Palestine

Gaza Civil Defense Says 5 Killed in Israel Strike

Gaza's civil defense agency told AFP on Wednesday that an Israeli strike on the Palestinian territory killed five people including two children.

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Death Toll From Gaza War Surpasses 70,000: Health Ministry

The health ministry in Gaza said more than 70,000 people have been killed since the war between Israel and Hamas erupted over two years ago.

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UN Decries ‘Apparent Summary Execution’ of Palestinians in West Bank

The UN that the killing of two Palestinians, shot dead in the West Bank while surrendering to Israeli forces, was a "summary execution."

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Israeli Army Announces New Operation in Northern West Bank

The Israeli military has announced a new "counterterrorism" operation in the north of the occupied West Bank.

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US Weighs 10,000-Person Base Near Gaza as White House Denies Plan

The US military is evaluating a US Navy inquiry about a possible temporary base near Gaza that could house 10,000 people, a document that has triggered public denials from the White House and US Central Command.

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Israel Police Say 3 Palestinians Killed in Raid Near Jenin

Israeli forces killed three Palestinians described as members of a "terrorist cell" during a raid near the occupied West Bank city of Jenin.

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Rubio Vows Return of All Hostage Bodies to Israel

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowed Saturday to secure the return of all deceased hostages still held in Gaza, as he met with the families of two captives during his visit to Israel.

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Israel Army Says Targeted Islamic Jihad Militant in Gaza Strike

The Israeli military said Saturday it had conducted an air strike targeting an alleged Islamic Jihad militant in central Gaza, despite a ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump.

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Palestinian Factions Agree to Hand Gaza to Technocrat Committee

The main Palestinian political factions, including Hamas, said Friday they had agreed that an independent committee of technocrats would take over the running of post-war Gaza.

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US Names Career Diplomat for Gaza Ceasefire Monitor

The United States named a veteran diplomat on Friday as the civilian lead in a body monitoring the Gaza ceasefire, seeking to push forward a durable end to the war.

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