Capital of Gaza Governorate, Palestinian city on the Mediterranean
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.
Palestinian health officials report that Israeli forces have killed a 15-year-old in Ramallah and another teenager in the Qalandia refugee camp after raids across the West Bank. Dozens have been detained, including women, amid rising violence since October 2023. The death toll in the West Bank now exceeds 1,085 with ongoing clashes and arrests.
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.
Palestinian paediatrician Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, remains detained by Israel without charge. Rights groups including MSF and PHRI report severe health deterioration and alleged torture, calling for urgent independent medical review and his release. UN and other bodies have highlighted his case, as international pressure grows.
Hamas has dissolved its emergency committee and says it will hand Gaza’s administration to a US-backed technocratic National Committee, aiming to demonstrate readiness to implement the ceasefire and advance reconstruction, while disarmament remains unresolved. Negotiations with mediators continue as the board assesses all actions.
The US-backed Board of Peace has reduced its Gaza reconstruction plan from a full-scale rebuild to a small pilot camp near Rafah. Hamas has not agreed to disarm, Israel has not approved key legal and security steps, and limited international stabilization forces have only deployed small officer detachments. Major reconstruction work is not expected before Israel's October election.
The Gaza ceasefire remains in effect as the Board of Peace confirms plans for an international stabilization force. Morocco has signaled its participation, and authorities report ongoing strikes and casualties in Gaza, with Israeli forces targeting police stations and militant sites amid shifting security arrangements.
Israeli strikes in Gaza City have killed four people, including a public-relations official for the Egyptian Relief Committee, as a World Cup screening event unfolds. Dozens are injured; ceasefire remains fragile while fighting continues across the Gaza Strip.
A wave of developments across US, Gaza and Kenya signals changing political dynamics. The Democratic Socialists push a sweeping program; Kamala Harris engages pro-Palestinian activists; Gaza demonstrations falter amid security concerns; Kenya deploys pre-emptive tactics to curb street protests.
Qatar has announced four days of national mourning after the death of Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled from 1995 to 2013 and transformed the small emirate into a major regional power. Crowds and dignitaries have gathered in Lusail for funeral prayers and tributes, while the new emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, receives mourners and foreign leaders.
AP-NORC survey shows a generational divide among Jewish Americans: older, religiously affiliated Jews emphasize Israel in identity and security while younger Jews prioritize cultural links; views on Gaza and genocide claims vary, with concerns about safety rising in the US.
Hamas has announced it will dissolve its Gaza governing body and transfer civilian administration to a US-backed technocratic committee, the NCAG, aiming to unlock Gaza’s political future. The move follows persistent negotiations on security, disarmament and oversight, while Israel’s response and regional dynamics shape the path forward.
The Church of England’s General Synod has voted to hear Kairos Palestine II, a document describing Israel as a colonial power and Gaza’s war as genocide. The motion seeks to listen to Palestinian Christian voices and engage with the report, amid criticism from Jewish groups that the language could strain Christian‑Jewish relations.
At least nine Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza on Saturday, including three children. An airstrike on a Gaza City apartment building killed five people from the same family, with several others wounded. The toll across Gaza has climbed over 73,000 since October 2023, as civilians continue to flee and ceasefire talks remain at an impasse.
A strike on a Nasr apartment kills at least five people, including children, with several others wounded. In Zeitoun, another strike kills four; Israeli forces say they targeted Hamas infrastructure and operatives. Gaza's health ministry reports rising casualties amid ongoing exchanges in the wake of a ceasefire.
A Gaza City school built entirely of wood is serving around 850 students, with plans to expand to about 2,200. The project, led by the Wefaq Humanitarian Foundation, provides desks, classrooms, and a roof after years of disruption to education amid ongoing conflict.
Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as head of its political bureau, succeeding Yahya Sinwar who was killed in 2024. Al-Hayya’s appointment comes amid Gaza’s war-torn context, with the movement restructuring its leadership after a series of Israeli offensives and internal upheavals. His background spans Gaza, exile, diplomacy, and long-standing ties to Tehran, with a track record in ceasefire negotiations and prisoner exchanges.
Spain has won the World Cup, a victory that Palestinians see as a symbol of solidarity amid Gaza’s war. Reports describe celebrations across Palestinian communities and in Gaza, where football remains a rare escape from conflict. The tournament underscores political divides and global advocacy around Gaza, with Spain’s stance on Palestine shaping the conversation.
Satellite images show a growing barrier along the Yellow Line in Gaza, with berms and concrete blocks extending through Palestinian communities and cutting off land and water access. Israel says the barrier aims to prevent infiltration and protect troops, while Palestinians fear it signals a de facto border and intensified displacement.
The IPC has said that hunger and nutrition improved in Gaza as access to aid increases, but conditions remain crisis-level in all governorates. Although fighting has reduced, millions rely on humanitarian aid, and any disruption could reverse gains. Crossings remain limited and prices stay high, with water and sanitation conditions deteriorating.