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Gaza Armed Groups Seek Power Under New Peace Framework

Gaza Armed Groups Seek Power Under New Peace Framework

November 21, 2025 12:38 pm

Questions are mounting over the future role of several armed groups that have surfaced across Gaza in recent months, positioning themselves as anti-Hamas forces and potential partners in the territory’s next political chapter. These groups range from clan-based networks and criminal gangs to newly-formed militias operating within areas currently controlled by Israeli forces. Some have received quiet support from Israel, while others are believed to have indirect backing from elements within the Palestinian Authority.

Despite their growing influence, none of these militias have been formally included in the peace plan put forward for Gaza’s post-conflict administration. The proposal envisions an …

Gaza Ceasefire Violations Escalate As Israeli Strikes Kill Four

Gaza Ceasefire Violations Escalate As Israeli Strikes Kill Four

November 20, 2025 6:19 am

Israeli airstrikes killed four people and wounded 18 others in the southern Gaza Strip on Thursday, local health authorities said, as Israel and Hamas blamed each other for violations of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that has lasted nearly six weeks.

The latest attacks struck two towns east of Khan Younis. Medics reported that one strike on a home in Bani Suhaila killed three people, including a baby, and injured 15 others. A second strike in nearby Abassan killed a man and wounded three. Israel’s military confirmed carrying out the strikes but said it had no information on casualties.

The exchange of …

UN Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan Amid Deep Divisions

UN Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan Amid Deep Divisions

November 18, 2025 8:28 am

The United Nations Security Council has endorsed a sweeping American proposal for Gaza, handing President Donald Trump a significant diplomatic win and setting the stage for an international force to take shape in the territory. The vote — 13 in favour, none against, with Russia and China abstaining — gives rare momentum to a plan that blends security intervention, political restructuring and a tentative pathway toward Palestinian self-determination.

At the core of the resolution is the creation of an International Stabilisation Force, a multinational contingent that Washington says several nations are prepared to join. The force would work alongside Israel, …

Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in central Israel on Tuesday for the funeral of Lt. Hadar Goldin, the Israeli soldier whose body was held in Gaza for more than a decade before being returned over the weekend. The massive turnout

Hadar Goldin Funeral Draws Tens Of Thousands In Israel

November 11, 2025 11:11 am

Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in central Israel on Tuesday for the funeral of Lt. Hadar Goldin, the Israeli soldier whose body was held in Gaza for more than a decade before being returned over the weekend. The massive turnout filled the cemetery and surrounding streets, as crowds waved Israeli flags and sang in tribute to the fallen soldier.

Goldin’s burial marked a long-awaited moment of closure for his family, which had spent 11 years campaigning globally for his return. His case became a national symbol in Israel, reflecting both the deep emotional toll of missing soldiers and the …

Israeli Air Strikes Gaza Kill 33 In Alleged Ceasefire Breach

Israeli Air Strikes Gaza Kill 33 In Alleged Ceasefire Breach

October 29, 2025 2:22 am

At least 33 Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to Gaza’s Civil Defence agency and hospital officials, amid accusations Israel breached a U.S-brokered ceasefire.

The violence came after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz accused Hamas of attacking Israeli soldiers in Gaza and violating hostage-return terms of the deal. The strikes mark one of the most serious challenges to fragile truce efforts and raise concerns about the ceasefire’s durability.

The Israeli strikes struck homes, schools and residential buildings in Gaza City, Beit Lahia, al-Bureij, Nuseirat and Khan Younis, Gaza’s Civil …

Gaza Medical Evacuations Stall As Children Die Waiting

Gaza Medical Evacuations Stall As Children Die Waiting

October 25, 2025 3:57 pm

Children in Gaza are dying while waiting for life saving treatment outside the territory, as calls grow for Israel to allow more medical evacuations during the current ceasefire.

Health officials say thousands of critically injured or chronically ill people have been left in limbo. Many have conditions that doctors inside Gaza cannot treat because hospitals lack equipment, medicines and working facilities after more than a year of war.

