Gaza Strip

US Allies Warn Israel Against ‘Catastrophic’ Rafah Operation

The leaders of Australia, Canada, and New Zealand warned Israel against a potentially "catastrophic" ground offensive in the southern Gazan city of Rafah, amplifying a growing chorus of international concern.

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Egypt Slams Israeli Minister’s Claim It Shares October 7 ‘Responsibility’

Egypt's foreign ministry condemned as "disgraceful" and "irresponsible" comments by Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich who claimed Cairo has "considerable responsibility" for Hamas's October 7 attack.

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More Than 50 People Killed in Heavy Israeli Strikes on Rafah: Hamas

At least 52 people were killed in heavy air strikes on densely crowded Rafah in southern Gaza before dawn on Monday, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry.

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Houthis in Moscow Discuss ‘Pressure’ on US, Israel to End Gaza War

A Houthi delegation discussed during a rare visit to Moscow "the need to increase efforts to pressure" the US and Israel to end the Gaza war.

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Intensive Phase of War in South Gaza ‘Will End Soon’: Minister

The intensive phase of Israel's war with Hamas militants in southern Gaza will end soon, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said, as the army confirmed a division deployed there had pulled out.

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Israel Says Carrying Out ‘Operation’ in Gaza’s Main Hospital

Israeli forces said they were carrying out an operation in Gaza's largest hospital, targeting a suspected Hamas command center located under the facility.

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Gaza Ceasefire ‘Only Benefits Hamas,’ Says White House

A full ceasefire in Gaza would only help Hamas as Israel wages an air campaign against the militant group, but humanitarian "pauses" should be considered to let vital aid in, the White House said Tuesday.

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Israel Prepares ‘Ground Maneuver’ Against Hamas but No Decision Yet: Army

The Israeli army is preparing for a ground assault on Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip but its political leaders have not yet taken a decision.

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Rockets Fired From Gaza Strip into Israel

Several rockets were fired Thursday before dawn from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, according to the Israeli army and witnesses from the Palestinian side. 

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Israel Says Jets Hit Hamas Military Site After Rocket Fire

Israeli fighter jets targeted a rocket manufacturing site in the Gaza Strip in response to rockets fired toward Israel, the army said.

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