Tag: Gaza
Western U encampment ends but action not over, activists say
An encampment at Western University calling on the school to divest from Israel-connected funds ended over the weekend but organizers say the fight isn't over.
UN warns it will suspend aid operations in Gaza without improved safety
The ultimatum is the latest in a series of U.N. steps demanding Israel do more to safeguard aid operations from strikes by its forces and to curb threats against aid workers.
Israeli army to pause daytime fighting near southern Gaza to help flow of aid
Israel's military says it will pause fighting during daytime hours along a route in southern Gaza to allow humanitarian aid to be delivered to Palestinians.
U.N. Security Council adopts 1st resolution that endorses Gaza ceasefire plan
The U.S.-sponsored resolution welcomes a ceasefire proposal announced by President Joe Biden that the United States says Israel has accepted, and pushes Hamas to follow suit.
At least 274 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid that freed 4 hostages, officials say
At least 274 Palestinians, including dozens of children, were killed in the Israeli raid that freed four hostages held by Hamas, Gaza's Health Ministry said Sunday.
Israel’s only centrist minister resigns from Netanyahu government
Minister Benny Gantz's departure means that Netanyahu will lose the backing of a centrist bloc that has helped broaden support for the government in Israel and abroad.
U.S. re-installs Gaza aid pier, says deliveries to resume in ‘coming days’
The causeway was rebuilt nearly two weeks after heavy storms damaged it and abruptly halted what had already been a troubled delivery route.
Israel says 4 more hostages declared dead in Gaza amid pressure for ceasefire
U.S. President Joe Biden laid out what he described as a three-phase Israeli ceasefire proposal last week, winning a positive initial reaction from Hamas.
Israel has proposed 3-phase deal that could end hostilities with Hamas, Biden says
Biden added that Hamas is “no longer capable” of carrying out another large-scale attack on Israel as he urged Israelis and Hamas to come to a deal for an extended ceasefire.
Israel says strategic corridor along Gaza-Egypt border now under its control
The capture of the Philadelphi Corridor could complicate Israel’s relations with Egypt, which has previously complained about Israel’s advance toward its border.
Trudeau says Canada ‘horrified’ by Israeli strikes in Rafah but mum on action
Trudeau says Canada "in no way" supports the attacks on Rafah, which had become a safe haven for Palestinians fleeing Israeli attacks elsewhere in the Gaza Strip.
U.S. says pier used for Gaza aid deliveries needs ‘over a week’ of repairs
The U.S.-built temporary pier will be removed from the coast of Gaza to be repaired after getting damaged in rough seas and weather, the Pentagon said Tuesday.
Israel faces new condemnation after deadly Rafah strikes
Israel has faced surging international criticism over its conflict with Hamas, with even some of its closest allies, particularly the U.S., expressing outrage at civilian deaths.
International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt Rafah operations
The top United Nations court ordered Israel on Friday to immediately halt its military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Trudeau mum on ICC warrant requests as other Israel allies voice support
While no one faces imminent arrest, the announcement deepens Israel's global isolation as it faces growing criticism from even its closest allies over the conflict in Gaza.