The Latest Breaking News from Gaza

No end to the violence as Israel launches its assault on Gaza City

In Gaza City, Palestinians are fleeing a renewed Israeli assault to take control over the area, following days of air strikes that have killed dozens. Just days earlier in Cairo, Hamas officials announced their acceptance of a ceasefire proposal following negotiations with Qatari and Egyptian mediators – a deal now…

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2025

Microsoft employees among 18 activists arrested for Gaza protest outside of tech giant’s HQ

‘Current workers, former workers, and community members were hog-tied, violently dragged, and pepper-sprayed,’ according to organizers No Azure for Apartheid

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Israel begins first stages of planned assault on Gaza City

PALESTINIANS have begun fleeing parts of Gaza City after Israel began the first stages of a planned assault.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2025

Gaza children to be brought to UK 'in coming weeks' for medical treatment ...The Standard podcast

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Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

Israel keeps up military pressure on Gaza City ahead of planned offensive – as it happened

Hamas says Israel’s plans to attack Gaza City show ‘blatant disregard’ for efforts to broker a ceasefire and hostage deal

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025

Gaza bodybuilders fight to preserve muscle amid Israel blockade and famine

Athletes train with salvaged gym equipment in a tent, desperately trying to maintain physical strength during a famine.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2025

18 protesters arrested: Microsoft claims 'vandalism and property damage,' protesters claim 'genocide powered by Microsoft technology'

Members of "No Azure for Apartheid" were arrested at Microsoft HQ, where they've been protesting the company's business with Israel.

PC Gamer · Aug 21, 2025

In Norway we see ourselves as ethically virtuous – so why is our oil wealth enabling genocide?

With an election looming, will politicians finally listen to the majority who want to divest from Israeli arms companies, asks Oslo academic Sindre Bangstad

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025

Israel approves controversial West Bank settlement project as IDF begins Gaza City assault

Israel gave final approval Wednesday for a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank that would effectively cut the territory in two. Meanwhile, the IDF said it had begun the first stages of its planned assault to seize Gaza City.

Euronews · Aug 21, 2025

‘Moral imperative’: Hundreds of UK business leaders demand action on Israel

More than 700 acclaimed professionals call for arms embargo, sanctions and scrutiny as Gaza faces darkest days.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2025