Way to de-escalate conflict in Gaza unclear

Way to de-escalate conflict in Gaza unclear

(VOVWORLD) -Hopes for a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hamas faded last week after diplomatic efforts deadlocked. Fears of a humanitarian disaster in Gaza intensified when the Israeli army announced...
WHO head concerned at attacks on Gaza's Rafah

WHO head concerned at attacks on Gaza's Rafah

(VOVWORLD) - The World Health Organization head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday reiterated calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and expressed particular concern at Israeli attacks on Rafah where most of...
Iran says it has exchanged messages with US

Iran says it has exchanged messages with US

(VOVWORLD) - Iran and the US have exchanged messages throughout Israel's four-month-old conflict with Hamas in Gaza, including about Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, the Iranian foreign minister said...
Hamas ‘studying’ ceasefire proposal

Hamas ‘studying’ ceasefire proposal

(VOVWORLD) - Hamas says it is “studying” a new ceasefire proposal, stressing that its priority is to end Israeli aggression and see a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza...
Temporary aid suspension for Gaza raises concern

Temporary aid suspension for Gaza raises concern

(VOVWORLD) - Some Western countries have temporarily suspended funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), raising deep concern about the worsening humanitarian...
Israel redeploys troops to northern Gaza

Israel redeploys troops to northern Gaza

(VOVWORLD) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will be increasing its presence in the northern Gaza Strip in the coming weeks, as Hamas seeks to regain control in the area