50 killed in Israeli attacks as Gaza City fighting rages

Israeli forces ramped up attacks on areas across the northern Gaza Strip despite new ceasefire discussions taking place. At least 50 people were killed in the latest 24-hour reporting period and dozens wounded in strikes throughout the besieged coastal enclave, Gaza’s Ministry of Health said on Tuesday. Israeli tanks deepened their incursions

Aid boat readied as Gaza fighting rages before Ramadan

 A boat laden with food for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza was "ready" to set sail from Cyprus, an NGO said, as fighting raged between Israeli troops and Hamas militants ahead of Ramadan. The sea route aims to counter aid access restrictions, which humanitarians and foreign governments have blamed on Israel, more

What’s next for aid organizations in Gaza?

Several days after fighting began in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, a flash appeal has been launched seeking $294 million to fund urgent humanitarian work in the region. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, which launched the appeal, the funding is needed for many things,

AL is fighting to institutionalise democracy: Quader

Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said his party is fighting to give democracy an institutional shape under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina."Our fight will continue," Quader said at a programme, marking Shaheed Noor Hossain Day.The leaders and activists of Awami League and its affiliated organizations