Israeli tanks shell the overwhelmed Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza and strafe the facility with machine-gun fire as life-saving surgeries cease after troops arrest most doctors.
At least 17 Palestinians were killed, including an 11-month-old baby, and 42 wounded in an Israeli attack on a school-turned-shelter in central Gaza’s Nuseirat camp
Israel’s relentless bombardment of Gaza is among the most destructive in history. Western nations have provided it with substantial military assistance, despite accusations of genocide and global calls for a ceasefire.
An investigation by Al Jazeera’s Sanad Monitoring and Verification Agency revealed the extent of international involvement. What are the ethical and moral implications of Western nations supporting Israel’s wars?
PJ Crowley, a former US State Department spokesman, says the resumption of talks for a possible deal between Hamas and Israel is positive, but he downplayed “a breakthrough”.
“Anytime you have negotiators at various
tables communicating through their respective channels, you know that is good news,” Crowley told Al Jazeera.
“However, let’s understand these are talks about talks. They’re discussions on how to resume formal ceasefire negotiations and that gives all the parties the opportunity to reiterate their maximalist positions,” Crowley said
The Israeli army says it killed “a Hamas commander”, alleging he was also an employee of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and responsible for the killing and kidnapping of Israeli civilians during the October 7, 2023, attack.
Asked about the allegations, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees confirmed that Muhammad Abu Atiwi was a staff member. It said his name was included on a list sent by the Israeli government to the agency alleging 100 UNRWA employees were members of Palestinian armed groups, including Hamas
