Israel responds at ICJ hearings

A deal was announced for a four-day humanitarian pause and releases of hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian detainees held by Israel. UN officials welcomed the pause while warning that more action...

The agreed pause in fighting began at 7 a.m. local time. Aid entered via Rafah and the parties began exchanging hostages and Palestinian detainees. The pause was temporary, not a comprehensive...

Palestinian activists called for a global strike demanding a ceasefire in Gaza; supporters organised work stoppages, business closures and demonstrations in several countries. The scale differed by...

South Africa instituted proceedings against Israel at the International Court of Justice under the Genocide Convention and requested provisional measures concerning Gaza. These were allegations before...

South Africa presented oral arguments seeking provisional measures under the Genocide Convention concerning Israel's conduct in Gaza.

The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to take specified provisional measures under the Genocide Convention; it did not decide the merits of the genocide allegation.

The United States vetoed a draft Security Council resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.

CODEPINK Los Angeles and the Palestinian Feminist Collective organised an International Women’s Day march and rally focused on a Gaza ceasefire and reproductive justice. The organising announcement is...

Security Council Resolution 2728 demanded an immediate ceasefire for Ramadan, the release of hostages, and expanded humanitarian access.

Students established a Gaza solidarity encampment at Columbia University, demanding university divestment from companies linked to Israel's military campaign; university authorities and police...