The war began when Hamas-led militants killed around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, in the Oct. 7 attack and abducted 251 hostages. More than half the captives have been released in ceasefires or other deals. Israeli forces have rescued eight and recovered the remains of dozens more.

A shooting near Israeli- and US-supported food distribution points in the Gaza Strip left at least eight Palestinians dead Sunday, according to health officials.

Telecommunication services in the war-torn Gaza Strip were disrupted on Thursday, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. Citing the Palestinian telecommunications authority, WAFA said the last remaining fibre-optic network was damaged in an attack,

An Israeli strike on a residential building in the Gaza Strip has killed 14 people, mostly women and children, according to health officials.

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are struggling to celebrate one of the most important Islamic holidays. To mark Eid al-Adha — Arabic for the Festival of Sacrifice — Muslims traditionally slaughter a sheep or cow and give away part of the meat to the poor as an act of charity. Then they have a big family meal with sweets.