The Latest Breaking News from Gaza

Phase One, agreed upon by Hamas and Israel in October, included a hostage–prisoner exchange, a partial Israeli withdrawal, and a surge in humanitarian aid

No details given of committee members who will run territory but they are expected be technocrats, not politicians

Under the first phase of the three-phase deal, Hamas released all but one hostage it was holding in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians who were held in Israeli prisons.

Progress towards achieving Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza is stalling. Israeli strikes across the territory on January 9 killed 13 Palestinians, with new raids days later claiming three more lives. The situation has now reached a critical juncture, with both Israel and Hamas reportedly preparing for a resumption…

The United States says it’s moving into the next phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan involving disarming Hamas, rebuilding and daily governance

Israel’s war in Gaza has caused high numbers of maternal and neonatal deaths, say two reports

Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair was previously considered for the board, but was denied full membership following objections from Middle Eastern state leaders

Powerful rainstorm has flooded makeshift camps, torn out tents and exposed displaced families to freezing conditions

Prime minister is yet to receive a formal invitation, but the Guardian has been told that Starmer is expected to accept

A state premier facing a defamation threat has defended comments he made about an author who was controversially dumped from a leading writers' festival.

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has thrust the breakaway territory into the international spotlight