Biden speaks with Netanyahu on Gaza ceasefire negotiations, hostages deal
In a phone call to the Israeli PM, President Joe Biden discussed ways to advance a potential Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. US Vice President Kamala Harris also joined the call. Key Points
India TodayIsraeli military broadens its evacuation orders in Gaza
Deir al-Balah, August 11 The Israeli military ordered more evacuations in southern Gaza on early Sunday after a deadly airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in the north killed at least 80 Palestinians, according to local health authorities. Israel said it targeted... Key Points
The TribuneIsrael asks Gazans to vacate city; mediators meet in Doha
The Israeli military urged all Palestinians to leave Gaza City and head south on Wednesday, pressing ahead with a fresh offensive across the north, south... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaPalestinians asked to go south as tanks rolled in
Israel stormed a neighbourhood in Gaza City on Thursday, ordering Palestinians to move south as the tanks rolled in and bombing the southern city of Rafah... Key Points
The Tribune India8 Israeli soldiers killed as battle rages in Rafah
Eight Israeli soldiers were killed in the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday, the military said, as forces continued to push in and around the southern city of... Key Points
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Hamas accepts UN-backed truce plan; ‘hopeful sign’: US
Hamas accepts a UN resolution backing a plan to end the war with Israel in Gaza and is ready to negotiate details, a senior official of the Palestinian... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaUS completes Gaza Strip pier project; aid to civilians soon
The US today said it had anchored a temporary pier at Gaza, allowing merchant ships to dock mid-sea for providing relief and supplies via the sea route.... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaBenjamin Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah ‘with or without deal’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Tuesday to go ahead with a long-promised assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, whatever the... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaWhy did protesters disrupt Jill Biden's speech at Human Rights Campaign dinner? Know in detail
Dozens of protesters gathered outside of the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, the venue. Jill Biden made an appearance at a fundraiser at the home of Dr. Patricia Gordon in Hancock Park. Key Points
Economic TimesWe should listen to the Global South’s outcry on the Gaza war
Calls for a ceasefire and increase in aid need to be taken up urgently. It’s emerging as the world’s conscience in a war that’s gone too far. Key Points
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UN chief to visit Gaza border as Israel vows to go ahead with Rafah attack
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is set to visit Egypt's border with Gaza on Saturday, following Israel's announcement that it would send troops to fight Hamas in Rafah, even without US support. Despite warnings that such an invasion would cause mass civilian casualties and worsen the humanitarian crisis, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he must press ahead with the attack. Key Points
Economic TimesUN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis: Famine looms over North Gaza
Gaza is in the grip of a man-made hunger crisis, with 1.1 million people facing catastrophic conditions according to IPC. UN officials warn of imminent famine in the north Key Points
mintShip with 200 tonnes of food leaves for Gaza to aid Palestinians on brink of famine
Negotiations on a ceasefire in Israel’s war against Hamas remain deadlocked in Cairo. Israel says any ceasefire must be temporary and that its goal remains destruction of Hamas. Key Points
ThePrintIn Ramzan message, Biden says will work towards 6-week Gaza ceasefire
US President Joe Biden has said the US is working to establish an immediate and sustained ceasefire for at least six weeks as part of a deal that... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaIsrael checking reports that Hamas’ second highest military killed in Gaza strike
Ramadan begins with no truce in five-month Gaza war. Israel was checking on Monday if Hamas’ second-highest military leader died in an air strike, media... Key Points
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Israel-Hamas war rages in besieged Gaza on eve of Ramadan
Continued fighting in Gaza amid the impending start of Ramadan worsens the humanitarian crisis. A Spanish charity ship is set to sail from Cyprus to deliver food aid. Open Arms plans to deliver 200 tonnes of food to Gaza, where airstrikes and ground combat have killed thousands and displaced many. Efforts for a ceasefire have yet to succeed, with Israel demanding a list of surviving hostages held by Hamas, and Hamas calling for a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. Key Points
