Did Iran instigate latest Gaza escalation?

Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip deny reports that Iran pushed for the latest round of escalation, despite Tehran's close ties to both Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Palestine

Hamas ignores Abbas' call for unity government as cease-fire holds

After he remained on the sidelines of the latest round of escalation between Israel and Palestinian factions in Gaza, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' call for a national unity government is being largely ignored.

Palestine

Cease-fire between Israel and Palestinian factions enters into force

The cease-fire between Israel and Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip entered into force at 2 a.m. May 21, ending a round of fighting that lasted 11 days, claimed the lives of more than 240 people and destroyed many properties.

Palestine

Israeli campaign against Gaza further strains already fragile health sector

The Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip announced that the only COVID-19 laboratory in the coastal enclave has gone out of service as a result of the Israeli aggression that wreaked havoc on the health sector.

Palestine

Israel-Hamas conflict exposes Turkey’s irrelevance in region

Turkey’s apparent exclusion from cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas shows President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s foreign policy is in tatters.

Turkey

World leaders react to Israel-Hamas cease-fire, pledge to rebuild

In a White House address, President Joe Biden pledged to rally international support for reconstruction efforts in the Gaza Strip.

Israel

Hamas downplays damage to tunnel network

While Israel says it destroyed much of Hamas’ underground network in the Gaza Strip, Gaza City’s mayor tells Al-Monitor strikes have destroyed roads, water stations and electricity installations.

Palestine

Israel bombs ice cream factory in Gaza

Eleven days of relentless Israeli attacks has caused heavy damage to Gaza's factories and farmland.

Palestine

Are Palestinians gaining in court of world opinion?

Independent observers have noticed a marked difference in public attitudes around the world and especially in the United States regarding the latest violent escalation in Palestine and Israel, changes connected to timing, messaging and the platforms carrying those messages.

Palestine

Bernie Sanders introduces Senate resolution to block $735 million weapons sale to Israel

Sanders' move will force a vote in the Senate on whether or not to block the arms sale.

Washington Pulse

Israel, Hamas declare cease-fire after 11 days of fighting  

Israel’s Security Cabinet unanimously approved an Egyptian cease-fire proposal on the 11th day of conflict with Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip that has left more than 200 people dead.

Israel

UN chief calls for cease-fire to end 'hell on earth' for Gaza's children

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Israel and Hamas to allow for mediation efforts to end the worsening conflict.

Israel