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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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LIVE: Palestinians in Gaza Bury ‘Unrecognisable’ Bodies Returned by Israel

LIVE: Palestinians in Gaza Bury ‘Unrecognisable’ Bodies Returned by Israel

Kamal Yalwa02 mins

Palestinians in Gaza are holding mass burials for dozens of bodies returned by Israel as part of a recent exchange involving the remains of Israeli captives. Medical officials say many of the bodies are “unrecognisable” and bear signs of torture and mutilation. The funerals took place outside Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis and in Deir al-Balah, where bulldozers covered rows of shrouded remains in freshly dug mass graves. Medical staff said the condition of the bodies made identification nearly impossible. The return of the bodies comes more than two weeks after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect. Yet, Palestinians continue to endure severe shortages of food, clean water, fuel, and shelter, as Israel maintains restrictions on aid entering Gaza despite a ruling by the International Court of Justice ordering it to allow humanitarian relief. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, about 473,000 Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza since the October 10 truce. Many have found their homes destroyed and basic infrastructure obliterated, with unexploded bombs still littering residential areas. More than 68,500 Palestinians have been killed in the war, which has left vast portions of the enclave in ruins. Rights groups and a UN commission of inquiry have accused Israel of committing genocide—allegations Israel has vehemently denied. Meanwhile, Hamas says it has expanded its search for the remains of Israeli captives, with assistance from the Red Cross and Egyptian authorities.

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El-Sisi, Trump to Co-Chair Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt on Monday

Kamal Yalwa06 mins

By Trend Brio News | October 12, 2025 SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and U.S. President Donald Trump are set to co-chair an international peace summit in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday, bringing together leaders from over 20 countries to discuss a comprehensive plan to end Israel’s devastating war on Gaza. According to a statement from the Egyptian presidency on Saturday, the summit aims “to end the war in the Gaza Strip, enhance efforts to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East, and usher in a new era of regional security and stability.” Among those confirmed to attend are United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, and Spain’s Pedro Sánchez. It remains unclear whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or any representatives from Hamas will take part. The announcement follows the implementation of the first phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which includes the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, the partial withdrawal of Israeli troops, and the resumption of humanitarian aid into Gaza. Palestinians Return to Rubble As the ceasefire holds, tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians have begun returning north along the Gaza coast to their homes — or what remains of them. Much of Gaza lies in ruins after two years of war that have killed more than 67,000 people, mostly civilians, and left the enclave on the brink of famine. Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud, reporting from Gaza City, described scenes of resilience amid destruction. “People walk this exhausting journey back because they belong here,” he said. “But spending a night here is going to be very difficult. The struggle to survive continues each hour.” Recovery Efforts Underway Gaza’s Government Media Office said more than 5,000 recovery and relief operations have been conducted since the ceasefire began. Over 850 missions were carried out by civil defence and municipal teams to recover bodies and clear debris, while more than 900 efforts focused on restoring water and sewage infrastructure. Officials in Khan Younis reported that 85 percent of the city has been destroyed, with over 400,000 tonnes of rubble still blocking streets. Aid agencies say the work is being done with minimal resources due to Israel’s continued blockade restricting fuel and equipment imports. Push for Humanitarian Access Aid groups, including the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF, have called on Israel to reopen border crossings to allow the delivery of food, medicine, and relief materials. WFP country director Antoine Renard said the agency was ready to reopen 145 food distribution points across Gaza once access is restored. UNICEF also announced plans to scale up food and hygiene supplies for children and families. Prisoner and Hostage Exchange As part of the ceasefire deal, 20 Israeli captives and the bodies of 28 others are set to be handed over on Monday, according to President Trump. In exchange, Israel will release 250 Palestinian prisoners and about 1,700 Gazans detained without charge since the war began. In Tel Aviv, tens of thousands gathered in Hostages Square to mark the expected return of captives. Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, daughter Ivanka Trump, and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff — who helped broker the agreement — joined the rally. “I dreamed of this night. It’s been a long journey,” Witkoff said to loud applause. “As you return to your families, know that all of Israel and the world stand ready to welcome you home.” Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut reported that families of Israeli captives credited Trump and the U.S. team for the deal, accusing Prime Minister Netanyahu of prolonging the conflict for political reasons. With the summit in Sharm el-Sheikh set to convene on Monday, global leaders hope the talks can solidify the fragile ceasefire and pave the way for lasting peace in the region.

