Schools ‘bombed-out’ in latest Gaza escalation, says UNRWA chief — Global Issues Giga Mail

Schools ‘bombed-out’ in latest Gaza escalation, says UNRWA chief — Global Issues Giga Mail

“Four schools hit in the last four days. Since the war began, two thirds of UNRWA schools in Gaza have been hit, some were bombed out, many severely damaged,” said Philippe Lazzarini, in a post on X. In a statement posted on Tuesday, the Israeli military said it had been targeting “terrorist infrastructure and terrorist … Read more

Hamas says Israel’s deadly strike on a Gaza school could put cease-fire talks back to “square one” Giga Mail

Tel Aviv — A surge of hope for a breakthrough in Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks drew CIA Director William Burns back to the Middle East this week, but the hopes have been tempered by a blistering Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in southern Gaza. The attack killed at least 29 people at the … Read more

Palestinians ordered to flee Khan Younis, signaling likely new Israeli assault on southern Gaza city Giga Mail

The Israeli army ordered a mass evacuation of Palestinians from much of Khan Younis on Monday, a sign that troops are likely to launch a new ground assault in the Gaza Strip’s second largest city. The order suggested Khan Younis will be the target in the latest of Israel’s repeated raids into parts of Gaza … Read more

UNICEF chief says Gaza crisis is “the most challenging environment for us” Giga Mail

UNICEF chief says Gaza crisis is “the most challenging environment for us” Giga Mail

Catherine Russell, the UNICEF executive director, tells “Face the Nation” that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is “the most challenging environment for us to work,” with the main problem being a “lack of security” and “so many times so many children have multiple times moved, trying to seek refuge trying to get away from the … Read more

War in Gaza a flashpoint in contentious New York Democratic primary, and other headlines Giga Mail

War in Gaza a flashpoint in contentious New York Democratic primary, and other headlines Giga Mail

Democrats in New York went to the polls Tuesday to vote in a race that has become symbolic of divisions in the party, the search continues for 29 people still missing after raging wildfires swept through southern New Mexico last week, and demonstrators across Kenya stormed parliament, setting the building on fire as they protested … Read more

Dozens killed in Israeli strikes across northern Gaza amid continued West Bank violence Giga Mail

At least 39 people were killed by Israeli strikes across northern Gaza on Saturday, as rescue workers scrambled to find survivors beneath the rubble, according to Palestinian and hospital officials. Fadel Naem, director of the al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, told The Associated Press that more than three dozen bodies arrived at the hospital. The … Read more

Dozens killed in Israeli strikes across northern Gaza Giga Mail

Dozens killed in Israeli strikes across northern Gaza Giga Mail

A series of Israeli strikes across northern Gaza Saturday left several dozen people dead, according to Palestinian health officials. One of the strikes struck the Al-Shati refugee camp in Gaza City. Israel’s military confirmed it targeted the camp but said it struck what it called “two Hamas military infrastructure sites.” Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel … Read more

Eid celebrations muted in Gaza amid ongoing war Giga Mail

Eid celebrations muted in Gaza amid ongoing war Giga Mail

Eid celebrations muted in Gaza amid ongoing war – CBS News Watch CBS News As Muslims mark Eid al-Adha, celebrations in Gaza are muted and somber as Israel continues its offensive in the strip. Chris Livesay reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now … Read more

Israeli military says it will begin a daily “tactical pause” to allow for humanitarian aid into southern Gaza Giga Mail

The Israeli military announced on Sunday a “tactical pause” throughout daytime hours in parts of southern Gaza to free up a backlog of humanitarian aid deliveries destined for desperate Palestinians enduring a humanitarian crisis sparked by the war with Hamas. The daily pause announced by the military applies to about 7.4 miles of road in … Read more