Tag: Gaza
Israeli strikes on northern Gaza Strip leave at least 87 dead or missing
Gaza's health ministry says the influx of wounded people following the strikes is worsening "an already catastrophic situation for the health care system."
Israel accused of firing at UN building in Lebanon, Gaza strike kills 27
The attack on the U.N.'s southern Lebanon headquarters, which injured two peacekeepers, drew widespread condemnation and prompted Italy to summon Israel's ambassador in protest.
Jews, Palestinians in Alberta call for peace on 1st anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel
On the anniversary of a Hamas attack on Israel that triggered the ongoing conflict in Gaza, events and protests took place across Canada, including in Edmonton and Calgary.
More events in Canada to mark 1 year since Hamas attack on Israel
Ceremonies, events and protests are being held across Canada on Monday to mark the anniversary of a Hamas attack on Israel that triggered the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
‘We are still suffering’: A Gaza family’s harrowing year of displacement and survival
Israel's campaign has displaced nearly the entire population of Gaza and killed more than 41,600 people, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
Israeli airstrike on Gaza mosque kills at least 19 people amid escalating conflict
The attack came as Israel is on high alert ahead of memorial events marking the Oct. 7 attack, which set in motion a year of violent escalation across the region.
Canada abstains from UN motion calling on Israel to end presence of Gaza, West Bank
The resolution is based on a July ruling by the International Court of Justice, which condemned Israel’s rule over lands it captured in 1967 by force.
Rare strike in Israel adds to pressure for ceasefire, hostage deal in Gaza
U.S. President Joe Biden added to the pressure by saying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu isn't doing enough to reach a deal for a ceasefire and hostage release.
These 2 men are sworn enemies — and the keys for any Gaza ceasefire
Any deal requires the signatures of two men: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. And they are sworn enemies.
Gaza talks resume in Cairo as suffering worsens under Israeli campaign
Negotiators are meeting again Saturday to try to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas as malnutrition in Gaza soars and after polio was recently detected in a baby.
Gaza hostage, aid planning underway as ceasefire talks continue: U.S. official
It was unclear what measures were being taken, but the official said a new “implementation cell” was being established in Cairo in advance.
UN fires 9 UNRWA staff for possible involvement in Oct. 7 attack on Israel
The United Nations made the announcement after an internal watchdog concluded an investigation into allegations against 12 staffers at UNRWA, the main humanitarian agency in Gaza.
Trudeau urges Israel response to UN court opinion on West Bank, Gaza
The International Court of Justice's non-binding opinion released last week was an unprecedented, sweeping condemnation of Israel's rule over the lands it captured 57 years ago.
Biden, Harris meet Netanyahu as U.S. urges ‘compromise’ on Gaza ceasefire deal
The meetings came a day after Netanyahu gave a fiery speech to Congress and at a time of growing pressure in Israel and the U.S. to find an endgame to the nine-month conflict.
Israel intensifies Gaza strikes following deadly safe zone attack
Israel struck the southern and central Gaza Strip on Monday to put more pressure on Hamas, following a weekend strike targeting the militant group's leadership.