Palestine

US Diplomatic Pressure for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Intensifies

Negotiations between Hamas and international mediators were still underway in Cairo on Tuesday March 5, while US officials are increasingly critical about the impact of Israeli offensive in Gaza. International mediators and Hamas delegates were in Cairo Tuesday for talks to try to secure a pause in the war in Gaza ahead of the start of the Muslim ...

Israel Accuses UNRWA of Employing 'Terrorists'

Israel's military accused the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) on Monday of employing "over 450 terrorists" associated with groups such as Hamas. "According to intelligence, over 450 terrorists belonging to terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip, mainly Hamas, are also employed by UNRWA," an Israeli military statement ...

Hamas Unable to Confirm If Gaza Hostages Alive

A Hamas official stated on Monday that the Palestinian militant group is unaware of the current status of the hostages of the October 7 assault on Israel, who were subsequently brought to the Gaza Strip. A Hamas leader said Monday that the Palestinian movement doesn't know how many of the hostages forced to the Gaza Strip in its October 7 attack ...

Belgium Sends Transporter to Drop Aid Into Gaza

Officials announced on Monday that Belgium dispatched a military transport plane to participate in a multinational effort, including the United States, France and Jordan, aimed at delivering aid to the conflict-stricken Gaza region. Belgium on Monday sent a military transport plane to join an international operation to drop aid in war-ravaged ...

War Diary: Day 150

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 4th, 2024.

Israel's Ultra-Orthodox Angry Over Compulsory War Draft

Israel's ultra-Orthodox community, which has long been exempted from serving in the army, is fiercely refusing to join the war effort. This has stirred controversies within Israel about the role of religion in society. As Israelis are called up to join the war effort in Gaza, anger is mounting at the ultra-Orthodox community which has long been ...

Efforts Towards Gaza Truce Intensify Amidst UN Concerns

Efforts for a Gaza truce are intensifying with mediation from Cairo, involving US and Hamas representatives, aiming to halt the conflict before Ramadan. International pressure mounts for increased aid delivery into Gaza amidst dire humanitarian conditions, while political divisions emerge in Israel. Mediators in Cairo pushed for efforts towards a ...

US Administration Changes Tone, Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza

US Vice President Kamala Harris called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza on Sunday, marking a change in the tone of the US administration. Harris is set to meet with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz on Monday to discuss matters. US Vice President Kamala Harris urged an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, ...

Benny Gantz to Meet Top US Officials in Washington

Benny Gantz, an influential member of Israel's war cabinet, will meet in Washington on Monday with top US officials to discuss efforts toward a temporary ceasefire in Gaza and increased humanitarian aid, a White House official said. Gantz is to meet with Vice President Kamala Harris and separately with White House national security advisor Jake ...

War Diary: Day 149

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 3rd, 2024.  

Gaza: The Pope Calls for "Safe Access" for Humanitarian Aid

Pope Francis on Sunday called for "safe access" to humanitarian aid for the population of the Gaza Strip, where deadly Israeli bombardments are carried out in the Palestinian territory threatened with famine, according to the UN. "Every day, I carry in my heart, with pain, the suffering of the people of Palestine and Israel as a result of the ...