19:52

Gaza Elections

Palestinian municipal elections: Abbas loyalists win as Deir al-Balah in Gaza votes for first time since 2006

Loyalists of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas won most municipal races, election officials said on Sunday (26 April). Reuters reported that elections were held for the first time in nearly two decades in the central Gaza city of Deir al‑Balah, which is governed by Hamas. 

17:19

Gaza elections

Gaza set to vote in first local elections in nearly two decades

Residents in central Gaza are preparing to vote in municipal elections on Saturday (25 April), marking the first ballot in the Strip since 2006. The vote in Deir al-Balah is being watched closely as a rare indication of public sentiment, including towards Hamas.

16:08

Eurovision

Slovenia joins Eurovision boycott as broadcasters protest Israel’s participation

Slovenia’s national broadcaster RTV Slovenia has confirmed it will not air the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, joining a widening boycott over Israel’s participation.

10:12

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 24 April, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 24th of April, covering the latest developments you need to know.

11:44

Reconstruction

Trump's Board of Peace holds Gaza reconstruction talks with logistics giant DP World

Representatives of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace” have held discussions with Dubai‑based logistics giant DP World over potential roles in managing supply chains and infrastructure projects in Gaza, Reuters reports, citing the Financial Times, which reported on Tuesday.

08:44

Gaza

Israeli strikes kill five people in Gaza as Israeli-backed militia clashes with Hamas grow

Israeli strikes killed at least five people across the Gaza Strip on Monday (20 April), Palestinian health officials said, as clashes were reported between Hamas fighters and an Israeli-backed militia.

21:34

Gaza

At least 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, says UN Women

An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each day during the war in Gaza, according to new figures released by UN Women.

17:43

Holiday Spirit

Orthodox Christians mark Holy Pascha worldwide with candlelit Easter vigils

Millions of Orthodox Christians across the globe celebrated Easter, known as Holy Pascha, on Sunday (12 April) with midnight liturgies, candlelight processions and deeply rooted local traditions reflecting centuries of faith.

08:52

Israel-Gaza

Israeli airstrike kills at least 10 near Gaza school, as fragile ceasefire falters

At least 10 people have died and several others were wounded after an Israeli airstrike on a neighbourhood outside a school sheltering displaced Palestinians on Monday (7 April), according to health officials.

08:36

Israel-Gaza

Hamas rejects disarmament calls as tensions rise over fragile Gaza ceasefire talks

The armed wing of Hamas has said it will not accept calls to disarm while key conditions of the Gaza ceasefire remain unmet, highlighting growing tensions around efforts to extend the ceasefire.

22:21

Politics

French-Palestinian MEP Rima Hassan to be tried in July over post on X

French police detained European Parliament member Rima Hassan in Paris for several hours on Thursday as part of an investigation into an alleged “apology for terrorism”, following a social media post linked to a deadly attack in Israel in the 1970s.

19:00

Humanitarian efforts

Gaza children find moments of relief amid war through humanitarian support

Amid ongoing devastation in Gaza, small efforts are helping to support children affected by months of conflict. One initiative in Khan Younis offers a brief escape and a moment of relief for some of the youngest victims of the war.

14:57

Middle East tension

Trump urges more international support as U.S. and Israel continue operations in Iran - Latest on Middle East crisis

Israel reportedly launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran on Friday (20 March), a day after U.S. President Donald Trump told it not to repeat its strikes on Iranian natural gas infrastructure, which sharply escalated the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

15:05

Politics

Israeli forces reportedly kill Palestinian family of four in West Bank

Israeli forces killed a Palestinian father, mother, and two of their children as they drove in West Bank on Sunday (15 March), Palestinian health authorities said, and the Israeli military said the incident was under review.

07:27

War

Why is water infrastructure being used as a weapon in war?

Although against international humanitarian war, targeting desalination plants and other key locations is increasingly being used as a way of making an opponent weaker in battle. Water-related violent events have increased rapidly since 2022.

14:53

Politics

Israeli strikes kill eight in Gaza as ceasefire falters

Israeli strikes killed five people in Gaza on Thursday (26 February), according to health officials in the territory. The Israeli military said separately that it had killed a militant who posed an imminent threat to its forces in southern Gaza.

14:49

Critical Care

Palestinians evacuated from Gaza via Rafah crossing for urgent medical treatment

A group of sick and injured Palestinians and their caregivers left Gaza through the Rafah border crossing on Wednesday (25 February) for medical treatment abroad, as limited evacuations continue under tight restrictions.

20:48

Gaza reconstruction

Palestinians cautious as Board of Peace pledges billions to rebuild Gaza

The United States and international partners have announced billions of dollars in pledges to rebuild Gaza but many Palestinians remain sceptical about whether the funds will translate into tangible improvements for daily life.

17:16

Uzbekistan-U.S. relations

Uzbekistan strengthens U.S trade and investment links in Washington visit

Uzbekistan's president Shavkat Mirziyoyev has held a series of high-level meetings in the U.S. aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and strategic ties between the two countries.

16:59

Expert View

Türkiye’s Gaza role depends on U.S.–Israel political consensus

Türkiye has signalled readiness to contribute to a proposed Gaza stabilisation force during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting on Thursday (19 February), but according to former Turkish diplomat Mehmet Öğütçü, the decisive factor will be whether Israel and the United States agree on Ankara’s role.

16:13

View from Türkiye

Türkiye ready to provide troops for proposed Gaza stabilisation force, FM says

Türkiye is prepared to contribute troops to a proposed international stabilisation force for Gaza, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday.

12:14

Debt

UN: US has paid $160 million towards its $4 billion debt

The United States has paid about $160 million of the more than $4 billion it owes to the United Nations, a UN spokesperson said on Thursday. The payment came as U.S. President Donald Trump hosted the first meeting of his 'Board of Peace' initiative, which experts say could undermine the UN.

21:27

Board of Peace

FIFA president, Infantino, pledges $2.5m to Gaza football facilities under Board of Peace deal

Gianni Infantino, president of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), announced a new partnership with the Board of Peace on Thursday (19 February), committing to build football pitches and arenas in Gaza as part of broader efforts to rebuild the region.

10:44

Board of Peace

Is the Board of Peace a long-term solution for global security?

The Board of Peace is entering uncharted territory, with questions over its ability to manage Gaza reconstruction, its potential to rival the United Nations, and its impact on strategic allies in the Middle East and South Caucasus.