In an emotional essay, former Palestinian negotiator Diana Buttu reacts to the ceasefire announcement, what it means for Palestinians, and what still worries her.
Israel killed 3 Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday; no food aid yet; Palestinian killed in West Bank; Israeli media reports lies; Google sides with Israel again; more.
On their way out of Gaza, the Israeli military went on an arson spree, setting fire to civilian infrastructure, including the destruction of an essential sanitation plant in Gaza City.
Israel kills 7 Palestinians in Gaza on Tuesday, in spite of the ceasefire; Israel admits to restricting aid; Smotrich is talking about Gaza settlements again; ‘new Nakba’ in West Bank villages; Trump, Biden, Newsom
Mainstream coverage of the Israel-Hamas captives exchange exposes Western media’s enduring pro-Israel bias, as Israelis are humanized while Palestinians are erased from view
Hebrew-language Israeli media reports say there is a “secret clause” buried in the Gaza ceasefire agreement that would allow Israel to resume the war. Palestinians worry this is the pretext Netanyahu needs to get out of completing the deal.
Live hostage exchange complete, but nothing is really finished; Trump’s clueless, Israel-centric speech to Knesset; interesting snippets from Israeli media; more.
Former US President Barack Obama has faced criticism for a social media post on the Gaza ceasefire that activists say dehumanizes Palestinians.
The rapid increase in illegal Israeli settlers, along with Israel-induced economic collapse have brought the occupied West Bank to its knees in the past two years.
Pope Leo, the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican State, praises journalists for risking their lives to report facts from conflict zones, including Gaza.