Hamas, Israel trade blame over Gaza hospital blast

A massive blast rocked a Gaza City hospital packed with wounded and other Palestinians seeking shelter Tuesday, killing hundreds of people, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said. Hamas blamed an Israeli airstrike, while the Israeli military blamed a rocket misfired by other Palestinian militants. At least 500 people were killed, the ministry

Hamas a new form of asymmetric war against Israel

In 2021, Israel and the Hamas engaged in standoff rocket and air strikes which were spread over 11 days before a cease fire led to some calm. On 7 October this year, the Hamas surprised by launching multiple asymmetric attacks using not just a barrage of rockets but fighters penetrating Israel

Hamas surprise raid duped Israel’s intelligence

As the conflict escalates after Hamas militant's surprise incursion in the South Israel settlements and Israel declares “war” against Hamas, the worrisome world leaders hurriedly make an effort to de-escalate to protect lives in the war zone. United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed had phone calls with the

Israel strike in Gaza destroys building with AP, other media

An Israeli airstrike destroyed a high-rise building in Gaza City that housed offices of The Associated Press and other media outlets on Saturday, the latest step by the military to silence reporting from the territory amid its battle with the militant group Hamas. The strike came nearly an hour after the

Israel steps up Gaza offensive, kills senior Hamas figures

Israel on Wednesday pressed ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip, killing as many as 10 senior Hamas military figures and toppling a pair of high-rise towers housing Hamas facilities in airstrikes. The Islamic militant group showed no signs of backing down and fired hundreds of rockets