22 m. ago Why has Israel launched strikes across Gaza – and what happens now over the ceasefire?

‘This offensive will continue as long as necessary, and will expand beyond air strikes,’ the military says

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5 h. ago Gaza doctors describe scenes of ‘armageddon’ after Israeli strikes shatter ceasefire

Medics could not cope with the injured and dying, as a total blockade on supplies meant they lacked basic necessities, including diesel for generators and essential surgical items like gloves, swabs, and syringes

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18 h. ago Israel strikes that shattered ceasefire ‘just the beginning’, Netanyahu says, after deadliest 24 hours in Gaza since 2023 – as it happened

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli military will continue to fight until Hamas ‘no longer posed a threat’Commenting on the fresh strikes in Gaza, Sally Thomas, humanitarian manager at Caritas Australia, warned the strikes would impact distribution“In the first month of the ceasefire around 56 ,000 metric tons of food entered Gaza, more than double the amount in the month prior. Alongside this, humanitarians have been working to take care of an estimated 350,000 chronically ill people in Gaza, where there are just 108 ICY beds remaining, and a lack of necessities such as oxygen and vital medical equipment,” she said in a statement. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Israel strikes that shattered ceasefire ‘just the beginning’, Netanyahu says, after deadliest 24 hours in Gaza since 2023 – live

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli military will continue to fight until Hamas ‘no longer posed a threat’Commenting on the fresh strikes in Gaza, Sally Thomas, humanitarian manager at Caritas Australia, warned the strikes would impact distribution“In the first month of the ceasefire around 56 ,000 metric tons of food entered Gaza, more than double the amount in the month prior. Alongside this, humanitarians have been working to take care of an estimated 350,000 chronically ill people in Gaza, where there are just 108 ICY beds remaining, and a lack of necessities such as oxygen and vital medical equipment,” she said in a statement. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Trump gave ‘green light’ to Israel before Gaza bombing that left ‘400 dead,’ report says

Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry says at least 400 have been killed in the Israeli airstrikes

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26 h. ago UN human rights chief voices horror at Israel’s new Gaza strikes

Volker Türk calls for immediate end to violence and unconditional release of hostagesMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe UN’s human rights chief has voiced horror at Israel’s resumption of airstrikes on Gaza that have killed at least 404 people, saying further misery was being inflicted on people “already suffering catastrophic conditions”.In a statement on Tuesday Volker Türk said he was horrified by Monday night’s airstrikes and shelling in Gaza. The decision to resume shelling in effect ended the fragile ceasefire that has paused the violence in the devastated Gaza Strip since mid-January. Palestinian authorities reported 404 deaths by about noon local time, nine and a half hours after the strikes began. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago World leaders express outrage at Israel’s renewed bombing of Gaza civilians

Strikes said to target Hamas killed hundreds within hours including women and children, undermining ceasefireMiddle East crisis – live updatesWorld governments and UN officials have expressed horror and dismay at Israel’s resumption of strikes on Gaza that killed hundreds within a few hours on Monday, warning the assault could shatter a ceasefire that was intended to be permanent.Jordan, a US ally that has a peace agreement with Israel, called the strikes “aggressive and barbaric”. Egypt, which also has a diplomatic relationship with Israel and helped mediate the truce, called the bombing a “flagrant violation” of the ceasefire that took effect in mid-January. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago In bombing Gaza, Netanyahu has chosen domestic politics over hostages

Israel’s overnight bombardment of Gaza has killed more than 400 people, shattering hopes of a long-term peace and the return of Israel’s hostages, writes Chief International Correspondent Bel Trew

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27 h. ago Why has Israel launched dozens of strikes on Gaza – and what happens now over the ceasefire?

