Latest in Tag: Gaza Highlight
Latest in Tag: Gaza
Israel launches ground offensive in Gaza
Following failure of ceasefire, Israel puts boots on the ground in Gaza
Gaza briefly calm before UN ‘humanitarian pause’ broken
Diplomatic efforts continue, Hamas remains silent on Egyptian ceasefire proposal
First Israeli death recorded after Palestinian death toll exceeds 200
Reports by UN body and human rights watchdog show violations of international laws and dire conditions caused by fighting
Global support for Egypt’s floundering Gaza ceasefire initiative
Egypt did not contact Hamas directly with ceasefire proposal, says Palestinian official
In league with the people of Gaza
In order to avoid history repeating and tragedy multiplying, Arab leaders should convene in Gaza to end the deadly confrontation there and to present creative solutions to the wider conflict.
77% of Gaza deaths are civilians: UN body
Over 190 Palestinians have been killed since the start of the Israeli military operation
Bleak outlook for Egyptian ceasefire initiative as Gaza conflict continues
IDF resumes airstrikes after brief pause, rocket fire continues from Gaza
Gaza, the Gordian knot
Gaza___ the formula of a quick fix and hope for the best has failed. The simple fact that the recent war in the Gaza strip is the third in six years is enough proof of the futility of one lull after another. The civilians in Gaza cannot handle another dose of a pain remedy that eases …
Arab League demands protection for Gaza
Egypt and Kuwait coordinate ahead of emergency Arab League meeting in Cairo
Gaza situation ‘devastating and unpredictable’: UNRWA
Four thousand families flee to UNRWA facilities; Hamas’s military wing sends unmanned aircraft to Israel
UN Security Council calls for Gaza ceasefire
Diplomats discuss Gaza crisis calling for return to November 2012 ceasefire
Israel warns Northern Gaza residents to evacuate
Airstrikes continue as Israeli military targets what it believes are rocket sites
Political movements call for opening Rafah border crossing ‘indefinitely’
Movements collect donations for Gazans; plan aid envoy scheduled to take off to the strip next week
Gaza’s heavy price
By Dr Cesar Chelala The new Israeli attacks against Gaza, which have already resulted in more than 100 deaths, will prove, once again, to be counterproductive. Violence against Palestinians will not diminish their rightful demands for freedom from occupation and for a normal, peaceful life. Why, then, if Gazans want to live in peace do they continue …
Egypt urges international action after Gaza mediation stalls
Armed forces sends 500 tonnes of food and medical supplies to Gaza as air strikes continue
Egypt FM calls for Arab unity in Iraq
Foreign minister warns against threat of descent into sectarian conflict and terrorism in the region
Egypt opens Rafah border crossing, Amnesty calls for investigation into violations
Death toll from the ongoing violence leaves 121 dead in Gaza; no deaths reported from Israel
2 killed in Pro-Morsi Friday clashes
Morsi supporters protest against price hikes and Gaza offensive
Rafah border crossing closed: Gaza Interior Ministry
The border crossing was opened Thursday under exceptional circumstances
Egypt “fully rejects” Israeli escalation in Palestine: Foreign Ministry
Foreign Minister Shoukry says escalation represents continuation of policies of “oppression and collective punishment”
Egyptian political movements condemn latest Israeli Gaza offensive
Movements call on Egyptian authorities to “stop the offensive”, expel the Israeli ambassador
UN Secretary General urges Al-Sisi’s help for Palestine ceasefire
Secretary General encourages Egypt to open Rafah Crossing
‘Operation Protective Edge’ worst offensive since 2012
Gaza death toll expected to rise as Israel continues operation
Death toll continues to rise in Gaza
Israel bombs 50 targets in Gaza, considering a ground invasion of the strip
3 Israelis confess to Abu Khudeir murder
Egypt calls on Israel to “stop policy of revenge”, Netanyahu promises justice for murdered Palestinian teen
Gaza will live
By Dr Cesar Chelala Gaza is subject, once again, to severe Israeli bombing for the death of three Jewish teenagers. This only aggravates a situation that has been causing enormous and unnecessary civilian suffering to a population whose main sin is to want to remain alive and prosper in their own land. As a result of …
Hamas looks to Egypt to ease crisis
Call for Egypt to apply pressure on Israel to end “aggression”
Israel bombs Gaza after three settler teens found dead
The Israeli military opened airstrikes on Gaza after three missing teenage Israeli setters are found dead in the West Bank
Rafah Border crossing reopened for 2 days for Palestinian Pilgrims
Leading figure in Hamas says many more need to cross, with situation in Gaza worse now than under Mubarak
US pushes Egypt to address ‘international concerns’
Kerry reiterates concerns over freedoms in Egypt and warns of alienating the US