Mother of last Hamas hostage calls on Israel not to move to phase two of ceasefire Israel and Hamas have been trading accusations of ceasefire breaches since the US-brokered ceasefire began in October The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025
A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation An explosive device has detonated in Gaza and injured one Israeli soldier, prompting Israel to accuse Hamas of violating the U.S.-backed ceasefire The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025
Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza After two years of subdued Christmas celebrations due to war, thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025
Rocket strikes, prayer and nightly calls from the Pope: Inside Gaza’s only Catholic church at Christmas IN FOCUS: As Catholics in Gaza gather for Christmas, Father Carlos Ferrero tells Bryony Gooch how they have maintained faith in the face of widespread devastation The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025
Israel's defence minister walks back pledge to establish Gaza settlements Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz suggested establishing settlements in Gaza but later retracted his statement, clarifying it was made in a security context. Euronews · Dec 24, 2025
Charity to expand work to clear explosives in Gaza amid ‘immense’ devastation The Halo Trust said vast areas are ‘contaminated’ with unexploded bombs, missiles, shells and improvised devices. Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2025
What to know about aid entering Gaza, the other battle between Israel and Hamas Two and a half months have passed since Gaza’s latest ceasefire took effect, and the supplies being delivered to war-battered Palestinians are once again the subject of fierce debate The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025
Pressure on Netanyahu as ex-aide claims he was tasked with plan to evade responsibility for October 7 attack Little is known about Netanyahu’s behavior in the days immediately following the attack The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025
Gaza's tiny Christian community tries to capture the holiday spirit during the ceasefire Gaza’s tiny Palestinian Christian community is trying to capture some of the Christmas spirit under a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry say ‘staff redundancies are inevitable’ as their Archewell Foundation is restructured The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have renamed their organization to Archewell Philanthropies The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025
Author Saeed Teebi writes beyond exile in his memoir of Palestine and writing in dark times Writer and lawyer Saeed Teebi released an Instagram video on Sept. 30, 2025, announcing the publication of his new book, You Will Not Kill Our Imagination: A Memoir of Palestine and Writing in Dark Times. The Conversation · Dec 22, 2025
The enduring power of journalism in a world of more media and less freedom A vast amount of information has not necessarily meant more reliable information, writes James Rodgers, a former BBC correspondent who held postings in Gaza, Moscow and Brussels The Conversation · Dec 22, 2025
‘That’s your characterization’: Israel is walking all over Trump but Marco Rubio swears he negotiated a miracle for Gaza During Marco Rubio’s end-of-year press conference, a reporter raised a simple question about the Israel-Gaza war. If Trump brokered a ceasefire, why are Palestinian children still dying? But Rubio’s answer was a masterclass in how to praise a deal while admitting it’s a failure. The Mary Sue · Dec 22, 2025
Witkoff's Miami golf club becomes epicenter of global diplomacy Delegations from at least nine countries have descended on south Florida. Axios · Dec 22, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2025 Monday briefing: A route out of Gaza’s shattered universities – and the student who made it to the UK In today’s newsletter: With Gaza’s education system in ruins, a small number of students have found a way to study abroad. Aseel Mousa reflects on escape, guilt and how the war followed her to the UK
The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2025 It was lethal to be in Gaza this year, and deadly for those who tried to tell the world The Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif was the most prominent name among so many targeted for simply bearing witness to the truth, says journalist and media professor Jane Martinson
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2025 Starmer has his final call of 2025 with Donald Trump to discuss Ukraine and Gaza The Prime Minister updated Trump on the appointment of the new British Ambassador to the United States, Dr Christian Turner
Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025 Starmer and Trump discuss Ukraine and Gaza in pre-Christmas call The two leaders discussed the war in Ukraine, the ongoing humanitarian situation in Gaza and the appointment of a new ambassador to Washington DC.
Euronews · Dec 21, 2025 Israel approves proposal for 19 new Jewish settlements in West Bank The decision is a harsh blow to the Palestinian state and brings the total number of new settlements over the past few years to 69.
Radio France Internationale · Dec 21, 2025 US pushes Israel to accept Turkish role in Gaza stabilisation force Washington is stepping up diplomatic efforts to address Israeli objections to a possible Turkish role in an International Stabilisation Force in Gaza, a move that could affect plans to disarm Hamas and advance US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan.
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2025 Israel condemned after approving 19 new settlements in West Bank in latest blow to Palestinian state hopes The U.S.-brokered peace plan calls for a possible ‘pathway’ to a Palestinian state — something the settlements are aimed at preventing
The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2025 Israeli troops kill six Palestinians sheltering in Gaza school, say hospital chiefs Attack brings total number of Palestinians killed by Israel to 401 since October ceasefire took effect
Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2025 Nativity scene recreated by activists in Dublin ‘in solidarity with Gaza’ Coming less than a week before Christmas, it heard reflections that had Jesus been born today, he would be ‘born under siege’.
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2025 Christmas decorations – and tourists – return to Bethlehem in needed boost to economy The unemployment rate in the city jumped from 14% to 65%
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025 Israeli fire kills at least 5 Palestinians in Gaza, a hospital in the enclave says A local Gaza hospital says Israeli troops have fired over the ceasefire line in the northern Gaza Strip, killing at least five Palestinians, including a baby