Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called for negotiations with Israel to prevent a devastating conflict in southern Lebanon, warning against a scenario similar to the destruction seen in Gaza.
Family reunifications for approximately a thousand Gazans who reached Italy last year are reportedly blocked, with similar situations in Greece and Spain.
Working amid the dust and rubble, a group of Gazan volunteers are battling to save what remains of the collection of ancient books inside the library of the Omari Mosque. The mosque holds one of the oldest libraries in the Palestinian territories but it sustained terrible damaged during the war in Gaza, which erupted in October 2023 and devastated swathes of the Palestinian territory, including cultural and religious sites.
An Israeli journalist who suggested 100,000 Gazans should have been killed after October 7 is facing a potential visa denial by Australian authorities, with the immigration minister currently reviewing his application.
Palestinians living near the 'yellow line,' the zone where the Israeli army has withdrawn, are reportedly subjected to gunfire from occupying forces and nighttime raids by local gangs allegedly paid by Israel.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan praised the resilience of Gazans continuing to fast amidst destruction, while accusing Israel of escalating attacks despite calls for a cease-fire.
Photos have circulated showing celebrations as formerly exiled Gazans have been able to return home since the partial reopening of the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. However, that isn’t the story for the majority of people seeking to cross: with only a few dozen people allowed through each day, many Gazans are stuck waiting, with no sense of when or if they will be able to cross.
Residents in Gaza are experiencing panic buying and a surge in food prices as they grapple with the new war involving Iran and the aftermath of Israel’s two-year offensive against Hamas. The conflict has left Gazans in a state of uncertainty and hardship.
Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh expressed relief over a recent court judgment but stated that their suffering was 'fractional' compared to that of Gazans.
The United States has condemned Hamas after a video surfaced showing terrorists intimidating and extorting Gazans, with activists reporting operatives shutting down vendors and threatening violence.
Little Ramadan lanterns and string lights have appeared on streets lined with collapsed buildings and piles of rubble in Gaza City, bringing a small moment of joy and respite as Islam's holiest month began - the first since October's ceasefire - gets underway.
The newly appointed U.S. high representative for Gaza announced the start of recruitment for a transitional police force, intended to take over security responsibilities in the region.