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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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Palestinian Teen Killed in Israeli Raid on West Bank as Settlers Rampage

Kamal Yalwa05 mins

Published on October 24, 2025 A Palestinian teenager has died from wounds sustained during an Israeli military raid on the Askar refugee camp in Nablus, marking another deadly episode in the occupied West Bank as Israeli settler violence intensifies. Eighteen-year-old Mohammed Ahmed Abu Haneen succumbed to his injuries on Friday, according to the Wafa news agency, amid continuing Israeli operations and arrests across the territory. The Israeli army confirmed that 44 Palestinians were detained over the past week in operations carried out across several West Bank towns, including Hebron, Tubas, and Tal. Troops reportedly seized weapons and conducted interrogations, claiming the arrests targeted individuals “wanted by Israel.” The killing of Abu Haneen follows that of 10-year-old Mohammad al-Hallaq, who was shot dead by Israeli forces last week while playing football in Hebron. According to the United Nations, more than 1,000 Palestinians — including 213 children and 20 women — have been killed by Israeli forces and settlers in the West Bank since October 7, 2023. At least seven victims were people with disabilities, the UN added. Despite a US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, reports indicate that Israeli violence and settler aggression in the West Bank have intensified. The ceasefire led to the release of nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees, many showing signs of torture, while dozens of returned bodies have been found mutilated and bearing evidence of execution. Meanwhile, settlers — often operating with military protection — have launched near-daily attacks on Palestinian communities around Ramallah. Early Friday, settlers set fire to several vehicles in Deir Dibwan, east of Ramallah, and assaulted farmers harvesting olives in Beit Iksa, northwest of Jerusalem. Witnesses described the assaults as coordinated and protected by Israeli soldiers. On Sunday, 53-year-old Afaf Abu Alia was brutally attacked by a group of settlers in Turmus Aya while picking olives, sustaining a brain haemorrhage. “The attack started with about 10 settlers, but more kept joining,” one witness told Al Jazeera. “By the end, there were at least 40 of them — all protected by the army.” Data from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) show that settlers have carried out nearly 3,000 attacks on Palestinians across the West Bank in the past two years, highlighting a surge in violence and lawlessness under military protection. The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) also warned of “a sharp escalation in violence” since October 2023, denouncing Israel’s continued settlement expansion and de facto annexation of Palestinian lands as “a gross violation of international law.” Amid the mounting violence, the US has reiterated its opposition to Israel’s proposed annexation of the occupied West Bank. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that “Israel is not going to do anything with the West Bank,” dismissing a recent Israeli parliamentary vote to formalise annexation. Vice President JD Vance, currently visiting Israel, echoed the position, calling the move “a very stupid political stunt” and affirming that annexation “will not happen under this administration.”

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UK to Recognize Palestinian State Today

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The United Kingdom is expected to formally recognize a Palestinian state later today, British officials said, after Israel failed to meet key conditions laid out by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. These conditions included agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza, allowing humanitarian aid into the enclave, ending measures toward annexing territory in the West Bank, and recommitting to a two‑state peace process. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy clarified that recognition would be largely symbolic and would not result in the immediate establishment of a sovereign state. The move is intended to preserve the prospects for a two‑state solution. The decision comes amid growing international pressure on Israel over its military operations in Gaza and concerns about worsening humanitarian conditions. Canada, France, and Portugal are among other Western nations preparing to recognize Palestinian statehood in alignment with the UN General Assembly later this week. Israel has criticized these recognition efforts, arguing that they amount to rewarding terrorism. Families of Israeli hostages have also expressed strong opposition to what they view as diplomatic moves that may undermine efforts to secure the hostages’ release.

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LIVE: Israel kills 41 Palestinians in Gaza, al-Mawasi ‘safe zone’ included

Israel Strikes Kill 41 in Gaza, Including in Designated Safe Zone of al-Mawasi

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At least 41 Palestinians — including children and individuals seeking humanitarian aid — were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, with several casualties reported in al-Mawasi, an area previously designated by Israel as a “humanitarian zone.” The strikes come as Israel intensifies its military operations to gain full control over Gaza City. Among the dead are civilians who had taken refuge in areas believed to be protected under humanitarian agreements. The United Nations has strongly condemned the escalation. Secretary-General António Guterres stated that Israel’s latest push marks “a new and dangerous phase” in the ongoing conflict, warning of its devastating implications for civilians trapped in the densely populated enclave. The situation continues to deteriorate amid growing international concern over the mounting civilian death toll and worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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Israel’s Gaza Offensive Claims 51 More Lives, 10 Palestinians Die from Hunger

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The Health Ministry in Gaza has reported that 10 more Palestinians have died from famine and malnutrition in the past 24 hours, including two children, bringing the total number of hunger-related fatalities to 313. Of those, 119 were children. The dire situation has worsened amid ongoing conflict, with aid access severely restricted. Israeli forces have killed 51 Palestinians since the early hours of Wednesday, including 12 individuals who were waiting for aid deliveries. As Israel’s military offensive continues, its forces have intensified efforts to occupy Gaza City. Al Jazeera’s team on the ground has reported widespread destruction, with tanks and warplanes leveling entire blocks. Since the start of the conflict, Israel’s actions in Gaza have resulted in at least 62,895 deaths and 158,927 injuries. The current escalation is part of a broader conflict that began with Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, which left 1,139 Israelis dead and over 200 taken captive.

