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- 1Gaza's rubble conceals up to 10,000 bodies, aid workers say●61m tonnes of rubble: Gaza aid workers face delicate task of clearing ruins concealing up to 10,000 bodies
Aid workers in Gaza are facing the enormous task of clearing an estimated 61 million tonnes of rubble left by more than a year of war, a task complicated by the likelihood that the bodies of up to 10,000 people remain buried beneath the ruins. Clearing operations must balance reconstruction with the careful recovery and identification of the dead, a slow and delicate process that will shape how families find closure and how the territory rebuilds.
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French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly disputed claims made by Donald Trump concerning Gaza. According to a report by the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Macron rejected the US president's assertions, though the specific statements being contested are not detailed. The disagreement adds to ongoing international debate over the situation in Gaza and the positions of Western leaders on it.
- 3Netanyahu attacks critics of Israel's actions in Gaza▼Netanyahu attacks critics of Israel’s actions in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly attacked critics of Israel's military actions in Gaza, pushing back against mounting international condemnation of the ongoing war. His remarks come as scrutiny of Israel's conduct in the territory continues to grow among foreign governments, humanitarian organisations and commentators.
- 4Macron tells UN Gaza is 'a spectacle that shames us all'▼Gaza : Emmanuel Macron dénonce devant l'ONU "un spectacle qui nous fait honte à tous"
French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the UN General Assembly on Gaza, denouncing what he called 'a spectacle that shames us all'. The remarks came as international pressure grows over the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, with world leaders using the annual gathering in New York to weigh in on the conflict. His strong language drew wide attention and reaction across French and international media.
- 5Palestinian death toll in Gaza war passes 74,000●Palestinian death toll in Gaza war passes 74,000, and other Mideast news
News outlets report that the Palestinian death toll in the Gaza war has surpassed 74,000, according to figures cited in a roundup of Middle East developments. The milestone is being carried widely across United States and regional publications as part of broader coverage of the conflict and other Mideast news. The figures come from Gaza health authorities and mark a grim new threshold in the war, drawing renewed international attention to the scale of casualties.
- 6Palestinian Death Toll in Gaza War Passes 74,000▼Palestinian death toll in Gaza war rises above 74,000 since the war began and other Mideast news
Health authorities in Gaza report that the Palestinian death toll from the war has risen above 74,000 since the conflict began, according to an Associated Press roundup carried widely across US news outlets. The figure marks another grim milestone in the conflict and comes alongside other Middle East developments in the same report. The tally, published by Gaza's Health Ministry, does not distinguish between civilians and fighters and is cited routinely by international media and UN officials.
- 7Board of Peace rules out UNRWA role in Gaza●‘No role for UNRWA in Gaza’: Does the Board of Peace toe Israeli lines?
A statement that UNRWA will have no role in Gaza, tied to the Board of Peace framework for the territory's future, is drawing scrutiny from Al Jazeera, which asks whether the body is simply following Israeli positions. The exclusion of the UN relief agency, long targeted by Israel, raises questions about who will deliver aid and services in the strip.
- 8Gaza death toll rises above 74,000, health officials say▼Palestinian death toll in Gaza war rises above 74,000 since war began
Palestinian health authorities report that the death toll in Gaza has risen above 74,000 since the war began, marking another grim milestone in the conflict. The figure covers those killed since fighting started in October 2023 and comes as international attention remains fixed on ceasefire efforts, humanitarian conditions, and ongoing casualties across the territory.
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The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza war has passed 74,000, according to figures reported by Arab News. The milestone marks another grim escalation in the conflict, which has drawn sustained international attention and debate over the humanitarian situation in the territory.
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Israeli forces killed four Palestinians in what are described as new violations of the Gaza ceasefire, according to Anadolu Agency. The reported deaths come despite the truce meant to halt hostilities in the enclave, where sporadic strikes and shootings have continued to claim lives. The incident adds to concerns that the fragile agreement is deteriorating, with Palestinian officials and rights groups repeatedly accusing Israel of breaching the terms.