Economic TimesFive killed, several injured as parachute fails to open during aid drop in Gaza
A pallet from a failed humanitarian airdrop killed five civilians in Gaza. The Gaza government denounced the airdrops and called for food to enter through land borders. The UN warned of famine in Gaza due to Israeli restrictions. UNRWA condemned the military offensive, which caused death and destruction. Key Points
Economic TimesUS President Biden calls out Israel over aid situation in Gaza, announces temporary port plan to stop famine
US President Joe Biden announced that US military will build a temporary port on Gaza's coast for humanitarian aid. Biden criticized Israel for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and emphasized the importance of protecting innocent lives. Key Points
mintIsrael-Gaza war: Sea route not ‘substitute’ for aid deliveries, says UN coordinator
UN aid coordinator emphasizes the importance of land deliveries over airdrops or sea routes for humanitarian aid to Gaza. Calls for international community to increase supply of goods via land routes to meet civilian needs efficiently and sustainably. Key Points
mintUS vice-president Kamala Harris calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza for next six weeks
Harris says this will get the hostages out and get a significant amount of aid. US Vice President Kamala Harris has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for... Key Points
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First time in conflict, US airdrops food in Gaza
The US military on Saturday carried out its first airdrop of aid into Gaza, after the deaths of Palestinians queuing for food underlined the... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaTalks on Gaza truce expected as offensive and aid crisis rage on
Mediators are set to resume talks in Cairo to broker a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as foreign nations resort to airdrops to aid Gaza's desperate civilians. Israeli and Hamas delegations are expected in Cairo, with hopes for a pause in fighting after a previous round of talks showed promise. The U.S. has indicated a framework for a ceasefire is in place, pending Hamas's release of hostages. The situation remains dire in Gaza, with the UN warning of famine and ongoing violence. Key Points
Economic TimesIsrael-Gaza War: US military aircraft airdrops food aid to Gaza in emergency humanitarian operation| 5 points
US initiated emergency food airdrops over Gaza following President Biden's approval, deploying C-130 planes to release 38,000 meals in southwest Gaza. The operation was coordinated with the Royal Jordanian Air Force, with plans for future airdrops to address the dire situation. Key Points
mintIsrael has 'more or less' accepted ceasefire deal: US official
Israel has broadly accepted a six-week Gaza ceasefire deal. Within a week from Ramadan, negotiators from regional powers are trying very hard to secure the deal by the start of the Muslim holy month. Earlier on Saturday, the United States revealed that it had conducted its inaugural airdrop of aid supplies into Gaza. Key Points
Economic TimesUS airdrops over 35,000 meals into Gaza as humanitarian crisis deepens
US President Joe Biden has said he hopes a ceasefire will be in place by the time of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, which starts on March 10. Speaking to reporters on Friday, he said: "We're not there yet". Key Points
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‘They wanted to humiliate us’: Palestinian women detained by Israel allege abuse in custody
In northern Gaza and southern city of Khan Younis, troops rounded up dozens at a time from UN schools and hospitals. Nabela thought the United Nations school in... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaOver 100 Palestinians waiting for aid killed in Israeli firing
Israeli troops fired on a crowd of Palestinians waiting for aid in Gaza City on Thursday, witnesses said. More than 100 people were killed, bringing the... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaIsraeli strikes kill 104 waiting for succour, say Gaza authorities
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said it was an ugly massacre conducted by the Israeli occupation army on people who waited for aid trucks at the Nabulsi roundabout . Israel disputed the account as an Israeli military official said two separate incidents had occurred as the convoy of trucks passed into northern Gaza from the south along the main coastal road. Key Points
Economic TimesGaza health authorities say Israeli fire kills 104 Palestinians waiting for aid
A spokesperson for Israel’s military said there was no knowledge of shelling at that location.. Health authorities in Gaza said on Thursday Israeli fire on... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaPalestinian PM quits amid Gaza conflict
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh says his government was resigning, in a move that could open the door to US-backed reforms in the... Key Points
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