Israel, Gaza and Hamas
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When Israel launched its controversial US-backed aid plan for Gaza, it aimed to stop Hamas’s alleged profiteering from the seizure and sale of humanitarian supplies.
The unspoken and unspeakable tragedy of Gaza is Hamas’s cruel and perverted strategy to get as many Palestinians killed as possible in order to win the world's sympathy.
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Malay Mail on MSNSingapore slams denial of Gaza aid as ‘violation of international law’, calls Israel’s response ‘unconscionable’SINGAPORE, July 25 — Singapore has condemned the denial of humanitarian aid to Gaza, calling it a violation of international humanitarian law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Thursday described Israel’s military response as “unconscionable” and urged an immediate ceasefire.
While the international community criticizes the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a middle east expert says the U.S.- and Israel-backed organization is taking the power away from Hamas.
France defended its decision to recognise Palestinian statehood amid domestic and international criticism on Friday, including against the charge that the move plays into the hands of militant group Hamas.
If Pope Leo truly believes in protecting innocent life, he should be the first to demand the dismantling of Hamas’s terror infrastructure. He should demand the release of hostages. He should call for international prosecution of Hamas’s leaders for crimes against humanity.
The military wing is struggling to pay fighters, while the Gaza government Hamas has long run is cutting services and salaries for police and ministry employees.
A BBC report has concluded that a documentary about the lives of children in Gaza breached editorial guidelines on accuracy. The film was pulled from iPlayer in February after it emerged the 13-year-old narrator was the son of a Hamas official.
It was not immediately clear if Hamas’ statement meant it had accepted the proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump for a 60-day ceasefire.
DEIR al-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas said Friday it has given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza but said further talks were needed on implementation. It ...