Israel restricts Gaza aid, saying Hamas must do more to return deceased hostages

This article is published in association with United Nations. Israel announced late on Tuesday that it will limit the flow of aid to Gaza, accusing Hamas of breaching the ceasefire agreement by returning only four of the bodies of deceased hostages so far. The Israeli military body which coordinates with the UN and other international organizations, […]

UN chief ‘encouraged’ after Hamas indicates willingness to release Israeli hostages

This article is published in association with United Nations. The leadership of Hamas said late on Friday it was willing to release Israeli hostages in response to the United States peace deal proposal for ending the war in Gaza, provided further negotiations take place through mediators on a number of key details. The statement issued by […]

Guterres condemns Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar as ‘flagrant violation’

This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General has condemned an Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, the capital of Qatar, on Tuesday, while highlighting the “very positive role” played by the country in achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of hostages. In a statement, António Guterres spoke […]

UN chief condemns ‘abhorrent and appalling’ treatment of hostages’ remains by Hamas

This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Thursday condemned the “parading” of coffins earlier in the day containing the bodies of dead Israeli hostages by their Hamas captors, describing the manner of the handover in Gaza as abhorrent. Hamas militants said the bodies of the four people who were returned […]

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander

This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN-backed International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant, together with a former Hamas commander, citing allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Judges on the ICC said there were reasonable grounds […]

Gaza: Hamas, Israel committed war crimes, claims independent rights probe

This article is published in association with United Nations. Palestinian armed groups and Israeli authorities have both committed war crimes and crimes against humanity during the attack on 7 October and the subsequent military operations, according to a new report by a UN independent human rights body. This was among the conclusions listed in the report […]

MEPs condemn Hamas attack on Israel and call for a humanitarian pause

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament strongly condemns Hamas’ terrorist attacks and recognises Israel’s right to defend itself in compliance with international humanitarian law  Humanitarian assistance to Gaza must be stepped up, whilst ensuring that no EU money directly or indirectly finances terrorism  The entirety of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary […]

MEPs condemn Hamas attack on Israel and call for a humanitarian pause

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament has condemned Hamas’ despicable terrorist attacks against Israel while expressing serious concern over the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. In the resolution adopted on Thursday with 500 votes in favour, 21 against and 24 abstentions, MEPs strongly condemn the brutal attacks, express […]

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