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LIVE: Israel Kills 100 in Gaza as Trump Insists Ceasefire Remains Intact

LIVE: Israel Kills 100 in Gaza as Trump Insists Ceasefire Remains Intact

Kamal Yalwa03 mins

At least 100 Palestinians, including 35 children, have been killed in fresh Israeli air strikes across Gaza, according to medical sources, marking one of the deadliest incidents since the fragile truce took effect earlier this month. The attacks, which hit multiple residential areas, including Al-Mawasi in southern Gaza where displaced families had been sheltering, have left scores wounded. Emergency responders continue to pull victims from the rubble amid warnings of a humanitarian collapse. Images from the scene show injured children being treated in ambulances before being taken to Nasser Hospital. Despite the bloodshed, US President Donald Trump insisted the ceasefire “remains in place,” saying Israel had merely “hit back” after one of its soldiers was “taken out.” Trump told reporters that “nothing is going to jeopardise” the truce, though he added that “Hamas has to behave.” The Israeli military claimed it had “resumed enforcing the ceasefire,” even as witnesses described sustained aerial bombardments in Gaza City and Khan Younis. Meanwhile, tensions are also flaring in the occupied West Bank. Israeli settlers reportedly torched Palestinian vehicles in two separate attacks — one in the town of Surif near Hebron and another in Atara, north of Ramallah. In Gaza, Palestinian human rights defenders have condemned Israeli demolition work in the enclave’s ruins, accusing private contractors of “profiting from a crime.” Tahseen Elayyan of Al-Haq told Al Jazeera that contractors were being paid over $1,000 a day for demolition operations and even dumping Israeli construction waste onto Gaza’s rubble. “They are feasting on this crime. They are aiding and abetting genocide,” he said. The ongoing violence raises doubts about the sustainability of the US-brokered ceasefire, which was meant to usher in a second phase of the Trump administration’s Gaza plan — including prisoner exchanges and reconstruction efforts under international supervision.

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Erdogan Calls on US and Allies to Pressure Israel Over Gaza Ceasefire Violations

Kamal Yalwa03 mins

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged the United States and other nations to take stronger action to ensure Israel abides by the Gaza ceasefire agreement. He suggested that measures such as sanctions or suspending arms sales should be considered to compel Israel to stop its violations. Speaking to reporters on board a return flight from Oman, Erdogan emphasized that Hamas was adhering to the terms of the ceasefire. “Gaza is a test for the Islamic world. God willing, we will pass this test with flying colours and take our place alongside our brothers and sisters in the strongest possible way,” he said, according to an official readout. The Turkish leader reiterated that Türkiye remains prepared to assist in the implementation of the planned Gaza task force “in any way needed.” Ankara has consistently expressed support for international mechanisms aimed at maintaining stability and rebuilding Gaza following the devastation caused by the conflict. Reports in recent days suggest that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected any involvement of Turkish personnel on the ground in Gaza. This stance underscores the deep mistrust that continues to define relations between the two countries. Since the outbreak of Israel’s war on Gaza, relations between Türkiye and Israel—already strained—have deteriorated further. Erdogan has frequently accused Israel of committing atrocities and violating international law during its military operations. Turkish officials have also criticized what they describe as the international community’s “double standards” in holding Israel accountable. Ankara has repeatedly called on Western powers to match their statements with concrete actions to enforce compliance with ceasefire terms. Erdogan’s latest comments come amid fragile calm in Gaza, where sporadic Israeli operations and airstrikes have continued despite the ceasefire framework brokered by international mediators. Humanitarian agencies warn that violations risk reigniting a wider escalation. Türkiye has positioned itself as a vocal advocate for Palestinian rights, providing humanitarian assistance and calling for international unity in rebuilding Gaza. Erdogan’s appeal highlights Ankara’s ongoing effort to shape regional diplomacy and assert its influence in the post-conflict landscape.

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At Least Three Palestinians Killed by Israeli Strikes in Gaza Amid Fragile Ceasefire

Fola Badmus04 mins

At least three Palestinians have been killed in Gaza despite the ongoing ceasefire, according to medical sources who spoke to Al Jazeera on Thursday. The deaths mark yet another violation of the fragile truce between Israel and Hamas, heightening fears of renewed hostilities. The latest attacks occurred as both sides continue to accuse each other of breaching the terms of the ceasefire, which was meant to bring temporary relief to the war-battered enclave. Witnesses reported Israeli strikes in central and southern Gaza, with several civilians among the casualties. An Israeli government agency has meanwhile announced that the reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt for the movement of people will remain delayed. The crossing, a critical route for humanitarian aid and evacuation, has been closed for weeks amid ongoing security and logistical disputes. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has instructed the military to prepare what he described as a “comprehensive plan” to defeat Hamas should the ceasefire collapse completely. The directive underscores Tel Aviv’s continued insistence on dismantling the group’s military and political infrastructure. Hamas, for its part, has handed over the remains of two more Israeli captives, according to Palestinian media outlets. The group admitted, however, that locating the bodies of additional captives buried beneath Gaza’s widespread destruction will require specialised equipment and external assistance. The truce, mediated by Egypt and Qatar with support from the United States, remains tenuous as sporadic gunfire, drone strikes, and shelling persist in several areas of Gaza. Humanitarian agencies have warned that the situation could deteriorate rapidly if full-scale hostilities resume. Health officials in Gaza say the death toll continues to rise even during periods of supposed calm, as limited medical access and infrastructure collapse make it increasingly difficult to treat the wounded. The ongoing violence also complicates diplomatic efforts aimed at stabilising the region. Talks to consolidate the ceasefire and ensure the safe delivery of humanitarian aid have stalled amid mutual distrust and political pressure on both sides. International observers have urged Israel to maintain restraint and allow aid access through Rafah, while calling on Hamas to uphold the truce and release any remaining hostages. For many in Gaza, however, the ceasefire offers little solace. As one resident told Al Jazeera, “Even when they say there is a ceasefire, we still live in fear. The sounds of drones and explosions never really stop.”