- 11Gaza death toll surpasses 74,000 amid continued Israeli strikes●Israeli strikes kill Palestinians as Gaza death toll surpasses 74000
Israeli strikes killed more Palestinians in Gaza as the territory's death toll surpassed 74,000, according to reporting cited by Muslim Network TV. The figures underline the scale of casualties in the conflict, with strikes continuing across the enclave and no indication of a pause in operations. The milestone tally is drawing renewed international attention to the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
- 12Israeli army kills Palestinian in new Gaza truce violations▼Israeli army kills Palestinian, wounds 7 others in new Gaza truce violations
Israeli forces shot dead one Palestinian and wounded seven others in what reports describe as fresh violations of the Gaza ceasefire. The incident adds to tensions surrounding the fragile truce, with the army accused of repeatedly breaching its terms. Further details about the circumstances of the shooting and the victims' identities were not immediately available.
- 13Macron Slams Israel and Trump's Gaza Diplomacy at UNGA●Macron Criticises Israel, Slams Trump’s ‘Shameful’ Gaza Diplomacy In Final UNGA Speech | N18G
French President Emmanuel Macron used his final UN General Assembly speech to criticise Israel's conduct in Gaza and denounce what he called Trump's 'shameful' diplomacy on the conflict. The remarks, delivered at the UNGA in New York, are drawing wide attention as France positions itself as one of the sharpest Western critics of the war and of US handling of ceasefire efforts.
- 14Israeli strikes kill at least four across Gaza▼Israeli attacks kill at least four across Gaza, report says
Israeli attacks across Gaza have killed at least four people, according to a report by Middle East Eye. The strikes hit separate locations in the territory, adding to the mounting civilian death toll in the ongoing conflict. Details on the exact locations and circumstances of the attacks remain limited in the initial report.
- 15Displaced Palestinians struggle to survive with 'empty hands'▼‘My hands are empty’: Displaced Palestinians struggle to survive
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza describe being left with nothing as they try to survive after repeated displacement. Reporting by Al Jazeera highlights families who have lost homes, belongings and livelihoods, with one saying 'my hands are empty'. The account underscores the worsening humanitarian conditions facing people who have fled multiple times and now depend almost entirely on aid.
- 16Dozens of delegations walk out of Netanyahu's UN speech●Full list of nations to walk out of Netanyahu’s speech: (Source: https://www. thelondoneconomic.com/news/ful l-list-of-c
A long list of countries walked out of Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the United Nations, with the roll call including Suriname, Egypt, Yemen, Sudan, Tunisia, Senegal, Palestine, Panama, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu and others. The mass exodus reflects anger over the war in Gaza and deepening international isolation of the Israeli leader, and the published list is being widely shared as the UN General Assembly session draws attention.
- 17Gaza death toll rises despite ongoing ceasefire▼Palestinian death toll in Gaza war rises, despite ceasefire - News
Palestinian deaths in the Gaza war have continued to climb even though a ceasefire is in place. Reports from the region indicate casualties are still being counted as bodies are recovered from rubble and people die from wounds sustained before the truce. The news underscores how fragile the ceasefire remains and how heavy the war's toll has been on Gaza's civilian population.
- 18Gaza death toll passes 74,000 as killings continue▼Israel's Gaza genocide death toll passes 74,000 as killings continue | Daily Sabah
The reported death toll in Gaza has surpassed 74,000 as Israeli military operations continue, according to figures published by Daily Sabah, a Turkish outlet. The report characterizes the campaign as genocide, language that mirrors ongoing international legal disputes over the war. Deaths continue to mount despite ceasefire diplomacy and international pressure.
- 19Israeli Strikes Continue across Gaza as Death Toll Climbs▼Israeli Attacks Continue across Gaza As Palestinian Death Toll Rises
Israeli military operations are continuing across the Gaza Strip, with Palestinian casualty figures rising as strikes hit multiple areas of the territory. The ongoing campaign has drawn renewed international concern over the humanitarian situation, with aid agencies warning of worsening conditions for civilians caught in the fighting.
- 20Gaza families shelter in buildings at risk of collapse▼‘Nowhere else to go’: Gaza families shelter in buildings that may collapse
Palestinian families displaced across Gaza are taking shelter in heavily damaged buildings that could collapse at any time, saying they have nowhere else to go. The report highlights the scale of destruction in the territory and the desperation of residents who have been repeatedly displaced, forced to choose between unsafe ruins and the streets as the conflict continues.
