Palestinian civil society, joined by humanitarian and human rights organizations worldwide, issues this urgent and unified call: The manufactured famine in Gaza must be halted. The international community must act decisively,

Good morning. I'm Taylor Wilson, and today is Friday, May 16th, 2025. This is The Excerpt. Today we get a closer sense of the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. Plus the Supreme Court wrestles with birthright citizenship questions and what to expect from a giant military parade this summer.

The Israel Defense Forces has issued a major evacuation warning for southern Gaza, telling all residents in the area around the city of Khan Younis to leave. The IDF says it is preparing to launch an "unprecedented attack" against Hamas in the area.

A senior terrorist was killed by Israeli special forces in Khan Yunis, according to Arabic media reports, although the IDF said there was nothing special to report besides widespread operations

According to Israeli media outlet, an unnamed Israeli official said the measure is temporary and expected to last about a week.

The Israeli military says it has launched the first stages of a new major offensive in Gaza, in a development that comes on the same day that US President Donald Trump concluded his visit to the region without securing a ceasefire deal.

Israel's continued blockade of food and humanitarian assistance has led to Palestinian children facing illness and death from severe acute malnutrition.

Hamas confirms new Gaza ceasefire talks with Israel in DohaGAZA/DOHA: Israel and Hamas resumed ceasefire talks in Qatar, both sides said, even as Israeli forces ramped up a bombing campaign th

The organisation set to administer Israel's controversial plan to take control of humanitarian aid distribution in Gaza will use private ... frames one of the main issues the foundation serves ...

Palestinian baby Jenan Alskafi died in Gaza on Saturday after malnutrition and digestive problems, which her doctor said could not be treated because of a total Israeli blockade.

Britain, Canada and France on Monday warned Israel that they will pursue "concrete actions" if it does not end renewed military operations in Gaza and lift restrictions on humanitarian aid.