Thousands of Palestinians flee as Israeli bombs rain down on Gaza City

The Israeli army has subjected Gaza City to its most punishing attacks in two years of war, sending thousands of residents fleeing under bombs and bullets amid fears they might never return, with the United Nations chief calling the offensive “horrendous”.

Initial stages of Gaza City attack under way, says Israel

The Israeli military has said it is "operating with great force on the outskirts of Gaza City" as it confirmed that the initial stages of its attack on the Palestinian territory's largest city is under way.

UN humanitarian chief slams aid plan for Gaza proposed by Israel, backed by US

United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher on Tuesday criticized an Israel-initiated and US-backed humanitarian aid distribution plan for Gaza as a “fig leaf for further violence and displacement” of Palestinians in the war-torn enclave.

Israeli Forces Intensify Aggression in Southern Syria, Forcing Residents to Flee

Israeli occupation forces have escalated their violations in southern Syria, expanding their presence in Quneitra province and forcing civilians to leave their homes under threat.

Trump’s plan for ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Gaza is illegal, says UN investigator

U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza is illegal under international law and “amounts to ethnic cleansing,” the United Nations’ top investigator on human rights in Palestine told POLITICO.

Egypt says it will not be part of any proposal that displaces Palestinians

Egypt rejects and will not be part of any proposal that displaces Palestinians from Gaza, its foreign ministry said on Thursday, following President Donald Trump’s plan for the US to take over the war-torn strip and his call for Egypt to take in resettled Palestinians.

Hamas calls for emergency Arab summit over Trump’s Gaza proposals

Hamas is urging Arab leaders to convene for an emergency meeting to discuss ways to counter US President Donald Trump’s recent proposals for Gaza’s future, the group’s spokesman Hazem Qassem said.

US appears to backtrack on Trump's Gaza plan

US President Donald Trump's administration appeared to backtrack after his proposal to take over Gaza sparked uproar, with the United Nations warning against "ethnic cleansing" in the Palestinian territory.

Israeli ambassador to the United Nations says Palestinians shouldn’t be forced out of Gaza

Danny Danon, the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, backed President Donald Trump’s plans for the United States to take control of Gaza, though he doesn’t believe Palestinians should be forcibly removed from the land.

Trump insists Egypt, Jordan will take displaced Gazans

US President Donald Trump insisted Thursday that Egypt and Jordan would take in displaced Gazans, despite the two Arab nations dismissing his plan to move Palestinians from the territory.

Israel's New Year’s Day Airstrikes Kill 17 in Gaza

At least 17 Palestinians, including many children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on New Year's Day, with heavy attacks on the Jabalia and Bureij refugee camps in northern Gaza.

Far-right minister says Israel should halve Gaza’s population

Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has said Israel should occupy the Gaza Strip and halve its Palestinian population by encouraging “voluntary emigration.”

Storms flood tents in Gaza as Israel steps up bombardment

Heavy rains flooded tent encampments of displaced Palestinians across Gaza, adding seasonal winter misery to communities already devastated by 13 months of war, as Israeli forces stepped up strikes in the enclave.

Israel army issues new evacuation call for south Beirut residents

The Israeli military on Saturday called on residents to leave parts of southern Beirut, a warning usually followed by strikes on those areas of the Lebanese capital.

Israel army warns south Lebanon residents 'not to return to homes'

The Israeli military on Saturday warned residents of south Lebanon "not to return" to their homes as troops continued fighting Hezbollah militants in the area.

More Than 9,500 Refugees Flee Lebanon for Syria in 24 hours

 Almost 9,600 people crossed the Syrian border from Lebanon over the past 24 hours, Oleg Ignasyuk, the deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said.

Up to 1Mln People Internally Displaced in Lebanon Amid Israeli Attacks - Authorities

Nearly 1 million people have been internally displaced in Lebanon amid Israeli attacks, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Sunday, adding that the country's priority is to stop the ongoing aggression against Lebanon.

Nearly half a million displaced in Lebanon: minister

The number of displaced Lebanese has soared to nearly 500,000 since Israel ramped up its military campaign against Hezbollah, Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib said Tuesday.

Israeli army issues new evacuation orders in north Gaza

Israeli forces have issued new evacuation orders to Palestinians in areas of north Gaza that were among the first to be hit at the start of the war with Hamas in October, after militants fired a fresh volley of rockets into Israel.

Israel strikes southern Gaza after ordering evacuations

Israel carried out fresh strikes in southern Gaza, forcing hundreds of Palestinians to flee after the army once again ordered the evacuation of certain densely populated areas.