Gaza News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Israel conducts 'extensive airstrikes' on Hamas in Gaza, cites stalled ceasefire talks
Jerusalem, March 18: Israel launched a series of heavy airstrikes on Hamas targets across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, marking the first major military operation since the ceasefire began on January 19.
Gaza faces humanitarian catastrophe as Israeli blockade continues: Hamas
Gaza, March 18: The Hamas-run media office warned that the Gaza Strip is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as Israel's tightened blockade entered its 16th consecutive day, preventing crucial aid from reaching the population.
7th UAE aid ship for Gaza docks at Al Arish Port
Al Arish, March 18: The 7th UAE aid ship, the ''Zayed Humanitarian Ship'', docked at the Egyptian Port of Al Arish on Monday. Its arrival coincides with the holy month of Ramadan and ahead of the Zayed Humanitarian Day, in preparation for delivering aid to the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu's bid to oust Shin Bet director draws coalition praise, opposition outrage
Tel Aviv, March 17: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to fire the head of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) drew praise from members of the governing coalition and fierce criticism from the opposition. No Shin Bet director has ever been dismissed in the middle of his term.
King of Jordan urges maintaining Gaza ceasefire, supports reconstruction
Rome, March 17: King Abdullah II of Jordan has emphasised the need to step up international efforts to achieve comprehensive calm in the region, including maintaining the ceasefire in Gaza and supporting efforts to rebuild without displacing its residents.
Death toll in US airstrikes on Yemen Houthis climbs to 23
Sanaa, March 16: The death toll has reached 23 after the US attack on several Houthi positions in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, according to media reports.
Nine killed in Israeli drone attacks on Gaza
Gaza, March 16: Nine people were killed and several others injured on Saturday by Israeli drone attacks in northern Gaza.
Palestine calls for international pressure on Israel to resume aid deliveries into Gaza
Gaza, March 16: The Palestinian Ministry of National Economy issued an urgent appeal to the United Nations and international community, calling for pressure on the Israeli government to immediately stop using starvation and deprivation as tools of war against the Gaza Strip.
63,000 tonnes of food await lifting of Gaza aid blockade: UN
United Nations, March 15: UN humanitarians said that 63,000 metric tonnes of food await an end to the Gaza aid blockade, enough for 1.1 million people for two to three months.
Israeli army launches airstrikes on Lebanon's Bekaa
Beirut, March 14: The Israeli army launched multiple airstrikes in eastern Lebanon's Bekaa region, according to Lebanese and Israeli sources.
Palestine, Jordan, Egypt welcome US pullback from Gaza displacement plan
Ramallah, March 14: Palestine, Jordan, and Egypt welcomed US President Donald Trump's retreat from his previous plan of displacing the more than 2 million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.
Israeli leaders condemn UN report on Gaza, call it 'Blood Libel'
Jerusalem, March 13: Israeli leaders have strongly condemned a United Nations report accusing Israel of committing "genocidal acts" in Gaza, denouncing it as a "blood libel" that distorts the truth, the Jerusalem Post reported.
No one is expelling anyone from Gaza: Donald Trump
Washington, DC, March 13: Amid row over his 'Gaza Plan', US President Donald Trump asserted that no one would be "expelled" from the strip, The Jerusalem Post reported.
Yemen's Houthis say resuming attacks on Israeli ships in Arabian, Red seas
Sanaa, March 12: Yemen's Houthi group announced the resumption of attacks against Israeli ships in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Efforts continue to advance Gaza peace talks: Hamas
Gaza, March 12: Hamas said that Egyptian and Qatari mediators are continuing efforts to finalise the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and initiate the second phase of negotiations.
Houthi leader threatens to renew attacks on 'Israeli-linked vessels' as Gaza aid blockade continues
Sanaa, March 11: Yemen's Houthi leader, Abdulmalik al-Houthi, announced that his group is preparing military operations against Israeli-linked vessels if humanitarian aid does not reach Gaza within a four-day deadline he set last week.
Jordan condemns Israel's halting electricity supply to Gaza
Amman, March 11: Jordan's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Israel's decision to halt the electricity supply to Gaza to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages.
US is not an agent of Israel, US hostage envoy Boehler says
Tel Aviv, March 10: US hostage envoy Adam Boehler defended his direct talks with officials in the Hamas terror group, pushing back against private but intense criticism from Jerusalem, The Times of Israel reported.
Israel plans to establish 'migration administration' for relocating Gazans: Minister
Jerusalem, March 10: Israel is working to establish a "migration administration" to advance the relocation of Palestinian residents from the Gaza Strip, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said.
