Israeli forces killed at least three Palestinians in two Gaza incidents on Sunday, one in Gaza City’s Tuffah district and another near Khan Younis, amid ongoing tension since the October ceasefire. The Israeli military says the strikes targeted militants posing an immediate threat. Fighting has largely subsided since the ceasefire but continues to be contested, with more than 440 Palestinians and three Israeli soldiers killed since the truce.
Despite a fragile ceasefire, Israeli strikes in Gaza have resulted in at least 13 deaths, including five children, with ongoing violations reported by both sides, highlighting the persistent violence and casualties in the region.
At least eight people, including four children, were killed in Gaza by Israeli air strikes amid ongoing tensions and a fragile ceasefire, with both sides accusing each other of violations. The conflict is part of a broader peace plan initiated by the US, which has stalled, with issues like Hamas disarmament and Palestinian statehood remaining unresolved.
Children in Gaza are returning to basic education in makeshift tents after two years of war and destruction, with efforts led by UNICEF to provide limited schooling and psychological support amidst ongoing conflict and aid restrictions.
President Trump is expected to announce the Gaza Board of Peace next week, which will include around 15 world leaders and oversee the Palestinian technocratic government and reconstruction efforts, with key countries invited to join and the first meeting possibly during the World Economic Forum in Davos.
An Israeli strike in Gaza hit a tent housing displaced people, killing a 5-year-old girl and her uncle, and wounding others, amid ongoing conflict and ceasefire violations, with over 71,000 Palestinians killed since the war began.
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza hit a tent housing displaced people, killing a 5-year-old girl and her uncle, amid ongoing conflict and claims of targeting imminent threats by Israel. The strike adds to over 400 deaths in Gaza since October, with Israel asserting it targeted a Hamas militant planning an attack, while civilian casualties continue to rise. The conflict also involves tensions with Hezbollah in Lebanon, with ongoing exchanges of fire and military actions.
The Voice of Hind Rajab, a powerful documentary about a Palestinian girl's tragic death in Gaza, received a standing ovation at Venice Film Festival, highlighting its emotional impact and global significance in raising awareness about Gaza's plight.
Ireland and six other European countries condemned Israeli legislation that targets UN aid agencies by cutting essential services, arguing it undermines international law and risks humanitarian crises in Gaza. They called for Israel to allow NGOs to operate freely and respect international humanitarian law, with UN Secretary General Guterres urging the repeal of the legislation.
Israel's revocation of licenses for over 30 humanitarian groups in Gaza has severely hampered aid operations, including medical and essential supplies, amidst a worsening humanitarian crisis for Palestinians, with concerns over increased hardship and the impact on medical services and aid workers.
Romi Gonen, a former Israeli hostage, publicly recounted her traumatic experiences of sexual assault and harassment during her 471 days in Hamas captivity, highlighting the systematic use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and the ongoing issue of abuse faced by hostages in Gaza.
The tents provided to displaced Palestinians in Gaza are inadequate for winter, offering limited protection against weather and frequently damaged by storms, raising concerns about the quality of aid and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
Angelina Jolie visited the Rafah Crossing during a humanitarian trip to Egypt amid Israel's suspension of aid groups in Gaza, citing security concerns, while aid agencies warn of worsening conditions and urgent needs for medical supplies and aid delivery in the region.
Israel's threat to withhold NGO registration, including MSF, hampers vital humanitarian aid in Gaza and the West Bank, risking further deterioration of medical and humanitarian services amid ongoing conflict and destruction, violating international humanitarian law.
In 2025, global conflicts surged, resulting in at least 240,000 deaths, with ongoing violence in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan, and civilians increasingly suffering from attacks by various actors.
