The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to ensure its military does not take actions that violate the Genocide Convention, but the court did not call for a cease-fire.
The U.N. has announced it has launched an investigation into the allegations. The U.S., which said 12 employees were involved, said it would pause funding to UNRWA, which provides aid to Palestinians.
Nearly 1 in 5 Israeli casualties since the invasion of Gaza were caused by friendly fire or accidents. Experts say it's one of the highest such percentages in recent military history.
The national team's 3-0 victory over Hong Kong brought Palestinians a moment of hope as the squad advances to the knockout stage for the first time in the AFC Asian Cup.
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Since the war started on Oct. 7, 25,105 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, while another 62,681 have been wounded, the Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that he "will not compromise on full Israeli control" over Gaza and that "this is contrary to a Palestinian state".
Humanitarian groups had called for Israel to open the port to help alleviate the food crisis. All of Gaza's 2.2 million residents are at imminent risk of famine, the U.N. warns.
President Biden takes the long view on Middle East peace. But in an election year where Democrats are divided on the issue — and as Gaza casualties mount — his support for Israel could cost him.
A group of Israeli mothers, whose sons are fighting in Gaza, is calling to end the war. They hold a minority view, but draw inspiration from a successful protest by Israeli mothers in a previous war.
Jordan said its field hospital in Khan Younis was hit by shells and gunfire, injuring a doctor and a patient. Israel denied the claim and said it was engaged in a skirmish with Hamas fighters nearby.
The Israeli prime minister spoke just a day after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Israel would never have "genuine security" without a pathway toward Palestinian independence.
The war in Gaza is driving a new generation of readers to Joe Sacco's trailblazing exploration of the daily reality of life under Israeli occupation, Palestine. Newfound demand has prompted a reprint.
For days, much of the Gaza Strip has been without cellphone and internet access. The laws of war were written well before the World Wide Web, but some see communication as a fundamental right.