![Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718883543_BurundianAfricanUn.jpg)
Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence
Neighbouring countries are fretting that resurgent al Shabaab fighters could seize power.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city of 1.8 million people UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city of 1.8 million people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702252493_UnitedNationsSecur.jpg)
UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city of 1.8 million people
The resolution also calls for the withdrawal of all fighters who threaten the safety and security of civilians in the western Darfur region.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![Israeli forces step up bombing of Rafah as tanks try to push west Israeli forces step up bombing of Rafah as tanks try to push west](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71717749341_Israeli.jpg)
Israeli forces step up bombing of Rafah as tanks try to push west
Fierce gun battles between Israeli troops and Hamas-led Palestinian fighters were also taking place.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Israeli forces kill dozens of Palestinians as they push deeper in Gaza's north and south Israeli forces kill dozens of Palestinians as they push deeper in Gaza's north and south](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716456935_Palestinians.jpg)
Israeli forces kill dozens of Palestinians as they push deeper in Gaza's north and south
Israel says it has no choice but to attack Rafah to root out the last battalions of Hamas fighters it believes are sheltering there.
Thu May 23 2024
![Israeli forces raze parts of Gaza's Jabalia, hit Rafah with airstrikes Israeli forces raze parts of Gaza's Jabalia, hit Rafah with airstrikes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716346290_Israelistrike.jpg)
Israeli forces raze parts of Gaza's Jabalia, hit Rafah with airstrikes
Israel said it has returned to the camp to prevent the fighters that controls Gaza from regrouping.
Wed May 22 2024
![Israeli tanks push deeper into Rafah, battles rage in northern Gaza Israeli tanks push deeper into Rafah, battles rage in northern Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715744048_Palestinians.jpg)
Israeli tanks push deeper into Rafah, battles rage in northern Gaza
Israel says it must root out the remaining fighters in Rafah.
Wed May 15 2024
![Israel lacks 'credible plan' to safeguard Rafah civilians, says Blinken Israel lacks 'credible plan' to safeguard Rafah civilians, says Blinken](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714520567_AntonyBlinken.jpg)
Israel lacks 'credible plan' to safeguard Rafah civilians, says Blinken
Antony Blinken warns an Israeli attack could create an insurgency by failing to kill all Hamas fighters in the southern Gaza city.
Mon May 13 2024
![Gaza is 'choked off' from aid since crossings shut, UN agencies say Gaza is 'choked off' from aid since crossings shut, UN agencies say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715081304_Rafah.jpg)
Gaza is 'choked off' from aid since crossings shut, UN agencies say
The Israeli military said a limited operation in Rafah was meant to kill fighters and dismantle infrastructure used by Hamas
Tue May 07 2024
![US calls out Israel and Hamas after Gaza aid shipment attacked, diverted US calls out Israel and Hamas after Gaza aid shipment attacked, diverted](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714715092_JordanianHashemite.jpg)
US calls out Israel and Hamas after Gaza aid shipment attacked, diverted
A shipment from Jordan was attacked by Israeli settlers and subsequently diverted by Palestinian fighters.
Fri May 03 2024
![Israeli troops storm back into eastern Khan Younis; bodies recovered in hospital ruins Israeli troops storm back into eastern Khan Younis; bodies recovered in hospital ruins](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713837555_Palestiniansjpg.jpg)
Israeli troops storm back into eastern Khan Younis; bodies recovered in hospital ruins
Israel says it was forced to battle inside hospitals because Hamas fighters operated there, which medical staff and Hamas deny.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![Israel raids main Gaza hospital as Rafah concerns grow Israel raids main Gaza hospital as Rafah concerns grow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708056231_TBPalestinianchil.jpg)
Israel raids main Gaza hospital as Rafah concerns grow
Hamas denies hiding hostages, fighters at the hospital.
Fri Feb 16 2024
![Battles rage as Palestinians say Gaza toll passes 25,000 Battles rage as Palestinians say Gaza toll passes 25,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51705828996_TBGAZA.jpg)
Battles rage as Palestinians say Gaza toll passes 25,000
Israeli forces and Hamas fighters clashed in several places, from Jabalia in the north to Khan Younis in the south.
Mon Jan 22 2024
![Gaza combat resurges as Israeli tanks storm back into areas they left Gaza combat resurges as Israeli tanks storm back into areas they left](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703860230_Israeliartillery.jpg)
Gaza combat resurges as Israeli tanks storm back into areas they left
Israel said its forces had killed dozens of Hamas fighters overnight in clashes in Beit Lahiya on Gaza's northern fringe.
Wed Jan 17 2024
![Sudanese women allege rape by armed fighters during ethnic attacks Sudanese women allege rape by armed fighters during ethnic attacks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701407750_TBReportjpg.jpg)
Sudanese women allege rape by armed fighters during ethnic attacks
Rape has been used as a weapon of war over the years in Sudan, human rights groups have said.
Fri Dec 01 2023
![After Hamas attack, Israeli retaliation tactics raise Gaza invasion fears After Hamas attack, Israeli retaliation tactics raise Gaza invasion fears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696980815_Israelistrikes.jpg)
After Hamas attack, Israeli retaliation tactics raise Gaza invasion fears
Israeli security sources said it took more than 48 hours to restore military cohesion, halt infiltrations and clear Hamas fighters.
Wed Oct 11 2023