Gaza Strip
Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: Heavy Floods Threaten Displaced Palestinians Amid Aid Restrictions
Dec 12, 2025 09:14 pm CST
Nearly 800,000 displaced Gazans face dangerous flooding as heavy rains overwhelm inadequate shelters, while essential materials for reinforcement are blocked from entering the enclave. The UN warns of increased disease risks as families struggle to protect children with limited resources in devastated infrastructure conditions.
Trump Invites Netanyahu to White House: Key Discussions on Hamas Disarmament and Regional Peace Efforts
Dec 02, 2025 01:53 am CST
US President Donald Trump has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House, where they plan to discuss Hamas disarmament, Gaza Strip demilitarization, and expanding peace agreements in the Middle East. The invitation came during a phone call between the two leaders, highlighting continued diplomatic engagement on critical regional security issues.
Gaza Flooding Crisis: Thousands of Displaced Palestinians Face Winter in Damaged Tents
Nov 26, 2025 02:32 am CST
Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding across the Gaza Strip, leaving thousands of displaced Palestinians in waterlogged tents as winter approaches. With approximately 1.5 million people still homeless following the two-year conflict, aid organizations urgently need 300,000 new tents while facing restrictions on humanitarian supply deliveries despite the ongoing ceasefire.
Israel Uncovers Massive Hamas Tunnel Network: 7km Long Complex Where Fallen Soldier's Remains Were Held
Nov 21, 2025 12:21 pm CST
The Israel Defense Forces has discovered an extensive underground Hamas tunnel network in Gaza, stretching over 7 kilometers with 80 rooms, where Lieutenant Hadar Goldin's remains were held since 2014. This sophisticated tunnel system runs beneath civilian infrastructure including a UNRWA compound, revealing Hamas's strategic underground operations amid the ongoing conflict that has resulted in thousands of casualties.
Israel Receives Three More Gaza Hostage Bodies Under US-Brokered Ceasefire Agreement
Nov 03, 2025 09:45 am CST
Israel has received the remains of three more hostages from Hamas as part of an ongoing US-brokered ceasefire agreement. The exchange highlights the fragile truce that has held since October 10, focused on returning all Israeli hostages. Hamas has now returned 17 of 28 deceased captives, while Palestinian residents await the implementation of the ceasefire's second phase, which would include Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza.
Israel Resumes Military Operations in Gaza Following Hamas Ceasefire Violations: Netanyahu Orders "Forceful Strikes"
Oct 29, 2025 02:49 am CST
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered immediate military strikes in Gaza after Hamas allegedly violated the October 10th ceasefire. Tensions escalated when Israel reported gunfire from Hamas forces and discovered that remains handed over during hostage exchanges belonged to Ofir Tzarfati, a hostage previously returned. Hamas has postponed further scheduled handovers, while Israel coordinates its response with the US administration.
Israel Accuses Hamas of Returning Previously Recovered Hostage Remains in Violation of Agreement
Oct 28, 2025 07:55 pm CST
Israeli officials claim Hamas violated an agreement by returning remains of hostage Ofir Tzarfati that had already been recovered by Israeli military approximately two years ago. Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to meet with defense leaders to discuss Israel's response to this alleged breach.
FBI Arrests Louisiana Resident for Participating in Hamas October 7 Attack and Committing Visa Fraud
Oct 18, 2025 12:49 pm CST
The FBI has arrested Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub Al-Muhtadi, a Louisiana resident, for allegedly participating in Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack on Israel and subsequently obtaining a U.S. visa through fraud. According to the criminal complaint, Al-Muhtadi armed himself and led a group from Gaza into Israel during the attack that killed over 1,200 people. He later denied involvement in terrorist activities on his visa application and became a legal permanent resident in 2024. The Justice Department is pursuing charges for visa fraud and providing support to a foreign terrorist organization.
Rafah Border Crossing Between Gaza and Egypt Set to Reopen Thursday with EU Mission Deployment
Oct 16, 2025 12:04 am CST
The Rafah border crossing connecting Gaza and Egypt is expected to reopen Thursday with European Union mission oversight, allowing people to cross between territories amid ongoing regional tensions. Israeli authorities have not yet commented on potential restrictions for those seeking to use the crossing.
Israeli Hostages Released to Red Cross as Historic Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Takes Effect
Oct 13, 2025 04:30 pm CST
Hamas has released all Israeli hostages to the Red Cross as part of a breakthrough ceasefire agreement after two years of conflict. The exchange includes two batches of hostages from Gaza while Palestinians await the release of hundreds of prisoners. US President Trump arrived in Tel Aviv to discuss the deal and post-war plans as humanitarian aid is expected to surge into Gaza.
