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Israel's humanitarian corridor in Gaza meets resistance

Israel's military announces a daily "tactical pause" along a road in the ongoing offensive in southern Gaza to allow in more humanitarian aid. Prime Minister Netanyahu and the far-right parties in the government express sharp criticism of the measure – and it is unclear whether it will be implemented.

Israel's humanitarian corridor in Gaza meets resistance

Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza

Eight Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Gaza on Saturday when an explosion occurred in the city of Rafah. According to media reports, the soldiers were in an armoured vehicle in the border city where fierce battles have raged in recent times.

Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza

The Joyous Celebration is Marked in Mourning in Gaza

Now the Eid al-Adha holiday is being celebrated by Muslims worldwide. A festive occasion with family and friends, good food and presents and sweets for the children is what it's all about.

The Joyous Celebration is Marked in Mourning in Gaza

USA takes action against Houthi rebels in the Red Sea

Two unmanned surface vessels in the Red Sea, belonging to the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen, have been destroyed, according to the US military command Centcom. In addition to the vessels, a drone and radar equipment, which enabled the rebels to attack ships, are also reported to have been destroyed.

USA takes action against Houthi rebels in the Red Sea

WHO: Escalating health crisis on the West Bank

The World Health Organisation, WHO, condemns what they call an "escalating health crisis" on the occupied West Bank. Increased restrictions, violence, and attacks on health infrastructure are hindering access to care more and more.

WHO: Escalating health crisis on the West Bank

Emergency Aid via Pier in Gaza Paused - UN to Investigate

The floating pier in Gaza, built by the USA to bring in aid, risks being damaged again by high waves. But the project faces greater challenges than that: the UN has paused deliveries via the pier due to ethical uncertainties.

Emergency Aid via Pier in Gaza Paused - UN to Investigate

Israel extends ban on Al Jazeera

The ban on the media company Al Jazeera is extended, announces Israel's Justice Department. The renewed ban applies for 35 days.

Israel extends ban on Al Jazeera

Hamas: No Idea How Many Hostages Are Still Alive

The hostage's fate is central in the negotiations about the ceasefire in Gaza. But "no one has a clue" about how many of them are still alive, claims a high-ranking representative for the terrorist-stamped Hamas.

Hamas: No Idea How Many Hostages Are Still Alive

One Dead in Israeli Attack in Lebanon

A woman has died and several people have been injured in an Israeli rocket attack in southern Lebanon, reports the country's state news agency. According to local media, a residential building was hit in the attack and several people, including women and children, were taken to hospital.

One Dead in Israeli Attack in Lebanon

New Rocket Attacks on Israel

The Lebanese Islamist movement Hezbollah has launched a new wave of rocket attacks on Israeli military bases. According to the Israeli military, around 40 projectiles were fired from Lebanon towards the Golan Heights and Galilee, but most were reportedly shot down.

New Rocket Attacks on Israel

Residents: Israel pushes deeper into Rafah

Inhabitants of the Gaza Strip testify to intense Israeli attacks on the city of Rafah from the air, from the sea, and on land. .

Residents: Israel pushes deeper into Rafah

Relatives: Hostage was abused and dehydrated

Mental abuse and various forms of punishment became a daily routine in the captivity of Hamas, relatives of 27-year-old Andrei Kozlov, one of four hostages freed in the Nuseirat refugee camp over the weekend, report. .

Relatives: Hostage was abused and dehydrated

Cargo Ship Attacked in the Red Sea

The Iran-backed Houthi movement attacked a Greek cargo ship with a sea drone in the Red Sea on Wednesday, according to the US military command Centcom in a statement. The attack caused severe flooding and damage to the engine room, according to Centcom, which adds that the ship, owned by a Greek company and registered in Liberia, was last in port in Russia.

Cargo Ship Attacked in the Red Sea

Negotiations continue – Hamas seeks guarantees

Hamas sets new counter-demands in the negotiations for a ceasefire – and seeks clearer guarantees for a long-lasting one. The parties continue to blame each other.

Negotiations continue – Hamas seeks guarantees

Expert: Report on war crimes puts pressure on USA

More and more investigations come to the same conclusion: Israel's warfare in Gaza is all too brutal. Israel is becoming increasingly isolated, notes international law expert Jan Hallenberg.

Expert: Report on war crimes puts pressure on USA

Ceasefire talks delayed over details: "Stop haggling"

It was said to be close, but an agreement on a ceasefire in the Gaza War is delayed. The war's parties accuse each other of preventing the final step.

Ceasefire talks delayed over details: "Stop haggling"

UN Report Condemns War Crimes in Gaza War

Both Israeli forces and Hamas and other armed Palestinian groups have committed war crimes during the war in Gaza. This is confirmed by an independent UN investigation.

UN Report Condemns War Crimes in Gaza War

"Just Where We Want Them"

As Hamas's top leader in the Gaza Strip, Yahya Sinwar is constantly hunted, always hidden, and no longer makes public statements. But in secret messages that have now leaked out, he sounds cynically optimistic.

"Just Where We Want Them"

Thousands of children in Gaza risk dying

Nearly 3,000 children in southern Gaza are at risk of dying after their treatment for malnutrition has been stopped, according to the UN's children's organisation Unicef. .

Thousands of children in Gaza risk dying

UN rejects accusations against kidnapped personnel

The UN's human rights chief Volker Türk demands that the Houthi movement "immediately and unconditionally" releases UN personnel and other aid workers being held captive. On Monday, the Iran-backed movement claimed to have caught a "spy network", after aid workers, including eleven UN staff, were kidnapped last week.

UN rejects accusations against kidnapped personnel

USA pledges new support to Palestinians

The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has pledged 404 million dollars, equivalent to approximately 4. 2 billion Swedish kronor, in support of Palestinians at an emergency aid conference in Jordan.

USA pledges new support to Palestinians

UN: Israel and Hamas may have committed war crimes

Israeli forces and Hamas may both have committed war crimes in connection with a deadly raid over the weekend when Israeli forces freed four hostages. That's what the UN Office for Human Rights says.

UN: Israel and Hamas may have committed war crimes

Multiple changes in Hamas' response to ceasefire

Hamas has submitted an official response to the mediators regarding the proposal for a ceasefire that is on the table. However, the response is reported to contain several changes from the original proposal.

Multiple changes in Hamas' response to ceasefire

Israel launches deep attack into Lebanon

Israel carried out airstrikes deep into Lebanon during the night to Tuesday. At least five people were killed, according to the London-based Syrian Human Rights Observatory (SOHR).

Israel launches deep attack into Lebanon