Shelling of Gaza school kills at least 15; toll passes 800

2014-07-26 09:27:57

Gazan authorities said Israeli forces shelled a shelter at a UN-run school, killing at least 15 people, as the Palestinian death toll in the conflict reached 808 and attempts at a truce remained elusive.

UN chief stresses 'critical importance' of ending hostilities in Gaza

2014-07-29 11:24:41

Ban Ki-moon underlined "the critical importance" of ending hostilities in the Gaza Strip, and strongly urged all sides to "avoid any further escalation at this time."

Palestinian children celebrate Eid al-Fitr in refuge camp

2014-07-29 10:04:05

Monday marked the beginning of the three-day Eid al-Fitr holiday, which caps the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

Israel embarks on 'unlimited ceasefire' policy in Gaza

2014-07-28 20:40:43

Israel has embarked on " unlimited ceasefire" policy on Monday morning, after 21 days of raging conflict and mounting international pressure.

UN urges humanitarian truce in Gaza

2014-07-28 20:39:45

The UN Security Council issued an urgent appeal to Israel and Hamas early Monday for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.

Ceasefire collapsed, fighting in Gaza goes on

2014-07-28 20:39:07

A Palestinian was killed and ten injured on Sunday after Israeli war jets resumed airstrikes on Gaza, where a UN-proposed humanitarian ceasefire for 42 hours between Israel and Hamas collapsed.

Hamas accepts Gaza lull

2014-07-28 20:37:36

Earlier humanitarian truce fell apart after rockets fired at southern Israel

Hamas accepts 24-hour humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

2014-07-28 20:36:05

Islamic Hamas movement announced on Sunday that it has agreed with the Palestinian factions to accept a UN-proposed ceasefire for 24 hours in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas rejects 24-hour Gaza ceasefire

2014-07-27 09:03:00

Israel extended a humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip for another 24 hours, but Hamas, which dominates the coastal enclave, said it would only accept the truce if Israeli troops left the territory.