Here’s your guide to understanding the conflict between the US-backed Israel and the Iran-backed Hamas. Nationalism grew among both Arabs and Jews in the Holy Land — which encompasses what today is Israel,

The World Food Programme on Monday had said that the populations across the Gaza Strip are at risk of famine as fighting surged again.

The Israeli military said the new offensive would include dividing up the enclave and pushing the population out of areas in which it operates.

Qatar, a key mediator for the war in Gaza, criticized Israel’s latest offensive against Hamas, saying it would prolong the conflict and worsen the humanitarian situation for Palestinians.

Initial findings in an Israel Defense Forces investigation showed Israeli tank fire damaged a United Nations structure in Gaza, leading to a staffer's death in March.

Parties involved must also avoid taking unilateral actions that impede the peace process, urged the ministry. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

This comes as Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced a new military operation 'Gideon’s Chariots' against Gaza on Saturday.

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