Majed Al Ansari
Gaza war surpasses grim 400-day mark amid escalating Israeli strikes, truce setbacks
Israel's relentless airstrikes on the Gaza Strip have now surpassed 400 days, with no end in sight to the conflict, as Gaza's civil defense agency has reported that at least 30 people were killed in airstrikes on Nov. 10.
Qatar suspends Gaza mediation role
Qatar has suspended its role as a key mediator for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal until Hamas and Israel demonstrate "seriousness" in talks, the foreign ministry said Saturday.
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Dozens killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
Israeli strikes killed dozens more people overnight, the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday, including in the territory's south where Israel has intensified operations.
The renewed strikes came as medicine for hostages held by the militants and fresh aid for civilians entered the Palestinian territory under a newly brokered deal, mediator Qatar said.
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12 more Gaza hostages freed as mediators seek lasting truce
Truce between Israel and Hamas enters its sixth day Wednesday after additional hostages were released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, with mediators pushing for a more "sustainable" ceasefire.
After a 48-hour extension of an initial four-day truce, a new group of 12 hostages was freed from Gaza on Tuesday, with 30 Palestinians released by Israel.