Israel has announced daily “tactical pauses” in parts of Gaza to help with the delivery of humanitarian aid, as global concern mounts over the worsening crisis. The pauses will take place in three areas from 10 am to 8 pm each day,

Israel’s military says airdrops of aid would begin Saturday night in Gaza amid increasing accounts of starvation-related deaths. Meanwhile, at least 53 Palestinians are killed in Israeli attacks.

Those killed in the strikes include four people in an apartment building in Gaza City among others, hospital staff and the ambulance service said.

As the region wakes to fresh developments, tensions, diplomacy and resilience define the headlines. From shifting alliances and security concerns to economic reforms and cultural milestones, West Asia enters a new day of high-stakes politics and fast-moving stories.

As Israeli military strikes on the Gaza Strip continue to claim the lives of Palestinians, the ongoing nightmare has prompted a heartfelt message from the United Nations chief

An Israeli strike hit tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in the built-up, seaside Shati refugee camp on the western side of Gaza City, killing at least 12 people, according to the city’s Shifa Hospital,