The Latest Breaking News from Deir elBalah

Number of aid seekers killed by Israel in Gaza tops 1,000: UN

Starvation, malnutrition kill 101 Palestinians during Gaza war, including 80 children, according to hospitals.

Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2025

Gaza Hospital Says 21 Children Dead From Malnutrition And Starvation

The head of Gaza's largest hospital on Tuesday said 21 children have died due to malnutrition and starvation in the Palestinian territory in the past three days, amid a devastating assault by Israeli forces.

International Business Times · Jul 22, 2025

Western Nations Call For Immediate End To Gaza War As Israel Expands Offensive

More than two dozen Western countries called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza on Monday, saying that suffering there had "reached new depths" as Israel's military expanded its operations to the central city of Deir el-Balah.

International Business Times · Jul 21, 2025

‘My heart is split in two’: The women waiting to return to northern Gaza

Women in Gaza tell their stories of loss and grief as they plan what to do when they return home.

Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2025

Palestinians in Gaza look ahead with hope and fear amid uncertain ceasefire

Displaced Palestinians in Deir el-Balah share mixed emotions, losses, and their plans for the future after the truce.

Al Jazeera · Jan 20, 2025

‘We lost so many’: Gaza cautiously waits for ceasefire as bombing continues

Palestinians express hope that the worst is now over, but Israel keeps up heavy bombardments.

Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2025

‘Staying alive was luck’: Joy, despair in Gaza over Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Hamas, Israel reach ceasefire deal, Qatar, US say, leaving Palestinians with mixed feelings, and an urge to return home.

Al Jazeera · Jan 15, 2025

Sixth baby dies from severe cold in Gaza as Israel raids hospitals

One-month-old Ali al-Batran dies a day after twin brother as enclave suffers bitter temperatures under Israeli bombs.

Al Jazeera · Dec 30, 2024

Twenty-day-old baby dies of cold in Gaza, fifth such fatality this winter

Jumaa al-Batran is fifth infant to die from winter-related causes as Israeli genocide causes harsh living conditions.

Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2024

Israel bombs another UN-run school in Gaza ‘without warning’, killing 20

Israel’s war in Gaza has killed over 45,000 Palestinians, according to the Health Ministry in the Strip.

Al Jazeera · Dec 16, 2024