The Latest Breaking News from Gaza

Major European allies decline to join first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace

Dozens of world leaders head to Washington for what White House says will largely be a fundraiser on Thursday

The Guardian - US · Feb 18

'Shocked and disgusted': Explaining the controversy at the heart of this year’s Berlin Film Festival

This year’s Berlinale has been rocked by huge backlash over the sidelining of political discourse. Now, in an open letter, more than 80 prominent film figures have condemned the Berlin Film Festival’s “silence” on Gaza. Here's everything you need to know.

Euronews · Feb 18

Keir Starmer reiterates backing for Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is set to bring together Palestinian and Israeli officials in a push for progress.

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Medics in UK and US say they have been barred from Gaza after speaking out

Israel accused of denying doctors re-entry into territory after they gave first-hand testimony on conflict

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17

A history of assassination reveals how ‘targeted killings’ became an extension of state power

In November 2012, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) took to Twitter – as it was then – to announce it had killed Ahmed al-Jabari, chief of the al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’s military wing in Gaza.

The Conversation · Feb 16

International humanitarian law is at risk – but it still carries weight

A study says IHL is at ‘critical breaking point’ amid horrendous violations in Gaza, Sudan and elsewhere. But to declare its demise would be premature

The Guardian - US · Feb 16

No one on board for Trump’s peace? EU says won’t join as member, raises concerns

The European Union will attend a meeting of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace. European Commissioner Dubravka Suica will represent the EU. The focus will be on the Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction efforts. The EU is not becoming a member of the board. Concerns remain about the board's scope…

The Times of India · Feb 16

‘Life requires cash’: Gaza’s jobs crisis leaves people struggling to afford basics

Fresh fruit and other items now available but at high prices in territory where unemployment is estimated at 80%

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16

Ukrainian civilian casualties surged by 26% in 2025, say researchers

Exclusive: Figures said to reflect increased Russian military targeting of cities and infrastructure

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16

Board of Peace to unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction at inaugural meeting, Trump says

The pledges will be formally announced when board members gather in Washington on Thursday for their first meeting, the US president said in a social media post.

Euronews · Feb 16