# Gaza
Latest news and articles about Gaza
Total: 37 articles found
Netanyahu Sets Red Lines: Israel Demands Iran’s Nuclear Infrastructure Be Removed as Geneva Talks Loom
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly set uncompromising conditions ahead of a new round of US–Iran talks, demanding the dismantling and removal of Iran’s uranium‑enrichment infrastructure rather than merely a pause. He also insists on the complete disarmament of Hamas and signalled a desire to end US military aid to Israel after the current package expires in 2028.
Renewed Israeli Strikes Strain Fragile Gaza Truce as Death Toll Tops 72,000
Renewed Israeli firing, demolitions and airstrikes in central and southern Gaza have wounded civilians and are being described by Palestinian authorities as violations of a truce that came into force last October. Gaza health officials report mounting casualties since October 2023, underscoring how fragile the ceasefire is and how quickly localized incidents can threaten a wider collapse in the pause of hostilities.
Rafah’s Partial Reopening Leaves Over 20,000 Patients Stranded as Gaza’s Medical System Collapses
Gaza’s health ministry says Rafah’s limited reopening is insufficient, leaving over 20,000 patients, including cancer, cardiac and renal disease sufferers and critically wounded people, unable to exit for treatment. The ministry appealed for international pressure to fully and permanently reopen the crossing as Gaza’s hospitals struggle to treat complex cases.
Israeli Chief of Staff Visits Rafah, Signals Readiness to Shift from Defense to Offensive
Israel’s chief of staff visited Rafah and declared Hamas “militarily defeated,” while warning the IDF is ready to switch from defensive to offensive operations and announcing a new 38th Division. The visit underscores Israel’s preparedness for further ground action in Gaza and raises the risk of escalation around sensitive border crossings and displaced civilian populations.
Hamas Refuses to Relinquish Arms as Israel Plans New Gaza Offensive — A Fragile Ceasefire on the Brink
Hamas has publicly refused to surrender arms while Israel continues strikes, directly challenging US and Israeli plans to demilitarize Gaza under a second-phase settlement. With mediators yet to present a full weapons proposal and Israeli plans for a new offensive reportedly underway, the fragile ceasefire faces a high risk of collapse.
Sifting Sand for Bones: Gazans Search for Lost Kin as Recovery Efforts Stall
Gazans are manually searching collapsed buildings for the remains of relatives due to limited access to heavy machinery and restricted recovery operations since the October 2025 ceasefire. Local authorities say roughly 8,000 people remain under rubble while only about 700 bodies have been recovered, underscoring both humanitarian and forensic challenges in post-conflict recovery.
Hamas Rejects Disarmament and Foreign Rule, Widening Rift Over Gaza’s Future
In Doha on Feb. 8, Khaled Meshaal declared that Hamas will not disarm or accept foreign rule in Gaza, framing armed resistance as the right of an occupied people. His stance clashes with Israeli demands for full demilitarization before reconstruction, leaving mediators and donors with a difficult choice between urgent relief and long‑term security assurances.
Herzog’s Visit to Australia Provokes Mass Protests, Exposes Deep Divisions Over Gaza
Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s four‑day visit to Australia sparked large protests in Sydney, Melbourne and other cities, with thousands demonstrating against Israel’s military actions in Gaza. The visits have intensified domestic debates about community safety, diplomatic ties with Israel, and political divisions within Australia.
Deadly Tunnel Clash in Rafah Tests Fragile Gaza Ceasefire, IDF Says It Killed Four Fighters
The IDF says it killed four armed men who emerged from a tunnel and fired at troops in Rafah, calling the attack a violation of the Gaza ceasefire. The incident highlights the persistent threat posed by Hamas tunnel networks and raises doubts about the durability of the truce and the capacity to verify compliance under difficult conditions.
Hamas Rejects Disarmament and Foreign Rule, Threatening Gaza Reconstruction Plans
Hamas leader Khaled Mashal told Doha audiences that his movement will not surrender its weapons or accept foreign administration of Gaza, directly opposing Israeli demands that the territory be demilitarized before reconstruction. The unified stance of Palestinian armed groups complicates donor and mediator plans for rebuilding Gaza and raises the prospect of prolonged humanitarian and political deadlock.
Hamas Rejects Disarmament and Foreign Rule, Tightening Gaza’s Post‑War Deadlock
Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal declared in Doha that the movement will not surrender weapons or accept foreign governance of Gaza, framing armed resistance as a legitimate right. The position clashes with Israeli demands—made to a U.S. envoy—that Gaza be demilitarized before reconstruction, deepening the diplomatic impasse over the territory’s future.
Defiant Flotilla to Reattempt Gaza Aid Run, Raising Prospect of New Confrontation with Israel
A coalition of activists plans to send over 100 ships and thousands of people to try again to deliver aid to Gaza starting 29 March, while a parallel convoy will attempt to reach Rafah via Egypt. The renewed flotilla risks confrontation with Israel, legal disputes over blockades and further diplomatic escalation involving South Africa, Egypt and European ports of departure.