The Netherlands banned two high-ranking Israeli officials over the current state of affairs in Gaza and allegations of meddling by Israel in attempts to influence society.

Former Israeli official proposes a two-pronged strategy to free hostages from Hamas, suggesting local talks and humanitarian zones to separate Gazans.

Israel's military offensive on the Gaza Strip has killed at least 60,000 Palestinians since Oct. 7, 2023, the enclave's health ministry said, a conflict that has devastated the coastal territory and triggered a humanitarian crisis.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Chris Smalls, the head of Staten Island’s Amazon Labor Union, was reportedly aboard a ship associated with the Flotilla Freedom Coalition (FFC) that was attempting to reach the Gaza Strip when the vessel was intercepted by the Israeli Defense Force (IDF).

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes killed at least 36 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Monday, including a pregnant woman and her newborn, local health officials said. Israel meanwhile eased some aid restrictions as it came under mounting pressure over the spiraling hunger crisis in the war-ravaged territory.

The soldier had previously served in the Military Rabinate in a position identifying soldiers killed in battle. Trigger warning: This article discusses sensitive topics such as suicide.