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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) will begin aid distribution despite director Jake Wood’s resignation, citing incompatibility with humanitarian principles. In an Al Jazeera interview, former UNRWA spokesperson Chris Gunness condemned the plan as "aid washing," accusing Israel of weaponising assistance to justify "ethnic cleansing and genocide." He warned private contractors would repeat disa...

Representatives of Hamas and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff have reached a draft ceasefire agreement in Doha, Qatar, sources have confirmed to Al Jazeera. The proposed deal includes a 60-day truce and the release of 10 living Israeli captives alongside the remains of several others, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in two phases. Five hostages would be freed immediately, with the remaining fi...

Over 1,500 far-right Israelis, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, storm Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, prompting Jordan’s condemnation. Al Jazeera’s correspondent Nida Ibrahim reports Israeli settler groups harassing Palestinians during the annual Jerusalem Day Flag March—celebrating Israel’s occupation of the city in 1967 following the Six-Day War—as 3,000 police guard th...

Nearly 1,500 ultra-nationalist Israelis have entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, under the protection of Israeli forces. Palestinians living in occupied East Jerusalem say the action is a deliberate provocation. This comes ahead of the “Jerusalem Day” march - when right-wing Israelis celebrate Israel's occupation of the city in 1967.

"He's gone absolutely crazy". Those are the words of US President Donald Trump as he rebuked Vladimir Putin after another weekend of Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine. He said the US and Russia were “in the middle of talking” while Putin was “shooting rockets”. Ukraine’s Air Force says Russia launched a record number of drones on Sunday. The attack was the largest of the war in terms of...

The head of the US-backed “Gaza Humanitarian Foundation” (GHF) has resigned, citing concerns over independence and impartiality. Jake Wood's resignation comes just two months after he was tasked to coordinate aid distribution in Gaza. GHF is a new organisation meant to control the delivery of aid into Gaza after Israel blocked the United Nations from entering the strip. It's backed by the US and I...

Palestinians desperate for humanitarian aid have swamped one of the first trucks delivering supplies to northern Gaza, in months. After more than 80 days of a total blockade, Israel has started allowing a limited amount of supplies into some parts of the Strip. The Israeli army says it's allowed more than 100 trucks carrying flour, food and medicine. NGOs and other groups say at least 500 trucks a...

A failed push for police reform in the US city of Minneapolis, is casting a shadow on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's death. The killing of the unarmed black man by a white police officer, brought racial tensions to the surface, triggering months of protests in the United States and beyond. Vigils and marches have been held around the country in Floyd's honor.

EU and Arab leaders convened in Madrid for urgent talks on Gaza, with Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares telling Al Jazeera the priorities are "stopping the war" and ensuring aid access. He revealed the EU is reviewing its Israel association agreement over human rights violations, urging potential sanctions if attacks continue. Albares, co-chairing a two-state initiative with Jordan, war...

In Gaza, the sound of drones can be heard everywhere. An analysis digital investigations team, Sanad, has revealed that Israel is repurposing commercial drones to use as weapons of war in the Strip. And as drones become ever more accessible, the line between their civilian use and their military use is becoming increasingly blurred.

In the wake of its weeklong conflict with India, Pakistan's military is riding a wave of patriotic fervour. Waging a war of memes, music and messaging, the armed forces have had a brand refresh - and reminded the country who is really in charge.

A Palestinian Bedouin community has been forcibly displaced in the occupied West Bank after facing Israeli settler violence. Last week, the UK government sanctioned 7 Israeli settler outposts, individuals and organizations in the occupied West Bank for supporting settler violence. Palestinians welcomed the move but say it's hardly enough in the face of growing threats.

There have been more attacks across Gaza, killing at least 14 people since dawn on Sunday. The victims include seven Palestinians killed in an attack on a home in Jabalia, northern Gaza. Israeli forces have also targeted more residential buildings in Khan Younis, killing at least one person.

At least 12 people have been killed and more than 30 injured across Ukraine in another night of Russian drone and missile attacks. Explosions and anti-aircraft fire were heard across the capital, Kyiv. Russia also targeted Sumy in the east and Mykolaiv in the south. It's the second night of intense attacks.

In Israel, thousands of protesters are demanding the government reach a deal for the release of the remaining captives held in Gaza. Relatives of the captives say they're increasingly worried about the fate of their loved ones. Israeli sources believe 20 are alive, and that Hamas is holding the bodies of 38 more. Negotiations to return the captives and stop the war have stalled.

Drone strikes, rising tension, and a major prisoner exchange — Kyiv endures a massive Russian attack as both sides escalate before potential ceasefire talks. Over 1,000 prisoners to be swapped following Turkey-hosted negotiations.

Israeli attacks in central and southern Gaza in the past few hours have killed eight Palestinians, including children. In the south, a residential flat was targeted by heavy artillery, killing a man, his wife and two of their children. In Nuseirat refugee camp, another residential building was targeted by jets. It was also another sleepless night in Gaza City due to the ongoing systematic demoliti...

President Donald Trump signs Executive Orders in the Oval Office. Trump said on Friday that a 25% tariff he says he will impose on Apple will also apply to Samsung and other smartphone makers.

Harvard University, the oldest and richest in the United States, is now more global than ever. With over 8,000 international students and scholars from more than 200 countries, the institution has seen a nearly 20 percent rise in foreign enrollment over the past 15 years. From academics to leadership, international voices are shaping the future of this historic institution.

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres says Palestinians in Gaza are enduring what may be the "cruellest phase of this cruel conflict." He's warned more people will die if desperately needed food assistance is not delivered soon.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres addresses the situation in Gaza at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

As indirect nuclear negotiations continue, key issues threaten progress. The US now demands zero uranium enrichment, a major shift from the original deal and a long-standing red line for Iran. Tensions rise as threats of sanctions, military action, and the looming snapback mechanism pressure both sides. Iran insists on its right to enrich, while possible solutions like an international consortium...

Despite the latest Israeli announcement to allow for a basic amount of aid into Gaza, the process faces severe challenges. One of the main challenges is the collapsed security here in Gaza. Many convoys are at high risk of being looted. Israel has been systematically attacking police members securing aid delivery, creating a very unstable security environment and allowing armed gangs to take advan...

US President Donald Trump and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins attend a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission event, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC.

US President Donald Trump’s administration has blocked Harvard University’s ability to enrol international students, according to the Department of Homeland Security. In a post on X on Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the Trump administration was “holding Harvard accountable for fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party on its campus”...