Gaza aid agencies suspend work after seven workers killed in Israeli airstrike, but some stay to avert 'killer blow'

EU chief welcomes 'realistic' Gaza ceasefire proposal

Israel confirms its forces are expanding their offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah

The Israeli military has confirmed that its forces are operating in central parts of Rafah and will be expanding their offensive.

Israel says Gaza war likely to last another seven months

'It's Time For This War To End', Says Joe Biden In A Surprise Announcement | Israel - Hamas War

In a significant development, U.S. President Joe Biden revealed that Israel has proposed a "roadmap" to terminate its nearly eight-month-long conflict in the Gaza Strip. In a speech from the White House on Friday, Biden outlined Israel's three-phase plan, which aims to cease hostilities and pave the way for peace and reconstruction. The initial phase of Israel's offer involves a six-week period during which Israeli forces will withdraw from all populated areas in Gaza. This phase also includes a comprehensive ceasefire and the release of numerous hostages, including women, the elderly, and the wounded, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. #Hamas #IsraelCeasefireDeal #IsraelHamasCeasefire #BidenHamasCeasefire #AllEyesOnRafah #CeasefireDeal #GazaConflict #MiddleEastPeace #HostageExchange #IsraelGaza #PeaceNegotiations #WarInGaza #HumanitarianCrisis #ConflictResolution #InternationalRelations #DiplomaticEfforts #PeaceProposal #GazaWar2024 #CeasefireAgreement

Biden says Hamas 'no longer capable' of carrying out large-scale attack on Israel

Biden unveiled three-phase Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza at the White House. Hamas has reacted positively to the deal but Biden acknowledged keeping it on track would be difficult.

Hundreds pack church for funeral of British Gaza aid worker

The funeral of British aid worker James Kirby has taken place today at St Mary Redcliffe Church in Bristol. Mr Kirby, 47, was one of seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) workers killed in an Israeli drone attack in Gaza in April. His cousin Adam McGuire read a family tribute during the service, saying: “James’ decision to venture to Gaza, driven by his innate desire to help others, exemplified his selflessness and courage.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

World Central Kitchen demands independent probe into Gaza aid worker deaths

2 Israeli Officers Are Dismissed Over Drone Strikes on Aid Workers in Gaza

2 Israeli Officers Are Dismissed , Over Drone Strikes on Aid Workers in Gaza. Seven World Central Kitchen workers were killed by Israel's airstrikes in Gaza on April 1, AP reports. . The strikes were condemned by some of the nation's closest allies, including President Joe Biden. The strikes were condemned by some of the nation's closest allies, including President Joe Biden. Israel has not done enough to protect aid workers trying to deliver desperately needed help to civilians, President Joe Biden, via statement. The United States has repeatedly urged Israel to deconflict their military operations against Hamas with humanitarian operations, in order to avoid civilian casualties, President Joe Biden, via statement. On April 5, the Israeli military announced that two officers in connection with the incident have been dismissed. . Three other officers have been reprimanded. The Israeli military determined that each of the officers "mishandled critical information and violated the army's rules of engagement," AP reports. . It’s a tragedy, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, spokesman for the Israeli military, via statement. It’s a serious event that we are responsible for and it shouldn’t have happened and we will make sure that it won’t happen again, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, spokesman for the Israeli military, via statement. World Central Kitchen referred to the probe and disciplinary actions as "important steps forward,". but called out the army for failing to follow its own protocols. Without systemic change, there will be more military failures, more apologies and more grieving families, World Central Kitchen, via statement. Nearly a third of the people in Gaza are facing starvation, AP reports.

Israel Expels 2 Commanders Amid Ongoing Inquiry Over Attack on Seven Aid Workers in Gaza| Oneindia

An Israeli inquiry into the airstrike that claimed lives of seven aid workers in Gaza found serious military errors, resulting in two officers being dismissed and senior commanders reprimanded. The military mistakenly targeted World Central Kitchen's vehicles, believing they belonged to Hamas. Visibility issues in the dark hindered the identification of aid workers' logos. # Israel #Hamas #Gazawar #WorldCentralKitchen #WCK #Hamaswar #IsraelGazawar #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.97~ED.155~

'Unfathomable' for Israel to 'engage in military activity knowing World Central Kitchen is there'