Gaza Israel conflict

JD Vance criticises Israel’s parliament vote on West Bank annexation, calling it an ‘insult’

October 23, 2025 6:46 pm

US Vice President JD Vance criticised Israel’s parliament vote on West Bank annexation, calling it an “insult” to Trump administration policies and international peace efforts.

Not all Jews support Zionism or the state of Israel, here’s why

October 22, 2025 7:41 pm

Zionism, which evolved in the late 19th century, argued that Jews needed a homeland of their own, especially in response to widespread antisemitism in Eastern Europe. But many, like the Jews in Western Europe, were opposed to the idea of a separate state.

Trump says Israeli forces could resume fighting in Gaza if Hamas refuses to uphold peace deal

October 16, 2025 12:02 pm

The Palestinian militant group told the International Red Cross that it might not be able to locate the bodies of all 28 hostages who were killed on October 7, 2023, or during captivity, due to the destruction in Gaza as a result of the Israeli bombardment.

Watch: Freed Palestinian prisoner embraces his child for first time in 2 years as buses arrive in Gaza; video goes viral

October 14, 2025 9:58 am

The 20-point Gaza peace deal by US President Donald Trump was signed between Israel and Hamas in Egypt last week.

Why Norway-Israel World Cup qualifier could be a tense affair

October 10, 2025 3:17 pm

Norway has been one of the staunchest critics of Israel on its conflict with Palestine

All you need to know as Gaza marks two years of war with Israel

October 07, 2025 6:09 pm

Hostages remain in Hamas’ hands, and international peace efforts — including the latest US-led plan — have yet to bring an end to the bloodshed.

Israel has agreed to ‘initial withdrawal line’ in Gaza, announces Trump

October 05, 2025 11:05 am

Israel Gaza withdrawal line: In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "After negotiations, Israel has agreed to the initial withdrawal line, which we have shown to, and shared with, Hamas."

From Hamas' attack on Israel to agreement on Trump Peace plan: A timeline of the Gaza war

October 04, 2025 10:44 am

Trump ordered Israel on Friday to immediately stop the bombing of Gaza after Hamas said it had accepted parts of his 20-point plan to end the nearly two-year war.

Social Media’s changing narrative of the Israel-Gaza war

October 02, 2025 1:14 pm

But in recent months, as an increasing number of Palestinians in Gaza grapple with starvation, more videos posted on TikTok, Instagram and the social platform X have shown emaciated children begging for food and hunting for clean water, giving people a close-up view of the war’s grinding toll.

Pope Leo decries 'forced exile' of Gaza civilians

September 21, 2025 5:24 pm

Leo's role in advocating for peace in Gaza has become starker since Israel struck the territory's only Catholic church in July.

In Pictures | Deadly break-in at UN warehouse as aid trickles into war-torn Gaza

May 29, 2025 6:02 pm

Under immense international pressure, Israel ended an 11-week long aid blockade on Gaza 10 days ago, allowing a limited amount of relief to be delivered via two avenues - the United Nations or the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.

In Pictures: Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire agreement

January 17, 2025 12:18 pm

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal, ending 15 months of conflict in Gaza. The deal includes the release of dozens of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The agreement also allows for a temporary halt in fighting, enabling humanitarian aid to enter Gaza and displaced Palestinians to return home. This ceasefire is a significant step towards peace, but its long-term success remains uncertain.

Israel, Gaza begin four-day ceasefire after nearly 7 weeks of bloody war

November 24, 2023 8:23 pm

As day one of the temporary peace treaty began today, much needed aid flowed into Gaza as both sides await the release of the first batch of hostages.

Limited evacuation now possible between Gaza & Egypt as Rafah border crossing reopens

November 01, 2023 9:53 pm

Amid conflict, thousands rally for Israel, Palestine across the world

October 15, 2023 9:24 pm

There has been strong support and sympathy for Israel from Western governments and many citizens over the Hamas attacks, but the Israeli response has also prompted anger, particularly in Arab and Muslim countries.

Israel-Gaza conflict in pictures: What 11-days of tensions looked like

May 22, 2021 8:27 pm

A cease-fire took effect Friday after an 11-day campaign that left more than 250 dead and brought widespread devastation to the already impoverished Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.

Despite massive rocket fire, Israel and Islamic Jihad ceasefire appears holding

November 14, 2019 8:21 pm

A cease-fire between Israel and Gaza's Islamic Jihad militant group appeared to be holding Thursday despite an earlier barrage of rocket fire that briefly disrupted a truce to end two days of intense fighting that killed at least 34 Palestinians, and paralyzed parts of Israel.