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Israeli naval forces intercepted a humanitarian vessel attempting to reach Gaza early Monday, halting its mission in international waters. The ship, named Madleen, was transporting a group of international activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, who sought to draw global attention to worsening humanitarian conditions in the blockaded Palestinian territory. Interception at Sea and Diplomatic Fallout The Freedom Flotilla …

Arab leaders convened in Baghdad for a high-level summit where they collectively urged the international community to intensify efforts toward a ceasefire in Gaza, as Israel escalated its military campaign in the region. The summit concluded with a strong joint statement calling for immediate humanitarian access and international pressure to halt the violence. The final communiqué issued by members of …

Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday targeted multiple areas across the Gaza Strip, leaving at least 60 people dead, including 22 children, according to local medical authorities. The attacks followed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s firm declaration that military operations would not be paused until Hamas is entirely dismantled. The heaviest casualties occurred in Jabaliya, in northern Gaza, where 50 people were …

An Israeli airstrike late Tuesday on a school that had been converted into a shelter in Gaza City left 23 people dead, marking a grim escalation as diplomatic efforts intensify to broker a long-term ceasefire with Hamas. According to local officials, the strike ignited tents on fire, trapping and killing civilians inside. Additional airstrikes across the region claimed six more …

Iran has once again dismissed claims that it is aiding Yemen’s Houthi rebels following a series of U.S. airstrikes against the group. The strikes were carried out after President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would be held fully responsible for the Houthis’ actions. According to the Houthi-run Health Ministry, the airstrikes resulted in the deaths of at least 31 people, …

Hamas has announced its agreement to a mediator-backed proposal to release one living American-Israeli hostage along with the bodies of four others who died while in captivity. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office expressed skepticism about the offer, accusing Hamas of attempting to manipulate the negotiations currently taking place in Qatar regarding the next phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. …

Israel has completely halted the delivery of all goods and humanitarian supplies into Gaza, increasing pressure on Hamas to accept a new proposal aimed at extending the initial phase of a fragile ceasefire. The Israeli government also warned that further consequences would follow if Hamas refuses to engage with the terms presented. Hamas condemned Israel’s move to cut off essential …