Gaza ruling body dissolved by Hamas

Gaza ruling body dissolved by Hamas

The Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced on Monday the disbandment of the governing council that has administered the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, facilitating the establishment of a technocratic committee to oversee the enclave. This action signifies a notable political transition by Hamas, which has governed Gaza since its militants took power from the…

Crisis in Gaza talks: Qatar's PM

Crisis in Gaza talks: Qatar’s PM

The nearly two-month-old ceasefire in the Gaza Strip will not be finalized until Israeli forces depart from the Palestinian territory in accordance with a peace plan supported by Washington and the UN, stated Qatar’s prime minister, the mediator, yesterday. “We are currently at a pivotal juncture…”  Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Qatari premier,…

UN court orders Israel to relax Gaza aid, offer ‘basic needs’

UN court orders Israel to relax Gaza aid, offer ‘basic needs’

The International Court of Justice stated on Wednesday that Israel is required to facilitate the delivery of aid into Gaza, emphasizing the necessity of providing Palestinians with their fundamental survival needs. The extensive ICJ verdict, promptly dismissed by Israel, occurred as aid organisations sought to enhance essential humanitarian aid to Gaza, capitalising on a tenuous…

For Gazans escaping the besieged city, Israel will open a new route

For Gazans escaping the besieged city, Israel will open a new route

On Wednesday, Israel’s military announced the establishment of a temporary route to facilitate the evacuation of individuals from Gaza City, following the initiation of a significant ground offensive intended to dismantle Hamas. The Israeli military conducted a substantial bombardment of Gaza City before daybreak on Tuesday and advanced its troops further into the Gaza Strip’s…