Update Gazans say hunger is causing social breakdown, fueling fears of exodus into Egypt

Gazans say hunger is causing social breakdown, fueling fears of exodus into Egypt

  • Palestinians describe growing desperation for food
  • Israel says dozens of Hamas fighters surrendered in recent days
  • Freed hostage fears for life of her partner held by Hamas
By Reuters ·

Israeli defense chief resists pressure to halt Gaza offensive, says campaign will ‘take time’

Israeli defense chief resists pressure to halt Gaza offensive, says campaign will ‘take time’

  • Gallant said the next phase would be lower-intensity fighting against “pockets of resistance” and would require Israeli troops to maintain their freedom of operation. “That’s a sign the next phase has begun,” he said
By AP ·

Analysis Why aid chiefs see Gaza’s humanitarian crisis worsening in the absence of Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Why aid chiefs see Gaza’s humanitarian crisis worsening in the absence of Israel-Hamas ceasefire

  • The US recently vetoed a UN resolution seeking immediate ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas
  • NGO leaders say they have run out of words to describe the suffering in the embattled enclave
By ANAN TELLO ·

Crown prince, Olympics chief meet in Riyadh

Crown prince, Olympics chief meet in Riyadh

By Arab News ·

Head of the Saudi Human Rights Commission Hala Al-Tuwaijri participates in an event in Geneva.

Saudi Arabia pledges to continue efforts to promote and protect human rights

  • Pledge was made during an event to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Geneva on Sunday
By Arab News ·

Israeli defense chief resists pressure to halt Gaza offensive, says campaign will ‘take time’

Israeli defense chief resists pressure to halt Gaza offensive, says campaign will ‘take time’

  • Gallant said the next phase would be lower-intensity fighting against “pockets of resistance” and would require Israeli troops to maintain their freedom of operation. “That’s a sign the next phase has begun,” he said
By AP ·

Zelensky says US delays in Ukraine aid fulfill Putin’s ‘dreams’

Zelensky says US delays in Ukraine aid fulfill Putin’s ‘dreams’

  • Republican senators last week blocked a White House request for $106 billion in emergency aid primarily for Ukraine and Israel
By AFP ·

AlUla, Italian city in twinning agreement to promote cultural heritage

AlUla, Italian city in twinning agreement to promote cultural heritage

  • RCU and Matera will collaborate through cultural exchanges, joint initiatives, and knowledge sharing
By Arab News ·
Crown prince, Olympics chief meet in Riyadh

Crown prince, Olympics chief meet in Riyadh

  • Thomas Bach praised Saudi Arabia’s inclusion of more women in sport and leading positions within the sporting movement
By Arab News ·