Some of the strikes targeted the southern Gaza Strip, where the Israeli military has ordered civilians to go to avoid bombardment.
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U.N. Secretary-General Demands a Cease-Fire in Gaza
The United States has signaled that it will block the effort.
U.N. Secretary-General Demands a Cease-Fire in Gaza
The United States has signaled that it will block the effort.
U.N. Secretary-General Demands a Cease-Fire in Gaza
The United States has signaled that it will block the effort.
U.N. Secretary General Invokes Article 99, Asking to Declare a Cease-Fire in Gaza
The move was a major step by the secretary general, António Guterres, in his efforts to stop the war, which he described as a humanitarian disaster that threatened international security.
Israel and Hamas Battle for a City in Gaza, Sparking Another Exodus
Thousands of people heeded Israeli orders to flee Khan Younis and nearby areas, but the places they were told to go had little shelter, water or food.
Israel-Hamas War Intensifies in Southern Gaza; Civilians Say No Place Is Safe
Amid some of the war’s heaviest bombing, Israeli forces battled Hamas deep into the city of Khan Younis, with few signs that Israel was heeding Biden administration calls to show more restraint.
On the Ground in Wars and Disasters, the U.N. Plays a Vital Role
While some critics say the world body is paralyzed by political differences, its humanitarian agencies are helping needy people in Gaza and other places around the world.
Maduro’s Vote to Annex Territory From Guyana Is Seen as a Diversion
President Nicolás Maduro says an oil-rich part of Guyana belongs to Venezuela. Voters agreed on Sunday, but turnout appeared to be low.
Cindy McCain, Head of World Food Program, Faces Staff Revolt Over Gaza Conflict
Staff members accused Ms. McCain, the W.F.P.’s leader, of not leveraging her position to speak out against the suffering of Palestinian civilians, and some have called for her removal.