The Latest Breaking News from Gaza

Death toll in Palestine surpasses 60,000, health ministry says

MORE than 60,000 Palestinians have now been killed amid Israel's continuing bombardment of Gaza, the enclave's health ministry has said.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29, 2025

Voices: Has Trump just become the very model of a modern liberal leader?

COMMENT: With the US president shifting his stance on Gaza and Ukraine – and by going harder on Putin and Netanyahu – the last few days have seen extremely welcome signs that he is capable of doing some good every now and again, says Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

Gaza Famine Warning As Israel Resists Ceasefire Calls

Gaza is slipping into famine, UN-backed experts warned Tuesday, as the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory said the death toll in the nearly 22-month war had surpassed 60,000.

International Business Times · Jul 29, 2025

Over 60,000 Palestinians have died in the 21-month Israel-Hamas war, Gaza’s Health Ministry says

Over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed in the 21-month Israel-Hamas war, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

UK to recognise Palestinian statehood unless Israel agrees to ceasefire – here’s what that would mean

The UK will formally recognise the state of Palestine in September unless Israel acts to end the “appalling situation” in Gaza. After an emergency cabinet meeting, Downing Street released a statement saying the UK would recognise Palestine unless Israel committed to a long-term sustainable peace, allowed the UN to restart…

The Conversation · Jul 29, 2025

The Netherlands to impose travel ban against Israeli ministers and summon ambassador over Gaza

The ban targets two far-right Israeli ministers in support of the Israeli settlers' movement, the continuation of the war, and the "voluntary emigration" of Palestinians.

Euronews · Jul 29, 2025

Voices: Why I’ve changed my mind about a state of Palestine

COMMENT: In his time as a foreign minister, Tobias Ellwood argued that recognising Palestine was a card that can only ever be played once, so it must be used wisely. Here, he explains how such a move could now destroy Hamas and pave the way for peace in the Middle…

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

Famine now unfolding in Gaza, according to UN-backed authority

‘Widespread death’ is now predicted if there is no immediate action

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

Netanyahu accuses Starmer of 'rewarding Hamas's monstrous terrorism' over plan to recognise Palestine

Dozens of Labour MPs including Cabinet ministers are pushing the Prime Minister to move swiftly towards recognising a Palestinian state

Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2025

'Worst-case scenario of famine' is happening in Gaza, food crisis experts say

The leading international authority on food crises said in a new alert that the “worst-case scenario of famine is currently playing out in the Gaza Strip,” and “widespread death” will occur without immediate action

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025