Palestinian health authority in Gaza, managing medical services amid war
NAZA, an 80‑minute documentary by Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, has premiered at the Venice film festival, won a special jury prize and received a 25‑minute standing ovation. The film has presented anonymous testimony from 24 Israeli military and intelligence figures alleging AI‑assisted targeting that killed large numbers of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. Israeli ministers and the military have rejected the claims and threatened legal and security action.
A six-storey building in Gaza City’s Tal al-Hawa collapses after being damaged in the war, killing at least 12 and injuring many others. Rescue teams, including Gazan Civil Defence and international partners, are searching for more victims beneath the rubble as concerns over shelter, winter risk, and safety rise.
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.
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.
Seven activists have been convicted on six misdemeanour counts for actions during a Tax Day protest in 2024 that blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge. One defendant faces an additional charge for refusing to disperse. Sentencing is set for August; conspiracy charges resulted in a mistrial.
Egypt's coach has openly shown solidarity with Palestinians after a 4-2 penalty victory over Australia in the World Cup round of 32. The gesture supports Gaza amid the ongoing crisis, while FIFA confirms that Palestinian flags are permitted at the tournament. Hassan says Egypt and the Arab world represent a broader regional moment.
A new AP-NORC survey shows Jewish Americans feel more vulnerable amid rising antisemitism and debates over Israel. The findings reveal how safety worries, protests about Israel, and partisan divisions shape Jewish identity and public life.
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.
Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as head of its political bureau, succeeding Yahya Sinwar who was killed in 2024. The vote follows a wartime leadership transition and reflects tensions between Gaza-based leadership and diaspora factions, with al-Hayya seen as aligned with Tehran and a continuing hardline stance.
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.
Civil defence teams in Gaza City have recovered the remains of 112 people, including about 40 children, from a residential block hit on 22 November 2023. Hundreds attended mass funerals after days of hand-digging; officials say 157 people remain under the same rubble and thousands more are still reported missing across Gaza.
The Gaza ceasefire framework is facing renewed pressure as Netanyahu rejects the 15-point plan, insisting Hamas must fully disarm before any withdrawal. U.S.-led mediators say the roadmap remains operative, while Hamas calls on Washington to pressure Israel. Violence persists, with casualties mounting in Gaza and settlements in the West Bank intensifying.
Ceasefire negotiations in Gaza have stalled as Israeli air strikes resume, killing civilians and police officials. Mediators from the US, Egypt, and Qatar are pressing for a second phase of the ceasefire, including Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal. Health authorities report multiple casualties from coastal Gaza strikes, underscoring fragile hopes for a durable halt to hostilities.
The Gaza ceasefire remains under stress as Israeli strikes hit Deir al-Balah and surrounding areas. Medical officials report casualties, and Israel says it is targeting Hamas operatives embedded near civilian sites. The international effort to end the conflict stalls as clashes persist and the death toll rises.
Israeli special forces have conducted a raid in western Gaza City that has resulted in the capture of a senior Hamas security official and multiple strikes across the area. Palestinian authorities and hospitals have reported deaths and injuries, including children, while Israeli officials say the operation targeted a senior internal-security figure tied to past attacks.
Defence Minister Katz has stated that there is no real solution for Gaza without migration, saying Israel is prepared to relocate Gazans by sea, air, and other means. The idea is being discussed as part of a broader debate over displacement, with international concern growing over humanitarian conditions in Gaza and the West Bank.
UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese warns that removing rubble in Gaza risks destroying evidence of alleged international crimes, including genocide, and could trigger international criminal responsibility for those involved. She notes thousands remain buried and calls for independent oversight to preserve evidence and ensure proper documentation.
Israeli strikes have continued in Gaza, targeting Hamas infrastructure and operatives while warning civilians to evacuate. Reports indicate casualties including civilians and Hamas fighters, with the Gaza war entering a new phase since the 2025 ceasefire. International efforts to broker a lasting peace remain stalled.
The Guardian and The Times of Israel report on the Venice-winning NAZA documentary by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor. Israeli ministers have condemned the film, with the culture minister threatening citizenship revocation for the directors. The IDF denies allegations of planned or approved strikes in Gaza and challenges the film’s anonymous whistleblower approach. The Gaza death toll exceeds 73,000.
The Trump administration has notified Congress of a proposed $2.8bn sale to Israel that includes roughly 40,000 2,000-pound bombs. Representative Gregory Meeks has said he will not support the transfer, citing concerns about use in densely populated Gaza and Lebanon, but the White House can proceed without Congress by declaring an emergency.
The US State Department has extended visa denials to Palestine Liberation Organization members and Palestinian Authority officials, including President Mahmoud Abbas, saying they have failed to meet commitments and have pursued international legal actions and unilateral recognition that undermine peace. The Palestinian mission to the UN will keep staff waivers so diplomats can operate in New York.
As talks falter, reconstruction has stalled and residents are returning to damaged homes with collapsing structures. The UN warns hundreds of shelters remain at risk while more than 2,000 buildings are vulnerable. Israel insists rebuilding cannot proceed until Hamas disarms, leaving Gaza’s displaced population in dangerous, tent-scarce displacement sites.