Gaza Strip

Self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel

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The Gaza Strip, or simply Gaza, is a self-governing Palestinian territory on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Egypt on the southwest for 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) and Israel on the east and north along a 51 km (32 mi) border. Gaza and the West Bank are claimed by the de jure sovereign State of Palestine.

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Gaza struggles to rebuild, three months after lightning war Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:52Published on August 26, 2021

Gaza's Hamas authorities stage jab lottery to boost vaccinations Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:28Published on August 24, 2021

Israel announces resumption of Qatari payments to Gaza Israel has reached an agreement with Qatar for the Gulf Arab country to resume aid payments to thousands of families in the Gaza Strip, a step aimed at easing tensions with the Hamas-ruled Palestinian.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published on August 20, 2021

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9/11 was also the day that everything changed for the Arab world The president's daily CIA briefing at 8am on the morning of September 11th 2001 focussed on events in the West Bank and Gaza - there was no reference to al Qaeda and certainly no hint of the attacks to.. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Israel strikes Hamas weapons sites in Gaza after violent demonstrations Israel bombed Palestinian militant weapons sites in the Gaza Strip in response to violent demonstrations at the perimeter fence, the army said. Sky News - Published on August 22, 2021
Violence against Jewish people quadrupled in London after Israel-Gaza conflict in May Violence against Jewish people in London reached a "worrying" level in May following escalating tension in the Middle East, new figures show. Sky News - Published on July 28, 2021

Israel-Gaza violence: First flare-up since ceasefire is a reminder of its fragility After twelve days of conflict and almost four weeks of ceasefire, the tit-for-tat exchanges in Gaza and Israel last night would appear worrying on the face of it. Sky News - Published on June 16, 2021
Airstrikes launched against Hamas after incendiary devices are sent into Israel Israel has launched airstrikes in Gaza less than a month after a ceasefire agreement was reached. Sky News - Published on June 16, 2021
'Every civilian casualty is tragic': Israeli fighter pilot on Gaza bombing missions An Israeli fighter pilot who operated against Palestinian militants in Gaza this month has said all civilian deaths in the conflict were tragic, but that he only bombed "Hamas-related" targets. Sky News - Published on May 28, 2021

US regrets United Nations move to launch Gaza probe The United States on Thursday said that it deeply regretted a decision by the United Nations Human Rights Council to launch an international investigation into crimes that may have been committed in.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 27, 2021
US to reopen Jerusalem consulate as it pledges help for Gaza's 'grave humanitarian situation' US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said America will reopen its consulate in Jerusalem - as he also pledged to rally international support to rebuild Gaza. Sky News - Published on May 25, 2021
'They bombed her - why?' Mother's grief after daughter, 11, killed in Gaza missile strike Of all the stories coming out of Gaza this past fortnight, one in particular is so terribly tragic. Sky News - Published on May 24, 2021
'Why make mothers grieve?': The Gaza families whose lives have been ripped apart All over this narrow, closed strip of land they are again picking up the pieces. They will again rebuild, until the next time. Sky News - Published on May 22, 2021

Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds as humanitarian aid arrives in Gaza A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is continuing to hold, allowing the first aid convoys to reach Gaza. Sky News - Published on May 22, 2021
Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds as aid convoys arrive in Gaza, while thousands march in London A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is continuing to hold, allowing the first aid convoys to reach Gaza. Sky News - Published on May 22, 2021
Shocked girl 'hasn't spoken a word' since four siblings and mother were killed in Gaza It's only an hour and a bit's drive from Jerusalem down to Gaza, but it's a journey into a different world. Sky News - Published on May 21, 2021	Belated diplomacy finally led to ceasefire between Israel and Hamas - but will it last? Fundamental facts on the ground will have to change for the truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza to hold. Sky News - Published on May 21, 2021
Israel and Hamas agree ceasefire The Israeli security cabinet has approved a unilateral ceasefire to end a military operation in the Gaza Strip after 11 days of fighting, Israeli media have reported. Sky News - Published on May 20, 2021	Aid to Gaza blocked by Hamas rocket fire despite 'desperate' need for help Aid continues to be blocked from entering Gaza because of security concerns, despite a desperate need for supplies with fuel due to run out on Friday. Sky News - Published on May 20, 2021
Israel blocks aid to Gaza despite 'desperate' need for help - as tit-for-tat airstrikes continue Aid continues to be blocked from entering Gaza because of security concerns, despite a desperate need for supplies with fuel due to run out on Friday. Sky News - Published on May 20, 2021	Girls killed in Israeli airstrike had told parents 'we're going to die, we're scared' Closed off to the world, Gaza is being bombed into submission. Sky News - Published on May 19, 2021
Ceasefire looking unlikely as Israel-Gaza cross-border attacks continue There remains little sign of a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza after more than a week of cross-border attacks. Sky News - Published on May 19, 2021	11 children 'receiving care for trauma' among youngsters killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Eleven children having treatment to help them deal with trauma were killed by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza in recent days, according to an independent humanitarian organisation. Sky News - Published on May 18, 2021
Eighth night of violence between Israel and Gaza as Biden makes fresh call for ceasefire The fighting between Israel and Hamas is showing few signs of slowing down following another night of bombardments. Sky News - Published on May 18, 2021	No innocence in Gaza: She knows no English but she knows the word for bombing The view from the Qeeq family home is rubble. Sky News - Published on May 17, 2021
The only English word this five-year-old from Gaza knows is 'bombing' The view from the Qeeq family home is rubble. Sky News - Published on May 17, 2021	'We dread the nights': Life in Gaza under Israeli bombardment Laila Barhoum, a humanitarian worker and human rights advocate in Gaza, describes her feelings of "dread" and "injustice" as the region is pounded by Israeli air strikes. Sky News - Published on May 17, 2021
Inside the Iron Dome: How Israel's missile defence shield is battling Hamas rocket attacks From the moment a giant, green radar detects rocket fire blasting out of Gaza towards Israel, it is only a matter of seconds before an Israeli defence missile shoots up to intercept. Sky News - Published on May 17, 2021	Families left homeless after militant tunnels destroyed in Israeli bombing campaign Sustained Israeli military airstrikes have destroyed nine miles (14km) of militant tunnels along the Gaza Strip, and the homes of nine Hamas commanders, it has been claimed. Sky News - Published on May 17, 2021
Israel's CG Zadka calls his visit to Soumya's house 'emotional', says important to show 'personal support' Soumya Santhosh, an Indian caregiver, was killed in Israel's Ashkelon due to Hamas airstrikes from Gaza. DNA - Published on May 17, 2021	Heavy bombing continues in Gaza as Israeli PM says he wants to 'level heavy price' on Hamas Heavy bombing has continued in Gaza in the early hours of the morning as Israeli warplanes unleashed a series of airstrikes across several locations. Sky News - Published on May 17, 2021
At 1am in Israel, my children are asleep. For those in Gaza, it's a different story From my home in Jerusalem on Sunday morning, I called our local producer in Gaza. Sky News - Published on May 17, 2021	Israeli PM vows to keep using 'full force' in Gaza despite UN call to end 'utterly appalling' violence Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his country's military campaign in Gaza will continue with "full force", as 42 people are reported to have died in an airstrike early on Sunday that.. Sky News - Published on May 16, 2021

Gaza Strip

Self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel

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