Category: Blogs

Jonathan Whittall Dec 04, 2025

The age of unipolar diplomacy is coming to an end

Gaza has exposed the limits of US power and opened space for new centres of global diplomacy….

i24NEWS Dec 04, 2025

Gaza: 54 couples get married in mass ceremony

As part of the event, couples participated in a procession of cars through areas of collapsed buildings, waving Palestinian flags and celebrating with family and friends…

Joanna Ruck Dec 04, 2025

A mass wedding in Gaza

Fifty-four couples got married in a mass wedding in Gaza in a moment of hope after two years of war. Crowds gathered in Khan Younis among the rubble…

Stephen Quillen,Federica Marsi Dec 04, 2025

Gaza mourns latest victims of Israeli genocide that ‘never really ended’

Gaza residents fear the return of full-scale war as Israel receives second-to-last captive’s body….

Alastair McCready Dec 04, 2025

UN chief says Israel’s conduct of war in Gaza ‘fundamentally wrong’

Guterres said Israel’s war has been waged with ‘total neglect’ with respect to civilian deaths and Gaza’s destruction….

Dec 04, 2025

Israel confirms Thai hostage’s remains returned, leaving just 1 deceased hostage still in Gaza

In all, 20 living hostages and the remains of 27 others have been returned to Israel since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire began in early October….

Henry Zeris Dec 04, 2025

Missing in Gaza: CNN investigation points to the Israeli military bulldozing the dead bodies of Palestinians seeking aid …

A CNN investigation into Palestinians who went missing near the Zikim crossing in Gaza this year points to aid seekers being killed and, in some cases, bulldozed into unmarked graves by Israeli forces…

Timothy Jones Dec 04, 2025

Middle East: Israel launches retaliatory strike in Gaza

Five Palestinians have reportedly been killed in a strike Israel says targeted a Hamas militant. The Israeli army says the remains of the second-to-last Gaza hostage have been identified. DW has more….

The Associated Press Dec 04, 2025

Remains of final Thai hostage in Gaza have been returned

The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was notified that remains returned Wednesday were identified as Sudthisak Rinthalak, a Thai national and agricultural worker in Israel….

Dec 04, 2025

Remains of last Thai hostage in Gaza have been returned

Thai officials says remains handed over to Israel by militants in Gaza have been identified as belonging to the last Thai hostage taken during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that launched the war….

Dec 04, 2025

Body returned from Gaza on Wednesday identified as that of Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak

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Guardian staff reporter Dec 03, 2025

Gaza: Israeli strike kills five, including two children, says civil defence agency

Agency says missile struck citizens in Khan Younis, as Israel reports targeting ‘Hamas terrorist’ after clash with militants…

Sharon Zhang Dec 03, 2025

Hillary Clinton Says Young People Oppose Gaza Genocide Because of “Totally Made Up” Videos

The former secretary of state spoke at a conference organized by a far right Israeli paper run by a Trump megadonor….

@anadoluagency Dec 03, 2025

Indonesia’s deployment in Gaza to contribute to global peace: Foreign Ministry spokesman

Permanent ceasefire in Gaza to serve as 1st step to enable humanitarian access and recovery, reconstruction in Gaza, spokesman tells Anadolu – Anadolu Ajansı…

Dec 03, 2025

Israel launches airstrike in southern Gaza after earlier attack by militants wounded 5 soldiers

Israel said it launched an airstrike on a Hamas militant in southern Gaza late Wednesday in retaliation for an attack earlier in the day that wounded five Israeli soldiers….

@UN_News_Centre Dec 03, 2025

Air strikes and shelling continue in Gaza

The UN has called for an investigation into the recent “horrific” killing by Israeli forces of two young brothers in Gaza who were reportedly targeted by a drone while collecting firewood….

Dec 03, 2025

Gaza: Five killed in Israeli air strikes on tents near Khan Younis, medics say

Rescue workers say they recovered bodies from a camp for displaced people. The IDF says it “struck a Hamas terrorist”….

Michelle Nichols Dec 03, 2025

UN chief Guterres says Israel’s conduct of war in Gaza ‘fundamentally wrong’

There was something “fundamentally wrong” with how Israel conducted its military operation in the Gaza Strip and there are “strong reasons to believe” that war crimes have been committed, United Natio…

The Associated Press Dec 03, 2025

Israel receives remains of possible hostage and plans to reopen Gaza crossing into Egypt

The return of all the hostages taken on the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that started the war is a key element of the first phase of the ceasefire that began in October….

Dec 03, 2025

Reporter’s Notebook: All quiet on the Gaza border as people return, communities rebuild

The war has been replaced by quiet, except for the occasional drone still buzzing. The IDF now controls a large buffer zone all along the border of Gaza. And the communities are still recovering….

Yaniv Kubovich Dec 03, 2025

Five IDF soldiers wounded in clash with militants emerging from tunnel in Gaza’s Rafah

Netanyahu Accused Hamas of Violating the Cease-fire and Vowed to Retaliate Over the Clash. According to Palestinian Reports, the IDF Struck the Area With an Attack Helicopter and Artillery…

Dec 03, 2025

Israel army says four soldiers injured in clash with Gaza militants

Israel army says four soldiers injured in clash with Gaza militants…

Dec 03, 2025

Israel receives remains of possible hostage and plans to reopen Gaza crossing into Egypt

Israel received remains of what could be one of the last hostages in Gaza on Wednesday and said it will begin allowing Palestinians to leave the war-torn territory through a border crossing with Egypt…

Caolán Magee Dec 03, 2025

Israel accused of ‘manoeuvring’ as it says Gaza crossing open one way only

Israel says the crucial Rafah crossing with Egypt will open in the coming days, but only for Palestinians to exit Gaza….

