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Palestinians Return to Gaza After Rafah Border Reopens — Static01.nyt.com

Palestinians Return to Gaza After Rafah Border Reopens

Twelve Gaza residents were allowed back into the territory late on Monday after Israel and Egypt reopened the Rafah border crossing, the Hamas-run interior ministry in Gaza said, ending nearly two years in which Palestinians were barred from returning. The returnees were reunited with family members, and several described their

Former Israeli hostage says he was sexually abused in Gaza tunnels — Static01.nyt.com

Former Israeli hostage says he was sexually abused in Gaza tunnels

Guy Gilboa-Dalal, who was abducted to Gaza from the Nova music festival on Oct. 7, 2023, says he was sexually abused by one of his captors in the tunnels of Gaza and was threatened with death if he disclosed it, he told The New York Times weeks after his release

Study finds international humanitarian law at breaking point after 23 conflicts — I.guim.co.uk

Study finds international humanitarian law at breaking point after 23 conflicts

An authoritative Geneva Academy study surveying 23 armed conflicts between July 2024 and the end of 2025 concludes international humanitarian law is at a "critical breaking point", saying more than 100,000 civilians were killed and that torture and rape have been committed with near impunity. The War

Rafah crossing set to reopen after nearly a year, Israeli officials say — Static01.nyt.com

Rafah crossing set to reopen after nearly a year, Israeli officials say

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt prepared to open on Sunday after nearly a year of closures, Israeli officials said. The move would allow Palestinians to leave for medical care or return to homes and families in the territory. Israeli officials said the crossing, near the southern city

Trump withdraws Canada from his proposed 'board of peace' — I.guim.co.uk

Trump withdraws Canada from his proposed 'board of peace'

Donald Trump withdrew an invitation for Canada to join his "board of peace" initiative, posting on Truth Social that "the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada’s joining" in a message directed at Canadian prime minister Mark Carney. Trump launched the

Kremlin says Putin has been invited to join Trump’s Gaza 'board of peace' — I.guim.co.uk

Kremlin says Putin has been invited to join Trump’s Gaza 'board of peace'

The Kremlin announced that Vladimir Putin has been invited to join Donald Trump’s newly formed “board of peace”, which was set up with the intention of overseeing a ceasefire in Gaza. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told journalists that Russia was seeking to “clarify all the nuances” of the offer

Trump invites countries to join new 'Board of Peace' to oversee Gaza cease-fire — Static01.nyt.com

Trump invites countries to join new 'Board of Peace' to oversee Gaza cease-fire

President Trump has sent letters inviting numerous countries to join a newly created “Board of Peace” meant to oversee the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, with invitees including Canada, France, Britain, Saudi Arabia, Russia and Belarus. The board was described in Mr. Trump’s plan as an international

Trump’s Board of Peace seeks more than $1 billion for permanent seats — Static01.nyt.com

Trump’s Board of Peace seeks more than $1 billion for permanent seats

President Trump’s new "Board of Peace" is presenting itself as an international peacekeeping body and is offering permanent membership to countries that provide more than $1 billion in cash within the board’s first year, according to a draft of the charter reviewed by The New York

Israeli far-right ministers reject US-backed Gaza postwar plan — I.guim.co.uk

Israeli far-right ministers reject US-backed Gaza postwar plan

Far-right members of Israel’s governing coalition rejected a US-backed plan for postwar governance in Gaza, criticizing prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to annex the territory and establish new Israeli settlements there. Their opposition followed the White House’s announcement of world leaders chosen for a so-called Gaza "

27-day-old baby dies of hypothermia in Gaza, eighth child this winter — I.guim.co.uk

27-day-old baby dies of hypothermia in Gaza, eighth child this winter

A 27-day-old baby died in Gaza on Saturday from severe cold, bringing the number of children who have died of hypothermia since the start of the current winter season to eight, the Palestinian health ministry said. Medical sources confirmed to the news agency Anadolu that the newborn, named Aisha Ayesh

Trump names largely American Board of Peace for Gaza, taps U.S. general to lead force — Static01.nyt.com

Trump names largely American Board of Peace for Gaza, taps U.S. general to lead force

President Trump established a new committee to oversee the Gaza Strip as it is rebuilt, composed primarily of top American diplomatic officials including his son-in-law Jared Kushner, and named a U.S. general to lead an international peacekeeping force to disarm Hamas and occupy Gaza, the White House said. The

AHA executive council blocks member-approved Gaza resolutions — Static01.nyt.com

AHA executive council blocks member-approved Gaza resolutions

The executive council of the American Historical Association vetoed two resolutions criticizing Israel’s actions in Gaza that had been approved by members over the weekend at the group’s annual conference in Chicago, saying the measures were outside the association’s mission and posed institutional risk. One resolution accused

Review: 'Holding Liat' follows a family waiting after the Oct. 7 kidnappings — Static01.nyt.com

Review: 'Holding Liat' follows a family waiting after the Oct. 7 kidnappings

Brandon Kramer’s documentary Holding Liat opens on the Israeli-American Yehuda Beinin receiving information that his daughter, Liat, is still alive after she and her husband, Aviv, were kidnapped from their kibbutz in the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks on Israel. The film follows Yehuda and his family in the

Kaouther Ben Hania makes film from five-year-old Hind Rajab’s recorded last call — I.guim.co.uk

Kaouther Ben Hania makes film from five-year-old Hind Rajab’s recorded last call

Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania has made a film titled The Voice of Hind Rajab, built around the audio of five‑year‑old Hind Rajab’s final hours as recorded and posted by the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS). Ben Hania first heard Hind’s voice in February 2024 while

Labor activists urge Albanese to withdraw invitation for Israel president Isaac Herzog — I.guim.co.uk

Labor activists urge Albanese to withdraw invitation for Israel president Isaac Herzog

A group of rank-and-file Labor party members has urged the Albanese government to rescind its invitation for Israel's president, Isaac Herzog, to visit Australia, voicing outrage over his country’s military bombardment of Gaza. Labor Friends of Palestine said that, if Herzog does travel, federal police should investigate