- 21Macron rebukes Trump, questions his Gaza peace proposal▼“Esa paz no existe”: Emmanuel Macron responde a Donald Trump y cuestiona su propuesta para Gaza
French President Emmanuel Macron publicly pushed back against Donald Trump's proposal for Gaza, saying the peace it promises does not exist and criticising the terms being put forward. The exchange adds to international debate over how the war and postwar governance of Gaza should be handled, with allies openly disagreeing over the US approach.
- 22Israeli army kills two Palestinians in Gaza truce violations▼Israeli army kills 2 Palestinians, wounds 7 others in new Gaza truce violations
The Israeli army has killed two Palestinians and wounded seven others in what Middle East Monitor describes as new violations of the Gaza ceasefire. The incident adds to ongoing tensions over compliance with the truce, with reports continuing to document casualties in Gaza despite the agreement.
- 23Qatar's Emir tells Israel to 'stop crying anti-Semitism' at UN●Qatar Emir WARNS Israel: ‘Stop Crying Anti-Semitism’ | FIERY UN Speech EXPOSES Gaza Crisis
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani delivered a fiery speech at the United Nations addressing the Gaza crisis, sharply criticising Israel. He told Israel to 'stop crying anti-Semitism' in response to criticism of its conduct in the war. The remarks drew widespread attention online, with many circulating the speech amid ongoing international debate over Gaza and Israel's responses to condemnation.
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Israeli forces have reportedly violated the ceasefire in Gaza, killing one Palestinian and wounding six others, according to IMEMC News. The incident adds to ongoing tensions over compliance with the truce, with reports of continued strikes and casualties in the territory despite the agreement.
- 25Israel says it killed October 7 attacker in Gaza●Israel says it killed in Gaza October 7 attacker who abducted hostage couple
Israel says its forces have killed in Gaza a militant it identifies as one of the October 7 attackers who abducted an Israeli hostage couple during the assault. The announcement ties the strike directly to the hunt for those responsible for taking hostages, as fighting continues and families of captives press for information. The identity of the militant and further details were not immediately provided.
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Reports from Gaza indicate the death toll continues to climb as the conflict between Israel and Hamas persists. The exact figures vary between sources, but aid agencies and health officials warn the humanitarian situation is deteriorating, with casualties mounting among civilians and severe shortages of food, water and medical supplies across the territory.
- 27Qatari PM calls Netanyahu biggest obstacle to Gaza peace plan▼Qatari PM says Netanyahu is ‘biggest obstacle’ to fulfilling Gaza peace plan
Qatar's Prime Minister has accused Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu of being the biggest obstacle to implementing the Gaza peace plan. The charge, carried by the Times of Israel, underlines growing friction between mediators in Doha and Israel's government over the stalled next steps of the ceasefire agreement. It highlights disputes over Israel's commitments as the plan's later phases remain unfulfilled.
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Four Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across multiple locations in the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian news reporting. The strikes come amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, which has caused widespread casualties and displacement in the territory. Details about the victims or the specific circumstances of the attacks were not immediately available.
- 29IDF Uncovers 600-Meter-Long Hamas Tunnel in Gaza●IDF Discovers 600-Meter-Long Tunnel In Gaza| Watch What Happened Next To Hamas' Terror Hideout
The Israeli military says it has discovered a 600-meter-long tunnel in Gaza that it identifies as a Hamas hideout, and footage shared by news outlets shows the structure being destroyed shortly after its discovery. The find adds to ongoing IDF operations targeting the tunnel network beneath Gaza, and is drawing wide attention as the war continues.
- 30Qatar's Al Thani accuses Netanyahu government of sabotaging Gaza talks▼Qatar's Al Thani claims Netanyahu's 'far-right government' sabotaging Gaza talks
Qatar's Sheikh Al Thani has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government of deliberately undermining negotiations over a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza. The charge, reported by The Jerusalem Post, escalates tensions between Qatar, a key mediator alongside Egypt and the United States, and Israel, and highlights deepening frustration over stalled talks.
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Israeli gunfire has killed a child in Gaza, according to reporting by Middle East Eye. No further details about the incident, the child's identity, or the circumstances of the shooting are available. The death adds to the toll of child casualties in the territory amid the ongoing conflict and continued military operations there.
