Israeli general: Gaza captives could have been freed a year earlier
Israeli Gen. Nitzan Alon told a Washington Institute forum that all Gaza captives could've been freed a year earlier.
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Israeli Gen. Nitzan Alon told a Washington Institute forum that all Gaza captives could've been freed a year earlier.
Retired General Nitzan Alon says more captives could have returned alive and a deal was possible 'maybe a year earlier'.
Running away from war does not always mean abandoning a vocation. Duha Abd Allatif, 32-year-old Palestinian writer and educator, managed to leave Gaza with her husband and two children after a year of waiting. Today, installed for just three weeks in Paris, he tries to resume his work while he leads with the distance of a land that, he assures, remains present in his mind and heart.
An investigation by Radio France's investigation unit highlights the links between Qatari financing of Gaza and Hamas. For several years, Qatar has reportedly transferred millions of dollars to Gaza under the authority of the Israeli government. According to former intelligence officials, some of these funds would have benefited Hamas despite their warnings. After 7 October, these revelations re-launch the accusations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about his strategy towards Hamas and the management of his communication during the war in Gaza.
The FAO official said he was told his contract would not be renewed over an alleged breach of impartiality on Gaza.
1,439 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza and 5,052 injured since the 'ceasefire' began in October 2025.
In a second television debate on Thursday evening, the five candidates for the Social Democratic Left's primary, and in particular Glucksmann and Faure, opposed a possible alliance with LFI and the use of the word "genocide" in Gaza. On the other hand, they were unanimous about Bardella's "disqualification" after Mediapart's accusations of anti-Semitism.
The remains of 105 people were buried in the Sheikh Radwan cemetery, northwest of Gaza City.
New images posted this week by Google Maps show the utter destruction in Gaza. It's been estimated that 61 tonnes of rubble need to be cleared – that's 20 times the amount of rubble generated in all wars across the world over the last 18 years.
Pro-Palestinian activists protested in Mumbai after police raided the home of a volunteer who took part in Gaza event.
The bodies of 105 Palestinians have been recovered from the rubble of a residential block destroyed by Israel.
The Danish Refugee Council alleges that Israel is employing "a policy of protracted displacement" in Gaza. It says the so-called "Yellow Line" is creeping west toward the coast, preventing many from returning home.
Israeli attacks on residential areas across Gaza killed at least eight civilians and wounded others on Wednesday
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israel's participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. It still aims to keep growing.
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israel's participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. It still aims to keep growing.
A Palestinian team rescued Gaza's artefacts. The question now is where to store them.
At least six people killed in drone attack on passenger van and one person killed in strike on residential apartment.
“NAZA,” the hot-button documentary about the war in Gaza which recently won a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival, beat “Avengers: Endgame Encore” to debut at No. 1 at the Italian box office. In its first theatrical outing following its Venice launch, the doc — which was shot at night on the rooftops […]
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israel's participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. It still aims to keep growing.
In an interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan, Qatar’s prime minister accused Israeli’s Netanyahu of war crimes