Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel's evacuation orders have displaced 90% of Gaza residents, UN says
Friday, 23 August 2024 The top United Nations humanitarian official for Gaza says that successive Israeli evacuation orders have displaced 90% of the Palestinian territory's 2.1 million residents since the Israel-Hamas war began in October. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris says she and President Joe Biden are working to end the war. A delegation from Israel has arrived in Cairo to resume efforts to salvage a cease-fire deal. A crucial sticking point involves Israel’s demand for lasting control over two strategic corridors in Gaza. The International Rescue Committee says the polio virus is circulating in the enclave for the first time in 25 years.
Hamas has declared a significant victory following Israel’s decision to withdraw troops from southern Gaza, specifically from Khan Younis. After a gruelling three-week offensive targeting Hamas..
In a dramatic escalation within Israel's political sphere, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant are at loggerheads over the terms of a proposed Gaza deal. The clash has..
Palestinians mourn in the occupied West Bank as Israel's large-scale military operation enters a third day, with both sides reporting at least 19 Palestinians killed. Israel has described its raids on..