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focustaiwan.twpolitics5 hrs ago
48 German Lawmakers Urge Israel to Provide Medical Care to Detained Gaza Hospital Director
Forty-eight Bundestag members urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to grant immediate medical access to Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. The Gaza hospital director remains held without trial in an Israeli prison and is reported to be in life-threatening condition. The lawmakers also reques…
middleeasteye.netpolitics6 hrs ago
Israeli Court Upholds Detention of Gaza Hospital Director Accused of Hamas Ties
Hussam Abu Safiya has been held without charge since December 2024. His lawyer reported bruises and weakness during a July 2 visit, while family members described shock at his appearance.
middleeasteye.netpolitics14 hrs ago
Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Three, Wound 15
Medical sources reported three deaths and 15 injuries from Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Monday. The strikes occurred as Israel continues to violate an October ceasefire agreement.
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en.globes.co.ilworld1 day ago
Hamas Group Raids World Food Programme Warehouse in Gaza Strip
Armed men entered a World Food Programme distribution site and assaulted two drivers delivering supplies. A UN official condemned the incident while noting broader access constraints in the territory.
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news.sky.comworld1 day ago
Activists Unfurl Palestinian Flag on Tower Bridge Calling for Release of Detained Gaza Doctor
Pro-Palestine activists displayed a giant Palestinian flag and banner on London's Tower Bridge on July 12. The demonstration called for the release of Dr Hussam Abu Safia, a Gaza hospital director held by Israel for more than 500 days.
nbcnews.comworld1 day ago
Activists in Sweden Display Mock Auschwitz Gate at Protest
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Stockholm erected a replica of the Auschwitz gate labeled 'Gaza' during a July 11 protest. The action called for the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya from Israeli detention.
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deccanchronicle.comfinance2 days ago
Israeli Army Says It Killed Two Hamas Members in Northern Gaza
@FirstSquawk reported that the Israeli Army eliminated two Hamas operatives in the northern Gaza Strip. The operatives had worked to advance terrorist plans prior to the action. The statement came directly from the Israeli Army.
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abcnews.go.comworld2 days ago
Driver Shot Dead After Exiting Truck on Philadelphi Corridor; Incident Under Review
Ahmad Esleem, a 30-year-old driver, was killed by an Israeli soldier while transporting food aid into Gaza. The shooting took place on the Philadelphi corridor after one truck in a four-truck convoy broke down near the Kerem Shalom crossing. The IDF and witnesses provided differi…
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nbcnews.compolitics2 days ago
Protests Held in Stockholm and Tel Aviv After Israeli Forces Kill Gaza Aid Driver
Hundreds demonstrated in Stockholm against Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza. Similar rallies occurred in Tel Aviv while an aid truck driver was shot dead in the enclave.
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Al Jazeeraworld3 days ago
Gaza Family Retrieves Six Bodies from Rubble on July 1
Fidaa Haji and her children recovered six relatives from the ruins of their al-Zaitoun home nearly three years after an air raid. Recovery efforts across Gaza remain limited by equipment shortages.
nbcnews.comworld4 days ago
German MEP Requests Full EU Gaza Aid Records
A German member of the European Parliament has asked the EU to release all documents on Gaza aid, including bank records. The request follows concerns that some funds may have reached Hamas. The EU has offered only partial access.
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channel4.comworld4 days ago
Palestinian Authority Sets Legislative Elections for November 28
The Palestinian Authority announced legislative elections for November 28, the first in 20 years. The decree covers East Jerusalem, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip. Multiple logistical and political obstacles remain.
news.sky.compolitics4 days ago
Israeli Forces Expand Control to Nearly 70 Percent of Gaza Under Ongoing Ceasefire
Israeli troops have expanded their zone of control from half of Gaza at the October ceasefire to nearly 70 percent through a new orange zone designated in March. Residents in eastern Gaza City neighborhoods report intensified shelling and restricted aid access.
ndtv.comworld4 days ago
Gaza Unemployment Hits 80 Percent Two Years After War Began
Rawan al-Jabali and Mohammed al-Khudari, both graduates of the Islamic University of Gaza, have searched for work without success since completing their studies. Unemployment stands at 80 percent and poverty exceeds 93 percent across the territory.
