continue in latest violation of ceasefire, leaving at least 22 Palestinians dead and dozens others injured on Saturday, as Israeli forces targeted homes in several locations across Gaza Strip and a vehicle. Gaza Civil Defense spokesperson Mahmoud Bassal said in a video statement that women, children and elderly people […]
Israel Launches Attacks Across Gaza Strip
PALESTINE – In violation of the agreed upon ceasefire, Israeli forces on Saturday launched heavy attacks across Gaza Strip, with dozens of strikes and artillery shelling. According to witnesses and local sources, the Israeli army blew up residential buildings and facilities by carrying out airstrikes and detonating booby-trapped vehicles in the eastern parts of Rafah […]
5 Palestinians Killed in Rafah by Israeli Forces
PALESTINE – 5 Palestinians were on Friday killed in what Israeli forces claimed that the victims had emerged from a tunnel in Rafah city in southern Gaza, where Israeli army controls under the Gaza ceasefire deal. In a statement, the army claimed that its forces from the Nahal Brigade combat team detected five armed men […]
Israel Says Attacks on Gaza Strip Killed Hamas Members
ISRAEL – After claiming that Hamas had violated ceasefire on Thursday, Israeli forces carried out attacks on Gaza Strip and said that 2 Hamas members were killed. In a joint statement, the Israeli army and the Israeli Security Agency (ISA) said the attacks Wednesday killed Abdallah Abu Shamala, described as the head of Hamas’ Naval […]
Gaza Ceasefire Violation: Israeli Strikes on Gaza Strip Kill 3
PALESTINE – At least 3 Palestinians were on Thursday killed and several others injured in fresh Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip despite ceasefire. This comes a day after another 25 Palestinians were on Wednesday killed and dozens injured in numerous targeted attacks across the strip. The Gaza’s Civil Defense agency reported in a statement that […]
Hamas Rejects UN Security Council’s Gaza Resolution Vote
PALESTINE – Hamas have rejected the adoption of the American-drafted Gaza resolution which was adopted by the UN Security Council on Monday. The resolution was adopted after the Security Council members voted in favor, allowing the establishment of the Board of Peace and an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in the Gaza Strip. “The resolution imposes […]
Multinational Force in Gaza Aims at Stripping Palestinians the Right to Govern Own Affairs; Palestinian Factions
PALESTINE – The Palestinian resistance factions said in a statement on Sunday that the American proposal for the deployment of a multinational force in Gaza is an attempt to sideline Palestinian decision-making. In a joint statement, the factions said the proposed mandate would pave the way for “external domination over the Palestinian national decision,” shifting […]
Hamas Returns the Remains of Sgt. Maj. Lior Rudaeff
PALESTINE – On Friday night, Hamas returned the remains of an Israeli hostage identified as Lior Rudaeff as part of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. A statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said army forces received a coffin from Red Cross teams in the Gaza Strip, containing the remains. The office said the remains […]
Israeli Hostage Remains Handed Over by Hamas Under Gaza Ceasefire Deal
PALESTINE – Hamas on Tuesday handed over another Israeli hostage remains under the Gaza ceasefire deal. A statement by the Israeli military said a coffin of a deceased hostage had been transferred to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and was on the way to Israeli troops in Gaza. Later, the Israeli Prime […]
30 Palestinian Bodies Released Under Gaza Ceasefire Deal
PALESTINE – On Friday, Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis said that it received 30 bodies of Palestinians released by Israel under the Gaza ceasefire deal, bringing the total number of returned bodies to 225 since October 14. A hospital statement said the facility “received 30 bodies of Palestinian martyrs released today by the Israeli occupation […]
Israeli Airstrike Kills 11 Family Members in Gaza City
PALESTINE – An Israeli airstrike late Friday killed 11 members of same family after targeting their vehicle without warning in Gaza City’s al-Zeitoun neighborhood, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense. Civil Defense spokesman Mahmoud Basal said the vehicle, carrying 11 members of the Shaaban family, including seven children and two women, was hit shortly after […]
173 Aid Trucks Entered Gaza Strip on Sunday
PALESTINE – Local government on Monday said that 173 aid trucks entered Gaza Strip on Sunday under the ceasefire agreement. “We confirm that 173 humanitarian aid trucks entered the Gaza Strip on Oct. 12 through the crossings, marking the first day following the ceasefire agreement,” the media office said in a press release. It said […]