Gaza

Israel, Palestinians have failed to prosecute war crimes: UN

Israeli and Palestinians authorities must ensure that victims of violations in their long conflict have access to justice and reparations, the report said.
 

Jun 12, 2017, 23:40 PM IST

Hamas denies it built tunnel under UN schools in Gaza

Over the years, Gaza`s Hamas rulers have built a labyrinth of tunnels, some passing under the border into Israel which they used to launch attacks during their last conflict in 2014.
 

Jun 10, 2017, 19:41 PM IST

Ismail Haniya elected as new Hamas chief

Gaza based Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas on Saturday elected Ismail Haniya as its new political chief, replacing Qatar based veteran Khaled Meshaal.

May 07, 2017, 09:07 AM IST

Palestinian killed by Israeli artillery fire in Gaza: Official

A Palestinian was killed and two others injured before dawn on Wednesday by Israeli artillery fire in Gaza, according to a Palestinian official.

Mar 22, 2017, 09:36 AM IST

Israeli tanks fire at Gaza

Palestinian officials said Israeli military tanks fired towards the Gaza Strip on Saturday in response to rockets launched into southern Israel.

Mar 18, 2017, 15:25 PM IST

Israel strikes Gaza after rocket fired

Israel and Hamas have fought three wars since 2008.

Mar 16, 2017, 11:47 AM IST

40-year-old Palestinian woman dies after delivering her 69th child

She was the most fertile woman and gave birth to to twins 16 times, three twins seven times and another four twins four times.

Mar 03, 2017, 19:11 PM IST

Israel hits Hamas position after Gaza `projectile`: Army

Israel struck a Hamas position in Gaza after a "projectile" fired from the Palestinian enclave on Monday crashed in a border area, the Israeli army said.

Feb 06, 2017, 14:27 PM IST

ISIS terror attack in Egypt's North Sinai; nine policemen killed, over 14 injured

At least nine policemen were killed and 14 others injured today when ISIS-linked suicide bombers rammed a garbage truck packed with explosives into an Egyptian security checkpoint, the latest attack in the restive North Sinai governorate.

Jan 09, 2017, 16:24 PM IST

ISIS terror attack in Egypt's North Sinai; nine policemen killed, over 14 injured

At least nine policemen were killed and 14 others injured today when ISIS-linked suicide bombers rammed a garbage truck packed with explosives into an Egyptian security checkpoint, the latest attack in the restive North Sinai governorate.

Jan 09, 2017, 16:24 PM IST

Palestinian killed in east Jerusalem clashes: Israeli Army

A Palestinian man was killed during clashes with Israeli soldiers overnight as they arrived to demolish the home of the alleged perpetrator of a deadly attack on Israelis, the Army said on Thursday.

Dec 22, 2016, 12:51 PM IST

Benjamin Netanyahu wasn`t ready for Gaza tunnel war: Report

Israel`s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to prepare his country for Hamas` use of tunnels during the 2014 Gaza war, according to a key report cited by local media Friday.

Nov 18, 2016, 17:38 PM IST

Palestinian hands still extended for peace with Israel: President Mahmoud Abbas

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said late on Saturday night that the Palestinian hands are still extended for peace with Israel after Israel closed the doors for dialogue.

Oct 02, 2016, 10:11 AM IST

Israel readies for 1,500 rockets a day in next war

Israel`s army estimates that thousands of rockets could slam into the Jewish state in any future conflagration, military sources said Friday ahead of a nationwide civil defence drill.

Sep 16, 2016, 21:38 PM IST

Israel rejects UN appeal to release Gaza employee

Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon yesterday said the UN office of legal affairs had issued a formal letter requesting the release of Waheed Borsh, who worked for the UN Development Program (UNDP).

Aug 26, 2016, 04:04 AM IST

Israeli army closes file on 2014 Gaza school shelling

Among the cases where no wrongdoing was found, it said in a 21-page report, was the shelling of a United Nations school in the southern Gaza town of Rafah in which 10 people died.

Aug 25, 2016, 00:34 AM IST

Israel hits Hamas targets in Gaza after rocket attack

Israel targeted Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip by air and with tank fire on Sunday after a rocket fired from the Palestinian enclave crashed into the Israeli city of Sderot.

Aug 21, 2016, 22:02 PM IST

Israel arrests UN Gaza employee for aiding Hamas

Israel said on Tuesday it had arrested and charged a United Nations employee for allegedly providing "material assistance" to the Islamist movement Hamas.

Aug 09, 2016, 19:41 PM IST

Israel alleges Gaza World Vision head sent millions to Hamas

An Israeli court charged the Gaza director of the World Vision non-governmental organisation with passing millions of dollars to the Palestinian Islamic movement Hamas.

Aug 05, 2016, 03:19 AM IST

First time in 9 years, Gaza crossing opening for goods: Israel

A major crossing point between Gaza and Israel is set to reopen for the first time in nine years, the Israeli government announced today.

Jul 13, 2016, 23:10 PM IST