zeenews.india.comsports4 days ago
Israeli Strike Kills Egyptian Aid Worker Who Organized World Cup Screenings in Gaza
An Israeli air strike killed a senior Palestinian staff member of Egypt's main aid organization in Gaza City on Tuesday. The worker had set up public screenings of World Cup matches for displaced residents. Israel said it targeted a Hamas militant; no group claimed any of the dea…
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politics4 days ago
Nine-Month Ceasefire Holds in Gaza as Israeli Forces Occupy Eastern Areas
A ceasefire has held in Gaza for nine months as of July 9, 2026. Israel's military occupies the eastern portion of the territory while continuing to push deeper. Two million Palestinians remain in the areas outside Israeli control.
unicornriot.ninjasports3 days agoUpdated
Israeli Strike on Taxi in Gaza City Kills Aid Worker and Three Others; Military Says It Targeted Hamas Operative
Mohammed al-Wahidi, 65, died Tuesday when an Israeli missile hit the taxi he rode in Sabra, Gaza City. Three others died with him, including two boys aged eight and ten.
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abcnews.go.comworld4 days ago
Israeli forces kill two militants in Gaza, one described as a weapons operative
@MarioNawfal reported that Israeli forces killed a senior PFLP-GC operative in southern Gaza responsible for manufacturing weapons and gear. The same report stated that a Hamas sniper was killed in northern Gaza.
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ndtv.comworld4 days ago
Russia's foreign minister calls for agreement reflecting all parties' interests in U.S.-Iran conflict
Russia's foreign minister urged an equitable settlement to the U.S.-Iran conflict that accounts for interests beyond the two warring sides. The statement came amid ongoing strikes, regional alerts, and international calls tied to Gaza.
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msnbc.comworld4 days ago
Israeli military kills Hamas member in southern Gaza strike
The Israeli military carried out a strike in southern Gaza that killed a Hamas member identified as Haid Abu Salam. The military said the individual participated in the October 7, 2023 attacks and was planning further operations.
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Nbc Newsworld5 days ago
U.N. inquiry urges release of Palestinian doctor held by Israel
A United Nations inquiry and experts called for the immediate release of a Palestinian doctor held in Israeli custody for 18 months, citing concerns over his health. The doctor is described as facing imminent risk of death while in detention.
sports5 days ago
Palestinian aid worker killed in Israeli strike near Gaza screening
An Egyptian aid worker and three others died when a missile struck a taxi in Gaza City shortly before a World Cup match. The Israeli military said the strike targeted a Hamas member and was under review.
en.antaranews.comworld5 days ago
State Asks High Court to Dismiss Petition Seeking Release of Detained Gazan Doctors
The state requested dismissal after reviews found continued legal grounds for holding the doctors. It rejected arguments from Physicians for Human Rights Israel that the detentions should end.
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Los Angeles Timesworld6 days ago
Poll Finds U.S. Jews Split by Religious Ties on Israel and Gaza Operations
A June survey of 1,022 Jewish adults shows differences in attachment to Israel and views on Gaza operations between religiously affiliated and unaffiliated respondents. Religiously affiliated Jews report stronger support for Israel and higher rates of seeing its actions as justif…
Al Jazeerapolitics4 days agoUpdated
Israel Denies Risk to Gaza Hospital Director; UN Urges Release Over Abuse Claims
A petition seeks the release of Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital. Israel states there is no indication his life is in danger. The UN commission called for his immediate release on Wednesday.
nbcnews.comworld6 days ago
Israeli forces expand yellow line in Gaza beyond October 2025 plan
Israeli forces have moved the yellow line that marks the boundary of their control deeper into Gaza. The shift places the line closer to the Salah al-Din highway and increases the area under Israeli control to about 60 percent of the territory.
middleeasteye.netpolitics6 days ago
Poll Finds 30% of Jewish American Adults Say Israel Committed Genocide in Gaza
An AP-NORC survey released July 7, 2026, shows 30% of Jewish American adults describe Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide. The poll also records a broader decline in U.S. support for Israel after years of bipartisan backing.
jpost.comworld6 days ago
Israeli High Court Reviews Petition on Detained Gazan Doctors
Israel's Supreme Court is weighing a petition to release several Gazan medical personnel held in custody. The case centers on doctors captured during operations in Gaza and still held without formal charges.
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thehindu.compolitics6 days ago
Hamas Dissolves Gaza Emergency Committee and Transfers Powers to UN-Mandated National Committee
Hamas announced on July 6 that it had dissolved its government emergency committee in Gaza and transferred its powers to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza. The move occurs under a ceasefire in place since October 2025. Israel called the announcement a stunt to…
winnipegfreepress.comworld7 days ago
Israeli Strike on Tent West of Gaza City Kills One, Wounds Others
An Israeli strike hit a tent west of Gaza City, killing one person and injuring others. A separate strike at the entrance to al-Sumoud camp west of Khan Younis also killed one person earlier the same day.
