A 72-hour ceasefire took effect today in Gaza but was immediately threatened by fierce clashes and deadly shelling, as diplomats pressed for a durable end to the 25-day conflict.
Also Read
-
50 Palestinians killed after collapse of truce
Hamas and Israel agreed to a Gaza ceasefire after heavy fighting that killed at least 1,361 Palestinians, most of them civilians Middle East -
Gaza’s ‘miracle baby’ dies after power blackout
The ‘miracle baby’ Shayma had to be connected to a respirator at the maternity ward due to complications during delivery News -
Palestinians cheer as rockets fired from Gaza
In a video published on YouTube Monday, Palestinians are heard cheering and celebrating rockets fired from Gaza Strip on Israel. Reports -
Gaza ceasefire a bust, but Israel is making headway
Two quiet hours at the beginning of the much-needed humanitarian ceasefire passed before air raid sirens sounded Middle East -
Gaza: Falling rockets and failing media
Some journalists defend their journalistic bias toward Israel, but the truth will prevail Media -
Palestinian journalist killed in Gaza airstrike
Many of his family members were also killed in the strike Print -
Gaza ‘media bias’: BBC vs Channel 4
News coverage is under the microscope as both Palestinian and Israeli groups slam ‘one-sided’ UK reports about ongoing conflict Television & Radio -
Mads Gilbert: Gaza crisis is a ‘major defeat’ for humanity
Mads Gilbert, a Norwegian surgeon volunteering at a Gaza hospital, called the conflict a “major defeat for the development of humanity,” ... Reports -
1800GMT: U.N. agencies condemn Israel’s assault on Gaza as Libya’s militias advance
Several U.N. agencies condemned Israel's assault on Gaza. Meanwhile in Libya, Shield Forces militias reached the capital of Tripoli. News Bulletins -
Civilian casualties in Gaza ‘too high,’ Pentagon says
Gaza officials say more than 1,370 Palestinians, most of them civilians, have been killed in the battered enclave World News -
Israel determined to destroy Gaza border tunnels: PM
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the destruction of tunnels will continue despite truce efforts News