On Wednesday, the World Health Organisation helped the first small group of patients leave since the pause in fighting began on ten October. Forty one people in urgent need of care travelled …

JD Vance Visits Israel To Reinforce Gaza Ceasefire

JD Vance Visits Israel To Reinforce Gaza Ceasefire

October 21, 2025 11:16 am

U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Israel on Tuesday to reinforce the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, following a flare-up of deadly violence that has cast uncertainty over efforts to secure lasting peace in the region.

Vance met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior officials in Jerusalem soon after landing, according to the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office. His visit comes a day after White House envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, arrived to oversee progress on the truce. Vance is expected to remain in the region until Thursday.

While in Israel, Vance will …

US-Brokered Gaza Truce Holds After First Major Cease-fire Test

US-Brokered Gaza Truce Holds After First Major Cease-fire Test

October 20, 2025 10:02 am

The fragile cease-fire brokered by the United States between Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hamas has weathered its first serious challenge, as both sides reaffirmed their commitment despite renewed violence in Gaza. 

On Sunday, two Israeli soldiers were killed during what the IDF described as hostile fire and a missile attack near Rafah, a rare strike on Israeli troops since the truce began. In response, Israeli warplanes and artillery struck targets across Gaza, with Palestinian hospital officials reporting at least 44 people killed.

Late in the day, the IDF announced it would “begin renewed enforcement of the cease-fire,” signaling that …

Israel, Hamas Trade Blame As Fragile Ceasefire Teeters Again

Israel, Hamas Trade Blame As Fragile Ceasefire Teeters Again

October 20, 2025 7:53 am

The uneasy calm in Gaza cracked open again on Sunday as Israel launched air strikes across the territory, saying it was responding to a “blatant violation” of the ceasefire by Hamas. By nightfall, smoke coiled over Rafah and Khan Younis, the air shuddering with explosions that marked the most violent day since the truce began.

The Israeli military reported that two soldiers were killed in Rafah after militants fired an anti-tank missile at their unit. Within hours, the army struck back, hitting what it described as Hamas positions across the Strip. Hospital officials counted at least forty-four dead, many of …

Trump Approves Hamas for Gaza Internal Security Operations

Trump Approves Hamas for Gaza Internal Security Operations

October 13, 2025 7:57 am

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly stated that Hamas was granted a temporary “green light” to conduct internal security operations within the Gaza Strip, saying the group “wants to stop the problems” and “we gave them approval for a period of time.” His comments came amid reports that the group is acting as a police force in Gaza following a ceasefire last week. 

Trump made the remarks while aboard Air Force One, when asked about reports that Hamas had begun instituting itself as a policing authority and clashing with rivals. “They do want to stop the problems, and they’ve been …

Israel Hostage Release Monday As Ceasefire Deal Advances

Israel Hostage Release Monday As Ceasefire Deal Advances

October 12, 2025 11:40 am

Israel announced on Sunday that all remaining living hostages held in Gaza are expected to be freed on Monday, marking a critical step in the first phase of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The plan, which also includes a large prisoner swap and expanded humanitarian aid deliveries, coincides with U.S. President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to Israel and Egypt.

The Israeli government confirmed that 20 surviving hostages would be handed over to the Red Cross in a single coordinated exchange. “We are expecting all 20 of our living hostages to be released together at one time,” said government spokesperson Shosh …

Italy’s Meloni Accused Over Gaza Arms In ICC Complaint

Italy’s Meloni Accused Over Gaza Arms In ICC Complaint

October 8, 2025 8:17 am

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is facing an unprecedented legal challenge, with a complaint lodged at the International Criminal Court accusing her of “complicity in genocide” over Italy’s military support for Israel in Gaza.

The complaint also names Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, and potentially Roberto Cingolani, head of Italy’s Leonardo aerospace and defense company. The filing, signed by roughly fifty academics, lawyers, and public figures, claims that supplying weapons to Israel has implicated Italy in serious war crimes and crimes against humanity against Palestinians.

Meloni addressed the situation publicly for the first time in a televised …

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