Israel’s Defense Ministry described the need to produce its own heavy munitions as a key lesson of the war in Gaza.

Many women and young children have been reported killed in Israel’s latest attacks on Gaza, with nearly 50 people killed and dozens wounded in a single day as the overall death toll in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory pushes towards 46,

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday welcomed the cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas, saying, 'We welcome the announcement of the agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza.

Israeli officials say they believe 98 hostages remain in Gaza and that about 60 are still alive. More than 100 hostages were released during a week-long truce in November 2023. Since then, some have died in captivity, while others were rescued by Israeli forces.

Israel’s sustained use of heavy munitions ... and deliberate disruption,” U.N. humanitarian affairs chief Tom Fletcher said Monday, citing recent Israeli attacks on and around marked U.N ...

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees said it had 4,000 aid trucks ready to enter Gaza on Sunday as the ceasefire came into effect.

An Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal expected to take effect today has sparked hope for life-saving aid to reach Palestinians, but aid agencies warn of obstacles from destroyed infrastructure, massive need and collapsed law and order.

The ceasefire marks a temporary pause in the 15-month-long conflict and paves the way for the release of dozens of hostages held in Gaza and Israel.

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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar warned on Sunday that the Middle East would remain unstable if Hamas remained in power in the Gaza Strip. "If Hamas will stay in power, the regional instability it causes might continue,

Pope Francis called Sunday for a ceasefire in Gaza to be "immediately respected" as he thanked mediators and urged a boost in humanitarian aid as well as the return of hostages. "I hope... it will be respected immediately by the parties,