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Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting: US President Suggests No Need for Ceasefire

Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting: US President Suggests No Need for Ceasefire

Fola Badmus04 mins

US President Donald Trump has hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House for high-stakes talks on the future of the war in Ukraine. The meeting, which lasted about 30 minutes before a press briefing, is expected to be followed by discussions with seven European leaders and a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ahead of the summit, Trump urged Ukraine to abandon its NATO membership ambitions and its hopes of regaining Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014. The United States and most of the international community still regard the annexation as illegal. Key developments from the White House meeting: The talks mark Trump’s most direct engagement on Ukraine since returning to office. Analysts say the emphasis on negotiations, rather than continued battlefield support, could signal a significant shift in US policy — one that places Trump at the center of a possible deal involving Kyiv and Moscow.

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Israel Kills Over 40 in Gaza as Aid Agencies Call for Immediate Ceasefire

Fola Badmus03 mins

More than 41 Palestinians have been killed in fresh Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip since dawn on Monday, including at least 20 people who were reportedly seeking humanitarian aid, according to local health authorities. The escalating violence has drawn urgent calls from international aid agencies, who warn that Gaza is on the brink of irreversible humanitarian collapse unless an immediate ceasefire is implemented. Speaking to Al Jazeera, aid organisations painted a dire picture of the situation in Gaza, where hunger and desperation continue to deepen amid near-total destruction and a critical shortage of supplies. “Without a cessation of hostilities, Gaza is spiralling into a humanitarian catastrophe that may soon become irreversible,” one aid official said. Despite a partial easing of the Israeli blockade since July 27, humanitarian access remains severely limited. Officials in Gaza say over 22,000 aid trucks are waiting outside the Strip, while an average of only 84 trucks per day are currently entering—far below the 600 daily trucks aid groups say are needed to meet basic human needs. Photos emerging from the ground show scenes of devastation and displacement. Among them is Zainab Dakka, a displaced mother seen standing outside her makeshift tent in Gaza City with her daughter and a bag of flour from a rare aid delivery. As food scarcity worsens, many Palestinians are now risking gunfire by scavenging for scraps to feed their families—underscoring the deadly consequences of the ongoing siege. Global pressure is mounting for a ceasefire, but diplomatic efforts so far have failed to yield progress.

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Iran, Israel Ceasefire Holds as Dozens Killed in Gaza

Fola Badmus04 mins

The US-brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel appears to be holding as of Wednesday, as both sides signalled that their direct military confrontation had ended, at least for now, following 12 days of intense aerial and missile exchanges. Iranian lawmakers voted Wednesday in favour of suspending cooperation with the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, state TV said, as an Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said Iran’s nuclear facilities had been “badly damaged” by US strikes. Meanwhile, in Gaza, Israeli fire killed over 50. The latest in a string of deadly incidents near aid distribution sites came after the United Nations had condemned the “weaponisation of food” in the Gaza Strip, where a US- and Israeli-backed foundation has largely replaced established humanitarian organisations. Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP that Israeli fire targeted thousands of civilians waiting for aid in an area of central Gaza where Palestinians have gathered each night in the hope of collecting food rations. He added that the crowd was hit by Israeli “bullets and tank shells”. Iran on Wednesday branded NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s gushing note to President Donald Trump on US strikes targeting key nuclear sites as “disgraceful, despicable and irresponsible”. On Tuesday, Rutte hailed in a pre-NATO summit note to Trump what he called his “decisive action” in Iran, days after the United States conducted unprecedented strikes on its nuclear facilities. Rutte said the move “was truly extraordinary and something no one else dared to do. It makes us safer.” Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei hit back, saying it was “disgraceful, despicable and irresponsible for #NATO’s SG to congratulate a ‘truly extraordinary’ criminal act of aggression against a sovereign State.” Whoever “supports a crime is regarded as complicit,” Baqaei said in a post on X. President Donald Trump on Wednesday likened Washington’s strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities to the US dropping of atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end World War II. “Actually, if you look at Hiroshima, if you look at Nagasaki, you know that ended a war too,” Trump said as he wrapped up NATO’s summit in The Hague. “This ended a war in a different way, but it was so devastating.” The head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards command centre, Ali Shadmani, died of wounds sustained during Israel’s military strikes on the country, Iranian state media said on Wednesday. The guards’ command centre vowed “harsh revenge” for his killing, state media added. Israel’s armed forces had said on 17 June that it killed Shadmani, who it identified as Iran’s wartime chief of staff and most senior military commander.

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