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The Philadelphi Corridor: An Israel-Gaza ceasefire obstacle explained
A narrow strip of no man’s land has become the chief sticking point in ceasefire talks.
US charges Hamas leaders with terrorism, citing October 7 attack
The US has accused Hamas of conspiring to use weapons of mass destruction.
'Shameful': UK restricts arms sales to Israel
The UK govt says it believes weapons given to Israel could be used for war crimes.
Gaza, Lebanon, West Bank: Why is Israel fighting so many wars?
New York Times: Why Israel's wars with Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran show no end in sight.
'Take it or leave it': US takes tough stance on ceasefire talks
The deal, once it comes, could mark the end of US-led negotiations if not taken.
'It's indescribable': Hostage taken on October 7 rescued from Gaza
Kaid Farhan al-Qadi was held by Hamas and has been rescued alive.
'Is that it?' Israel and Hezbollah step back from strikes
After a short-lived attack, a descent into all-out war is less likely.
'Mama is in heaven now': Thousands of children in Gaza left orphaned and traumatised
New York Times: UN estimates 19000 children in Gaza surviving without parents.
Israel, Hezbollah exchange heaviest strikes in months, raising fears of wider conflict
'Every day there are more dead', says resident who woke up to the sounds of explosions.
Grief and anger in Israel as recovered hostages are laid to rest
Funerals for six hostages have been held in the kibbutzim they were abducted from.
‘There is no childhood in Gaza’: The devastating toll on children caught in Israeli attacks
New York Times: "Gaza remains the most dangerous place for children."
Hamas says US President Joe Biden shows ‘blind bias’ toward Israel in ceasefire talks
Hamas has directly criticised Joe Biden for being 'biased' against Hamas in talks.
Blinken says Israel accepts Gaza proposal, urges Hamas
There are few signs of conciliation on the ground and fears of wider war.
Hamas admits sending suicide bomber to Tel Aviv
The attack was a failure and only claimed the life of the bomber.
Blinken arrives in Israel to push ceasefire deal
Negotiators are hoping to conclude ceasefire discussions this week.
UK diplomat resigns, refuses to be 'complicit in war crimes'
The diplomat claims the Foreign office keeps selling arms to Israel.
Israeli strikes in Gaza and Lebanon kill at least 25, officials say
Strikes come as US and allies race to conclude delicate ceasefire negotiations.
New human rights boss stands by pro-Israel comments, 'transphobia’ accusations
Stephen Rainbow has also faced accusations of being transphobic.
Gaza ceasefire talks put on hold
Two days of talks about the Gaza war have closed but will resume in Egypt next week.
Gaza cease-fire talks resume, but hopes are muted amid fears of wider war
New York Times: Increased pressure on negotiations as death toll in Gaza hits 40,000+.
'Ceasefire still possible': Hamas to skip next round of talks
Hamas will not be involved in the next round of ceasefire talks.
US approves large-scale weapons package for Israel
Fighter jets and other military equipment in Israel delivery.
'Swamp of sewage': Health conditions worsen in Gaza
The city is a 'health disaster', with diseases running rampant through the ruins.
Hamas fires rockets at Tel Aviv after 19 killed in Gaza
Israeli air strikes have killed at least 19 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Hamas: Israeli hostage killed, two wounded
The group blamed the deaths on Israeli 'massacres' against Palestinians.
Hezbollah braces itself as conflict with Israel intensifies in southern Lebanon
Ten months after entering the war in Israel, Hezbollah is undeterred by Israeli strikes.
US joins global condemnation after Israel's school strike kills 100
World leaders condemn Israel’s air strike on Gaza refuge which killed about 100 people.
US personnel wounded in attack against base in Iraq
The suspected rocket attack took place at Al Asad airbase in Iraq.
Iran doesn’t want escalation but must ‘punish’ Israel
Iran claims it needs to establish stability in the region after the attack from Israel.
'A crime against humanity': UN staff fired for helping Hamas
Nine staff are accused of aiding Hamas in the attack that started the war in Gaza.
Strikes in Gaza, stabbing near Tel Aviv
Dozens of Palestinians were killed in the latest attacks.
Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza City school sheletering displaced persons: Hamas
Israeli military says the school was being used as a command centre for Hamas.
Iran releases statement after Hamas leader's killing
Ismail Haniyeh was Hamas’ top political leader and played a key role in negotiations.