Gaza Strip

Self-governing Palestinian territory bordering Egypt and Israel

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The Gaza Strip, or simply Gaza, is a self-governing Palestinian territory on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, that borders Egypt on the southwest for 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) and Israel on the east and north along a 51 km (32 mi) border. Gaza and the West Bank are claimed by the de jure sovereign State of Palestine.

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Gaza lockdown eased as economy crumbles amid pandemic Most people are allowed to go out during the day, but certain areas remain off-limits. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:21Published 1 week ago

Israel strikes Gaza after rocket fire during US ceremony Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:36Published 1 week ago

On UAE-funded estate, Gazans rage at Israel deal Abdel Rhaman Tloly lives on a housing estate gifted to Gaza by the late founder of the UAE. But after a deal to normalize relations with Israel, his admiration for the father has turned into anger at.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:54Published 2 weeks ago

Palestinians reject Israel-Bahrain deal Palestinians in Gaza burned pictures of Israeli, U.S., Bahraini and United Arab Emirates leaders on Saturday in protest over the two Gulf countries' moves to normalize ties with Israel. Fred Katayama.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:17Published 2 weeks ago

Israel reopens only border crossing with Gaza The ceasefire deal, brokered by Qatar, comes after both sides reached an agreement to end two weeks of hostilities along the border. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:59Published on September 1, 2020

Gaza declares lockdown after first COVID-19 cases found There is worry Gaza's healthcare system, already crippled by Israel's blockade of the Palestinian territory, will not be able to cope if the disease becomes widespread. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:18Published on August 25, 2020

Belarus Supreme Court refuses to annul results of disputed vote There is worry Gaza's healthcare system, already crippled by Israel's blockade of the Palestinian territory, will not be able to cope if the disease becomes widespread. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 05:31Published on August 25, 2020

Gaza's power station shuts down as Israel cuts off diesel imports The Israeli restriction is one of many in response to incendiary balloon launches and rocket fire from the besieged strip. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:48Published on August 18, 2020

Meet Gaza's 11-year-old rapper Gaza's 11-year-old rapper, Abdel-Rahman Al-Shanti, hopes to become the 'Palestinian Eminem', rising from the impoverished streets of the sealed-off enclave to global stardom. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:39Published on August 18, 2020

Israel closes Gaza fishing zone over balloon bombs 'We work daily to get food for our children. If we don't work, there's no food.' Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:07Published on August 17, 2020

Gaza grape farmers suffer amid Israeli blockade, pandemic Despite a good rainfall and fertile soil, the business has left a sour taste for Gaza grape farmers. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:35Published on July 30, 2020

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Hamas warns Israel it faces military escalation after rockets and strikes Hamas warned Israel it would face a military escalation on Wednesday after its warplanes bombed the Gaza Strip following rocket fire from the Palestinian territory. "The occupation (Israel) will pay.. WorldNews - Published 1 week ago
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Israeli jets strike Gaza, say witnesses, after Palestinian rocket attack Israeli aircraft attacked in Gaza on Wednesday, witnesses said, and sirens warning of rocket fire from the Palestinian territory sounded in southern Israel. The witnesses said a training base run by.. WorldNews - Published 1 week ago
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Hamas and Israel Agree to Ease Hostilities Amid Coronavirus With the coronavirus spreading fast in Gaza, the sides agreed to stop bombarding each other, and Israel said it would resume fuel supplies. A cash infusion from Qatar helped seal the deal. NYTimes.com - Published on August 31, 2020
Hamas leader: We won't stop until blockade is completely lifted The head of Hamas's political bureau Ismail Haniyeh warned on Saturday night that the terrorist movement intended to completely end economic restrictions on the Gaza Strip, as launches of incendiary.. WorldNews - Published on August 30, 2020

Israeli warplanes strike Gaza targets in response to rockets firing: sources GAZA, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- Israeli warplanes launched on Friday morning airstrikes on Islamic Hamas movement's military facilities in the Gaza Strip in response to the firing of six projectiles into.. WorldNews - Published on August 28, 2020
Netanyahu vs. Gantz: Gaza Escalation as Reflection of Israel’s Political Rivalry Only recently, the Palestinian group, Hamas, and Israel seemed close to reaching a prisoner exchange agreement, where Hamas would release several Israeli soldiers held in Gaza while Israel would set.. WorldNews - Published on August 27, 2020
Qatar envoy arrives in Gaza seeking to ease Israel-Hamas conflict Qatari envoy arrived in the Gaza Strip late Tuesday bringing financial aid and seeking to ease the Israel-Hamas tensions that have led to daily Israeli strikes on the Palestinian territory, informed.. WorldNews - Published on August 26, 2020	Gaza in lockdown to try to contain its first COVID-19 outbreak Gaza: A lockdown took hold in Gaza on Tuesday after confirmation of the first cases of COVID-19 in the general population of the Palestinian enclave, whose restricted borders have spared it from wide.. WorldNews - Published on August 25, 2020
Israel keeps up Gaza strikes in response to fire balloons Israeli tanks and aircraft carried out new strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza overnight in response to the launch of so-called fire balloons across the border, the army said on Tuesday. ...... WorldNews - Published on August 25, 2020	Report: Israeli military base targeted by incendiary balloon from Gaza Israeli media say an incendiary balloon launched from the besieged Gaza Strip has struck a military base in the occupied territories, with reports declining to provide further details on the number of.. WorldNews - Published on August 24, 2020
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Gaza factions vow to end Israeli blockade Gaza, Aug 22 : Gaza-based Palestinian resistance factions have vowed an end to the continuation of the Israeli blockade against the coastal enclave. In a statement on Friday, the factions’ committee.. WorldNews - Published on August 22, 2020	Israel warns of Gaza escalation over balloon and rocket attacks Israeli warplanes bombed the Gaza Strip overnight after Palestinians fired rockets towards Israel. BBC News - Published on August 21, 2020
Gaza-Israel bombardment enters 10th day Militants in Gaza sent rocket fire at Israel, who retaliated by carrying out a round of airstrikes in the most serious escalation of cross-border violence... WorldNews - Published on August 21, 2020	Palestinians Send Message of Thanks to Banksy for ‘Doing So Much’ for Palestine British graffiti artist Banksy is no stranger to creating art in and about Gaza and the West Bank. For this reason, a group... WorldNews - Published on August 21, 2020
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