# Gaza
Latest news and articles about Gaza
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Beijing and Cairo Press for Immediate Gaza Ceasefire as Regional Tensions Escalate
China’s Middle East envoy Zhai Jun met Egypt’s foreign minister Abdel Atti in Cairo to press for an immediate Gaza ceasefire and to align post-war reconstruction with a two-state solution. Egypt urged Iran to halt attacks on Arab states and emphasized that the conflict must not distract from Palestinian issues; China offered to cooperate with Cairo to ease regional tensions and address economic and energy fallout.
Israeli Navy Strike Damages UN Fuel Tanker in Gaza; UN Demands Full Probe
An Israeli naval action on March 5 accidentally struck an empty UN fuel tanker off Gaza, damaging the vehicle but causing no injuries. The UN has called for a full investigation as the incident raises fresh concerns about the protection of humanitarian assets and the fragility of Gaza's fuel-dependent services.
Gaza Crossings, Including Rafah, Closed After Israel and U.S. Strike Iran; Humanitarian Rotations Halted
Israel’s COGAT said several Gaza crossings, including Rafah, were closed after Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on Iran, and humanitarian staff rotations have been suspended. The move threatens a crucial conduit for aid into Gaza and highlights how strikes on Iran risk destabilizing access and amplifying regional tensions.
European States Urge Citizens to Avoid Travel to Iran and Other Middle East Hotspots as Tensions Escalate
Several European countries, including Cyprus and Belgium, have issued travel advisories urging citizens to avoid travel to Iran and other parts of the Middle East and to leave the country if already present. The coordinated warnings reflect governments’ rising concern about regional instability and have immediate practical and diplomatic implications for travel, commerce and consular operations.
Modi’s Embrace of Israel Splits India — Strategic Gain, Political and Diplomatic Risk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel cemented a new “special strategic partnership,” deepening defence and economic ties but triggering fierce domestic criticism and regional unease. The trip highlights a deliberate shift in India’s foreign policy toward closer military and ideological alignment with Israel, at the risk of diplomatic strain with Iran, Pakistan and parts of the Arab world.
Netanyahu Sets Red Lines: Israel Demands Iran’s Nuclear Infrastructure Be Removed as Geneva Talks Loom
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly set uncompromising conditions ahead of a new round of US–Iran talks, demanding the dismantling and removal of Iran’s uranium‑enrichment infrastructure rather than merely a pause. He also insists on the complete disarmament of Hamas and signalled a desire to end US military aid to Israel after the current package expires in 2028.
Renewed Israeli Strikes Strain Fragile Gaza Truce as Death Toll Tops 72,000
Renewed Israeli firing, demolitions and airstrikes in central and southern Gaza have wounded civilians and are being described by Palestinian authorities as violations of a truce that came into force last October. Gaza health officials report mounting casualties since October 2023, underscoring how fragile the ceasefire is and how quickly localized incidents can threaten a wider collapse in the pause of hostilities.
Rafah’s Partial Reopening Leaves Over 20,000 Patients Stranded as Gaza’s Medical System Collapses
Gaza’s health ministry says Rafah’s limited reopening is insufficient, leaving over 20,000 patients, including cancer, cardiac and renal disease sufferers and critically wounded people, unable to exit for treatment. The ministry appealed for international pressure to fully and permanently reopen the crossing as Gaza’s hospitals struggle to treat complex cases.
Israeli Chief of Staff Visits Rafah, Signals Readiness to Shift from Defense to Offensive
Israel’s chief of staff visited Rafah and declared Hamas “militarily defeated,” while warning the IDF is ready to switch from defensive to offensive operations and announcing a new 38th Division. The visit underscores Israel’s preparedness for further ground action in Gaza and raises the risk of escalation around sensitive border crossings and displaced civilian populations.
Hamas Refuses to Relinquish Arms as Israel Plans New Gaza Offensive — A Fragile Ceasefire on the Brink
Hamas has publicly refused to surrender arms while Israel continues strikes, directly challenging US and Israeli plans to demilitarize Gaza under a second-phase settlement. With mediators yet to present a full weapons proposal and Israeli plans for a new offensive reportedly underway, the fragile ceasefire faces a high risk of collapse.
Sifting Sand for Bones: Gazans Search for Lost Kin as Recovery Efforts Stall
Gazans are manually searching collapsed buildings for the remains of relatives due to limited access to heavy machinery and restricted recovery operations since the October 2025 ceasefire. Local authorities say roughly 8,000 people remain under rubble while only about 700 bodies have been recovered, underscoring both humanitarian and forensic challenges in post-conflict recovery.
Hamas Rejects Disarmament and Foreign Rule, Widening Rift Over Gaza’s Future
In Doha on Feb. 8, Khaled Meshaal declared that Hamas will not disarm or accept foreign rule in Gaza, framing armed resistance as the right of an occupied people. His stance clashes with Israeli demands for full demilitarization before reconstruction, leaving mediators and donors with a difficult choice between urgent relief and long‑term security assurances.