- 32Thousands Feared Trapped Under Gaza Rubble After Strikes▼ଭୟଙ୍କର ଆଟାକରେ ମରିଗଲେ ୮୦୦୦ | Thousands Feared Trapped Under Gaza Rubble | Odia News | N18G
Reports say around 8,000 people have been killed and thousands more are feared trapped under rubble in Gaza following intense attacks. Rescue teams are struggling to reach people buried under destroyed buildings as the humanitarian crisis deepens. The mounting death toll and the difficulty of rescue operations are drawing international concern and widespread discussion of the worsening situation.
- 33Report: Netanyahu told forces to limit Gaza escalation days before Oct 7▼Days before Oct 7, PM ordered security forces to ‘minimize escalation’ in Gaza – report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly ordered security forces to 'minimize escalation' in Gaza just days before Hamas launched the October 7 attacks. The report has reignited debate over whether political considerations shaped Israel's security posture ahead of the assault, fueling ongoing controversy over failures leading up to the deadliest day in the country's history.
- 34Gaza media office says 262 Palestinian journalists killed since war began▼262 Palestinian journalists killed by Israel since Gaza war: Media office
Gaza's media office says 262 Palestinian journalists have been killed by Israel since the Gaza war began in October 2023, according to a report carried by Anadolu Agency. The figure underscores the toll on media workers covering the conflict, and press freedom groups have repeatedly raised concerns about reporter safety in the territory.
- 35Gaza aid workers clear 61m tonnes of rubble hiding 10,000 bodies●61m tonnes of rubble: Gaza aid workers face delicate task of clearing ruins concealing up to 10,000 bodies By Seham Tant
Aid workers in Gaza have begun one of the largest rubble-clearance operations in modern history, removing 61 million tonnes of debris from the war-torn territory. The work is delicate: an estimated 10,000 bodies remain buried beneath the ruins, alongside unexploded bombs. Workers say the debris holds lives and memories as well as wreckage, and each site must be handled carefully. Reporting from Gaza City highlights the scale and human cost of the task ahead.
- 36Report: Egypt warned Netanyahu three times before October 7▼Netanyahu received three warnings from Egypt about Gaza including in days before October 7 - report
A new report says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received three warnings from Egyptian intelligence about an imminent attack from Gaza, including in the days just before October 7, 2023. The claim fuels ongoing political controversy in Israel over whether the government ignored advance notice of Hamas's assault and who bears responsibility for the security failure.
- 37Report: Netanyahu told forces to ease Gaza tensions days before Oct. 7▼Days before Oct. 7, PM ordered security forces to ‘minimize escalation’ in Gaza – report
A report says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered security forces to 'minimize escalation' in Gaza just days before Hamas's October 7 attack. The claim has drawn attention amid ongoing debate over whether Israeli leadership underestimated threats from Gaza and whether earlier signals of an attack were ignored ahead of the assault.
- 38Iran, Türkiye and Qatar Hit Back at Israel at UN General Assembly●Iran, Türkiye and Qatar Hit Back at Israel at UNGA | Gaza, War and Right of Reply
At the UN General Assembly, Iran, Türkiye and Qatar used their addresses and right-of-reply to condemn Israel over the war in Gaza, delivering some of the sharpest criticisms of the session. Their speeches accused Israel of aggression and violations of international law, keeping Gaza at the centre of the assembly's diplomatic agenda.
- 39Netanyahu addresses near-empty UN chamber after walkouts●“Grotesque”: Netanyahu’s U.N. Speech & Israel’s Impunity Netanyahu addressed a near-empty chamber at the UN General Asse
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to a near-empty General Assembly hall on Thursday after dozens of delegations walked out in protest at the start of his address. Critics, including analyst Daniel Levy, called the speech "grotesque" and argued it underscored both Israel's growing diplomatic isolation and what they see as ongoing impunity over its conduct in Gaza.
- 40Smotrich urges West Bank campaign mirroring Gaza war▼'Do there what we did in Gaza': Smotrich calls for full-scale war in occupied West Bank
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for waging a full-scale war in the occupied West Bank, saying Israel should 'do there what we did in Gaza'. The remarks, reported by Middle East Eye, drew immediate criticism from Palestinians and rights advocates who warn such an operation would bring Gaza-level devastation and displacement to the West Bank. The comments deepen concerns about escalating Israeli military action beyond Gaza.