19 h. ago There are only two ways to get a breakthrough in Israel – and stop Netanyahu from destroying Gaza

The Israeli government has repeatedly said the release of all remaining hostages and disarmament of Hamas would end the war, but in reality, Netanyahu’s military objectives in Gaza City come first, sources tell chief international correspondent Bel Trew

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42 h. ago Israel says it is 'opening the gates of Hell' in Gaza as IDF blows up tower block 'used by Hamas terrorists'

The high-rise in Gaza City was destroyed on Friday after the army said it would target tall buildings taken over by Hamas ahead of its planned push into the city.

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1 week ago Norway wealth fund sells Caterpillar stake over Israel allegations

World’s largest wealth fund says it has excluded bulldozer maker and five Israeli banking groups on ethics groundsBusiness live – latest updatesThe world’s largest wealth fund has excluded Caterpillar, the construction equipment manufacturer, over Israel’s use of its bulldozers to destroy Palestinian property in Gaza and the West Bank.Norway’s $2tn (£1.5tn) fund said on Monday it had excluded Caterpillar and five Israeli banking groups on ethics grounds. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Norway wealth fund excludes Caterpillar over Israel allegations

World’s largest wealth fund says it has dropped Caterpillar and five Israeli banking groups on ethics groundsBusiness live – latest updatesThe world’s largest wealth fund has excluded Caterpillar, the construction equipment manufacturer, over Israel’s use of its bulldozers to destroy Palestinian property in Gaza and the West Bank.Norway’s $2tn (£1.5tn) fund said on Monday it had excluded Caterpillar and five Israeli banking groups on ethics grounds. Continue reading...

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1 week ago ‘No place is safe’: families flee Gaza City as Israel vows to press on with offensive

Others refuse to leave as aircraft and tanks bomb outskirts of city where about half of Gaza’s 2m people now liveIsraeli aircraft and tanks have pounded the eastern and northern outskirts of Gaza City, destroying buildings and homes, as Israeli leaders vowed to press on with an expanded large-scale offensive on the city.Witnesses reported the sound of continuous explosions overnight from Saturday night into Sunday morning in the areas of Zeitoun and Shejaia. Meanwhile, tanks shelled houses and roads in the nearby Sabra neighbourhood and several buildings were blown up in the northern area of Jabaliya. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Israel destroyed Gaza’s water plants. Now a deadly condition is spreading like wildfire

As hospitals in the strip struggle to cope with a stream of injured people, doctors are also battling the rise of a rare disease that has left children paralysed. Alex Croft speaks to medics on the front line

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2 w. ago Israel destroyed Gaza’s water plants. Now a deadly disease is spreading like wildfire

As hospitals in Gaza struggle to cope with a starvation crisis, doctors are also battling the rise of a rare disease that has left children paralysed. Medics on the frontline tell Alex Croft it is one of the most challenging medical incidents they have faced

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2 w. ago ‘Death is better than displacement’: Gaza City mothers say hunger blocks escape of looming Israeli offensive

Palestinian mothers have warned that their hunger is preventing them from moving away from Gaza City as Israel warned that Gaza’s largest city would be destroyed unless Hamas yields to their terms.

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2 w. ago Famine set to be officially declared in Gaza for first time by UN

The system for classifying food insecurity has been used to declare just four famines since it was established in 2004Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has vowed to destroy Gaza City if Hamas did not agree to disarm, release all remaining hostages in the territory and end the war on Israel’s terms, reports AFP.He wrote on social media:Soon, the gates of hell will open upon the heads of Hamas’s murderers and rapists in Gaza - until they agree to Israel’s conditions for ending the war, primarily the release of all hostages and their disarmament,” the minister posted on social media.If they do not agree, Gaza, the capital of Hamas, will become Rafah and Beit Hanoun,” he added, referring to two cities in Gaza largely razed during previous Israeli operations. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Israel ramps up pressure on Gaza City as Palestinians face stark choice: ‘Die here or leave and die somewhere else’

Around 75 per cent of Gaza is already largely destroyed and controlled by Israel

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last month Netanyahu announces plan to take over Gaza City in further escalation

Proposal that needs to be approved by full cabinet would mean sending Israeli ground troops into remaining territoryMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael’s security cabinet has approved a plan to take over Gaza City, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has said, marking another escalation in the 22-month offensive that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians, destroyed most of Gaza and pushed the territory into famine.Ahead of the security cabinet meeting, which began Thursday and ran through the night, Netanyahu had said Israel planned to retake control over the entire territory and eventually hand it off to friendly Arab forces opposed to Hamas. Continue reading...

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