Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire plan phase one nearly done
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu states the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan is almost finished, as diplomatic efforts intensify. Read the latest developments on the potential truce.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu states the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan is almost finished, as diplomatic efforts intensify. Read the latest developments on the potential truce.
Turkey's foreign minister states the primary task for a Gaza stabilisation force is to stop attacks, not disarm Hamas. Read the latest on the diplomatic stance.
Israeli PM Netanyahu states the initial Gaza truce stage is ending, with disarmament of Hamas key for phase two. He will discuss plans with Donald Trump later this month. Read the latest developments.
Qatar and Egypt, key Gaza ceasefire guarantors, urge Israeli troop withdrawal and an international force deployment as the fragile peace plan reaches a critical juncture. Read the latest developments.
Syria's interim president warns Israel's actions risk dangerous escalation, citing over 1,000 airstrikes and breaches of a 50-year disengagement deal. Read the full analysis.
Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad describes the suffocating reality of life in Gaza, where the world is shrinking for civilians trapped by conflict. Read her powerful testimony.
A US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza has failed to stop the bloodshed, with over 360 Palestinians killed since October. Families remain trapped in dire conditions as Israel's 'yellow line' hardens into a permanent partition. Read the full report.
Maryam, 12, is one of few hundred patients allowed out of Gaza for critical care since October 2025. Read her story and the wider medical crisis.
The Eurovision Song Contest is facing a major rift as several countries threaten to boycott the 2026 event after Israel was cleared to compete. Explore the escalating political controversy.
Dog Man: The Musical is set for its London debut at the Southbank Centre next summer. We explore how theatre makers successfully adapt beloved children's books for the stage, from The Gruffalo to My Neighbour Totoro.
A mass wedding in Khan Younis offered a glimpse of hope, but Gaza remains gripped by violence, quasi-anarchy, and Hamas's resurgence. Read the full analysis of the monumental obstacles to peace and aid.
Yasser Abu Shabab, commander of the Popular Forces, died from wounds after a violent clash. His death undermines Israel's efforts to build Palestinian proxies to confront Hamas in Gaza.
Yasser Abu Shabab, a key Palestinian anti-Hamas commander, was killed in a Gaza Strip ambush. His Israel-backed group, the Popular Forces, had grown to 3,000 members. Read the latest.
Fifty-four Palestinian couples married in a mass ceremony in Khan Younis, Gaza, organised by a charity. The event, held among war rubble, marks a poignant moment of resilience and new beginnings after two years of conflict.
An Israeli missile strike in Khan Younis has killed five, including two children, Gaza's civil defence says. The attack follows a clash that wounded Israeli soldiers.
Israel announces the Rafah border crossing will open imminently, allowing Gazans to cross into Egypt under a EU-supervised mechanism. Read the latest updates.
Ofsted warns of a crisis as children's homes surge in cheap areas, not where needed. Vulnerable teens face unsafe, unregistered placements costing up to £30k a week. Urgent reform demanded.
Ofsted warns children's home providers are prioritising profit, creating a 'national scandal'. Costs soar to £30,000 a week in unregistered homes, while placements fail to match regional need.
As Gaza ceasefire falters, Israeli strikes intensify in Lebanon and Syria. New report details mounting casualties, displacement, and allegations of war crimes across the region. Read the full analysis.
Explore compelling global images from the weekend featuring Lionel Messi's on-pitch frustration, Napoleon battle re-enactments, and protests across the UK. Discover the stories behind the lens.
The Prince of Wales met children evacuated from Gaza for specialist NHS care, moved by their courage. Read the full Kensington Palace statement and details.
Palestinian health ministry reports death toll surpasses 70,000 in Gaza conflict. Two children killed in recent strikes as ceasefire violations continue. Read the latest developments.
Two young brothers, Fadi, 11, and Goma Abu Assi, 8, were killed by an Israeli drone strike while gathering firewood in southern Gaza. Read the full report on the latest ceasefire violations.
French historian Jean-Pierre Filiu presents convincing evidence that Israeli forces supported looters attacking Gaza aid convoys, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
Expert analysis reveals Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza continues despite ceasefire rhetoric. Over 32,000 Palestinians killed as international community fails prevention obligations. Read the shocking truth.
Amnesty International reports Israel continues genocide in Gaza despite ceasefire, with 352 Palestinians killed since truce. Read the latest developments.
Guardian Australia invites readers to nominate their favourite Australian children's picture book for a major poll. Share your beloved childhood stories today!
Israel and Hamas begin next phase of ceasefire negotiations as remains exchange continues. Turkish, Qatari and Egyptian officials discuss Gaza stabilisation force and reconstruction.
Heavy rainstorms flood thousands of tents in Gaza, displacing families and raising disease fears. Israel continues to limit aid trucks as winter approaches. Read more on the crisis.
Israeli armoured vehicles and hundreds of soldiers conduct largest West Bank military operation since Gaza ceasefire. Curfew imposed and families displaced in ongoing raid.