Israel under pressure to let more aid into Gaza as hostage talks continue

Israel’s Parliament Passes Bills Banning UNRWA, Agency That Aids Palestinians

Most of the provisions of the laws, which could threaten UNRWA’s work by barring its operations in the country, will not take effect for three months.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Israel Cuts Ties With U.N. Agency, Creating New Hurdles for Palestinian Aid

The new laws effectively ban Unrwa from operating in Israeli territory and will make it harder for the agency to lead the humanitarian response to the Gaza war.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Israel's potential ban on Palestinian aid agency UNRWA raises concerns

UNRWA "really plays an irreplaceable role right now in Gaza, where they are on the front lines getting humanitarian assistance to the people that need it," U.S. State Department spokesperson ...

Harris warns of ‘more chaos’ under Trump and vows ‘different path’

Democrat evokes January 6 Capitol riot to depict Republican rival as extremist in primetime speech

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Israel accused of implementing ‘starvation plan’ in Gaza

Scheme calls for closed military zone and evacuation, with those remaining denied aid

World - Financial Times - October 17

Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar Killed in Gaza, Israel Says

Sinwar, a U.S.-designated terrorist, in October 2023 triggered a war with Israel in Gaza that has since expanded to a multifront conflict in the Middle East.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18

Behind Israel's operation against Yahya Sinwar in Gaza

Israeli officials have confirmed the death of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, who is said to be the mastermind of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel. CBS News senior national security correspondent ...

Hamas Leader Killed in Gaza Fighting, Israel Says

The Israeli military confirmed that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, was killed on Wednesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he spoke with President Biden about working to ...

World - The New York Times - October 18

Israel launches fresh attacks in Lebanon and Gaza Strip

World - Yahoo News - October 19

Blinken Presses Israel for Truces in Gaza and Lebanon

The U.S. secretary of state, visiting Israel, said the killing of Hamas’s leader last week could create an opening for peace, and he pushed the Israeli prime minister to allow more aid into Gaza.

World - The New York Times - October 23

US urges Israel to end war in Gaza

Secretary of state Antony Blinken pursues mission to de-escalate conflict across the Middle East

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Israel is ethnically cleansing in Gaza, Jordan charges

Jordan confronted Secretary of State Antony Blinken with a stark and unwelcome assessment: Israel is ethnically cleansing Palestinians from northern Gaza.

Israel Pummels Gaza and Lebanon With Hundreds of Deadly Airstrikes

Gaza’s health ministry reported that dozens of people had been killed in a residential area of Khan Younis, as Israel launched a barrage of attacks across the region on Friday.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Israel claims Hezbollah bunker under Beirut hospital holds millions of dollars

Sahel hospital evacuated despite Israel saying it would not attack it although at least four people died in nearby strikes. Middle East crisis: live updates Israel has accused Hezbollah of ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Japan Union Group Calls for Continued Wage Growth of 5% or More

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Fighting continues in Middle East after Israel kills Hamas leader