The Gaza food aid supply remains far below target despite an increase since the recent ceasefire. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday that only about 750 tonnes of food enter Gaza daily, well below its goal of 2,000 tonnes. Limited access through just two Israeli-controlled crossings continues to block the needed scale-up.| Asiaone news
British police arrested 466 people during a protest in London. The demonstration opposed a government ban on the group Palestine Action. It took place at Parliament Square, drawing hundreds of participants. Organizers claimed around 1,000 people joined, while police estimated 500 to 600 attendees. Security forces from other UK cities were brought in for backup.| Asiaone news
In a move that is sure to reshape Israel’s national security strategy, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu removes his National Security Advisor, Tzachi Hanegbi, after weeks of mounting tension between the two over policy disagreements. Hanegbi, who has served as the head of Israel's National Security Council for three years, was dismissed on Tuesday and replaced by Gil Reich, the deputy head of the council, who will take over as interim chair. This unexpected shake-up comes at a critical tim...| Asiaone news
Israeli hostages’ bodies have recently been returned to Israel in a significant development under a ceasefire agreement. The bodies were handed over by Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, as part of an agreement that aims to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Palestine. This exchange follows months of diplomatic negotiations, and it marks an essential step in addressing the issue of hostages held by both sides. The return of these remains is seen not only as a humanitarian gesture b...| Asiaone news