A coastal city in the Gaza Strip, Gaza City is the region’s political and economic hub, facing repeated conflicts and humanitarian strain.
As of April 8, 2026, President Trump has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, averting imminent US strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges. The ceasefire follows six weeks of escalating conflict involving US-Israeli airstrikes and Iranian missile attacks, which have disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route. The truce offers a pause to negotiate a long-term peace, though tensions and economic impacts persist.
Recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in multiple Palestinian deaths, overshadowing the ongoing ceasefire. Israeli forces are conducting near-daily attacks, with casualties reported in Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Bureij. Both sides blame each other for violations, and violence persists despite the October 2025 ceasefire agreement.
Since the ceasefire took effect in October, Israeli airstrikes have killed five Palestinians near Beit Lahia, including three children. Gaza remains volatile with ongoing Israeli violations, including restrictions on aid and military operations, leading to continued civilian casualties and humanitarian distress.
Israeli airstrikes and shootings have killed multiple Palestinians across Gaza this week, including strikes on refugee camps and apartment blocks in Gaza City, Jabalia and Khan Younis. Mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Turkey have been holding talks in Cairo with Hamas and other factions over a U.S.-backed plan; talks remain deadlocked mainly over disarming Hamas and Israeli withdrawals.
Israel has killed Ezzedine Al-Haddad, a senior Hamas commander, in a Gaza City airstrike. The Israeli military and Shin Bet say Haddad was involved in directing the October 7 attack and hostage captivity. Reports confirm his death along with his wife and daughter; funeral proceedings and tributes have followed in Gaza.
Air raids in Gaza City have killed 10 people, including four children, as fighting persists despite a nominal ceasefire. Dozens are injured and aid remains limited, with Palestinians noting frequent violations of the truce and ongoing fear in displacement camps.
The Gaza Strip remains under a fragile ceasefire. Israel has expanded its control to about 70% of Gaza, with warnings that more territory could be seized. Crossings remain restricted; aid and civilian suffering persist. International bodies urge open crossings and humanitarian access.
Israeli-backed ceasefire discussions in Cairo have progressed while fighting across Gaza persists. Hamas says it will not disarm yet, and talks focus on a phased withdrawal and security arrangements. Civilian tolls rise as Israeli strikes and displacement continue amid renewed pressure on both sides.
Israel and Palestinian factions are negotiating under the US-backed Board of Peace to disarm armed groups in Gaza in exchange for an Israeli troop withdrawal. The talks, involving Egypt, Qatar and Turkey, face strong resistance over a complete demilitarization while humanitarian needs remain urgent and regional tensions persist.
Video evidence from B’Tselem contradicts Israeli claims that a car carrying a Palestinian family slowed before soldiers opened fire near Hebron. Seven-month-old Sam Abu Haikal was killed; his parents were injured. The incident adds to ongoing West Bank violence amid a fragile ceasefire.
Civil society groups from Palestinian and Israeli sides have pressed G7 leaders to act at Evian summit, urging a permanent ceasefire, Gaza reconstruction, and a pathway to a Palestinian state amid escalating West Bank settlement activity and Gaza violence.
A roundup of recent developments from multiple sources shows campuses navigating funding shifts, war-related policies, and private-school expansion. The articles explore how government decisions and social pressures are altering access to education, with Cuba, Russia, and the United States each facing distinct challenges in funding, admissions, and schooling options.
Several Al Jazeera journalists have been killed in Gaza in recent days, with Ahmed Wishah among the latest. Reports indicate Israeli strikes targeted houses in the Bureij refugee camp, drawing ongoing accusations from both sides and renewed calls for press protection.
The Israeli Defense Forces have intensified strikes against Hamas and allied groups in Gaza, targeting commanders and operational cells. Across the Gaza Strip, the IDF says it is destroying weaponry, reconciling with ceasefire terms, and pursuing a broader security objective. Palestinian casualties and continued political negotiations shape the evolving conflict.
A UN independent commission has found evidence that Palestinian children have been deliberately targeted by Israeli forces in Gaza and the West Bank, with about 20,179 children killed in Gaza between Oct 2023 and Oct 2025, constituting roughly 30% of child fatalities. Israel rejects the report, while UNICEF notes ongoing child casualties since the ceasefire. The commission says the attacks amount to genocide and crimes against humanity.
Palestinians express alarm as Gaza ceasefire negotiations stall, raising fears of broader Israeli escalation and new displacement. Egypt hosts mediations amid deadlock over phase two, security and governance, while Israel expands operations in Gaza. Indirect talks continue with Hamas, underlining deep disagreements on weapons, governance and post-war arrangements.
Doctors and detainees in Gaza faces harsh detention under Israeli law, with 14 Gazan doctors and 1,300 Palestinians detained without charge. Reports highlight torture, starvation and restricted medical access, drawing international condemnation and calls for release.
The ceasefire in Gaza remains fragile as Israeli strikes persist and Palestinian casualties rise. Multiple incidents near Beit Lahiya and Khan Younis have killed civilians, including a 13-year-old, and drawn international concern. Authorities say casualties continue to mount since the October 2023 war, despite a formal ceasefire.
The United States and Iran have oscillated between indirect negotiations in Doha and denials of any planned talks. Doha mediators are engaging with both sides as new pressures around the Strait of Hormuz persist. Reports from Doha indicate mixed signals from Washington and Tehran about whether direct talks are on the table.
Lebanon has faced years of crises including financial collapse and war, yet official suicide data likely undercounts the true scale. The National Lifeline reports rising call volumes and more people seeking help, signaling a growing mental health crisis and expanded care amid ongoing upheaval.
Federal authorities allege that charity fronts diverted funds to Hamas-linked figures and to Palestinian Islamic Jihad, with cryptocurrency transfers totaling over $30,000 and dozens of transfers to Gaza. The cases involve a Rochester-area mother who led an anti-Israel group and faces up to 20 years in prison.
Since October 2023, Gaza’s Health Ministry says more than 73,000 Palestinians have been killed and over 173,000 wounded as fighting slows under a fragile ceasefire. Despite this pause, Israeli operations persist, aid access remains restricted, and reconstruction talks remain stalled as international actors push for disarmament and a pathway to relief.
Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, remains detained by Israel since December 2024. Recent visits by his lawyer report severe injuries, breathing difficulties and signs of torture. PHRI warns of imminent danger to his life as Israel continues to detain medical staff without charge, with dozens more Palestinians in detention.
Hamas declares the dissolution of its emergency committee and says civil servants will continue operating under a new technocratic body, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). The move aims to implement the US-backed plan for Gaza while Hamas maintains disarmament as a sticking point. Mediation continues as negotiations proceed.