Anthony Blinken has told Israeli leaders that “much more needs to be done” to get humanitarian aid to civilians in besieged northern Gaza, raising possible consequences in US law if action isn’t taken, a senior Biden administration official says.

The impact of Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip could erase “over 69 years of progress” in the enclave, the United Nations has warned in a new report, saying that measurement for indicators such as life expectancy,

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israel on Wednesday to use the opportunity to end the war in Gaza created by the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and the destruction of much of the group's capacity during more than a year of conflict.

Australian politicians, including the prime minister and Opposition leader, have responded after Israel's military said it had killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

After talks with Israeli PM Netanyahu, US top diplomat Antony Blinken said "now is the time" to end the Gaza war Meanwhile, Israel says Hezbollah leader Nasrallah's likely successor was killed three weeks ago.

The United States, through the State Department, announced its intention to reignite Gaza ceasefire negotiations following the death of Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader in Gaza. This is viewed as a potential turning point in efforts to stop the ongoing conflict and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads Thursday to key Hamas mediator Qatar as he seeks momentum to end the Gaza war following Israel's killing of the group's leader.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Qatar for talks on Thursday with the key mediator on the war in Gaza, as he seeks momentum for a ceasefire after Israel's killing the leader of Hamas.US officials had described Sinwar as intransigent in negotiations brokered by the United States,