Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly attacked critics of Israel’s military actions in Gaza, pushing back against growing international condemnation of the conduct of the war. The remarks come as pressure mounts on Israel from foreign governments, humanitarian organisations and public opinion over the mounting civilian toll in the territory.

Hamas has criticised the Board of Peace for refusing to work with UNRWA in Gaza. The Palestinian group's statement condemns the board's decision to exclude the UN agency for Palestinian refugees from humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in the territory. The row highlights ongoing disputes over who should oversee aid and rebuilding in Gaza, with UNRWA's role remaining politically contested.

A boy named Abeer's son has been forced to hold up a sign asking for the most basic necessities his family needs to survive, according to posts circulating widely online. Commenters describe Gaza's economy as having crashed, leaving families dependent on donations from people outside the territory, and are expressing outrage that a child should have to beg in this way.

Multiple countries walked out of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the United Nations, with a full list of the delegations circulating widely. Nations named include Egypt, Palestine, Yemen, Sudan, Tunisia, Senegal, Panama, Suriname, Tuvalu and Turkmenistan. The walkouts underline deep international divisions over Israel's conduct of its wars in Gaza and Lebanon, and reactions online are largely critical of Netanyahu.

French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the United Nations, denouncing the situation in Gaza as "a spectacle that shames us all". The remarks sharply criticise the international community's failure to stop the suffering in the territory and are drawing wide attention across French and international media as debate over the Gaza conflict intensifies.

Benjamin Netanyahu used his address at the United Nations to criticize Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayoral candidate. The remarks drew attention given Mamdani's vocal criticism of Israel's conduct in Gaza and his rising political profile in the United States, fueling debate over foreign leaders weighing in on American local politics.

French President Emmanuel Macron used what is reported as his final speech at the UN General Assembly to sharply criticise Israel's conduct in Gaza and condemn US President Donald Trump's diplomacy on the war as 'shameful'. The address signals France's growing willingness to publicly break with Washington and Jerusalem over the Gaza conflict, drawing wide international attention.

Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's 'far-right government' of undermining mediation efforts aimed at ending the war in Gaza and securing a hostage release deal. Qatar, which has acted as a key mediator alongside Egypt and the United States, says the Israeli government's positions are obstructing progress in the negotiations.

Qatar's Prime Minister has publicly accused Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu of being the biggest obstacle to implementing the Gaza peace plan, according to the Times of Israel. The remark is a pointed challenge from Doha, which has acted as a key mediator between Israel and Hamas, and signals growing friction over the plan's implementation.

Families displaced across Gaza are taking shelter in buildings that have already been damaged and could collapse at any time. With few safe areas left in the territory, many say they have no alternative housing and are living in structures that offer little protection. The report highlights the growing housing crisis as displacement continues and intact buildings become increasingly scarce across the enclave.

Displaced families in northern Gaza City are trying to carry on with daily life while preparing for the winter season, amid shortages of basic necessities and few viable shelter options. Reports describe widespread destruction still visible across large parts of the city, with residents struggling to secure adequate housing and supplies as cold weather approaches.

Reports say around 8,000 people have been killed in fierce attacks on Gaza, with thousands more feared trapped under rubble of destroyed buildings. Rescue teams are struggling to reach survivors as bombardment continues. The heavy civilian toll is drawing international concern and renewed calls for humanitarian access and a pause in the fighting.

The BBC is facing criticism over a report that described 53 people killed in Gaza as 'journalists', which critics say included Hamas terrorists. The dispute has reignited debate over how media organisations verify the affiliations of journalists killed in the Israel-Hamas conflict and whether such reporting risks lending credibility to combatants.

Gaza's media office says Israeli forces have killed 262 Palestinian journalists since the Gaza war began in October 2023, a figure reported by the Anadolu news agency. Israel does not confirm targeting journalists and disputes such counts. Press freedom groups say the toll is the deadliest for the media in any recent conflict.

A Hamas leader has accused Israel of exploiting bloodshed in Gaza for political gain ahead of an election, claiming Israeli politicians would use Gaza's 'blood' to rally voters. The remarks come amid ongoing conflict in the territory and are drawing attention across regional media, with the accusation adding to heated rhetoric surrounding Israeli electoral politics and the war.

A child has been killed by Israeli gunfire in Gaza, according to a report by Middle East Eye. No further details about the child's identity, the circumstances of the shooting, or the exact location have been provided. The incident adds to the ongoing toll of Palestinian civilian deaths in the territory amid continuing violence.

Before the war, around 300,000 children attended 288 schools run by UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. Of the 22 healthcare centres it once operated across the Gaza Strip, only six remain active. The figures highlight the scale of destruction of education and health services in the territory, amid ongoing calls for a ceasefire.

Reports from Gaza indicate the death toll has risen again as the conflict continues. The figures come amid ongoing international concern over civilian casualties and humanitarian conditions in the territory. The rise is being closely tracked by regional and international media, with calls mounting for protection of civilians and expanded aid access.

Israeli journalist and filmmaker Yuval Abraham, co-director of the documentary 'No Other Land', publicly accused the United States government of funding Israel's destruction of Gaza. His remarks add to a growing debate over American military and financial support for Israel during the conflict. The comments are drawing attention amid ongoing international criticism of the war's humanitarian toll.

Qatar's prime minister has said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the 'biggest obstacle' to implementing Donald Trump's Gaza peace deal. The remarks, reported by Haaretz, signal mounting frustration from Qatar, a key mediator in ceasefire negotiations, over Israel's handling of the US-brokered agreement for the Gaza Strip.

A sharply critical account describes how President Joe Biden and his senior advisers pursued a strategy of embracing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu despite repeated warnings, while thousands of Palestinians were killed with American-supplied bombs and backed by US diplomatic support. The harsh framing of the 'best-and-brightest' team has drawn attention and debate over Washington's role in the Gaza war.

Palestinian families displaced by the war in Gaza are sheltering in partially collapsed buildings they say may fall at any time. One resident, Masada Abu Jarad, lives beneath a roof of broken concrete with twisted steel bars protruding from it. With nowhere else to go, families say they are forced to choose between unsafe buildings and the street, as aid agencies warn of a deepening humanitarian crisis.