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HRW Urges Action on Israel's Gaza Blockade Amid Humanitarian Crisis

The international community must act due to the humanitarian situation under Israel's blockade of Gaza and the country's plans for the area, believes the human rights organization HRW. "Israel's blockade has exceeded military tactics and become a tool for extermination," says HRW chief Federico Borello.

HRW Urges Action on Israel's Gaza Blockade Amid Humanitarian Crisis

Criticism Mounts Against Israel's Gaza Aid Plan

Israel has approved a plan for resumed aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip, which has been without emergency aid for two months due to Israel's blockade. However, when deliveries can take place is highly unclear.

Criticism Mounts Against Israel's Gaza Aid Plan

Israel's Blockade Leaves Gaza Residents Facing Severe Hunger Crisis

Israel has not allowed emergency aid into Gaza for six weeks, and the blockade continues, according to the Defense Minister. At the same time, hunger is becoming increasingly widespread.

Israel's Blockade Leaves Gaza Residents Facing Severe Hunger Crisis

Ben-Gvir's Temple Mount Visit Sparks Regional Condemnation

Israel's controversial security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has once again visited the politically sensitive Temple Mount in Jerusalem, which has led to strong condemnations from Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the Palestinian Hamas – as well as within the government itself. .

Ben-Gvir's Temple Mount Visit Sparks Regional Condemnation

Israel Sets Record for Palestinian Home Demolitions in West Bank

Israel destroyed a record number of Palestinian buildings on the occupied West Bank last year, according to Israel's Finance Minister. The country's Defense Minister claims at the same time that the Palestinians should not be allowed to control the West Bank.

Israel Sets Record for Palestinian Home Demolitions in West Bank

Netanyahu Accuses Security Chief of Unauthorized Probe into Minister

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses the country's security chief Ronen Bar of having investigated the far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, without being approved by Netanyahu himself. .

Netanyahu Accuses Security Chief of Unauthorized Probe into Minister

Extremists return to Netanyahu's government

The ultra-nationalist party Jewish Power (Otzma Yehudit) returns to the Israeli government, according to a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his party Likud on Tuesday. .

Extremists return to Netanyahu's government

This is why Israel is attacking again: "Extremely pressured"

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finds himself in a very difficult domestic political situation. It is likely a contributing cause to the ceasefire in Gaza now being broken, according to Middle East expert Isabell Schierenbeck.

This is why Israel is attacking again: "Extremely pressured"

This is why Israel is entering Jenin under the ceasefire

Barely had a fragile calm settled in the Gaza Strip before Israel instead launched a military operation in Jenin on the West Bank. The official reasons for the bloody offensive are unclear, but many see the answers in power struggles – in both Israel's and the Palestinians' leadership.

This is why Israel is entering Jenin under the ceasefire

Hundreds reported to flee Israel's offensive in Jenin

Israel's military orders residents in Jenin on the occupied West Bank to evacuate, according to inhabitants. Earlier on Thursday, Israel claimed to have killed two Palestinian militiamen near the city, reports Israeli media.

Hundreds reported to flee Israel's offensive in Jenin

Extremists leave Netanyahu's government

Ultra-nationalists are leaving Israel's government due to the impending ceasefire in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's base becomes somewhat weaker.

Extremists leave Netanyahu's government

Mediator: Ceasefire in place early on Sunday

Israel's government has approved the agreement with Hamas on ceasefire in Gaza and release of hostages. A six-week long ceasefire will come into effect on Sunday morning, mediator Qatar confirms.

Mediator: Ceasefire in place early on Sunday

First Yes to Ceasefire – Israel's Government Assembles

Israel's security cabinet has approved the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, announces the Prime Minister's office. Shortly, the government will meet to give its approval.

First Yes to Ceasefire – Israel's Government Assembles

Minister threatens to resign if ceasefire is approved

Israel is ready to approve the ceasefire agreement in Gaza on Friday, according to several sources to Israeli media. But Israel's Defense Minister threatens to resign from his post if a ceasefire is introduced.

Minister threatens to resign if ceasefire is approved

Gaza Talks in Final Stage: "Closer Than Before"

Negotiations about a ceasefire in the Gaza War are reported to have reached a final stage. The proposal on the table is said to contain the immediate release of some hostages.

Gaza Talks in Final Stage: "Closer Than Before"

Family members missing after Israeli attacks

15 people from the same family are missing after a three-story building was attacked in Gaza City by Israel on Saturday. At least four dead family members have been pulled out from under the rubble, according to Al Jazeera.

Family members missing after Israeli attacks

Ben-Gvir Challenges: New Visit to Temple Mount

Israel's far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the politically sensitive Temple Mount in Jerusalem on Thursday morning, reports Israeli media. .

Ben-Gvir Challenges: New Visit to Temple Mount

Sources: Not Certain Trump Will Support Annexation

Do not assume that Donald Trump will support an Israeli annexation of the West Bank during his second term. The warning to Israeli ministers comes from employees in Trump's previous government, according to sources.

Sources: Not Certain Trump Will Support Annexation

Right-wing extremist minister: Stop peace talks

The negotiations about a ceasefire in the Gaza War and the handover of hostages must cease. This says Israel's right-wing extremist security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Right-wing extremist minister: Stop peace talks

Blinken: Prayer at al-Aqsa must not be repeated

The USA's Foreign Minister Antony Blinken urges Israel to prevent further "provocative actions" on the al-Aqsa area in Jerusalem. Israel's far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir led over 2,000 Israelis in prayer on the holy plateau on Tuesday.

Blinken: Prayer at al-Aqsa must not be repeated

EU, UN, and USA condemn prayer at Al Aqsa mosque

The EU, UN, and USA criticize and condemn Israel's far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for leading over 2,000 Israelis in prayer at the holy al-Aqsa compound in East Jerusalem. .

EU, UN, and USA condemn prayer at Al Aqsa mosque

Report: Israel's violence against imprisoned children increases

Hunger, abuse, sexual assaults and torture. And the situation has become significantly worse since the Gaza War broke out.

Report: Israel's violence against imprisoned children increases

UN Organization Accuses Israel of Prisoner Abuse

The UN Human Rights Office accuses Israel of subjecting prisoners to torture-like methods. The allegations come at the same time as several Israeli soldiers are being investigated for abuse – which has led to protests in support of the soldiers.

UN Organization Accuses Israel of Prisoner Abuse

Ministers clash over storming of Israeli base

Several of Israel's heaviest ministers have been drawn into a conflict over the military base Sde Teiman. The Defense Minister demands that the Security Minister be investigated since the base was stormed by extremists.

Ministers clash over storming of Israeli base