Gaza

03:50

UN calls for ceasefire

UN chief calls for immediate ceasefire amid Gaza humanitarian crisis

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday warned that the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has reached a critical level and called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire. He emphasised that vital infrastructure is on the verge of collapse due to a severe fuel shortage.

09:30

World News

UK hails Türkiye’s role in Ukraine and regional peace

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy praised Türkiye’s strategic role in regional peace and stability during his visit to Ankara, highlighting its efforts in addressing the Ukraine war, the Gaza crisis, and broader UK-Türkiye relations.

23:29

World News

Israel orders evacuations in northern Gaza

Israel has told residents in northern Gaza to evacuate ahead of intensified military action, as U.S. President Donald Trump says a ceasefire deal with Hamas is being negotiated.

17:30

World News

Trump says Gaza ceasefire deal could come next week

President Donald Trump says a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could potentially be reached within the next week, as U.S. mediation efforts intensify.

11:00

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 28th June, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 28th June, covering the latest developments you need to know.

00:28

Gaza aid

UN chief slams Gaza aid operation as “killing people”

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned a US-supported aid operation in Gaza, calling it “inherently unsafe” and blaming it for civilian deaths.

11:29

Israeli soldiers killed

7 Israeli soldiers killed after explosive detonates on armoured vehicle

An explosive device detonated on an armoured combat-engineering vehicle in Khan Younis in Gaza, killing seven Israeli soldiers and seriously wounding another soldier on Tuesday (24 June).

00:24

U.S.

U.S. gives $30M to Gaza group amid aid delivery concerns

The U.S. has funded a private Gaza aid group despite safety concerns and the use of military-linked firms.

04:34

Athens protest

Protesters in Athens demand aid access to Gaza

Thousands rallied in Athens to call for the opening of the Rafah border crossing and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

07:16

UN Assembly

UN Assembly backs Gaza ceasefire

The United Nations General Assembly, including Azerbaijan, has overwhelmingly passed a resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional, and lasting ceasefire in Gaza.

01:50

World News

U.S. criticizes allies over sanctions on Israeli ministers

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has condemned sanctions imposed by the UK, Canada, Norway, New Zealand, and Australia on two Israeli ministers, saying they undermine efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.

00:45

World News

Israel to block aid ship with Greta Thunberg headed for Gaza

Israel’s defence minister has ordered the military to stop an aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg from reaching Gaza.

09:40

world news

U.S. vetoes UN Security Council call for immediate Gaza ceasefire

The U.S. vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza and unrestricted humanitarian aid access, citing the need to condemn Hamas and ensure their disarmament. The veto comes amid escalating violence and a worsening humanitarian crisis

00:30

World News

UN Security Council expected to vote Wednesday on Gaza ceasefire resolution

The United Nations Security Council is likely to vote on Wednesday, June 4, on a draft resolution calling for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, according to diplomats.

04:00

World News

Israel orders wider ground offensive in Gaza as aid crisis deepens

Israel’s military chief has ordered an expansion of the Gaza ground offensive amid growing warnings of famine and international criticism over aid restrictions.

01:00

World News

31 Palestinians killed near Gaza aid site amid conflicting claims

At least 31 people have died near a southern Gaza aid distribution site, with conflicting accounts from Palestinian officials, the Israeli military, and aid groups over what caused the bloodshed.

20:40

Russia-USA

Hamas responds to Trump envoy's Gaza ceasefire deal, calls for permanent truce

Hamas said on Saturday it had officially responded to a ceasefire plan put forward by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, who represents President Donald Trump in Middle East diplomacy. The group said its reply includes a key demand: a complete end to the war.

17:58

Gaza ceasefire

After backing Gaza ceasefire deal, Hamas now says proposal under review

Less than 24 hours after formally accepting a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza, Hamas now says it is still “reviewing” the plan, raising uncertainty over the implementation of a truce aimed at halting months of devastating conflict.

14:00

Qatar and Hamas

Turkish foreign minister holds talks with Qatar and Hamas on Gaza cease-fire

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate telephone discussions on Thursday with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and senior members of Hamas’ political bureau, focusing on escalating humanitarian and security crises in Gaza and Syria.

13:10

France

France may harden position on Israel over Gaza aid blockade, Macron warns

French President Emmanuel Macron issued a strong warning Friday that France could toughen its stance on Israel, including the possible imposition of sanctions against Israeli settlers, if humanitarian aid to Gaza continues to be obstructed.

08:22

Gaza

Hamas agrees to US-backed 60-day Gaza truce and hostage exchange plan

A breakthrough US plan for a Gaza ceasefire, involving a phased hostage-prisoner exchange and humanitarian aid, has gained traction as Hamas agrees to the proposal following Israel’s acceptance.

19:03

world news

Israel accepts new Gaza ceasefire proposal from US envoy Witkoff, says Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has informed families of hostages in Gaza that Israel has accepted a new ceasefire proposal put forward by US envoy Steve Witkoff, according to Israeli media reports.

12:46

World News

U.S. aid group opens new Gaza center amid crisis

U.S. aid group is opening a new distribution center in central Gaza as the humanitarian crisis worsens.

10:20

FAO

FAO report: Gaza faces food collapse as 80% of farmland damaged

Gaza’s food production is collapsing, with more than 80% of farmland damaged and most green houses destroyed according to the FAO of the United Nations. Its new report says, nearly the entire population faces severe food insecurity, prompting urgent calls for humanitarian aid to prevent famine.