Israel says peace in Gaza can happen “today”, but Hamas must release its Israeli hostages and relinquish its military and governing powers in Gaza, according to Yaron Sideman, the Israeli Ambassador to the Holy See.

The foreign ministers of 25 Western nations have slammed Israel for “drip feeding” aid into the Gaza Strip, as the health ministry in the territory said that more than 1,000 people have been killed seeking humanitarian relief there since late May.

Twenty-eight countries, including Britain and Japan, demand an end to the Gaza conflict, criticizing Israel's blockade and humanitarian policies which have exacerbated civilian suffering. The dispute highlights growing global tensions over Israel's military actions,

By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO (Reuters) -Israeli tanks pushed into southern and eastern areas of the Gazan city of Deir Al-Balah for the first time on Monday, an area where Israeli sources said the military believes some of the remaining hostages may be being held.

President Donald Trump was caught by surprise last week by Israeli actions in Gaza and Syria, and in both instances phoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “rectify” the matter, according to the White House.

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV renewed his call on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, asking the international community to respect international laws and the obligation to protect civilians.

Israeli tanks pushed into southern and eastern districts of the Gazan city of Deir al-Balah for the first time on Monday, an area where Israeli sources said the military believes hostages may be held.

The World Health Organization said Monday its facilities in Gaza had come under Israeli attack, echoing calls from Western countries for an immediate ceasefire as Israel expanded military operations t

Britain, Japan, and 26 other nations called for an immediate end to the Gaza war, condemning civilian suffering and Israel's aid delivery model. Israel's Foreign Ministry dismissed the statement, blaming Hamas for prolonging the conflict.