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eaworldview.comworld7 days ago
Hamas Says It Dissolved Gaza Government to Transfer Power to UN-Backed Committee
Hamas announced Monday it dissolved its government in Gaza and will hand authority to a United Nations-backed technical committee under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The move was presented as a step toward reconstruction, though the group did not address disarmament or security hand…
france24.compolitics7 days ago
Gaza Marks 1,000 Days Since Start of Israel-Hamas War
Gaza authorities reported more than 90 percent of the territory destroyed and a cumulative death toll of 73,098 since October 2023. Israeli strikes continued during the week, killing at least ten Palestinians including two children.
abcnews.go.comworld7 days ago
Israel Restricts Goods Flow Into Gaza at Karem Abu Salem Crossing
UN OCHA reported that Israel has restricted goods entering Gaza through the Karem Abu Salem crossing. The move comes as Israeli forces continue operations in southern Lebanon and the occupied West Bank.
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Al Jazeeraworld7 days ago
UN group calls for release of detained Gaza doctor, Israel has not commented
A UN human rights body on July 6 demanded the immediate release of Hussam Abu Safia, held without charge since December 2024. The group cited violations of international human rights standards and reports of daily abuse.
thewire.inpolitics7 days ago
UN General Assembly Discusses Genocide Prevention at Monday Session
The United Nations General Assembly convened a plenary session on Monday to address state obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention. The meeting occurs as multiple humanitarian crises continue in Gaza, Sudan, and other regions.
world8 days ago
Gaza doctor held 18 months without charge shows severe injuries after prison transfer
A Gaza physician met his lawyer on 2 July and displayed breathing difficulty, weakness, and visible injuries after transfer to an underground Israeli facility. The lawyer reported the detainee expressed fear for his life and described daily beatings. A separate incident involved…
msnbc.comworld8 days ago
Israeli strike kills two in southern Gaza tent shelter
An Israeli strike hit a tent sheltering displaced people in al-Mawasi near southern Khan Younis, killing two Palestinians. Medical sources reported four deaths and 16 injuries in a separate drone attack on a vehicle along the al-Rashid coastal road in the same area.
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en.globes.co.ilworld8 days ago
Israeli Finance Minister Says Settlement Expansion Has Begun
Israel's finance minister stated that a settlement expansion effort is underway and will extend beyond the West Bank. The announcement comes amid ongoing regional developments following the death of Iran's supreme leader.
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jpost.comworld8 days ago
Israeli forces and settlers carried out 11,074 West Bank attacks in first half of 2026
A Palestinian commission recorded 11,074 attacks by Israeli forces and settlers across the occupied West Bank during the first six months of 2026. The tally covers incidents reported to the Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission.
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theiranproject.comworld8 days ago
Iran Negotiator Says US MoU Implementation Difficult but Possible, Stresses No Peace with Washington
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf made the remarks during meetings in Tehran with Hezbollah and Hamas officials attending Ali Khamenei's funeral. Separate incidents included an Israeli drone strike in Gaza and an explosion in southern Lebanon.
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dailyalert.orgworld8 days ago
Israeli checkpoint blocks transfer of four-month-old Palestinian boy who later died
A four-month-old Palestinian boy died after Israeli forces prevented his transfer through a checkpoint near Ramallah for more than an hour. A 16-year-old boy was also shot dead and two others wounded in a separate incident the same day.
ynet.co.ilworld8 days ago
President Isaac Herzog Attends Wedding of Two Former Hostages
President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal attended the wedding of former hostages Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen on Sunday evening. The couple was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023.
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world8 days ago
Report alleges healthy Gazans used bribes for medical evacuation spots
A British newspaper reported that some residents of Gaza obtained forged medical documents to secure places on emergency evacuation lists. The report claims bribes were paid to Hamas to bypass injured patients.
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middleeastmonitor.comworld8 days ago
Lebanon death toll from Israeli attacks rises to 4,304 since March 2
Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported 4,304 killed and 12,203 wounded in Israeli attacks since March 2. Strikes continued in southern Lebanon, including an attack near Nabatieh.
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dailyalert.orgworld8 days ago
Mossad Gaza operations ended in 2021, sources say
The Mossad conducted limited operations in Gaza until 2021 but has not operated there since, according to sources cited by The Jerusalem Post. The report corrects earlier claims that portrayed the operations as independent and large-scale.