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UN Expert Warns Gaza’s Recovery Will Take Generations

Kamal Yalwa03 mins

By Trend Brio News Desk | October 11, 2025 A United Nations expert has warned that Gaza’s recovery could take generations, as Palestinians returning to the north of the devastated enclave confront overwhelming destruction and psychological trauma. Balakrishnan Rajagopal, the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, urged Israel to allow the immediate delivery of tents and caravans to the Gaza Strip, saying displaced residents are finding only rubble where their homes once stood. “The psychological impacts and trauma are profound,” Rajagopal told Al Jazeera on Saturday, as tens of thousands of Palestinians began returning to northern Gaza following Israel’s partial withdrawal under a newly implemented ceasefire with Hamas. Since the conflict began in October 2023, Israel’s bombardment has killed more than 67,700 Palestinians and left Gaza in ruins. The UN estimates that 92% of all residential buildings have been damaged or destroyed, leaving hundreds of thousands of people displaced and living in tents or makeshift shelters. Rajagopal said that most of the emergency housing and relief materials promised earlier this year were blocked from entering Gaza due to Israel’s ongoing siege. “Even immediate relief and aid to the people of Gaza is not possible unless Israel stops controlling all the entry points,” he said. The UN expert, who has previously described Israel’s campaign as an act of “domicide” — the deliberate destruction of homes — said the systematic demolition of housing has been a core part of what he called Israel’s “genocidal actions” against Palestinians. “The destruction of homes and the making of entire areas uninhabitable is one of the main ways in which genocide has been committed,” Rajagopal said, adding that the scale of devastation resembles a second Nakba, referring to the mass displacement of Palestinians in 1948. “What has happened in the last two years,” he said, “is going to be something similar — and rebuilding Gaza will take generations.”

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Qatar’s Emir Accuses Israel of Undermining Gaza Truce Talks at UN

Qatar’s Emir Accuses Israel of Undermining Gaza Truce Talks at UN

Fola Badmus06 mins

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sharply condemned Israel for a “treacherous attack” on Hamas leaders in Doha, accusing it of derailing ceasefire efforts and violating international norms during his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. The emir warned that the September 9 attack “undermines any diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the genocide against the people in Gaza” and said it demonstrated that Israel has become a “rogue” state. The strike, which targeted Hamas officials in Qatar’s capital while they were meeting to discuss a ceasefire proposal brokered by the United States, was described by Doha as “state terrorism.” Although top Hamas leaders survived, six people were killed in what was seen as an unprecedented escalation. The attack took place in a residential neighborhood near diplomatic missions and schools. Qatar, a key mediator in the Gaza negotiations, said the bombing amounted to a political assassination. The emir said, “It is difficult to cooperate with such a mentality that does not respect the most minimum standards of cooperation,” adding that Israel simultaneously “negotiates with delegations” while plotting to assassinate members of negotiation teams. He accused Israel of attempting to render Gaza unlivable, “where no one can study or receive treatment.” Labeling Israel as a state “engaged in genocide,” Sheikh Tamim criticized it for branding all critics as either antisemitic or terrorists, a tactic he said “even Israel’s allies realise … and reject.” Drawing parallels to past global struggles, the emir likened the growing solidarity with Palestinians to the global movement against apartheid in the 20th century. His remarks came amid growing international backlash over the war in Gaza, where more than 65,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel’s military campaign began in October 2023. Speaking earlier on the same day, U.S. President Donald Trump called for the war to stop “immediately,” while Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said silence in the face of the war amounted to complicity in “barbarity.” Jordan’s King Abdullah II described the Gaza war as “one of the darkest moments in this institution’s history,” urging world leaders to move beyond repeated condemnations and toward concrete action. “How long will we be satisfied with condemnation after condemnation without concrete action?” he asked. France and Saudi Arabia jointly convened dozens of leaders earlier this week to revive talks on a two-state solution, while several European nations—including France, Belgium, Malta, and Luxembourg—formally recognized Palestinian statehood. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also spoke, defending international human rights standards and referencing a landmark UN Human Rights Council report that found Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute genocide. The U.S. and Israel have both rejected the report. Guterres stated, “We must choose human dignity and human rights. Human rights are not an ornament of peace, they are its bedrock.” He emphasized that respecting rights must go beyond rhetoric, calling for “justice over silence.” Sheikh Tamim concluded his speech by tying the September 9 attack to broader violations of the international order, warning that tolerating such behavior would erode global norms. “These rules are based on the maintenance of international peace and security and the respect for human dignity and state sovereignty,” he said. “If we allow violations to continue, it means allowing the rule of the jungle, where perpetrators and violators enjoy benefits just because they can.”

