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 Jan 20 the military was expanding the area under its control. Residents of Bani Suhaila, east »»»

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»»»