Israel says it’s acting ‘according to international law’, and accuses Hamas of engineering a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.

Hamas itself -- which is designated a terrorist group by the United States and the European Union -- praised the French initiative.

Israeli troops entered central Gaza's Deir al-Balah city, heightening tensions in the area believed to house hostages held by Hamas. The incursion has been met with international criticism as ceasefire talks continue.

Israel hit back on Wednesday at growing international criticism that it was behind chronic food shortages in Gaza, instead accusing Hamas of deliberately creating a humanitarian crisis in the Palestin

Israel’s television station N12 said some 50,000 soldiers were deployed throughout the territory. “As we have warned, the dismantling of Hamas will continue and progress to all parts of Gaza ...

N A B L U S, West Bank, July 31 -- Israel fired missiles at the offices of the militant Hamas movement today in the Palestinian-ruled town of Nablus, killing eight Palestinians, including a senior ...

Criticism of Israel lacks context Editor: I appreciate a recent letter’s recognition of the horror Israelis experienced on Oct. 7 (“Given Jewish history, how can Israel justify Gaza?” June 4).

Criticism of Israel lacks context Editor: I appreciate a recent letter’s recognition of the horror Israelis experienced on Oct. 7 (“Given Jewish history, how can Israel justify Gaza?” June 4).

Activist Peter Tatchell has said stewards at a pro-Palestine march used the police to “silence” his criticism of Hamas. The Metropolitan Police said the human rights campaigner was arrested in ...

Criticism of Israel lacks context Editor: I appreciate a recent letter’s recognition of the horror Israelis experienced on Oct. 7 (“Given Jewish history, how can Israel justify Gaza?” June 4).

Militants “didn’t want to make” a deal, Trump said after U.S., Israeli ceasefire negotiators pulled back from talks.