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No ceasefire deal while Hamas remains in power: Israeli gov't

Date: 2024-01-23 21:06:01 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:85 - ID:10547823

RAMALLAH, Jan 23 (MENA) - Israel will not agree to a ceasefire deal with Hamas that leaves its hostages in Gaza or the group in power in the enclave, Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy said on Tuesday. Levy added that efforts were ongoing ....

Six displaced Palestinians killed at UN-run shelter in Gaza: UNRWA chief

Date: 2024-01-23 19:49:29 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:79 - ID:10547768

GAZA, Jan 23 (MENA) – Six displaced Palestinians were killed when one of the UN-run shelters was hit in Khan Younis, the focus of Israel’s ground offensive, in the southern Gaza Strip, the head of the UN aid agency for Palestinians ....

Netanyah: 24 soldiers killed in Gaza in deadliest loss since Oct 27

Date: 2024-01-23 19:47:18 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:54 - ID:10547262

RAMALLAH, Jan 23 (MENA) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that 21 soldiers were killed in Gaza the previous day. "The Israeli army has launched an investigation of the disaster. We must learn the necessary lessons and do ....

UNRWA: Blockade silent killer of Gazans

Date: 2024-01-23 16:27:13 GMT - Egypt - Middle East - SN:64 - ID:10547490

GAZA CITY, Jan 23 (MENA) - Director of Communications at UNRWA in Gaza Juliette Touma said Tuesday the siege imposed on Gaza Strip is silent killer of the inhabitants. The ongoing Israeli bombardment does not constitute the only threat to life, ....

20 bodies recovered from under rubble in Gaza - Medical sources

Date: 2024-01-23 15:23:51 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:61 - ID:10547501

GAZA, Jan 23 (MENA) - Medical sources reported that 20 bodies of people killed in Israeli shelling arrived at Al-Shifa Hospital to the west of Gaza City on Tuesday afternoon. The bodies were recovered from under the rubble west of the city. WAFA ....

Israel says 21 soldiers killed in the worst incident in Gaza since October 7

Date: 2024-01-23 09:14:11 GMT - Israel - Middle East - SN:20 - ID:10546468

GAZA, Jan 23 (MENA) - At least 21 soldiers were killed in the Gaza Strip on Monday when they were preparing to blow up buildings near the border to prevent their repeated use by Hamas to fire into Israeli communities, Ynet reported Tuesday. The ....

Palestinian teenager shot dead during confrontations south of Jenin

Date: 2024-01-22 23:00:18 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:92 - ID:10546087

RAMALLAH, Jan 22 (MENA) - A Palestinian teenager was killed tonight during confrontations with Israeli occupation forces in the town of Araba, south of Jenin, WAFA reported Monday. A 17-year-old teen, who was identified as Yamen Mohammed Husseti, ....

Palestinian PM, UN humanitarian coordinator discuss Gaza aid delivery

Date: 2024-01-22 20:16:34 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:85 - ID:10546045

RAMALLAH, Jan 22 (MENA) - Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh discussed Monday during a meeting with the new United Nations Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, Sigrid Kaag, the need to enhance aid access to the Gaza ....

Communications, internet services fully cut off again in Gaza

Date: 2024-01-22 19:16:55 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:80 - ID:10545983

RAMALLAH, Jan 22 (MENA) - The Palestinian Telecommunications Company (Paltel) announced Monday a total disruption of communications services, as well as internet services, across the Gaza Strip. "We regret to announce that all telecom services in ....

G77+China summit affirms solidarity with Palestinian people

Date: 2024-01-22 18:42:10 GMT - Algeria - Middle East - SN:76 - ID:10545935

ALGIERS/KAMPALA, Jan 22 (MENA) - The member states participating in the G77+China summit in Kampala have affirmed unwavering support for the Palestinian people, who are suffering from a genocide war and crimes against humanity committed by Israel in ....