Gaza City
To Understand Gaza, Start with What People Are Eating—and Why
Food here has become politicized—in ways, even weaponized—and a microcosm of the forces shaping Gaza’s humanitarian crises.
Hamas Killed and Tortured Palestinians in Gaza Conflict, Report Claims
Amnesty International claims Hamas used the "chaos of the conflict" last summer to abuse and kill Palestinians purportedly collaborating with Israel.
Palestine Pushes Again for UN Recognition as Hamas Parades in Gaza City
US and European officials are hoping to avoid a diplomatic crisis as Palestine presents a resolution to the UN later this week.
Amnesty Says Israel’s Attacks on Civilians During Gaza Offensive Amounted to ‘War Crimes’
The human rights watchdog believes the number of civilian and child casualties reveals that Israeli forces hardly tried to avoid the deaths of non-combatants.
'Islamic State' in Gaza Retracts Responsibility For Dual Explosions
A group that claims to be the "Islamic State" in Gaza claimed responsibility — then retracted it — for two blasts last night. But nobody in Gaza is really buying it.
Video Shows Apartment Block Demolished as Israeli Airstrikes Resume
Dramatic footage captures moment rockets level 44-apartment residential tower in Gaza City.
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Rockets and Revenge (Dispatch 11)
During last week's ceasefire, many Gaza residents attempted to flee, while others returned home to completely devastated neighborhoods.
Rockets and Revenge
During last week's ceasefire, many Gaza residents attempted to flee across the Rafah border gate with Egypt, while others returned home to completely devastated neighborhoods.
In Photos: A Search for the Injured and the Dead in Gaza City
A temporary "ceasefire" in the destroyed neighborhood of Shejaiya allowed medics to search the rubble for people both alive and dead.
Gazans Ordered to Evacuate Ask: 'Where Are We Supposed to Go?'
The IDF warns Gazans to evacuate with leaflets and text messages — but in the crammed strip, there are few safe options.
In Photos: The Conflict's Deadliest Day as Israel Intensifies Ground Offensive in Gaza
At least 66 Palestinians died this morning as Israel ramped up its ground offensive in Gaza, with 13 Israeli soldiers killed since Saturday.
Rockets and Revenge
As the Israeli bombardment and invasion of the Gaza Strip continues—and militants continue to launch crude rockets into Israel—there's relative quiet in the other Palestinian territory, the West Bank.