An Israeli airstrike has reportedly killed at least 33 people, including 21 women, in a northern Gaza refugee camp, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run authorities. Israel has yet to comment on the attack in Jabalia, a camp that has been under siege for weeks. Although the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar sparked hopes for a … Read more
Yahya Sinwar, a senior Hamas leader believed to have played a pivotal role in the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, is feared dead following an Israeli operation in Gaza. Israeli authorities are investigating this possibility, but official confirmation has yet to be made. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – … Read more
Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip have resulted in the deaths of at least 11 Palestinians, according to health officials in the area. The strikes targeted multiple regions, including northern, central, and southern Gaza. Among the tragic incidents was a strike on a school in Beit Lahiya, which had been serving as a shelter for … Read more
United States, France, and several allies have jointly called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire along the Israel-Lebanon border, also signaling support for a broader truce in Gaza. This call was issued late Wednesday in a statement released by the White House. “The situation between Lebanon and Israel since October 8th, 2023, is intolerable and presents … Read more
As President Joe Biden’s time in office winds down, the prospect of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza appears increasingly unlikely. Despite concerted efforts by US officials, Qatar, and Egypt, the two sides remain entrenched in their positions. The stakes are high, with the conflict having already claimed thousands of lives and … Read more
Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has once again condemned the ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza, describing them as genocidal and a violation of Palestinian human rights. Speaking virtually at the 2024 Aqsa Day event organized by the Muslim Awareness International (MAI) in Lagos on Monday, Fani-Kayode criticized Israeli aggression, which has reportedly resulted in … Read more
Israeli military has concluded that three Israeli hostages, whose bodies were recovered from Gaza in December, were likely killed in an Israeli airstrike. The hostages, Corporal Nick Beiser, Sergeant Ron Sherman, and civilian Eliya Toledano, were captured by Hamas on October 7. The Israeli government faces intense pressure to secure the release of the hostages, … Read more
Jordan’s Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh submitted his resignation on Sunday to King Abdullah II, following parliamentary elections marked by public discontent over the ongoing Gaza conflict, according to state media. In Jordan’s political system, the government typically steps down after legislative elections, and the king appoints the prime minister, as parliament holds limited power. EDITOR’S … Read more
Palestinian Hamas group has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing an immediate ceasefire with Israel in Gaza, based on a previous US proposal, without any new conditions from either party. This statement comes after a meeting between Hamas negotiators, led by senior official Khalil al-Hayya, and mediators, including Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al … Read more
A United Nations convoy has been detained by Israeli forces in northern Gaza on Monday for over eight hours, sparking tensions between the two entities. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed they had intelligence suggesting Palestinian suspects were present in the convoy and delayed it for questioning. However, the convoy was not carrying polio vaccines … Read more
A devastating night in Gaza has left at least 13 Palestinians dead and 15 wounded, as Israeli strikes targeted a school sheltering refugees and a residential building. The Palestinian Authority’s official news agency, WAFA, reported that eight of the fatalities occurred in refugee tents at the Halima al-Sa’diyya School in Jabalia, northern Gaza. The Israeli … Read more
The White House is intensifying efforts to secure a new proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, as the conflict between Israel and Hamas reaches a boiling point. With the death toll mounting and humanitarian crisis deepening, US negotiators are working around the clock to hammer out a deal. The new proposal aims to … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his remorse to the families of the six hostages recently killed in Gaza, as he continues to face increasing criticism for not securing an agreement with Hamas to free the remaining captives. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Netanyahu said, “I told the families, and I repeat and … Read more
After months of negotiations, a potential agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages may be within reach. According to a senior US official, progress was made over the weekend in Cairo, where mediators discussed the “final details” of a deal. While significant issues remain, negotiators are now focused on the … Read more
President Joe Biden emphasized the critical need for a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages in his recent conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a statement from the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris also participated in Wednesday’s call, and Biden highlighted the necessity of eliminating “any remaining obstacles” to reaching … Read more
Hamas said any resumption of ceasefire negotiations concerning the Gaza conflict should be based on existing plans, rather than initiating new rounds of discussions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that International mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and the United States recently urged both Israel and Hamas to participate in talks scheduled for August 15, aiming to establish … Read more
Pro-Palestine protesters scaled the roof of Australia’s Parliament House in Canberra, unfurling banners with messages such as “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free”. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the demonstration on Thursday came after recent internal conflicts within Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Labor government, which suspended a Muslim Senator for voting … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the top prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking arrest warrants for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The charges are related to the October 7 attacks on Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza, … Read more
Five Israeli soldiers killed in friendly fire incident in northern Gaza Strip. Incident occurred during intense fighting in the region, which has resumed after a brief lull. Total number of Israeli troops killed in Gaza military campaign now stands at 278. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Israeli military announced on Thursday that friendly … Read more
Netanyahu defies international warnings, launches ground offensive in Rafah. Israel evacuates 500,000 from Gaza’s Rafah, averting humanitarian crisis Israel vows to destroy Hamas, insists military victory is only solution. EKO HOT BLOG reports Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that nearly 500,000 people have been evacuated from Gaza’s Rafah city, dismissing fears of a humanitarian … Read more