The Latest Breaking News from the Gaza Strip

Israel-Gaza war: What we know about the captives taken by Hamas

Hamas says it is ready to release its prisoners in exchange for the freedom of all Palestinians jailed by Israel.

Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2023

Satellites and social media offer hints about Israel's ground war strategy in Gaza

The Israeli military appears to have encircled Gaza City, but so far, it's made only limited forays into the densest urban areas.

WEKU · Nov 3, 2023

Most wanted: The Hamas leaders on Israel’s radar

Since the deadly attacks on October 7 that killed more than 1,400 people in southern Israel, Israeli authorities have been targeting Hamas leaders. The militant Islamist group, founded in 1987 during the first Palestinian intifada, has ruled the Gaza Strip since 2007. FRANCE 24 takes a look at some of…

France 24 · Nov 3, 2023

Chaos, fear reign as foreign nationals try to leave Gaza through Rafah

The Rafah border crossing opened to allow some foreign and dual nationals to leave Gaza – but bombs are still dropping.

Al Jazeera · Nov 1, 2023

Hopes for civilian corridors as Australians leave Gaza

There's hope more Australians will be able to leave the besieged Gaza strip after 20 citizens, one permanent resident and two family members crossed into Egypt.

AAP · Nov 1, 2023

Gaza bombing adds to the generations of Palestinians displaced from their homes

An estimated 1.4 million Palestinians have been displaced from their homes since the Israeli military began bombing the Gaza Strip on Oct. 8, 2023, in retaliation for a surprise attack by Hamas militants. Many of these Palestinians have sought refuge in United Nations emergency shelters in a situation the World…

The Conversation · Nov 1, 2023

Humza Yousaf's family 'remain trapped' as crossing out of Gaza opened

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has welcomed the opening of the Rafah crossing to allow people to leave the Gaza Strip ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2023

Despite displays of unity, Israelis are divided over the war with Hamas

As Israel wages war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip in retaliation for the deadly October 7 attacks, traumatised Israelis have ostensibly put their differences aside and rallied behind the government. But with Israeli air strikes killing civilians in Gaza and hundreds of hostages still being held by Hamas, Israeli…

France 24 · Nov 1, 2023

Israel and Hamas at war: what we know on day 26

Rafah crossing opens to allow a limited exit of foreign nationals and seriously injured; Hamas claims seven hostages killed by Israeli strike on Jabalia

The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2023

Hamas says 195 killed in two days of strikes on Jabalia camp – as it happened

Hamas says hundreds injured after refugee camp strikes; the US president responded to an anti-war protestor saying he supports a humanitarian ‘pause’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2023