‘This offensive will continue as long as necessary, and will expand beyond air strikes,’ the Israeli military has said

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29 h. ago Israel breaks Gaza ceasefire after renewed IDF strikes kill more than 320 Palestinians – Middle East crisis live

Benjamin Netanyahu says operation carried out to ‘achieve war objectives’ as Hamas labels strikes a ‘blatant violation of humanitarian conventions’Deaths reported in Gaza as Israeli military conducts ‘extensive strikes’ despite ceasefireCommenting on the fresh strikes in Gaza, Sally Thomas, humanitarian manager at Caritas Australia, warned the strikes would impact distribution“In the first month of the ceasefire around 56 ,000 metric tons of food entered Gaza, more than double the amount in the month prior. Alongside this, humanitarians have been working to take care of an estimated 350,000 chronically ill people in Gaza, where there are just 108 ICY beds remaining, and a lack of necessities such as oxygen and vital medical equipment,” she said in a statement. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Gaza ceasefire shattered as more than 320 Palestinians reported killed by renewed Israeli strikes – Middle East crisis live

Benjamin Netanyahu says operation carried out to ‘achieve war objectives’ as Hamas labels strikes a ‘blatant violation of humanitarian conventions’Deaths reported in Gaza as Israeli military conducts ‘extensive strikes’ despite ceasefireCommenting on the fresh strikes in Gaza, Sally Thomas, humanitarian manager at Caritas Australia, warned the strikes would impact distribution“In the first month of the ceasefire around 56 ,000 metric tons of food entered Gaza, more than double the amount in the month prior. Alongside this, humanitarians have been working to take care of an estimated 350,000 chronically ill people in Gaza, where there are just 108 ICY beds remaining, and a lack of necessities such as oxygen and vital medical equipment,” she said in a statement. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Israel 'ENDS ceasefire with Hamas': Children among more than 40 dead and dozens injured after IDF fires 'extensive strikes' and vows to 'increase military force'

A senior Hamas official accused Israel of unilaterally overturning the ceasefire that began on January 19.

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37 h. ago Israel confirms it is firing 'extensive strikes' at 'Hamas terrorists' on Gaza strip after ceasefire talks stalled

In a post on Telegram, the army said it was currently 'conducting extensive strikes on terror targets belonging to the Hamas terrorist organisation in the Gaza Strip'.

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37 h. ago Deaths reported in Gaza as Israeli military conducts ‘extensive strikes’ despite ceasefire

Benjamin Netanyahu’s office blames Hamas’s refusal to release hostages for IDF strikes that are reported to have killed at least 30 peopleIsrael’s military said it was conducting “extensive strikes on terror targets” in Gaza early on Tuesday, with officials there reporting at least 30 deaths in the most intense airstrikes since the 19 January ceasefire began.An unnamed senior Hamas official told Reuters that Israel was “unilaterally” ending the ceasefire. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago India and New Zealand revive free trade talks after a decade as Luxon visits Delhi

Christopher Luxon touts ‘major breakthrough’ in trade talks stalled since 2015

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8 d. ago Middle East latest: Israeli fire kills 4 Palestinians in Gaza Strip, 3 in the occupied West Bank

Israeli fire has killed four people and wounded 14 in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours even as a fragile ceasefire with Hamas has largely held

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1 week ago The cost of Russia's war in Ukraine: 900,000 of Putin's troops have been killed since start of invasion

At least 885,130 Russian soldiers have been killed since February 24, 2022, according to the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces.

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1 week ago Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich drops telling transfer hint after 'Arsenal talks'

Joshua Kimmich will see his contract at Bayern Munich expire at the end of the season, with talks over a new deal having stalled, attracting the attention of Arsenal and PSG

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1 week ago Hamas brushes off Trump's threat and says it will only free hostages in return for a lasting truce

The Hamas militant group has brushed off President Donald Trump’s latest threat and reiterated that it will only free the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip

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1 week ago US holding ‘ongoing talks’ with Hamas officials, White House confirms

The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, confirms talks but declines to provide detailsUS officials have held “ongoing talks and discussions” with Hamas officials, the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, confirmed on Wednesday. The talks come as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire remains in the balance. Leavitt declined to provide detail on the the substance of talks. “Look dialogue and talking to people around the world to do what’s in the best interest of the American people, is something that the president has proven is what he believes is [a] good faith effort to do what’s right for the American people,” she said. Leavitt added that the Israel has been consulted about the direct engagement with Hamas officials.She said that the US hostage envoy, Adam Boehler, “does have the authority to talk to anyone” despite the usual US ban on dealing with terrorist groups. Continue reading...

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