‘Creeping death’: Israel weaponises ‘Yellow Line’ to annex Gaza
Analysts and locals say the move mirrors what happened after the 1967 war with Israel’s occupation of the West Bank.

Analysts and locals say the move mirrors what happened after the 1967 war with Israel’s occupation of the West Bank.




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Al-Hayya wins Hamas leadership with a single-vote margin, signalling a focus on Gaza amidst continued Israeli aggression

An Israeli air strike on Gaza City injured at least 14 people, according to Gaza health officials.
Hamas has announced the election of Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau.

‘Gaza is ours.’

Thousands gathered across Gaza to watch the World Cup final, with many backing Spain over its support for Palestinians.
Veteran negotiator assumes Palestinian group’s overall leadership following a wartime election process.
As his empty Gaza apology clearly demonstrates, he will not bring the radical change Labour really needs.
Iran praises Spain’s win over Argentina after Spanish government’s condemnation of policies on Gaza and war on Iran.
Al-Hayya was previously one of the five-member leadership council after previous Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar was killed.

A screening of the FIFA World Cup final in Ramallah was halted following news that two Palestinians were killed.