The Latest Breaking News from Gaza

Hamas says it accepts proposal for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages

Deal would include 60-day halt to violence and exchange of half of living Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025

'Weak' PM condemned by Israeli leader amid visa stoush

Israel's prime minister has labelled Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese a "weak politician'" as a diplomatic stoush escalates between the two nations.

AAP · Aug 18, 2025

Death toll surpasses 62,000 in Gaza as at least 60 Palestinians killed overnight

AT least 60 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza and a further five have died from malnutrition as Israel intensifies its bombardment of the…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2025

Egypt Says It's Willing To Join An International Force Deployed To Gaza, But With Some Conditions

Egypt said it's willing to join an international security force deployed to Gaza, but under certain conditions

Latin Times · Aug 18, 2025

Government working ‘at pace’ to bring Gazan children to UK for medical care

A Downing Street spokesperson said that exact numbers will ‘depend on clinical need and various factors’.

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025

Sick Gazan children arrive in London for urgent medical care 'within weeks'

A Downing Street spokesperson said that exact numbers will ‘depend on clinical need and various factors’

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025

Hamas accepts Gaza truce proposal as Israel signals will continue war

Palestinian group tells mediators it approves latest Gaza ceasefire proposal and is ready to resume talks.

Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2025

Trump Backs Netanyahu's Plan To Take Over Gaza, Says Hostages Will Only Return 'When Hamas Is Confronted And Destroyed'

President Donald Trump backed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to take over Gaza, saying hostages held in the enclave will only be returned when "Hamas is confronted and destroyed"

Latin Times · Aug 18, 2025

Scottish journalists to hold vigil for Gaza colleagues killed by Israel

Scottish journalists are set to hold a vigil for the more than 200 Palestinian media workers killed by Israel ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2025

‘I will not enlist in an army committing genocide’: Meet the Israeli teens refusing Netanyahu’s war on Gaza

ON THE GROUND: The Israeli military is facing a refusal crisis, from youths burning draft papers to reservists refusing to turn up for duty, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025