David Ignatius Dec 03, 2025

Opinion | The Middle East’s moment of opportunity is slipping away

Hard-won openings for change will close without more focus and follow-up from the U.S….

The Associated Press Dec 03, 2025

Israel says it will reopen the Rafah border crossing. Here’s what it means for Palestinians in Gaza

Israel has announced plans to reopen the Rafah border crossing in the coming days, allowing Palestinians to leave Gaza….

Dec 03, 2025

Israel receives coffin that Hamas says contains Gaza hostage’s body

The remains, which Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad say were found in northern Gaza, will be taken to Tel Aviv for forensic tests….

Tal Shalev Dec 03, 2025

Netanyahu and his coalition boycott Knesset vote endorsing Trump’s Gaza plan as opposition pushes to embarrass far right …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition on Wednesday boycotted a Knesset vote endorsing US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza….

Vatican News Dec 03, 2025

Shortage of supplies blights daily life in Gaza

Israel is preparing to open the Rafah crossing to allow Gaza residents into Egypt, officials said Wednesday….

Noa Shpigel Dec 03, 2025

Netanyahu coalition boycotts Knesset resolution calling on Israel to adopt Trump Gaza plan

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JULIA FRANKEL and SAMY MAGDY — Associated Press Dec 03, 2025

Israel prepares to receive remains of possible hostage and to reopen Gaza crossing into Egypt

Israel is preparing to receive remains from Gaza handed over by militants to the Red Cross and says it will begin allowing Palestinians to leave the war-torn territory through a border crossing with E…

Rob Geist Pinfold Dec 03, 2025

Netanyahu Is Still Following the Same Failed Gaza Strategy

Two years of war have brought tactical changes and immense suffering, but the political status quo endures….

Reuters Dec 03, 2025

UN Chief Guterres: End to War in Ukraine Should Abide by International Law

By Alessandra Galloni NEW YORK, Dec 3 (Reuters) – An end to Russia’s war in Ukraine should abide by international law, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told Reuters NEXT on Wednesday….

Dec 03, 2025

PIJ claims to locate hostage body, hand-off expected in the evening

Following the announcement, Hamas said that the body would be handed over at 5 p.m. today….

Dec 03, 2025

Lapid brings Trump’s Gaza plan to Knesset, spotlighting coalition divisions

Lapid’s push for a Knesset vote on Trump’s Gaza plan pressures Netanyahu as key coalition figures signal opposition….

Dec 03, 2025

Israel says Rafah crossing to open soon to let Gazans leave via Egypt

Egypt denies it is co-ordinating with Israel to reopen the crossing, insisting that passage should be in both directions….

Euractiv Dec 03, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Documents reveal Hamas interference with EU-funded NGOs in Gaza

New documents reveal the extent of the EU-designated terror group’s efforts to control EU-funded organisations…

Dec 03, 2025

Hamas infiltrated, manipulated aid NGOs, captured Gaza documents reveal

“NGOs in Gaza do not operate independently or neutrally,” NGO Monitor said. “They are embedded in an institutionalized framework of coercion, intimidation, and surveillance that serves Hamas’ terror.”…

Richard Connor Dec 03, 2025

UN votes to tell Israel to leave Gaza, West Bank

Delegates at the UN General Assembly adopted resolutions demanding that Israel end its occupation of both the Palestinian territories and the Golan Heights. The votes in both cases were decisive….

Jack Khoury,Rawan Suleiman Dec 03, 2025

Gaza’s Yellow Line isn’t well marked – but for Palestinians, it separates life and death

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@militarydotcom Dec 03, 2025

Israel Says It Will Start Letting Palestinians Leave Gaza Through Reopened Border Crossing

Israel said it will start letting Palestinians leave Gaza through a reopened border crossing, complying with a U.S.-backed ceasefire deal even though it also said that partial remains returned by mili…

Dec 03, 2025

Israel says remains handed over by Hamas aren’t those of Gaza hostage

Hamas said it would hand over a hostage body on Wednesday, after Israeli forensic services concluded that remains returned a day earlier were not from one of two final deceased hostages….

JULIA FRANKEL and SAMY MAGDY, Associated Press Dec 03, 2025

Israel says it will start letting Palestinians leave Gaza through reopened border crossing

Israel also said that partial remains returned by militants did not match the hostages still in Gaza, which threatens to stall a ceasefire with Hamas….

i24NEWS Dec 03, 2025

How America is reshaping Israel’s policy on Gaza and Lebanon

The steps Israel announced since the last call between the US president and Netanyahu made one thing clear—Trump is pushing for a fast policy change in the Middle East, no matter what it takes…

Hannan Adely Dec 03, 2025

Will Democrats face scrutiny for their stance on the Israel-Gaza war?

Democratic politicians are struggling to strike a balance between U.S. support for Israel and voter outrage over civilian suffering in Gaza….

Reuters Dec 03, 2025

Israel says remains Hamas handed over on Tuesday are not those of a Gaza hostage

Israeli forensic services concluded that remains handed over by Hamas on Tuesday were not those of the last two hostages in Gaza, the office of Israel’s prime minister said….

ABC News Dec 03, 2025

Breaking: Rafah crossing will open to let Gazans cross into Egypt

Israeli authorities have announced the Rafah border crossing from Gaza into Egypt will open “in coming days,” but only for Palestinians wanting to leave the war-ravaged strip….