Palestine

US-Backed Group Says It Has Begun Aid Distribution in Gaza

A controversial US-backed aid group for Gaza announced Monday that it had begun distributing food in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory, and decried Hamas "death threats" against organizations supporting its operations.

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Germany Says to Continue Israel Arms Sales Amid Embargo Call

Germany will keep supplying weapons to Israel despite its intensified offensive in Gaza that has sparked international outcry, the foreign minister said on Monday, snubbing Spanish calls for an embargo.

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Gaza Rescuers Say 13 Killed in Israeli Strike on School

Palestinian rescuers said an Israeli strike at dawn killed 13 people at a Gaza City school, as Israel presses ahead with what it has described as a renewed push to destroy Hamas.

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Israel Launches Expanded Gaza Offensive Aimed at Defeating Hamas

Israel announced the early stages of an intensified operation in Gaza aimed at defeating Hamas, with 10 reported killed in fresh strikes in the Strip.

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Gaza Air Strikes Kill 94 as Manhunt Unfolds in West Bank

Palestinian rescuers reported 94 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, where a US-backed organization said it intends to begin distributing aid.

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Strikes Kill 29 in Gaza as Hostage Release Talks Ongoing

Gaza rescuers said at least 29 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Wednesday as negotiations took place in Qatar for the release of hostages still held in the war-battered territory.

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No Ceasefire or Prisoner Release in Exchange for US-Israeli Hostage: Netanyahu

Israeli PM Netanyahu said that the release of a US-Israeli hostage by Hamas would not lead to a ceasefire or Palestinian prisoners release.

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Israel Says Recognition of Palestinian State Will Force ‘Unilateral Actions’ in Response

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Sunday that unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state would force Israel to take "unilateral actions," following announcements by several countries that they plan to take such a step.

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Activists Say Drones Hit Aid Boat Heading for Gaza, Blame Israel

A group of activists organizing an aid boat for Gaza said it was attacked on Friday by drones in international waters off Malta as they headed towards the Palestinian territory, accusing Israel of attacking the vessel.

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Gaza Rescuers Say Charred Bodies Recovered as Israeli Strikes Kill 17

Gaza's civil defense agency said its crew recovered charred bodies from a school-turned-shelter for displaced people.

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