Israeli minister Smotrich calls on Netanyahu to annex Gaza Strip if Hamas resists surrender 29 August 2025
UN declares famine in Gaza, first ever in Middle East, as 500,000 face starvation; Israel denies report as ‘Hamas lies’ 22 August 2025
Israel insists on full hostage release in any Gaza truce deal after Hamas accepts new proposal 20 August 2025
Israeli forces pound Gaza City, killing 11, as Egypt pushes Hamas to resume ceasefire talks 14 August 2025
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt back global call for Hamas to disarm, hand Gaza to Palestinian Authority 30 July 2025