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UK Faces Pressure to Recognise Palestinian State as Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

UK Faces Pressure to Recognise Palestinian State as Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Fola Badmus03 mins

By Kamal YalwaUK,Gaza,July 26, 2025 Calls are intensifying for the UK to formally recognise the State of Palestine, as Labour MPs and humanitarian groups highlight the worsening crisis in Gaza and urge the government to take decisive action. The MP behind the recent cross-party letter urging recognition has warned that “time is running out” to support a viable two-state solution. This comes as Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that the UK will assist with humanitarian airdrops into Gaza amid dire shortages of food and water. Starmer’s remarks followed mounting pressure on the UK to align with France, which recently announced plans to recognise Palestinian statehood by September. The Prime Minister said Britain is “prepared to play its part” in supporting aid efforts while continuing to work diplomatically toward a long-term peace framework. However, the planned airdrops have drawn criticism from humanitarian experts, who argue that they offer only symbolic relief in the face of growing starvation. Philippe Lazzarini, head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), sharply condemned the airdrop strategy, calling it “a distraction and smokescreen.” In a post shared on social media, Lazzarini described the method as “expensive” and “inefficient,” and warned that airdrops “can even kill Palestinians” if mishandled. “A manmade hunger can only be addressed by political will. Lift the siege, open the gates & guarantee safe movement + dignified access to people in need,” he wrote. UNRWA says it has 6,000 trucks loaded with humanitarian supplies currently waiting in Jordan and Egypt, ready to enter Gaza if access is granted. The agency reiterated that only safe, sustained land entry points can adequately meet the scale of need on the ground. As the humanitarian catastrophe worsens, political momentum is building in Europe and beyond for the recognition of a Palestinian state—a move supporters believe could revive long-stalled peace talks and reaffirm international support for a two-state solution.

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Over 220 UK MPs Urge Starmer to Recognise Palestine as a State

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More than 220 British MPs have signed a cross-party letter urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to formally recognise Palestine as an independent state, significantly increasing pressure on Downing Street to shift its current position. The letter, coordinated by Labour MP and International Development Committee Chair Sarah Champion, calls the move a moral and historic responsibility, citing Britain’s colonial-era role in Palestine and its authorship of the 1917 Balfour Declaration. “British recognition of Palestine would be particularly powerful given its role as the author of the Balfour Declaration and the former Mandatory Power in Palestine,” the letter states. “Since 1980, we have backed a two-state solution. Such a recognition would give that position substance as well as living up to a historic responsibility.” The push comes amid intensifying humanitarian concerns in Gaza, where ongoing conflict has triggered severe food shortages, rising malnutrition, and allegations of targeted violence by Israeli forces. Earlier this month, around 60 Labour MPs privately appealed to Foreign Secretary David Lammy to act immediately. The growing number of signatories now reflects deeper frustration with what critics see as the UK government’s reluctance to back recognition despite its long-standing support for a two-state solution. In response, Prime Minister Starmer issued a statement on Friday describing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as “unrelenting,” calling for a regional peace plan that includes eventual Palestinian statehood. “Recognition of a Palestinian state has to be one of those steps. I am unequivocal about that. But it must be part of a wider plan which ultimately results in a two-state solution and lasting security for Palestinians and Israelis,” he said. International Pressure Mounts The UK’s hesitance now stands in contrast with France, whose President Emmanuel Macron announced his government would formally recognise Palestine at a UN conference in September. This has amplified pressure on the UK to act in concert with key allies. “They said they wanted to be in lockstep with allies, but this means that position won’t hold,” a Labour MP told reporters. US President Donald Trump, however, dismissed Macron’s announcement, saying: “What he says doesn’t matter… He’s a good guy, but that statement doesn’t carry weight.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned the French decision, calling it a reward for terrorism following the October 7 attack, and warning that a Palestinian state could become “another Iranian proxy” and a direct threat to Israel. UK Government Defends Position Technology Secretary Peter Kyle defended the UK’s stance, saying the government supports eventual statehood but insists that recognition must happen within the framework of a long-term peace process. “We want Palestinian statehood… but right now, we’ve got to focus on easing the extreme, unwarranted suffering in Gaza,” he said on Friday. The Foreign Office reiterated its support for a two-state solution, stating it will recognise Palestine only when it can “make the most impact” in support of peace. An emergency meeting with French and German officials was also convened Friday to address what Starmer called a “human catastrophe” in Gaza, underscoring the urgent diplomatic and humanitarian dimensions of the crisis.

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Israeli Forces Kill 115 Palestinians in Gaza as Starvation Claims 19 Lives

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At least 115 Palestinians have been killed across Gaza by Israeli forces, with 92 shot dead while trying to obtain food from aid points in Zikim, Rafah, and Khan Younis, according to medical sources. The violence on Sunday coincides with a deepening hunger crisis, as Gaza’s health authorities confirmed 19 deaths from starvation in the past 24 hours. Aid Seekers Targeted at Zikim and Rafah Eyewitnesses reported that at least 79 people were killed in Zikim when Israeli forces opened fire on crowds waiting for flour from a UN aid convoy. In Rafah, nine more were killed near a food distribution point, while four others were shot in Khan Younis. Survivors described chaos and desperation as injured victims were transported on bicycles due to the absence of ambulances. The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) condemned the attacks, rejecting Israeli claims of “warning shots.” “The victims were simply people trying to access food to feed their families on the brink of starvation,” the WFP said, noting that a convoy of 25 food trucks had just crossed into the area when the shooting began. Hunger Crisis Worsens Gaza’s Ministry of Health reported that 71 children have died of malnutrition since the war began in 2023, while 60,000 others face severe hunger. “We warn that hundreds of people whose bodies have wasted away are at risk of imminent death due to hunger,” the ministry said. Doctors in Gaza have noted a surge in cases of severe malnutrition, with hospitals lacking resources to treat patients. The UN and aid groups have accused Israel of blocking humanitarian supplies since March 2, despite having enough food stockpiled at border crossings to feed Gaza for months.

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