The Latest Breaking News from Gaza

Israel's military strikes back after Hamas' Saturday attack. The turmoil has heightened the urgency for Republican reps to elect a new House speaker.

Hamas’ surprise attack on Southern Israel on 7 October marks the bloodiest assault the state has sustained since its creation in 1948. At the time of writing, the death toll on the Israeli side has reached 900. In Gaza, retaliatory Israeli strikes have left more than 700 people dead, according…

The families grapple with the knowledge that Israel’s retaliation could cost their loved ones’ lives.

As Israel bombards the Gaza Strip, residents are expected to face an ‘utter disaster’ in the coming days.

With hundreds of people dead on both sides since a deadly attack by Hamas at the weekend, tensions continue to rise

Evacuation plans under way as Indian prime minister issues statement in support of Israel

Ground offensive looms as fears rise over fate of hostages

Groups express opposing views over root cause of the attack, alongside differences over whether Gaza is still occupied

Ordinary life in Gaza is suspended. The Palestinian enclave of 2.4 million people, roughly the size of Malta, is under siege with constant Israeli air bombardment and the looming prospect of a ground offensive. Health authorities say dozens of children have died in the air strikes over the past 72…

Israeli military says air force carrying out strikes on Gaza every four hours. Plus Minnesota man’s 2,749lb pumpkin sets world record

Concerns grow Israel is planning ground invasion as military installs ‘iron wall’ along Gaza border