Ships with a second round of aid for Gaza depart Cyprus as concerns about hunger soar
The vessels and barge carry enough to prepare more than 1 million meals.
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The Hamas attack stripped Israelis of their kibbutzim and now many fear to go back.
Israel admits it may not win without the US
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US and Israeli defence chiefs meet to discuss plans for Gaza
The US has reiterated warnings to Israel about invading Rafah.
The first flight of their lives: An airlift after agony in Gaza
New York Times: Kids who have suffered grievous injuries airlifted out for treatment.
UN Security Council calls for ceasefire; US abstains from vote
Israel's PM accused the US of 'retreating' from a 'principled position'.
Gaza’s shadow death toll: Bodies buried beneath the rubble
New York Times: With hand tools and bare hands, families and rescuers continue to search.
Witnesses describe fear and deprivation at besieged hospital in Gaza
New York Times: Residents describe relentless gunshots, airstrikes and explosions.
Bodies, ambulances crushed in Israel’s ongoing raid at Gaza’s main hospital
Palestinians tell of mass arrests and multiple bodies after hospital raid.
UN Security Council to vote on resolution demanding Ramadan ceasefire
United States warns the measure could hurt negotiations to halt Israeli-Hamas hostilities.
Israel’s raid on Gaza’s Shifa Hospital grows into one of the longest of the war
New York Times: Residents trapped in Gaza describe a 'very terrifying' situation.
NZ Govt urged to help evacuate Palestinians from Gaza
NZ has been called on to help evacuate Palestinians with ties to New Zealand from Gaza.
Why Israel is so determined to launch an offensive in Rafah?
Israel can’t achieve its goal of 'total victory' against Hamas without tackling Rafah.
Rehouse Gaza civilians in the desert, says Trump's son-in-law
Jared Kushner advises Israel to move territory’s civilians out to the desert.
Heavy fighting rages around Gaza’s biggest hospital for second day
The military said it had killed 50 Hamas militants.
Israel urges UN court to reject South Africa’s requests in genocide case
South Africa has accused Israel of breaching the Genocide Convention with its attacks.
Rafah strategy: Netanyahu to send officials to US
The threatened Rafah invasion has caused division between Israel and its allies.
'We're not a banana republic': Netanyahu snaps back against growing US criticism
The Israeli PM is frustrated with the growing criticism from its best ally.
'We knew it was bad': Kiwi recounts forced evacuation from Gaza
Aml is one of thousands of Palestinians displaced by the war in Gaza.
Israel and Hamas ceasefire talks are expected to resume
The talks would mark the first time both leaders join the indirect negotiations.
Israeli held hostage by Hamas paraded through Gaza like a ‘trophy’
Itay Regev described people ‘laughing and cheering’ as he was driven around Gaza.
Hamas militant killed in drone strike in Lebanon
Hamas identified its slain member as Hadi Mustafa who was in the Qassam Brigades.
South Africa foreign minister says citizens fighting with Israeli forces will be arrested
Citizens who fight in the Israeli armed forces in Gaza will be arrested when they return.
Israel says it plans to direct Palestinians out of Rafah
Humanitarian groups have warned an offensive on the city would be a catastrophe.
Charity ship bringing food aid to starving Palestinians
An aid ship loaded with about 200 tons of food has set sail for Gaza.
Palestinians begin fast with little to celebrate
The Muslim holy month arrived with ceasefire talks stalling, and hunger worsening.
Oscars face protests and delays as stars forced to walk
The Academy Awards ceremony was delayed after guests failed to arrive in time.
Netanyahu 'hurting Israel': Biden's comments show growing distaste for war
Joe Biden has stepped up public pressure on the Israeli government.
US ship with equipment for building a pier on its way to Gaza
United States officials said it will likely be weeks before the pier is operational.
How the US military is scrambling to build a floating dock for Gaza aid
Israel has sharply restricted land routes into Gaza, slowing the flow of aid to a trickle.
Gazan children dying after months of famine warnings
After months of warnings over the risk of famine in Gaza, children are starting to die.