Israel pounds Gaza as Iran attack threat puts region on edge
Friday, 12 April 2024 Residents reported heavy Israeli fire in central Gaza on Friday, with regional tensions soaring after Iran threatened reprisals over a strike in Syria this month that killed two Iranian generals. Authorities in the Hamas-ruled territory reported dozens of new air strikes in Gaza's central region.
Shadow defence secretary John Healey has urged Israel to pursue a ceasefire in Gaza following Iran's attack on the country. Mr Healey also urged the UK government to "take the lead in trying to de-escalate tensions and avoid a wider conflict." It comes as Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles in...
Seven months into the conflict triggered by Hamas's October 7 attack, Israeli forces are engaged in fierce battles with Palestinian militants in Gaza, focusing on Rafah near the Egyptian border and new..
Watch as an Israeli drone strike targets civilians seeking internet access in Gaza, resulting in numerous casualties. Meanwhile, the United Nations reveals the staggering displacement of over half a..
Hamas criticised US President Joe Biden on Sunday for linking a Gaza cease-fire to the release of Israelis held captive by the Palestinian group. Biden stated on Saturday that a cease-fire in Gaza..