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Shafaq News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
In 24 hours: Israeli strikes kill over 50 in Gaza
Shafaq News – Gaza Israeli air and artillery strikes have killed at least 52 people over the past 24 hours, Gaza-run Health Ministry reported, as the war entered its 675th day. The fatalities include seven journalists in a strike on a media camp near Al-Shifa Hospital, as well as families sheltering in tented displacement sites in Khan Younis and Gaza City. عاجل| المكتب الإعلامي الحكومي في غزة: ارتفع عدد الشهداء من الصحفيين إلى (238 شهيداً صحفياً) منذ بداية حرب الإبادة الجماعية على قطاع غزة بعد الإعلان عن استشهاد الزميل الصحفي محمد الخالدي الذي يعمل مع منصة "ساحات" وهو الشهيد السادس في مجزرة مروعة ارتكبها الاحتلال واغتال خلالها 5… — شبكة قدس الإخبارية (@qudsn) August 11, 2025 Since October 2023, the conflict has killed more than 61,400 people, wounded over 153,000, and left around 10,000 missing. Health authorities say at least 217 have died from hunger and malnutrition, among them 100 children. Palestinian factions say Israel is weaponizing starvation and systematically targeting civilian infrastructure, while UN agencies warn of looming famine and the collapse of essential services.
Sky News AU
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
White House confirms Steve Witkoff will visit Gaza
Donald Trump's Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff has met Benjamin Netanyahu as international pressure grows on Israel's leader to end the conflict in Gaza. The White House has confirmed Steve Witkoff will visit Gaza on Saturday to inspect current distribution sites. Mr Witkoff's visit is also about trying to salvage the ceasefire talks, which broke down last month. This comes as officials from the Gaza-run Health Ministry claim at least 91 people have died trying to access aid in the past day.
Newsweek
25-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Hamas Contradicts Trump Envoy as Gaza Ceasefire Talks Stall
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Hamas has pushed back against remarks by U.S. Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff, who criticized the group's stance in ongoing ceasefire talks and said negotiators were pulling out from Qatar on Thursday. In a statement, Hamas expressed "surprise" at Witkoff's "negative" comments, saying that mediators had welcomed its "constructive and positive" position. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. State Department and the Israeli prime minister's office for comment. Why It Matters The deadlock in ceasefire talks has dealt a major blow to hopes of an imminent ceasefire for Gaza and is a setback for months of diplomatic efforts, including those by Egypt and Qatar. Washington blames Hamas for prolonging the war and obstructing humanitarian aid. Gaza's humanitarian crisis continues to worsen, putting pressure on Israel. If negotiations collapse entirely, hopes for releasing remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza diminish further. Hamas fighters deploy and take up positions ahead of Israeli Ofer Kalderon's release, who has been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, as he is being handed over to the Red... Hamas fighters deploy and take up positions ahead of Israeli Ofer Kalderon's release, who has been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, as he is being handed over to the Red Cross in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Saturday Feb. 1, 2025. More Abdel Kareem/AP Photo What To Know U.S. and Israeli delegations recalled their negotiating teams from Doha following Hamas's response to a proposal that included a 60-day truce, phased hostages release, and humanitarian aid entry. Witkoff, appointed by President Donald Trump, criticized Hamas for a lack of "good faith" in the negotiations. It remains unclear which sticking points in the negotiations led to the rift. Hamas, on the other hand, contradicted the "negative" comments from the U.S. envoy, saying that their position in the talks was positive, constructive and supported by the other mediators. The war has been fought since Hamas' October 2023 attack on Israel, which killed some 1,200 Israelis and with around 250 kidnapped into Gaza. Israel is now expanding ground operations and airstrikes across the strip and had killed nearly 60,000 Palestinians, according to the Gaza-run health ministry. Nearly 900 Israeli soldiers have been killed, according to the military. Some 20 hostages are believed to be still alive. What People Are Saying Hamas in Arabic statement via Telegram: "The movement submitted its latest response after extensive consultations with Palestinian factions, mediators, and friendly countries, and responded positively to all the observations it received, reflecting a sincere commitment to the success of the mediators' efforts and constructive engagement with all presented initiatives. We express our surprise at the negative statements by the U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff towards the movement's position, at a time when the mediators expressed their welcome and satisfaction with this constructive and positive stance, which opens the door to reaching a comprehensive agreement." U.S. Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff, as quoted by the Associated Press: "While the mediators have made a great effort, Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith. We will now consider alternative options to bring the hostages home and try to create a more stable environment for the people of Gaza." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in statement on X: "In light of the response conveyed by Hamas this morning, it has been decided to return the negotiating team for additional consultations in Israel. We appreciate the efforts by the mediators, Qatar and Egypt, and the efforts of envoy Witkoff, to achieve a breakthrough in the negotiations." What Happens Next The U.S. is yet to clarify its alternative approach for securing the release of Israeli hostages and creating a more stable environment.
