CAIRO - Israeli strikes killed at least eight Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on May 17, health officials said, as ceasefire efforts meant to end fighting between Israel and the Hamas militant group falter. In the weeks since halting its joint bombing with the US in Iran, Israel , where Hamas has be»»»

World World Israeli airstrikes killed Hamas commander Izz al-Din Al-Beik and at least three others in Gaza. Palestinian emergency personnel attempt to extinguish a burning vehicle that was struck by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on Sep 19, 2026. (Photo: AFP/Omar Al-Qattaa) CAIRO: An Israeli air»»»

GAZA/CAIRO: ‌Fadi Al-Arawi, a footballer in the Gaza Strip Premier League, hasn’t been able to take the pitch since pro sports were suspended with the outbreak of war more than two years ago. Like ​most Gazans, he no longer even has a home where he can watch the World Cup on TV. As Saturday’s match»»»

CAIRO/GAZA: Rats and parasites are spreading through Gaza’s tent camps for displaced Palestinians, biting children’s fingers and toes as they sleep, gnawing through people’s few remaining treasured possessions, and spreading disease. The outbreak is unfolding as most of Gaza’s more than 2 million p»»»

CAIRO: Israeli forces have ordered dozens of Palestinian families in the southern Gaza Strip to leave their homes in the first forced evacuation since October’s ceasefire, as residents and Hamas said on Tuesday the military was expanding the area under its control. Residents of Bani Suhaila, east o»»»

Aid agencies have reiterated calls for Israel to allow more tents and urgently needed supplies into Gaza after the first heavy winter rainfall, saying more than a quarter of a million families need emergency help with shelters. "We are going to lose lives this winter. Children, families will perish»»»

It was a cool winter day in January 2013 when Yasser arrived at work. As the assistant chef at a hotel restaurant, Yasser had his hands full preparing a wedding feast. Wajiha was there to celebrate her cousin's big day, enjoying the food, music, and festivities. Just shy of 18, she had never really»»»