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Israel Accused of 'Burning the Ground' in Gaza City Offensive as Thousands Flee

Israel Accused of ‘Burning the Ground’ in Gaza City Offensive as Thousands Flee

Fola Badmus01 mins

Israeli forces have intensified their ground offensive in Gaza City, with residents describing the attacks as “heavy” and “relentless,” prompting a mass exodus of displaced Palestinians seeking safety. According to local sources, at least 89 people have been killed across the Gaza Strip since dawn, amid ongoing bombardment and worsening humanitarian conditions, including widespread hunger and displacement. The latest escalation has sparked renewed international concern, following a United Nations inquiry that concluded Israel’s nearly two-year-long war in Gaza amounts to genocide under international law. Thousands of civilians are now on the move again, fleeing areas under heavy fire in northern Gaza, as fears grow over further escalation and civilian casualties.

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LIVE: Israel kills 42 in Gaza, UNSC condemns Doha attack

Israel Kills 42 in Gaza as UN Security Council Condemns Doha Strike

Fola Badmus04 mins

By Kamal Yalwa Published: 12 September 2025 At least 42 Palestinians were killed on Friday as Israeli airstrikes pounded multiple locations in the Gaza Strip, including densely populated refugee camps, according to local medical sources. Fourteen of the victims were reportedly from the same family. The deadly escalation came just hours after Israel launched a targeted strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, the capital of Qatar—an attack that has drawn sharp international condemnation. UN Security Council Holds Emergency Session In an emergency session held early Friday, members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) strongly condemned the Israeli airstrike in Doha, describing it as a violation of international law and a dangerous precedent for state sovereignty. Diplomats from several member states expressed alarm that the strike took place on Qatari soil—one of the region’s key mediators in previous ceasefire negotiations—and warned of the potential for broader regional destabilization. The Qatari government has not yet confirmed casualties from the Doha strike, but officials labeled the attack a “flagrant breach” of its sovereignty. Hamas Vows to Keep Fighting In response to both the Doha and Gaza attacks, Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to armed resistance, saying that Israel’s military actions would not alter its core demands. These include: A Hamas spokesperson said the group would not be “intimidated or coerced into surrender,” and that the movement is preparing for “prolonged confrontation.” Rising Civilian Toll Friday’s strikes targeted residential areas, including al-Shati refugee camp, where several homes were destroyed. Rescue workers and civilians continued searching for survivors under the rubble well into the morning. Hospitals in Gaza, already strained by months of conflict, are struggling to treat the influx of casualties. International Response While the United States has not issued a direct condemnation of the Doha strike, U.S. Ambassador to the UN said Washington is seeking “clarification” from Israeli officials. Several European and Arab nations have urged restraint and called for renewed diplomatic efforts. This latest round of violence adds to the growing death toll in Gaza, where thousands have been killed since the conflict reignited in late 2024. The humanitarian crisis in the enclave has reached catastrophic levels, with over 80% of the population displaced and critical shortages of food, water, and medical supplies.

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Israel kills 7 children as offensive reaches the ‘heart of Gaza City’

Seven Children Among Dozens Killed as Israeli Offensive Reaches Heart of Gaza City

Fola Badmus03 mins

GAZA CITY — At least 30 Palestinians, including seven children, were killed on Friday as Israeli forces intensified their assault on Gaza City, targeting densely populated residential areas and displacement camps, according to local reports. The latest attacks bring the death toll from the ongoing offensive to alarming levels, with eyewitnesses and Al Jazeera correspondents confirming that Israeli ground forces have now pushed into the heart of Gaza City, marking a significant escalation in the military campaign. Israel’s military announced it now controls approximately 40 percent of Gaza City, as operations continue in urban areas where thousands of civilians remain trapped amid the violence. According to Al Jazeera, at least 20 people, including children, were killed in airstrikes on residential neighborhoods on Friday alone. Tents housing displaced families have also been hit, raising fresh concerns about the safety of non-combatants seeking refuge from the fighting. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) described the current situation as “unthinkable“, warning that the continued bombardment of civilian areas is having catastrophic consequences for Gaza’s already vulnerable population, particularly children. “These are not just numbers — these are lives lost, families shattered, and futures stolen,” a UNICEF spokesperson said. Israel has defended its operations as necessary to dismantle Hamas infrastructure, but international observers have repeatedly called for restraint and the protection of civilians, particularly in densely populated urban zones and shelters. As the humanitarian situation worsens, rights groups and aid organizations are calling for urgent international intervention, warning of a looming catastrophe as food, water, and medical supplies remain critically scarce.

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