War on Gaza

US President Donald Trump speaks next to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a multilateral meeting with Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan, Jordan's King Abdullah, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and o

Middle East Roundup, Aug 16: ‘Very Happy’: Trump welcomes Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

Congratulates the leadership of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, and declares the pact a 'big, bold, and important first step; Muslim countries condemn Israel's rejection of Trump's Gaza plan; Hamas says it asked Board of Peace to 'compel' Israel to accept Gaza plan.

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Pakistan joins seven Muslim nations condemning West Bank attacks

Growing violence against Palestinians and attacks on religious sites in the occupied West Bank have prompted renewed diplomatic pressure, with several countries warning that unchecked actions could deepen instability, undermine peace efforts and fuel further tensions across the region.

June 18, 2026

Gaza health officials say Israeli strikes kill 6

Despite an October ceasefire, Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as Israeli strikes continue, with both the military and Hamas accusing one another of violating the truce.

May 6, 2026

Gaza's civil defense agency says 3 killed in Israeli strike

More than 770 Palestinians have been killed since the truce began, according to Gaza's health ministry, whose figures are considered reliable by the United Nations.

April 21, 2026

Gaza civil defense says toddler among 10 killed in Israeli strikes

Violence continues despite a ceasefire in the Gaza war that came into effect on October 10, with both sides accusing each other of violations; at least 757 have been killed in Gaza since the truce came into effect.

April 15, 2026

In Gaza, fiberglass homes aim to offer more ‘dignity’ for displaced

Six months after a ceasefire, displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis are moving into fiberglass shelters built by aid workers, offering modest protection from harsh conditions while thousands still await reconstruction, stability, and a return to permanent homes.

April 11, 2026

Muslim nations, including Pakistan, reject Gaza population transfer plans

In a joint statement, Muslim nations urge full Rafah Crossing access, stress ceasefire compliance, and call for reconstruction, amid conflicting Israeli and Egyptian announcements on Gaza movement.

December 5, 2025

UN approves peacekeeping force for Gaza, Pakistan demands full Israeli withdrawal

The Security Council votes to deploy an international force in Gaza, with US President Donald Trump hailing the move, saying it will bring “further Peace all over the World.”

November 17, 2025

US State Secretary says he does not see permanent division of Gaza

Under a US-brokered ceasefire, Israeli forces have withdrawn to a "Yellow Line", leaving them in control of around half of Gaza.

October 25, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a joint press conference with US President Donald Trump (not pictured) in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025. (Reuters)

Can Netanyahu survive the odds after Gaza peace deal?

Netanyahu faces mounting legal, political, and public challenges after Gaza war, with corruption trials, opposition criticism, and 64% of Israelis believing he should resign over security failures.

October 15, 2025