Ten key moments in Israel’s war with Hamas
The war between Israel and Hamas began on October 7 when Palestinian militants rampaged through southern Israel.
South Africa accuses Israel of war crimes, ‘genocide’
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accused Israel of war crimes and “genocide” in Gaza, as he chaired an extraordinary summit of the BRICS group of nations on Tuesday.
Israel police confirm three gunmen killed in Jerusalem attack
Three gunmen who attacked a checkpoint near Jerusalem on Thursday, wounding six security forces, were killed as Israeli police fended them off, police said.
Killing of babies must stop, Canadian PM tells Israel
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday the killing “of women, of children, of babies” in the Israel-Hamas war must stop, sparking a strong rebuke from Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu.
Qatar urges Israel, Hamas to make hostage deal
Qatar on Tuesday urged Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement on releasing hostages seized in the October 7 attack, cautioning the situation in Gaza was worsening on a daily basis.
Israel, Palestine must cohabit
We call on both sides to take another look at their positions and go for peaceful coexistence for a better future for all concerned.
Survivor recalls watching Israel festival massacre from atop a tree
Like most others his age, Uriel Balas was just excited to celebrate his 26th birthday with friends, having saved up for his ticket to Israel’s much-anticipated Supernova music festival.
Israel agrees pauses in fighting but rules out ceasefire
Israel has agreed pauses in its offensive in northern Gaza that will allow some civilians to flee heavy fighting, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ruled out any broader ceasefire as a “surrender” to Hamas.
UN Associations demand immediate humanitarian ceasefire between Hamas, Israel
The United Nations Associations of the USA (UNA-USA) has emphasised the organisation’s commitment to the values and principles of the United Nations amid the conflict in the Middle East, demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire between Haman and Israel.
Israel falls silent to mark one month since Hamas attacks
Memorial speeches were pierced by sobs and candles were lit by mourning crowds as Israel fell silent on Tuesday, marking one month since the October 7 Hamas attacks.
Israel won’t consider ceasefire until hostages released – Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ruled out a longer ceasefire in the Gaza Strip for the time being during an interview on United States television on Monday.
South Africa to recall all diplomats from Israel
The South African government said on Monday it would recall all its diplomats from Israel to “signal” its concern over the situation in Gaza.
Erdogan says Netanyahu ‘no longer someone we can talk to’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday he was breaking off contact with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due to Israel’s actions in Gaza.
Israel recalls diplomats from Turkey after Erdogan’s speech
Israel has recalled its diplomats from Turkey following the speech given by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a large pro-Palestinian rally in Istanbul, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said.
Israel pounds Gaza as Red Cross warns of ‘intolerable’ suffering
Israel intensified its attacks on Gaza Sunday, calling for civilians to flee south where it vowed aid would increase, as the Red Cross warned of “intolerable” suffering.
Israel’s Netanyahu says Hamas war ‘will be long and difficult’
Israel’s war on Gaza militants will be “long and difficult”, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Saturday as Hamas demanded the release of all Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the hostages it seized three weeks ago.
