Israel

Following the collapse of the ceasefire in Gaza, Israel has intensified its military operations in the territory, potentially setting the stage for significant changes in the region. According to the Palestinian health ministry in Gaza, Israeli airstrikes have killed over 700 people in just over a week since the two-month ceasefire with Hamas ended. Meanwhile, statements from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government about seizing parts of Gaza have raised concerns among regional observers about further escalation in the 18-month conflict. The renewed offensive began after Hamas rejected a proposal from White House envoy Steve Witkoff to extend the first phase of the truce deal instead of proceeding to phase two negotiations as previously agreed. In a Fox News interview Sunday, Witkoff attributed the ceasefire breakdown to Hamas' refusal to accept the extension, while Hamas blamed Israel for declining to […]

Thousands of displaced Palestinians walked back to northern Gaza this week, discovering their homes and communities largely reduced to rubble following the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. At the Jabalia refugee camp, 32-year-old Asma Qaoud observed the extensive damage. "Everything has been devastated—our homes and our hearts," she said while sitting near a collapsed building. Upon returning, she learned of her brother's death and noted her husband remains in Israeli custody. The ceasefire, which began Sunday, halted Israel's 15-month military operation in Gaza. The truce has facilitated both the release of Hamas-held hostages and Palestinians in Israeli custody. According to UN data, approximately 1.9 million people—90% of Gaza's population—were displaced during the conflict, with an estimated 60% of the region's infrastructure destroyed. The Gaza Civil Defense reported recovering 66 bodies from the rubble on Monday. Local health officials […]

Israeli authorities have acknowledged holding Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, following earlier statements to an NGO claiming no knowledge of his detention. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed he is undergoing investigation by security forces and alleged his involvement with Hamas, claiming he held a position within the organization. Dr. Abu Safiya's arrest occurred during the IDF's evacuation of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. The military ordered the facility's evacuation last Friday, giving staff and patients approximately 15 minutes to gather in the courtyard. The IDF claims the hospital served as a Hamas operations center. Before the confirmation, Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) submitted a petition to Israel's High Court of Justice requesting disclosure of Dr. Abu Safiya's whereabouts. The court has given the IDF one week to respond. Family members believe he […]