Gaza displacement
Israel Confirms Bodies from Gaza Not Hostages as Fragile Ceasefire Continues
Nov 01, 2025 10:03 pm CST
Israel has confirmed that three bodies received from Gaza were not hostages, while the fragile ceasefire continues despite occasional violations. Hamas's armed wing claims they handed over unidentified bodies after Israel declined testing offers. Meanwhile, Gaza residents returning to devastated areas express little hope as discussions continue about implementing an international stabilization force requiring UN authorization.
Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect: Palestinians Return Home as Israel and Hamas Implement Trump-Brokered Deal
Oct 10, 2025 08:19 pm CST
After two years of devastating conflict, Israel and Hamas have implemented a ceasefire agreement brokered by President Trump. The deal includes the release of all remaining hostages, withdrawal of Israeli troops, and the return of thousands of displaced Palestinians to their homes in northern Gaza. The agreement also establishes humanitarian corridors allowing 600 aid trucks daily and reopening of border crossings, though questions remain about Gaza's future governance and Hamas's disarmament.
Sexual Exploitation in Gaza: Women Forced to Exchange Intimacy for Aid Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Sep 30, 2025 02:14 pm CST
As Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens, vulnerable women report being sexually exploited by men promising food, medicine, and employment. Six women shared their experiences with AP, describing how local men, some affiliated with aid organizations, solicited sexual interactions in exchange for essential resources. Aid groups acknowledge the problem but face challenges documenting cases due to displacement, limited connectivity, and cultural taboos surrounding sexual misconduct.