Miami Herald
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
U.S. Responds to Gaza Aid Mission's Chaotic Start
The U.S. government has defended the newly formed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) after the aid operation came under intense criticism from aid agencies following chaotic scenes of thousands of Palestinians scrambling for food, amid reports of Israeli gunfire and multiple casualties. The GHF, a U.S.-backed organization operating independently of the United Nations, has faced criticism from aid groups for its approach to aid distribution, which is designed to bypass Hamas in its war with Israel. "As President [Donald] Trump and Secretary [Marco] Rubio have clearly said — we support bold, out-of-the-box efforts to make life better for Gazans. GHF is doing exactly that. And we're proud to back their incredible mission," a senior U.S. administration official told Newsweek. "The UN and other aid agencies were wrong to criticize. Aid is getting to the people in need, and through their secure distribution system, Israel is kept safe and Hamas empty handed." The incident at the debut of the operation underscores the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and has intensified scrutiny over the methods and management of aid distribution months after Israel imposed a blockade on the strip in the absence of a ceasefire with Hamas. The U.S. State Department accused Hamas of attempting to "stop the aid movement through Gaza to these distribution centers," spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a Tuesday press briefing. One video circulated on X captured hundreds of Palestinians surging through narrow, wired corridors toward the U.S.-backed aid distribution center in Gaza, reportedly after enduring prolonged waits under the scorching sun. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Lt. Colonel Nadav Shoshani wrote on X that IDF troops "fired warning shots in the area outside the compound" to control the situation. Three Palestinians were wounded by gunshots, according to The Associated Press. According to the Gaza-run health ministry later, three people were killed, 46 were injured and seven were missing. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) began operations on Monday. Recently launched with U.S. and Israeli backing, it has drawn criticism from the U.N. and Palestinians on the grounds of its ties to Israeli security and fears it could aid in displacing Gazans to the south. Israel says U.N. agencies enable Hamas, while the U.N. accuses Israel of blocking life-saving assistance. Senior U.S. administration official to Newsweek: "GHF is a threat to Hamas' longstanding system of looting the assistance intended for the people of Gaza. The UN and other aid agencies were wrong to criticize. Aid is getting to the people in need, and through their secure distribution system, Israel is kept safe and Hamas empty handed. Approximately 8,000 food boxes have been distributed so far. Each box feeds 5.5 people for 3.5 days, totaling 462,000 meals. The media should take a moment to reflect why the UN and certain aid groups spent the weekend trying to undermine such an important effort. These organizations echoed Hamas talking points rather than praising those who are delivering results." Mustafa Barghouti, General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative told Al-Jazeera Mubasher Channel, in Arabic: "The Palestinian people thwarted an attempt to humiliate them in this brutal manner, which violates human dignity and the dignity of Palestinians. What happened today is a complete failure for the Israelis and for the United States, which stands with Israel in this matter." Hamas in Arabic statement, via Telegram: "The scenes of thousands of our people rushing into the center designated for implementing the occupation's mechanism for aid distribution, and the accompanying live fire directed at citizens who had gathered at the distribution center under the pressure of hunger and siege, leave no room for doubt that this suspicious mechanism has failed. It has turned into a trap that endangers civilian lives and is being exploited to impose security control over the Gaza Strip under the guise of aid." Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the UN aid coordination office, OCHA: "It is a distraction from what is actually needed, which is a reopening of all the crossings into Gaza, a secure environment within Gaza and faster facilitation of permissions and final approvals of all the emergency supplies that we have just outside the border; [aid] needs to get in." As uncertainty on the ground looms over humanitarian assistance operations, Israel said hundreds of air trucks have been permission to enter and distribute food in Gaza. Related Articles Who Is Bishara Bahbah? Trump's Palestinian-American Backchannel With HamasViolence in Washington Won't Stop the War in Gaza | OpinionUS Refutes Hamas Claims It's Agreed to Ceasefire With Israel: ReportIran Threatens Strike on Israel as US Talks Hang in Balance 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
