Thu 9-May-2024

Israeli aggression

WFP voices concern over closure of Rafah and Karem Abu Salem crossings

The World Food Program (WFP) expressed concern on Tuesday over the closure of Rafah and Karem Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) crossings, crucial routes for getting humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza Strip.

Hamas delegation in Cairo to follow up on ceasefire deal

A senior level Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo, Egypt on Tuesday to follow up on mediators’ efforts to conclude a ceasefire deal in Gaza, the Hamas Movement announced in a statement.

Save the Children: Rafah is the last refuge for the people of Gaza

Save the Children International warned on Monday that Israel’s decision to forcibly displace Palestinians from the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip will have dire consequences for children.

Netanyahu’s office: War Cabinet unanimously votes for Rafah military operation

Israel's War Cabinet unanimously approved a military operation in the southern Gaza City of Rafah on Monday night, according to a statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office.

Hamas informs Türkiye, mediators of ceasefire acceptance

The Hamas Movement has informed Egyptian and Qatari mediators and Türkiye of its agreement to a ceasefire proposal.

UNRWA: Any Israeli attack on Rafah will worsen the tragedy of the civilians and exacerbate the famine

The Commissioner-General of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, has warned that any Israeli military attack on the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip would worsen the unbearable tragedy of the people in Gaza and exacerbate the famine among the population.

Abu Marzouk: If IOF invades Rafah, it will reap nothing but failure and scandal

In an interview with Al-Aqsa TV on Sunday evening, the head of Hamas International Relations Office Dr. Musa Abu Marzouk announced that a meeting would be held soon between the Palestinian factions in the Republic of China, expressing hope that it will culminate in ending the division.

IOA denies UNRWA chief’s access to Gaza for second time

The Israeli occupation authorities (IOA) prevented the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, from entering the Gaza Strip for the second time since the start of the Israeli aggression on October 7.

Hamas: Closure of Al Jazeera ‘a flagrant violation of press freedom’

The Hamas Movement has strongly condemned Israel’s decision to shut down Al Jazeera Channel's operations in Israel with immediate effect.

Hamas delegation leaves Cairo talks for consultations

The Hamas Movement said in a statement that the current round of ceasefire talks in the Egyptian capital has ended, and that its negotiating team will leave for Doha this evening after two days of meetings.