‘Restraint and common sense’: Reaction to Israel’s Gaza attack Global calls for de-escalation after Israel launches deadly air raids on Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip. Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2022
Israel Sends Dozens of Drones to Gaza, Lapid Cancels his Vacation Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid canceled his vacation due to the security situation in the south of the country, according to the Hebrew Channel 14. Lapid's office said in a statement that the prime minister canceled his leave and will assess the situation at the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv.… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 5, 2022
'Islamic Jihad' Maneuvers in Gaza Block Access to Sea The Al-Quds Brigades, the armed wing of the Palestinian "Islamic Jihad", kicked off on Monday a days-long military drill in the Gaza Strip. Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 21, 2022
The seven border crossings of Gaza The Gaza Strip had seven main border crossings giving it access to the outside world. Only three remain open. Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2022
Hamas Threatens Israel with 'Immediate War' if it Attempted to Assassinate Sinwar Hamas threatened to launch an immediate war if Tel Aviv attempted to assassinate its leader in the Gaza Strip, Yahya Sinwar, after several Israeli calls to eliminate him in response to the ongoing Palestinian operations against Israelis. Hamas politburo member Izzat al-Rishq said the Israeli threats to kill the movement's… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 8, 2022
Hamas Informs Mediators it Doesn't Want New Conflict in Gaza The Palestinian Hamas movement is not seeking escalation in the Gaza Strip, revealed informed sources. Hamas held a meeting with the "Islamic Jihad" group, which was on the verge of carrying out an escalation, they told Asharq Al-Awsat. Hamas warned the group that the political situation and time are not… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 17, 2022
Gantz Vows ‘a Lot of Pain,’ Gaza Factions Threaten ‘Stronger Resistance’ With Israel expecting more attacks in the coming weeks and possibly months, Tel Aviv threatened Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip that they would suffer “a lot of pain” if they decided to escalate. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett pledged to break what he called “a wave of Palestinian terrorist… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 4, 2022
Egypt, Qatar, Israel Discuss Truce, Reconstruction in Gaza Qatar and Egypt resumed talks with Israel and Hamas officials on Tuesday with an aim to push forward the truce agreement in the Gaza Strip, following weeks of tensions, sources revealed. Qatari ambassador Mohammed Al-Emadi held talks with Israeli officials, informed Palestinian sources told Asharq Al-Awsat. His visit is expected… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 19, 2022