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theiranproject.comworld9 days ago
Iran Airport and Shipping Route Resume After Suspensions Amid Calls for Revenge
Bandar Abbas International Airport restarted commercial flights following a four-month halt. A cargo shipping route between Iran and Qatar also reopened after five months.
AJ
world9 days ago
Gaza hospital director reports health decline during prison visit
The director of a Gaza hospital told his lawyer his condition has worsened while held in Israeli detention. Family members and Palestinian prisoner authorities described further deterioration and alleged mistreatment.
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nbcnews.compolitics9 days ago
Israel Releases Nine Palestinian Detainees from Gaza
Israeli authorities freed nine detainees on July 5 and transferred them to a hospital in central Gaza. The move coincided with statements from Israel's military chief on Lebanon and the reopening of an Iran-Qatar shipping route.
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news.sky.comworld9 days ago
Gaza Hospital Director Held in Israeli Detention Since December 2024
@MarioNawfal reported that the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital remains in Israeli custody. His lawyer found him bruised and short of breath after transfer to an interrogation site. Physicians for Human Rights Israel warned his life is at immediate risk.
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Al Jazeeraworld9 days ago
Palestinian doctor held without charge has life-threatening condition
Elyas Abu Safia said his father Hussam Abu Safia can barely breathe or speak after more than 555 days in Israeli prison. Physicians for Human Rights Israel reported severe injuries and demanded his release.
al-monitor.compolitics9 days ago
Lawyer Says Detained Gaza Doctor's Life in Imminent Danger After Prison Visit
Nasser Odeh reported that Dr. Hussam Abu Safia appeared badly beaten and losing consciousness during a visit at Nitzan Prison. The paediatrician has been held more than 500 days under the Unlawful Combatants Law without charges.
morningstaronline.co.ukpolitics9 days ago
Egyptian President Calls for Quick Start on Gaza Ceasefire and U.S.-Iran Deal
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi urged immediate action on the Gaza ceasefire and a U.S.-Iran memorandum signed last month. He also noted more than $10 billion in lost Suez Canal revenue tied to Red Sea shipping disruptions.
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abcnews.go.comworld9 days ago
Iranian President Criticizes International Response to Regional Attacks
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the international community failed to stop attacks on multiple countries and reduce instability. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called for implementation of two recent ceasefire agreements. Israeli strikes continued in Gaza and so…
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abcnews.go.comworld9 days ago
Israeli Drone Strike Kills Palestinian in Jabalia Refugee Camp
@AJEnglish reported an Israeli drone attack killed one Palestinian near the Abu Sharikh roundabout in Jabalia. Separate strikes hit southern Lebanon towns while regional leaders issued statements on ceasefires and aid.
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middleeasteye.networld9 days ago
Tens of Thousands Attend Tehran Funeral for Slain Iranian Supreme Leader as Opposition Claims Regime Killed Over 40,000
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, assassinated in February 2025, received a farewell ceremony at the Grand Mosalla mosque attended by tens of thousands. Iran’s president highlighted national mourning while the ambassador to China outlined new fees in the Strait of Hormuz.
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics9 days ago
Tens of Thousands Attend Tehran Funeral for Slain Leader Khamenei as New Supreme Leader Stays Away
Iran held a farewell ceremony on July 4 for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, assassinated February 28 during US-Israeli strikes. Russia signaled continued partnership while Iran's envoy outlined new fees for Strait of Hormuz traffic.
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pakistantoday.com.pkworld9 days ago
Photo Shows Blindfolded Gaza Man Restrained in Israeli Custody
A photograph released online shows a blindfolded man from Gaza stripped to his underwear and tied to a cot while in Israeli custody. Israeli military officials confirmed the image is authentic and said an inquiry is underway.
abcnews.go.comworld10 days ago
Israeli Drone Strike Kills One, Wounds Another in Gaza City
An Israeli drone attack struck the Zaytoun neighborhood of Gaza City, killing one Palestinian and wounding another. Hospital sources confirmed the casualties to Al Jazeera. The strike occurred amid ongoing military operations in northern Gaza.
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news.sky.comworld10 days ago
Israeli Forces Kill Three Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank Attacks
Israeli drone and ground operations killed one person in Gaza City and two in northern Gaza. Separate clashes in the West Bank left three people wounded by rubber-coated bullets.
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Al Jazeeraworld10 days ago
Israeli Officials Discuss Plans for Settlements in Northern Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich have discussed establishing three settlements in northern Gaza. The statements come after nearly three years of conflict that has killed more than 73,000 Palestinians in the enclave.