Middle East

Long walk home: Palestinians march on foot to north Gaza

Long walk home: Palestinians march on foot to north Gaza

Palestinians are returning to devastated northern Gaza after a 15-month conflict, despite home damage. Return delayed by a Hamas-Israel dispute, now under fragile ceasefire.

Israel forces kill two in south Lebanon as displaced people try to return

Israel forces kill two in south Lebanon as displaced people try to return

Israeli forces shot at returning Lebanese residents, killing at least 2. Protests followed delayed Israeli withdrawal after a ceasefire extension. Hezbollah showed defiance.

Israeli air strike kills two Hamas fighters in the occupied West Bank

Israeli air strike kills two Hamas fighters in the occupied West Bank

Israeli airstrikes killed two Hamas militants in Tulkarm. Raids continue in Jenin, displacing 15,000. 838 Palestinians killed in the West Bank since October.

'Branded’: Satellite images show Star of David carved into Gaza

'Branded’: Satellite images show Star of David carved into Gaza

Satellite images show Star of David & "7979" (Netzah Yehuda battalion) etched in Gaza. Battalion accused of human rights abuses. Symbolism seen as marking territory.

Israel says 8 of 33 on Hamas list of captives to be freed are already dead

Israel says 8 of 33 on Hamas list of captives to be freed are already dead

Hamas says 8 of 33 hostages slated for release are dead; Israel confirms. Ceasefire releases ongoing, some delayed due to disputes. Over 200,000 Gazans return home.

Huge crowds await return to northern Gaza after delays

Huge crowds await return to northern Gaza after delays

Palestinians blocked at Gaza border despite hostage release. Israel cites unreleased hostage, Hamas promises next week. Clashes reported. Mediators trying to resolve.