Gaza's Khan Younis remains a frontline flashpoint as strikes, aid access, and civilian tolls reshape daily life.
A US‑backed Board of Peace has presented a six‑month, $2.45bn, 66‑project recovery plan for Gaza but implementation has stalled. Israel has expanded control of much of the Strip, Hamas has not fully disarmed, the international stabilisation force and Gaza technocratic administration have not entered, and most donor pledges remain unpaid.
The US-backed Board of Peace has scaled back its Gaza reconstruction plan to a small pilot camp near Rafah and authorised limited international stabilisation personnel. Hamas has dissolved its Gaza governing body but has not agreed to disarm. Israel has refused major troop withdrawals, continued strikes and delayed legal agreements needed for larger deployments; large-scale rebuilding is unlikely 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.
Across Gaza, Kenya and Nairobi, authorities have tightened controls on protests as publics confront ongoing crises. In Gaza, demonstrations have faltered amid security fears and humanitarian collapse, while Kenya pre-empts assembly with pre-emptive policing and hostage tactics, signaling a shift from reactive to preventive governance.
The latest developments show Iran vows revenge for the killing of its former leader’s son, while the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint as regional powers seek to manage navigation and diplomacy amid ongoing Israeli and American actions.
Qatar's late Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has reshaped the nation's role through Gaza and Lebanon gestures, rebuilding aid, and a pivot to independent media and foreign policy that broadened regional influence.
US advocacy groups have filed a federal lawsuit in New York challenging Donald Trump’s 2025 sanctions on ICC officials and related actors for alleged war-crimes investigations. The suit argues the measures violate the First Amendment and chill protected advocacy, while the administration defends them as targeting abuses at the ICC.
A coalition of EU and allied missions has criticised Israel’s use of administrative detention, urging access to detainees and medical care in Gaza and the West Bank. Separately, new limits on ICRC access to Palestinian detainees raise alarms about oversight and potential abuses.
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.
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.
Palestinian families are reuniting after a long separation across Israel and Gaza. A new cross-border inspection regime at Kerem Abu Salem follows an Egyptian border return and has drawn scrutiny for its handling of belongings and dignity. The stories center on Mais and other divided families seeking safety and future citizenship for Gaza-born relatives.
The IPC reports that food security and child nutrition have improved in Gaza as access to humanitarian aid expands, but conditions remain crisis-level across governorates. Israel’s restrictions and ongoing fighting continue to threaten gains, with crossings limited and prices high.
Palestinian detainees and Gaza health officials report severe health deterioration among detainees held by Israel, while rights groups call for independent medical examinations and accountability. New details highlight alleged torture and medical neglect in prolonged detention amid ongoing conflict dynamics.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the U.S.-backed 15-point Gaza roadmap and said Israeli troops will not withdraw until Hamas is "genuinely disarmed." Hamas has affirmed its commitment to the plan, Washington says discussions with Israel are continuing, and the Israeli military has largely paused targeted strikes while ceasefire and reconstruction arrangements remain stalled.
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.
Kushner and Board of Peace envoys are engaging Hamas in Egypt to press for the 15-point Gaza plan. Netanyahu maintains disarmament conditions, while international mediators call for progress on the roadmap amid unfolding battlefield events.
Australia has pressed Israel for justice for Zomi Frankcom and six World Central Kitchen colleagues killed in Gaza in April 2024. Israel has decided not to prosecute those involved, citing serious failures but no criminal misconduct. Australia warns this falls far short of accountability and says it will pursue all avenues, including legal options, while consulting the Frankcom family.
The Israel Defense Forces have downed a drone and struck Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon after a drone attack targeted troops in Nabatieh Ridge. The incidents prompt warnings near Arab Salim and Nabatieh as strikes continue and regional tensions rise amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
Israel has warned it will intensify strikes and treat kites, balloons and drones the same after several unarmed kites crossed into southern Israeli communities from Gaza. Hamas has denied responsibility; Gaza authorities have urged parents to stop children flying kites. The UN rights office has called threats of expulsions "outrageous."
