All articles tagged with #gaza strip
Originally Published 7 days ago — by Al Jazeera
The Gaza Strip faces a severe economic and humanitarian crisis following Israel's war, with skyrocketing unemployment, widespread displacement, destruction of infrastructure, and a collapse of the local economy, leading to increased poverty and food insecurity among its residents.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Hamas is preparing to hold internal elections for its new political bureau head, with Khalil al-Hayya and Khaled Mashaal as leading candidates. Hayya is favored due to his popularity in Gaza and involvement in West Bank operations, and his platform supports maintaining armed confrontation with Israel. The election aims to resolve internal disagreements about Hamas's future strategies and regional ties.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by World Health Organization (WHO)
The Gaza Strip has avoided famine following a ceasefire and improved access, but fragile gains are at risk without increased humanitarian support, funding, and access to essential services, as millions remain food insecure and vulnerable to slipping back into famine.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Israel is considering five strategic options—including expanding control, escalating military actions, conducting hostage-remains retrieval operations, applying diplomatic pressure, or ending agreements—if Hamas fails to return the remains of hostages, amid concerns that Hamas is using the remains as bargaining chips and misleading international teams.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Israel National News
Israeli officials are preparing to receive the body of a deceased hostage from Hamas, which claimed to have located the body after extensive digging. This follows recent IDF strikes in Gaza in response to Hamas violations of the ceasefire, including attacks and the deaths of two IDF soldiers. The IDF also responded to terrorists crossing the 'yellow line' near Shejaiya, posing threats to troops.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
A video shows Hamas fighters executing Palestinians accused of collaborating with Israel, highlighting ongoing violence and lawlessness in Gaza following a peace deal, with Israeli and Palestinian tensions and power struggles continuing to escalate.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Financial Times
Hamas has reasserted control over the Gaza Strip and is settling scores, indicating a resurgence of authority and ongoing conflict in the region.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Hamas has started gathering hostages in safe locations in Gaza ahead of their expected release as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which includes a 72-hour countdown for the release of all hostages and a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Axios
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced plans for the IDF to occupy the entire Gaza Strip to eliminate Hamas, aiming to establish a security perimeter and transfer governance to Arab forces, despite internal military opposition and international concerns about humanitarian impacts and the risk to hostages.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News
At least 91 people have been killed near aid centers across Gaza in the past day amid ongoing conflict, with reports of Israeli forces firing at crowds and a significant death toll from a major incident near Zikim. The situation is compounded by severe hunger and malnutrition, with over 60,000 deaths in Gaza since the conflict began, and international aid efforts are ongoing amidst accusations and denials between Israel and Hamas.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Ynetnews
Israel is considering submitting new maps to Hamas as part of ongoing negotiations in Doha, aiming for a ceasefire that involves the release of hostages and territorial agreements, but disagreements over control and withdrawal remain significant obstacles.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Jerusalem Post
IDF Captain Reei Biran, a 21-year-old squad commander in the Golani Reconnaissance Unit, was killed during a military operation in the southern Gaza Strip while rigging buildings with explosives, which subsequently detonated. He was posthumously promoted to captain, and his funeral is scheduled for July 11. Since the last ceasefire, 41 soldiers have been killed in Gaza, with a total of 890 casualties since the start of the war.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Hamas successfully planted IEDs in Beit Hanun amidst heavy Israeli air and artillery fire, ambushing and killing five IDF soldiers despite extensive efforts to secure the area, highlighting ongoing guerrilla tactics and challenges in clearing Hamas tunnels and structures in Gaza.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Seven IDF soldiers from the Combat Engineering Corps were killed in an explosion caused by a terrorist attaching an explosive device to an armored personnel carrier in Khan Yunis, Gaza, with additional clashes and injuries reported in the area.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Jerusalem Post
The IDF recovered the body of hostage Yair Yaakov from the Gaza Strip, confirming his murder in Hamas captivity, with his son expressing grief and hope for future releases; the event has prompted reactions from Israeli leaders and ongoing calls to bring all hostages home.