Largest medical complex in Gaza Strip, central to healthcare in Palestinian territory
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.
Israeli forces have carried out a raid in western Gaza City and have captured Muein (Moen) al-Arabid, whom Israeli officials describe as the head of Hamas’s internal security apparatus. Palestinian health authorities and eyewitnesses have reported strikes, at least three civilians killed and several wounded; Israeli officials say the operation aimed to remove threats and gather intelligence.
Mladenov warns that without progress on Gaza and rising West Bank violence, the two-state solution becomes practically impossible. A Hamas roadmap envisions weapon decommissioning under an international force, while US envoys press for demilitarisation and reconstruction. Renewed Israeli settlement activity and Palestinian attacks mark a volatile moment.
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.
A six-storey building in Gaza City has collapsed, killing at least 12 people and injuring many more, with rescue teams racing to reach those trapped beneath the rubble as aid access remains constrained and winter risks loom.
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.
Multiple Israeli strikes in Gaza City have killed senior Hamas commanders and other militants, with civilians among the dead. The attacks come amid ongoing ceasefire disputes as Israel asserts targets are military and thwart extremist operations. Casualties include commanders in the Northern Gaza Brigade and other operatives linked to Hamas’s military wing.
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.
Three years after Hamas’s October 7 assault, Israelis mark memorials at Nova festival and other sites. Bereaved families and survivors recall loss as elections loom, while calls for accountability and investigations into security failures persist amid ongoing Gaza fighting and international reactions.
Israel has expanded a security operation in Hebron and across the West Bank following Friday’s deadly attack, displacing thousands, sealing districts, and banning Palestinian workers from most areas on election day. The move follows international concerns about collective punishment and displacement.