UN warns an assault on Rafah could expose displaced civilians to war crimes

South Africa filed an application at the International Court of Justice alleging that Israel’s conduct in Gaza violated the Genocide Convention and requested provisional measures. The application...

South Africa opened oral arguments in its case alleging violations of the Genocide Convention in Gaza and requested provisional measures. It argued that Israel’s conduct and the deprivation of...

Israel presented its response at the ICJ, rejecting South Africa’s allegations and arguing that its military campaign was directed at Hamas and that it took steps to reduce civilian harm. The Court...

The International Court of Justice found that at least some rights claimed by South Africa under the Genocide Convention were plausible and ordered provisional measures. Israel was directed to prevent...

After UNRWA disclosed allegations from Israeli authorities that several employees may have participated in the 7 October attacks, a number of donor governments paused or suspended future funding....

Benjamin Netanyahu directed the Israeli military and security officials to prepare a plan for civilian evacuation from Rafah ahead of an expected ground operation. The order came as the city held a...

Israeli forces said they rescued two Israeli hostages from Rafah in a predawn operation. OCHA reported that the operation involved intensive airstrikes and that Gaza health authorities reported dozens...

After a week-long siege, Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis was shelled and raided by Israeli forces, according to WHO reporting. The hospital became non-functional, with extensive damage to...

WHO, OCHA and the Palestine Red Crescent Society transferred 32 critical patients, including two children, from Nasser Medical Complex on 18 and 19 February. The facility had become non-functional...

A crowd gathered near an aid convoy on Rashid Street, southwest of Gaza City, as people sought food. Gaza health authorities reported 112 Palestinians killed and 760 injured. UN human-rights officials...