International silence during continued bombing of Gaza an “unforgivable moral and humanitarian failure,” civil defense says.| The Electronic Intifada
Three weeks into the ceasefire in Gaza, which is still in place, even though Israel switches it on and off at will, and last night undertook unforgivable aerial bombardments killing over a hundred civilians, I examine the short-term and long-term problems with Donald Trump’s “Peace Plan.” Short-term problems include the delivery of humanitarian aid, which, although increasing, is still failing to meet the requirements in the ceasefire deal, while the long-term problems involve the futur...| Andy Worthington
The barrage of airstrikes killed at least 46 children, Gaza health officials reported.| Articles – Truthout
New US rhetoric, but same Israel.| The Electronic Intifada
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Israel […]| The Media Line
Only 89 trucks a day are entering on average, Gaza officials said, compared to the 600 agreed to in the ceasefire deal.| Articles – Truthout
The author and her relatives took a long hard road south just before the latest ceasefire was announced.| The Electronic Intifada
As world leaders celebrate the release of Israeli captives, over 9,000 Palestinian prisoners still face torture, hunger, and isolation behind bars. Half of them are held by Israel without charge or trial.| Mondoweiss
Beloved journalist Saleh Aljafarawi was murdered as chaos spreads across Gaza following the ceasefire, and Hamas cracks down on Israel-backed armed clans and militias that looted aid during the war. Here’s how these stories are connected.| Mondoweiss
Israeli court extends arbitrary detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, who was abducted from Kamal Adwan Hospital in December 2024.| The Electronic Intifada
My analysis of the momentous events of the last few days, as a ceasefire has begun in Gaza, and the last remaining living Israeli hostages have been freed in exchange for 1,968 Palestinians, including 1,718 hostages seized in Gaza since October 7, 2023, and held without charge or trial. I condemn the dehumanization of the Palestinians in most of the western media, in contrast to the attention paid to the Israelis, especially as so any of the Palestinians had so evidently been severely mistrea...| Andy Worthington
My tentatively optimistic response to the news that the first phase of the Gaza “Peace Plan” that Donald Trump first announced eleven days ago has been agreed by the Israeli government and Palestinian negotiators, promising an enduring ceasefire in return for the freeing of the remaining hostages in Gaza (and with Palestinian prisoners and hostages also freed), and with humanitarian aid once more allowed into Gaza in significant quantities. Although Palestinian negotiators recognize that ...| Andy Worthington
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Israel told the U.N. it will only allow 300 aid trucks into Gaza, half the agreed daily number, and that no fuel or gas will be allowed in except for specific needs.| Global News
Jordan’s King Abdullah II met Sunday in Amman […]| The Media Line
As Israel’s airstrikes and blockades strip Palestinians in Gaza of every means of life, they still cling to hope for a better tomorrow| Prism
After two weeks of systematic Israeli violations of the tenuous ceasefire agreement, Israel has officially resumed its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip. Despite Israel’s killing of over 400 people, Hamas remains committed to completing the ceasefire.| Mondoweiss
110 Palestinians were freed from Israeli captivity in exchange for three Israeli captives in Gaza, after Israel initially tried to suspend releasing the Palestinian prisoners over complaints of “chaos” during the handover of the Israeli captives.| Mondoweiss
The call followed U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's whirlwind trip to the Middle East that ended on Tuesday without an agreement on a peace deal.| StratNews Global