A year after the Aug. 25, 2025 strike on Nasser Hospital, whistleblowers and witness accounts challenge Israel’s stated rationale. Reports allege a pattern of targeting journalists and emergency workers, with calls for accountability increasing across rights groups and policymakers.
A NATAN-led clinic in Gaza’s Al-Mawasi camp will provide preventive care, vaccinations, pediatric primary care, and rehabilitation for up to 10,000 children, with telemedicine from Israeli doctors. The project faces concerns about the role of an Israeli organization in Gaza’s humanitarian efforts.
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.
Two Palestinian teenagers have been shot dead during a settler operation near Ramallah and a 33-year-old Palestinian has been killed by Israeli police in Jerusalem. Israeli authorities say forces fired at "instigators" and a border guard "neutralised" a suspected attacker; Palestinian witnesses and local agencies report settlers and soldiers attacked villages and blocked supplies.
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.
Israel has demolished a vast Hezbollah tunnel complex beneath the Ali al‑Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, using more than 1,000 tonnes of explosives to collapse tunnels that extended over 2km. The blast has registered as a 4.1‑magnitude tremor, Israeli forces say they have established operational control and will hold a security zone while continuing strikes when needed.
Gaza remains under heavy Israeli strikes with multiple fatalities reported across Khan Younis, Jabalia and Gaza City. Officials say the toll is rising amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations and aid delivery concerns.
UNICEF says 98% of Gaza schools were destroyed or damaged; about 660,000 students face disrupted learning. Reopening marks a fragile step as makeshift schools operate under tents and scarce supplies; prices for stationery have surged as Israeli restrictions persist.
Gaza’s reconstruction is proceeding with a BoP blueprint, proposing $2.4 billion in initial projects, while UNRWA’s role is being questioned by the Board of Peace. Officials differ on UNRWA’s future, as Gaza faces a severe humanitarian crisis and ongoing conflict.
A series of Israeli strikes in Gaza City have killed senior Hamas commanders, including Izz al-Din al-Beik, who headed the Northern Gaza Brigade, and other operatives accused of rebuilding Hamas’s military capabilities. The Israeli military says the targets aimed to remove immediate threats and disrupt militant networks, while Palestinian sources report civilian casualties as the ceasefire remains disputed.
Multiple articles highlight efforts to preserve Gaza’s cultural heritage amid ongoing conflict. A Gaza books library tent and UNESCO-reported damage underscore the fragility of cultural memory as rescuers strive to save artefacts and manuscripts while confronting displacement and security constraints.
The Gaza conflict has intensified since Oct. 2023, with widespread destruction across Gaza and the displacement of more than 2.1 million people. Recent satellite imagery and UN assessments show 82% of structures damaged and about two-thirds destroyed, including major landmarks and the port. International bodies have raised alarms over humanitarian crisis while ceasefire conditions remain fragile.
Israeli air strikes on Gaza City target a residential building, killing multiple civilians including women and a Christian mother and daughter. Hospitals report casualties as officials say the strikes hit a seven-storey block in Remal and another apartment in the Rimal area; authorities warn the violence continues despite recent ceasefire talks.
The Israeli Defense Forces say 170 Gazans killed during the war who were reported as journalists were actually operatives for Hamas, Islamic Jihad and other groups. They say 118 served in Hamas’ military wing, 49 in Islamic Jihad, with 17 involved in the October 7 attacks. The Times of Israel and other outlets publish the list and note ongoing investigations and previous reporting questioning the “journalist” label.
Gaza remains under strain as displacement, injuries, and psychological trauma persist for millions. UN and NGO assessments highlight vast needs, with hundreds of thousands of children affected by violence, loss, and disrupted services amid ongoing humanitarian challenges.
Palestinians in Gaza continue to face a humanitarian catastrophe a year after the October 2025 ceasefire, with thousands killed, widespread hunger, ruined healthcare, and restrictions on aid and reconstruction. International groups call for accountability as conditions worsen with winter approaching.