Gaza

The remains of eight Red Crescent medics, six civil defense members, and one UN employee, who were tragically shot by Israeli forces over a week ago, have been unearthed from a shallow grave in southern Gaza, as confirmed by UN officials. Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), expressed his outrage on the social media platform X, stating that the bodies had been "discarded in shallow graves - a profound violation of human dignity." His comments underscore the severe consequences of…

Tragedy and Tenacity: The Gaza Conflict War, with all its calamities, often leaves in its wake not just broken structures but also shattered lives. Since the fateful day of October 7, 2023, in the conflict-ridden territory of Gaza, the cost of this ongoing tragedy has amplified beyond measure. The Government Media Office in Gaza has revealed some stark and heart-rending statistics: over 1,513 humanitarian workers have met a tragic end, while an unfathomable number of…

Egypt, acting as a mediator in the ongoing Gaza ceasefire negotiations, has reportedly received encouraging signals from Israel regarding a new ceasefire proposal that focuses on a transitional phase, according to various security sources. The proposal includes a plan for Hamas to release five Israeli hostages each week, setting a structured path towards resolution. As part of this effort, a security delegation from Egypt has departed for Qatar, where talks are expected to focus not only on increasing humanitarian aid to…

Recently, hundreds of Palestinians took to the streets in northern Gaza, demonstrating against the ongoing war and vocally demanding an end to Hamas's control. As social media posts captured the moment, protesters were heard chanting, “Hamas out.” This remarkable display of dissent comes after the militant group's October 7, 2023, raid on Israel, which ignited the current conflict. Northern Gaza has suffered immensely, with much of its infrastructure reduced to debris. This densely populated region has seen countless…

At least 23 Palestinians have tragically lost their lives in recent Israeli attacks across Gaza, as reported by local health officials. The Israeli military has extended evacuation orders to tens of thousands of residents in the enclave, intensifying the humanitarian crisis. Following a two-month ceasefire, the Israeli military resumed its offensive against Hamas in Gaza last week, reigniting hostilities that have resulted in nearly 700 casualties, primarily among women and children, according to Palestinian health sources.…

In an effort to rekindle the recently strained ceasefire in Gaza, Egypt has introduced a new proposal, as reported by security sources. This comes at a time when Palestinian health officials have tragically announced that Israeli airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 65 individuals within a single day. The proposal, unveiled last week, follows a notable uptick in violence as Israel resumed air and ground operations against Hamas militants on March 18. This escalation abruptly disrupted a two-month period of…

Osman's Vision for Unhindered Humanitarian Aid in Gaza Osman, more widely recognized by his moniker, Abukar Baale, recently voiced a stern admonition regarding the barriers hindering humanitarian efforts. His passionate plea to the international community was clear: aid must penetrate every corner of Gaza where civilians desperately await relief. Reflecting on the escalating crisis, he asked, "Is there room for negotiation when lives hang in the balance?"…

Edited By Ali Musa Axadle Times International–Monitoring Foreign Minister Abdirahman Dahir Adan recently found himself at the center of a storm he claims was brewed from misinterpretation. In an interview with Israel's KAN media, a query directed at him touched upon former U.S. President Donald Trump's ambitious yet controversial proposal to resettle displaced individuals from Gaza. This is more than just a geopolitical topic; it strikes at the heart of a deeply entrenched international discourse that has sparked much…

Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, has expressed grave concerns regarding the terminology used to describe the ongoing conflict in Gaza, stating that "normalized language" misrepresents the dire circumstances on the ground. Albanese emphasized that "no one is safe in Gaza," calling it unequivocally evident that Israel's intentions can only be described as "ethnic cleansing." During her appearance on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, she remarked, "I think that people get very confused…

The Israeli military has announced the resumption of ground operations in both central and southern Gaza. This comes as airstrikes reportedly claimed the lives of at least 38 Palestinians, according to local health officials. The escalation follows a harrowing day in which more than 400 Palestinians lost their lives in a series of airstrikes—marking one of the most devastating episodes since the conflict reignited in October 2023. This surge in violence has effectively shattered a ceasefire that had largely held since…