Crimes against children in conflict zones surge in 2024: Save the Children
One in five children globally lived in active conflict zones last year, according to a report by Save the Children.
Gaza Strip
Official figures show Israel’s war expenses reached $76.3bn in 2 years
Israel’s military expenses have surged to $76.3 billion since the outbreak of the Gaza war two years ago, official data show.
Nearly 1mn people in Gaza receive food aid amid ceasefire: UN
The United Nations has announced that nearly 1 million people in the Gaza Strip have received food assistance since October, as humanitarian operations expand under a 60-day response plan amid Israeli attacks.
What to Know About the Legal Scandal in Israel Over Accusations of Abuse
The fallout from a legal case has reignited a highly charged debate within the country over whether Israeli soldiers accused of abusing Palestinians are held accountable.
U.S. Seeks Two-Year U.N. Mandate for Gaza Stabilization Force
A draft Security Council resolution said that an international force would ensure that Gaza be demilitarized, though specifics were unclear.
UN satellite assessment shows 81% of Gaza Strip structures damaged
The United Nations has announced that nearly 81% of all structures in the Gaza Strip have been damaged, according to a new satellite assessment, as humanitarian efforts continue amid widespread devastation from two years of the Israeli war.
US circulates draft UN resolution to establish international security force in Gaza: Axios
The United States has circulated a draft resolution to members of the UN Security Council calling for the creation of an international security force in Gaza with a mandate lasting at least two years, the Axios news site has reported.
Israeli military committed 194 violations of Gaza ceasefire: Media office
The Israeli army committed 194 violations of the Gaza ceasefire agreement that came into effect on Oct. 10, the Government Media Office in Gaza has announced.
Hamas transfers remains of 3 more hostages under ceasefire accord: Israel
The Palestinian group Hamas handed over the remains of three hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Sunday evening under a ceasefire accord, the Israeli army has confirmed.
Hamas refutes US accusations that it looted aid trucks in Gaza
Palestinian group Hamas on Sunday rejected allegations by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) that it has looted aid trucks in the Gaza Strip.