The Latest Breaking News from Gaza City

IDF says it was directed to ready for first part of Donald Trump’s plan to end war in Gaza after Hamas agrees to release hostages

Smoke billowed over Gaza City on Saturday, yet for the first time in months, residents felt a ceasefire was within reach as they welcomed US President Donald Trump's call for Israel to stop bombing.

At least 20 Israeli naval vessels have intercepted a pro-Palestinian flotilla in the Mediterranean as it attempted to breach Israel’s blockade of Gaza, with Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and six Australians among those detained. The Global Sumud Flotilla was carrying nearly 500 activists, doctors, lawyers and parliamentarians from 44…

Defence minister issues warning, while Hamas reportedly considers seeking amendments to Trump plan

Israel issued a final warning Wednesday for people to flee Gaza's main city, as Hamas weighed US President Donald Trump's plan to end nearly two years of war in the Palestinian territory.

Israeli forces are pressing their offensive in Gaza, with at least 16 Palestinians reported killed across the strip as the world awaited Hamas’ response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for the embattled territory that Israel has accepted

Israeli offensive intensifies amid reports Hamas will seek amendments to Trump’s Gaza plan

IDF launches 140 airstrikes in last 24 hours as tanks advance in Gaza City and death toll for same period is put at 77

Observers say Israel’s aim is to render city uninhabitable as it pushes on with latest campaign