Israel’s ground troops were advancing toward Gaza City as diplomatic efforts intensified for at least a brief pause in the fighting in Gaza’s deadliest war. President Joe Biden suggested a humanitarian “pause” and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected back in the region on Friday. Arab countries, including those allied with the U.S. … Read more
Palestinians arrive at Rafah, the border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)Israeli army tanks move towards the Gaza Strip border in southern Israel Wednesday, Nov.1, 2023. Israeli ground forces have been operating in Gaza in recent days as Israel presses ahead with its war against Hamas … Read more
In just 25 days of war, more than 3,600 Palestinian children have been killed in Gaza. They were hit by airstrikes, smashed by rockets, burned by blasts and crushed by buildings. (AP Video/Abd Al Kareem Hana and Mohammed Jahjouh) (Production/Wafaa Shurafa)In just 25 days of war, more than 3,600 Palestinian children have been killed in … Read more
early Wednesday, hours after Israeli airstrikes leveled apartment buildings near Gaza City and as ground troops battled Hamas militants inside the besieged territory. The Palestinian telecoms company Paltel reported a “complete disruption” of internet and mobile phone services in Gaza, marking the second time in five days that residents were largely cut off from the … Read more
A barrage of Israeli airstrikes has leveled apartment buildings in the Jabaliya refugee camp near Gaza City, where Israel said a Hamas command center was set up. (1 Nov) (AP video shot by Fadi Majed)Palestinians inspect the damage of buildings destroyed by Israeli airstrikes on Jabaliya refugee camp on the outskirts of Gaza City, Tuesday, … Read more
Despite Kyiv’s gruelling months-long offensive, the vast frontline in Ukraine’s east and south has moved little in the past year, spurring criticism and impatience among some of Ukraine’s Western allies. The war, which Russia launched on Feb. 24, 2022, is now in its 20th month and has no end in sight. Russian forces have geared … Read more
Footage released by the Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday is said to show troops, tanks and armored bulldozers operating inside the Gaza Strip. Photo: Israel Defense Forces Footage released by the Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday is said to show troops, tanks and armored bulldozers operating inside the Gaza Strip. Photo: Israel Defense Forces Watch: … Read more
Russia has lost more than 300,000 soldiers in its grueling 20-month-long war in Ukraine, according to Kyiv’s military, as the conflict shows no signs of abating in the bleak winter months.The Kremlin has lost a total of 300,810 troops since February 24, 2022, when Russia launched its full-scale invasion, the General Staff of Ukraine’s military … Read more
Israeli troops and tanks are pushing farther into Gaza, advancing a major ground assault that began Friday night. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the offensive as the “second phase” of the war to destroy Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza. Israel has said very little about the incursion, which coincided with a … Read more
Israel has expanded ground operations in Gaza as it seeks to punish Hamas for a deadly gun rampage three weeks ago that Israeli authorities say killed over 1,400 people.The al-Qassam brigades, the armed wing of Gaza’s ruling Hamas movement, said militants clashed early on Tuesday with Israeli forces “invading the southern Gaza axis, (including) with … Read more