Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian said the Gaza Strip was part of the “State of Palestine” in a speech at the United Nations Security Council on Monday. “We reaffirm in this context that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of the occupied Palestinian territory and that the State of Palestine holds the legal and political jurisdiction over the Strip and all occupied Palestinian territories since 1967,
"I returned yesterday and stayed next to the rubble of the house, not knowing where to go," 19-year-old Mohamed Abu Ghaly told ABC News.
The images from the territory, largely sealed off to journalists and others, have helped relief agencies and experts make estimates regarding the extent of the damage.
The chances for durable peace may depend on Trump’s whims.
Israel has launched what it describes as an ‘extensive and significant’ operation in the West Bank camp, home to 25,000 refugees.
"While we are waiting for the ceasefire, it is important to stress that it won't be acceptable for any other entity to govern the Gaza Strip but the legitimate Palestinian leadership and the government of the state of Palestine," he told the conference ...
Palestinian PM Mohammad Mustafa has stated that it is unacceptable for any entity other than the Palestinian Authority to govern the Gaza Strip in the future.
The ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan says Israel has made "no real effort" to investigate war crimes allegations against Benjamin Netanyahu.
Hamas emerges from hiding in Gaza, remains in control despite Israeli efforts, distributing aid to desperate residents.
The first hostages freed from Gaza under a long-awaited ceasefire agreement are back in Israel, and desperately needed aid is beginning to flow into the enclave. Follow for live updates.
A Red Cross convoy has been handed three hostages including British-Israeli Emily Damari, 28 - along with Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher - who have been set free from captivity in Gaza