In booby-trapped Daraj neighborhood, tank battalion commander tells ToI his forces are degrading Hamas capabilities, working to secure conditions for hostage release The post Back in Gaza City again,

Health authorities say Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 21 people. More than half of those killed late Tuesday and early Wednesday reportedly were women and children.

New ground and air offensive comes after dozens of Palestinians seeking aid were killed in one of the deadliest incidents in months.

Israel launched an air and ground offensive into the only Gaza city that had not seen major military operations since the war began.

The aid agency says its buildings in the central part of the territory were attacked after the military targeted Deir al-Balah, which had largely been spared.

Paris joins 147 nations in backing Palestinian statehood; Washington calls the move reckless, while Israel labels it a reward for terrorism.

Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon told Newsweek that France's move constituted a "reward for terrorism."

Israel over "drip feeding" of aid to Palestinians and say "the war in Gaza must end," just as it looks set to expand.

Context: Deir al-Balah had been an informal refuge for Palestinians escaping other parts of Gaza, and huge tent camps have sprung up in the city. The city also hosts warehouses for the U.N. as well as guesthouses for U.N. staff.

Slovenia calls upon Israel to respect its obligations under international humanitarian law and to immediately allow unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid,' says Foreign Ministry - Anadolu Ajansı