Hamas-Israel conflict
Finding Hope Amid Devastation: A Gaza Grandmother's Daily Struggle for Survival After Ceasefire
Oct 26, 2025 09:31 pm CST
A 62-year-old Gaza grandmother, Hiam Muqdad, navigates life with her grandchildren in a makeshift tent among the ruins of their destroyed home following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Despite losing her house and relatives, she maintains a daily routine of gathering water and essentials, creating a semblance of normalcy amid Gaza's devastation where 75% of buildings lie in ruins and 61 million tonnes of debris blanket the territory.
Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Humanitarian Flotilla in Mediterranean, Detains 145 International Activists
Oct 08, 2025 07:26 pm CST
Israeli forces intercepted a nine-vessel flotilla attempting to break the Gaza naval blockade, detaining 145 international activists including doctors, politicians, and European lawmakers. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition was carrying humanitarian supplies amid growing international criticism of Israel's Gaza campaign. This follows last week's larger interception of 450 activists, including Greta Thunberg, which sparked international protests. Turkey condemned the action as "piracy" in international waters while Israel defended the blockade as legally necessary.
Netanyahu's Ultimatum: Hamas Must Disarm as Gaza Hostage Release Talks Advance Under Trump's Peace Plan
Oct 05, 2025 12:29 pm CST
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declares Hamas will be disarmed "the easy or hard way" as peace negotiations progress under Trump's mediation. With Hamas accepting parts of the US peace plan and talks set to resume in Egypt, Netanyahu signals Israel will maintain strategic positions in Gaza while working toward the imminent release of all hostages. Trump warns both sides to move quickly toward resolution of the conflict that has devastated the region.
Trump Demands Immediate End to Gaza Bombing as Hamas Accepts Hostage Release Terms
Oct 04, 2025 12:29 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has called for Israel to immediately cease bombing Gaza after Hamas agreed to key elements of his peace proposal, including the release of all hostages. The announcement marks a potential breakthrough in the two-year conflict that has claimed over 66,000 Palestinian lives. While Hamas has accepted war termination and Israeli withdrawal, differences remain regarding Gaza's future governance, with both Israeli and Hamas officials preparing for the plan's implementation.