# Gaza
Latest news and articles about Gaza
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Sisi and Erdoğan Move From Rhetoric to Realpolitik as Cairo and Ankara Pledge Closer Strategic Ties
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met in Cairo on 4 February and pledged to deepen strategic cooperation to address rising regional tensions. The public rapprochement between historically adversarial capitals signals a pragmatic pivot aimed at managing crises such as the Gaza conflict, Libya and wider eastern Mediterranean flashpoints.
Israeli Strikes Kill 21 in Gaza after Army Says Fighters Opened Fire Near Northern Frontline
Israeli strikes across Gaza killed 21 people, including a Palestinian Red Crescent medic, after the Israel Defense Forces said armed men fired on soldiers near the northern "yellow line." Hamas denied the accusation and condemned the strikes, highlighting the fragility of local ceasefire arrangements and the acute humanitarian risks facing displaced civilians.
Netanyahu Seeks U.S. 'Freedom to Act' on Iran While Pressing Gaza Preconditions
Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. special envoy Witkoff that Israel needs 'freedom to act' on Iran, demanding Tehran halt ballistic missile production and uranium enrichment. The meeting also covered Gaza reconstruction, with Israel insisting on Hamas disarmament, full demilitarization, and exclusion of the Palestinian Authority from Gaza's governance.
Rafah Crossing Reopens in Limited Fashion, Easing Gaza's Humanitarian Strain
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on February 2 for a limited number of two-way passages after being closed since May 2024 when Israeli forces took control of the Palestinian side. The move facilitates urgent medical evacuations and limited staff movement but remains constrained by security, infrastructure and diplomatic coordination, so broader humanitarian relief is not guaranteed.
Eight Foreign Ministers Condemn Israel Over Ceasefire Breaches, Warn of Regional Fallout
Eight foreign ministers from Arab and Muslim-majority states jointly condemned Israeli violations of a Gaza ceasefire that they say caused over 1,000 Palestinian casualties, urging full implementation of the ceasefire’s next phase and restraint to protect stabilization and reconstruction efforts. The coordinated rebuke raises regional diplomatic stakes and could prompt greater international mediation or humanitarian initiatives, though its practical impact will hinge on whether it leads to tangible measures beyond rhetoric.
Eight Mostly Muslim Foreign Ministers Condemn Israel, Warning Ceasefire at Risk
Eight foreign ministers — from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey — issued a joint denunciation of Israeli violations of a Gaza ceasefire, blaming the incidents for over 1,000 Palestinian casualties. The uncommon cross-regional statement warns that continued breaches could derail the ceasefire's second phase, undermine reconstruction and escalate regional tensions, while renewing calls for Palestinian self-determination and a political solution.
Palestinian Factions Say Israeli Strikes Are Undermining Ceasefire After New Administrative Body Announced
Hamas and multiple Palestinian factions accused Israel of violating a ceasefire after the formation of a Palestinian technocratic committee, reporting dozens of airstrikes, scores of civilian casualties and destruction of homes. The statement warned such actions aim to block the ceasefire’s second phase and called for protection of the Rafah crossing and Gazan freedom of movement.
Air Raids Across Gaza Kill at Least 28, Raising Stakes for a Fragile Ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on 31 January killed at least 28 people and prompted Palestinian factions to accuse Israel of breaching a ceasefire. The strikes threaten to destabilise fragile truces, worsen humanitarian conditions, and complicate mediation efforts by regional actors.
Israeli Military Confirms Roughly 70,000 Palestinian Dead in Gaza, Validating Local Toll
The Israeli military has confirmed roughly 70,000 Palestinian deaths in Gaza since October 2023, aligning closely with figures published by Gaza’s health ministry. That convergence heightens humanitarian, legal and diplomatic pressure and complicates prospects for reconstruction and a political resolution.
Netanyahu Accuses U.S. of Delayed Arms Deliveries, Saying Ammunition Shortages Cost Israeli Lives
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly blamed delayed U.S. weapons deliveries for ammunition shortages that he says contributed to Israeli military deaths in Gaza. The claim provoked a sharp rebuttal from a former Biden administration official and comes as Israel negotiates a new long-term U.S. aid package amid declining U.S. public support for further assistance.
Netanyahu Vetoes Gaza Rebuilding Until ‘Complete’ Demilitarization, Rules Out Palestinian State
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will not permit the reconstruction of Gaza until it is fully demilitarized, rejected Palestinian statehood, and barred Turkey and Qatar from participating in any international stabilization force. His stance complicates a U.S. plan to move from ceasefire to phased governance, disarmament and rebuilding, and raises the prospect of a prolonged humanitarian and political stalemate.
Tel Aviv Families Switch Off Hostage Clock as Last Remains Return
Families in Tel Aviv ceremonially switched off a high-profile clock in front of the Defense Ministry on January 27 after the Israeli military announced the return of the last person taken to Gaza. The shutdown marks a symbolic end to a public campaign demanding a ceasefire and the return of hostages, even as tough questions about accountability, the war’s conduct and Gaza’s future remain.