Israel's Energy Minister orders cutting off electricity supply to Gaza Strip
Tel Aviv, March 10: Israel's Energy Minister Eli Cohen on Sunday directed the Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) to immediately cut off the electricity supply to the Gaza Strip, in an apparent attempt to put pressure on the enclave, where around 24 hostages are still presumed to be alive, while the bodies of 35 more, are still held, The Times of Israel reported.
Brigadier General Efi Defrin named new Israeli Military spokesman
Tel Aviv, March 9: IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir on Sunday appointed Brigadier General Efi Defrin as the new IDF Spokesperson. The appointment was approved by Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Israel to send delegation to Doha on March 10 to advance Gaza ceasefire talks
Jerusalem, March 9: Israel will send a delegation to Qatar's capital Doha on Monday to advance negotiations for renewing the ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, according to a statement issued by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office.
Hamas says positive signs emerge in negotiations for Gaza ceasefire's 2nd phase
Gaza, March 9: Hamas has said that there were positive signs regarding negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
Israeli army says struck suspects collecting drone crossing from Israel to Gaza
Jerusalem, March 8: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that its Air Force attacked on Saturday suspects attempting to retrieve a drone in southern Gaza.
Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to discuss second phase of Gaza ceasefire
Cairo, March 7: A Hamas delegation arrived in Egypt's Cairo on Friday for talks on implementing terms of the Gaza ceasefire deal and pushing forward negotiations on its second phase, Egypt's State Information Service said in a statement.
Release hostages or it is over for you: Donald Trump gives 'last warning' to Hamas
Washington, DC, March 6: US President Donald Trump has issued a final warning for Hamas, demanding the release of all hostages and return of the dead bodies of the people who have been "murdered" by them or "it is over" for them.
Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas as US confirms direct hostage talks
Washington, March 6: US President Donald Trump has issued what he called a "last warning" to Hamas to release the hostages being held in Gaza.
White House confirms direct talks with Hamas aimed at releasing hostages
Washington, March 6: The White House has confirmed that the Trump administration is having direct talks with Hamas aimed at releasing hostages.
Muslim Council of Elders welcomes outcomes of Emergency Arab Summit in Cairo
Abu Dhabi, March 6: The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, welcomed the recommendations of the emergency Arab summit, the Summit for Palestine, hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Arab leaders adopt Egypt's Gaza reconstruction plan
Cairo/Gaza, March 5: Arab leaders have approved an Egyptian reconstruction plan for Gaza, which is estimated to cost $53 billion and aims to avoid displacing Palestinians from the enclave.
Israeli Army restricts soldiers' social media use after deadly Base attack
Tel Aviv, March 5: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is moving to tighten restrictions on soldiers' social media use after an internal probe revealed that Hamas exploited online posts to map out Nahal Oz base before its October 7 attack.
Israel sets conditions for next phase of Gaza ceasefire deal
Jerusalem, March 4: Israel demands a demilitarization of the Gaza Strip and an end to Hamas' rule in order to move on to the next phase of the ceasefire deal that took effect in January, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said on Tuesday.
Netanyahu thanks Trump for unwavering support for Israel, sending munitions that were being held up
Tel Aviv, March 4: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his "unwavering support" for Israel, particularly with the ongoing situation in Gaza.
'No Other Land' makers lament ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, urge global action in defiant Oscars speech
Los Angeles, March 3: The makers of the 'No Other Land' documentary, after winning the Best Documentary Oscar at the 2025 Academy Awards today, made a defiant speech lamenting the "ethnic cleansing of Palestinian people" and called on the world to "take serious actions to stop the injustice".
Israel only to retrieve hostages through prisoners' swap: Hamas
Gaza, March 3: Israel will only be able to "get its captives back" through a prisoner exchange deal, senior Hamas official Mahmoud Mardawi said in a press statement.
Gazans suffer heightened anxiety as ceasefire talks stall during Ramadan
Gaza, March 3: Amid widespread devastation and family losses, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip welcomed this year's holy month of Ramadan with heavy hearts and weary bodies, following 15 months of Israeli assault on the besieged enclave.
Egypt urges full implementation of Gaza ceasefire agreement
Cairo, March 3: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed the importance of fully and faithfully implementing the ongoing ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip, stressing the necessity of transitioning to the second phase of the deal to ensure a lasting truce.
Israel halts humanitarian aid to Gaza until Hamas agrees to US-backed ceasefire extension
Tel Aviv, March 3: Israel announced on Sunday (local time) that it has stopped the entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza until Hamas agrees to a US-backed extension of the ceasefire deal, following the expiration of phase one of the agreement on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported.
Croatian FM Meets Israeli FM in Jerusalem Visit
Jerusalem, March 2: Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met in Jerusalem with Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlic Radman.
Israeli army kills 4 Palestinians across Gaza
Gaza, March 2: The Israeli army killed at least four Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, according to Palestinian health authorities and medical sources.