# Gaza
Latest news and articles about Gaza
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Herzog’s Visit to Australia Provokes Mass Protests, Exposes Deep Divisions Over Gaza
Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s four‑day visit to Australia sparked large protests in Sydney, Melbourne and other cities, with thousands demonstrating against Israel’s military actions in Gaza. The visits have intensified domestic debates about community safety, diplomatic ties with Israel, and political divisions within Australia.
Deadly Tunnel Clash in Rafah Tests Fragile Gaza Ceasefire, IDF Says It Killed Four Fighters
The IDF says it killed four armed men who emerged from a tunnel and fired at troops in Rafah, calling the attack a violation of the Gaza ceasefire. The incident highlights the persistent threat posed by Hamas tunnel networks and raises doubts about the durability of the truce and the capacity to verify compliance under difficult conditions.
Hamas Rejects Disarmament and Foreign Rule, Threatening Gaza Reconstruction Plans
Hamas leader Khaled Mashal told Doha audiences that his movement will not surrender its weapons or accept foreign administration of Gaza, directly opposing Israeli demands that the territory be demilitarized before reconstruction. The unified stance of Palestinian armed groups complicates donor and mediator plans for rebuilding Gaza and raises the prospect of prolonged humanitarian and political deadlock.
Hamas Rejects Disarmament and Foreign Rule, Tightening Gaza’s Post‑War Deadlock
Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal declared in Doha that the movement will not surrender weapons or accept foreign governance of Gaza, framing armed resistance as a legitimate right. The position clashes with Israeli demands—made to a U.S. envoy—that Gaza be demilitarized before reconstruction, deepening the diplomatic impasse over the territory’s future.
Defiant Flotilla to Reattempt Gaza Aid Run, Raising Prospect of New Confrontation with Israel
A coalition of activists plans to send over 100 ships and thousands of people to try again to deliver aid to Gaza starting 29 March, while a parallel convoy will attempt to reach Rafah via Egypt. The renewed flotilla risks confrontation with Israel, legal disputes over blockades and further diplomatic escalation involving South Africa, Egypt and European ports of departure.
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.