The Bank of Israel is expected to leave short-term interest rates unchanged at a policy meeting next week, likely staying cautious after the Israeli military's resumption of strikes in Gaza and Lebanon.

Hamas decided not to respond or engage with Israel's counter proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, an official tol

Even before the latest orders, tens of thousands fled temporary shelters in the week after Israel shattered a 2-month-old ceasefire on March 18 with renewed bombardment and ground assaults.

As per the announcement from the Israeli defence minister, Israel Katz stated that this expansion of military operations will add "pressure on Hamas."

Hamas said it had accepted a proposal for a new cease-fire, which would see some hostages released from captivity in Gaza. But details were elusive.

More Americans now see a permanent ceasefire in Gaza as a priority, according to a new The Associated Press-NORC Research Center poll. When asked about the level of importance of negotiating a

The past month's total blockade has forced the World Food Program to prioritize giving its dwindling stock to starving Palestinians who need emergency food aid.