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Al Jazeera
29-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
Israeli military kills Hamas spokesman as Gaza assault continues
A Hamas spokesperson has been killed by an Israeli air strike in northern Gaza, news outlets have confirmed, as Israel's army continues its renewed assault on the besieged enclave. Hamas spokesperson Abdel-Latif al-Qanoua was killed when Israeli fighter jets bombed his tent shelter in the northern city of Jabalia in the early hours of Thursday morning, according to Al-Aqsa television and the Shehab News Agency. Several more people were wounded in the strike, including children, according to Hind Khoudary, an Al Jazeera correspondent in Gaza. Khoudary said the attack was one of several carried out by the Israeli military across the Strip over recent hours, including a strike on a home in the as-Saftawi area of Gaza City, which killed six members of the same family. On March 18, Israel abruptly ended a fragile two-month ceasefire as it resumed its intense bombing campaign and ground operations in Gaza. Israel has since killed hundreds of Palestinian civilians in an attempt to pressure Hamas into freeing the remaining captives held in the war-torn enclave. Several senior Hamas officials have also been killed over the past week. On Sunday, an Israeli air strike on the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis in southern Gaza killed five people, including Ismail Barhoum, the head of finances and institutions within Hamas's political office. That same day, Israeli fighter jets also bombed tents housing displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis. Salah al-Bardaweel, a prominent Hamas political leader and member of the Palestinian Legislative Council, was killed in that attack alongside his wife. Both men were part of Hamas's political office – a 20-member decision-making body, 11 of whom have been killed since the start of the war in late 2023, according to the Reuters news agency. Hamas still holds 59 of the roughly 250 captives the group took during the October 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel. At least 1,139 people were killed in Israel during the Hamas assault while the Israeli military has now killed at least 50,183 Palestinians and wounded 113,828 others since launching its ground and air assault on the Palestinian enclave. About 830 people have been killed since Israel resumed attacks 10 days ago, according to statistics from Gaza's Ministry of Health, with women and children making up more than half of the casualties. The United Nations' humanitarian agency (OCHA) also announced on Tuesday that 142,000 Palestinians have been forcibly displaced by the Israeli military since March 18, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation caused by Israel's ongoing restrictions on aid entering Gaza. The rising death toll in Gaza comes amid weeks of slow-moving and fractious ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. Mediators – the United States, Qatar and Egypt – have failed to secure an extension to the first stage of the three-phase agreement, which expired on March 1. Hamas has accused Israel of intentionally jeopardising truce discussions, aimed at bringing about a permanent end to fighting. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed he ordered Israeli forces to renew attacks on Gaza after Hamas rejected proposals to secure an extension. On Wednesday, Netanyahu repeated threats that Israel would seize territory in Gaza if Hamas failed to release the remaining captives.
Asharq Al-Awsat
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
WFP: Hundreds of Thousands at Risk of Malnutrition in Gaza
Hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza are at risk of severe hunger and malnutrition again as an expansion of military activity severely disrupts food assistance operations, the UN World Food Program (WFP) said on Thursday. "WFP and partners from the food security sector have been unable to bring new food supplies into Gaza for more than three weeks," the organization said in a statement, adding that its remaining food stocks would support operations for a maximum of two weeks. Israeli strikes overnight and into Thursday killed a family of six and a Hamas spokesman in the Gaza Strip. A strike hit the tent where Abdel-Latif al-Qanoua was staying in the Jabaliya area of northern Gaza, killing him, according to Basem Naim, another Hamas official. Another strike near Gaza City killed four children and their parents, according to the emergency service of Gaza's Health Ministry. Israel ended its ceasefire with Hamas last week, launching a surprise wave of strikes that killed hundreds of Palestinians. It has vowed to escalate the offensive if Hamas does not release hostages, disarm and leave the territory.
Al-Ahram Weekly
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Israeli strikes kill 11 more in Gaza, including 4 children - War on Gaza
Israeli strikes overnight and into Thursday killed 11 Palestinians, including four children and a Hamas spokesman in the Gaza Strip. Israel escalated overnight its bombardment of homes and makeshift tents sheltering displaced Palestinians across various areas of Gaza, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. A strike hit the tent where Hamas spokesman Abdel-Latif al-Qanoua was staying in the Jabaliya area of northern Gaza, killing him, Al-Aqsa TV reported. Hamas condemned the killing of al-Qanoua, vowing that the assassination of its leaders will not weaken its resolve. 'The targeting of resistance leaders and spokespeople will not stop our determination,' the group said in a statement. Hamas added that 'the blood of the martyrs will serve as an inspiration to continue the path of resistance until liberation and return.' Another strike near Gaza City killed four children and their parents, according to the emergency service of the Palestinian Health Ministry. According to Al Jazeera, Israel has assassinated senior Hamas figures Ismail Barhoum and Salah al-Bardawil this week, while airstrikes also targeted journalists, including Al Jazeera Mubasher correspondent Hossam Shabat. The attack came just hours after the killing of Palestine Today reporter Mohammad Mansour and his family. Since resuming its genocidal war on Gaza on March 18, Israeli strikes have killed 830 Palestinians and injured 1,787—mostly women and children—according to the Palestinian health ministry. The United Nations reported that around 124,000 Palestinians have been displaced again following Israel's renewed deadly bombardment and evacuation orders. Israel has killed at least 50,144 in Gaza, mostly children and women, with 113,704 people injured. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Israeli strikes kill Hamas spokesman and family-of-six in Gaza
Israeli strikes overnight have killed a family-of-six and a Hamas spokesman in the Gaza Strip, officials say. A strike hit the tent where Abdel-Latif al-Qanoua was staying in the Jabaliya area of northern Gaza, killing him, according to Basem Naim, another Hamas official. Another strike near Gaza City killed four children and their parents, according to the emergency service of Gaza's Health Ministry. Israel ended its ceasefire with Hamas last week, launching a surprise wave of strikes that killed hundreds of Palestinians. It has vowed to escalate the offensive if Hamas does not release hostages, disarm and leave the territory. Hamas has said it will only release the remaining 59 hostages – 24 of whom are believed to be alive – in exchange for a lasting ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill a family of 6 and a Hamas spokesman in Gaza
Israeli strikes overnight and into Thursday killed a family of six and a Hamas spokesman in the Gaza Strip. A strike hit the tent where Abdel-Latif al-Qanoua was staying in the Jabaliya area of northern Gaza, killing him, according to Basem Naim, another Hamas official. Another strike near Gaza City killed four children and their parents, according to the emergency service of Gaza's Health Ministry. Israel ended its ceasefire with Hamas last week, launching a surprise wave of strikes that killed hundreds of Palestinians. It has vowed to escalate the offensive if Hamas does not release hostages, disarm and leave the territory. Hamas has said it will only release the remaining 59 hostages — 24 of whom are believed to be alive — in exchange for a lasting ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal.
