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Hamas

Hamas — Palestinian militant organization that carried out attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, triggering the subsequent Gaza war.

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June 2026
3 JunJoy Online
… Before the start of the war with Hamas in 2023, 42% held a negative view. Several prominent conservative figures have also publicly spoken out against what they perceive as an Israeli role in convincing Trump to go to war in Iran, which the White House and Netanyahu deny. …
‘Crazy’ phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks
May 2026
20 MayThe Chronicle
… The court also issued arrest warrants for several Hamas leaders who were subsequently killed in Israeli operations. …
Israeli far-right minister Smotrich says ICC seeks his arrest
18 MayJoy Online
… Activists on board said they needed to reach Gaza to provide much-needed aid to Palestinians in the territory, where living conditions are dire and most of the 2.1 million population is displaced, despite the ceasefire agreed by Israel and Hamas seven months ago. …
Israeli forces boarding Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say
16 MayJoy Online
A Hamas official has confirmed to the BBC that Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, commander of the group’s armed wing, was killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza City on Friday. …
Hamas confirms top commander killed in Israeli air strike
16 MayJoy Online
A Hamas official has confirmed to the BBC that Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, commander of the group’s armed wing, was killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza City on Friday. …
Hamas confirms top commander killed in Israeli air strike
8 MayThe Chronicle
Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have stalled, and Gaza risks sliding back into war. …
Fears of renewed Gaza war as Hamas disarmament talks stall
7 MayJoy Online
Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have stalled, and Gaza risks sliding back into war. …
Fears of renewed Gaza war as Hamas disarmament talks stall
5 MayThe Chronicle
… Speaking at Israel’s 78th Independence Anniversary celebration in Accra, Ambassador Gilad said armed groups operating in Mali and the wider Sahel posed dangers similar to Hamas and Hezbollah. …
Israeli Embassy celebrates Israel’s 78th Indece Day in Accra
4 MayJoy Online
… He called peace with the Palestinians “important, essential, and possible” but cited Hamas’ refusal to disarm as an obstacle. …
Jewish culture lights up Accra as Israel marks 78 years in Ghana
1 MayJoy Online
… The ministry accused the flotilla’s organisers of “joining hands” with the Palestinian armed group Hamas “with the aim of sabotaging President Trump’s [Gaza] peace plan transition to its second phase and intended to divert attention from Hamas’s refusal to disarm”. …
Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla

World & Region

China's Foreign Minister urges Israel to halt West Bank settlements

The News

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Israeli President Isaac Herzog to stop the "forced establishment" of settlements in the West Bank and reverse its actions, calling the Palestinian question "the greatest historical injustice of this century." Wang said China's immediate priority is to open access to Gaza and stop the humanitarian catastrophe, and that China is willing to work with the international community to bring parties to dialogue and seek a political solution.

16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

China's Foreign Minister urges Israel to halt West Bank settlements
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Israeli President Isaac Herzog to stop the "forced establishment" of settlements in the West Bank and reverse its actions, calling the Palestinian question "the greatest historical injustice of this century." Wang said China's immediate priority is to open access to Gaza and stop the humanitarian catastrophe, and that China is willing to work with the international community to bring parties to dialogue and seek a political solution.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

US sanctions ICC as former judge wins Nobel Peace Prize
President Trump's administration imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court on Friday, hours after one of its former judges won the Nobel Peace Prize. The court denounced the move as an "assault on the rule of law" and called on its 125 member states to defend it, stating the sanctions represent an unprecedented attack on the institution founded by international treaty.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

Israelis and Palestinians mark three years since October 7 war
On Wednesday, Israelis gathered near the Gaza border to mourn victims of the October 7, 2023 attacks that killed 1,200 people and triggered Israel's bombardment of Gaza, which has killed more than 74,000 people; Palestinians in Gaza meanwhile recalled life before the war that displaced nearly the entire population.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 27 September

Ireland players skip handshake, anthem formalities at Israel match
Republic of Ireland players did not shake hands with Israel counterparts and bowed their heads during the Israeli anthem before a 3-0 UEFA Nations League victory. Coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said the squad's actions were meant to raise awareness about the Israel-Gaza war, responding to calls from activists to withdraw from the fixture.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

Israel player sent off for gun-mimicking goal celebration
Sayed Abu Farhi, a 20-year-old Colorado Rapids player, was sent off with a second yellow card after celebrating his equaliser in a Nations League match against Austria by using a corner flag to mimic shooting a gun. The incident occurred during a week of international controversy over Israel's actions in Gaza.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama warns global unilateralism, condemns Gaza persecution at UN
At the 81st UN General Assembly, President Mahama warned of a drift toward unilateralism in global affairs and called for the UN Charter to reign supreme, criticizing veto power as a license for impunity. He condemned what he described as persecution of Palestinians in Gaza, citing over 20,000 children killed, and reaffirmed Ghana's support for a viable Two-State solution.
24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mahama calls for UN reform and global human dignity at assembly
At the 81st UN General Assembly in New York on September 24, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama delivered a speech calling for systemic international reform, global justice, and renewed commitment to human dignity. He reflected on Ghana's cultural heritage and the concept of belonging, cautioning against its weaponisation into nativism and xenophobia while emphasising the shared humanity of all global citizens.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
UN Charter must take precedence over unilateralism, Mahama says
President John Dramani Mahama told the UN General Assembly that the world is drifting towards unilateralism and lawlessness, and called for renewed respect for international law with the UN Charter reigning supreme over the doctrine that "might makes right." He also urged an end to diplomatic euphemisms surrounding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and called for respect for international humanitarian law.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama calls for action on Gaza, backs Palestinian statehood
President John Dramani Mahama addressed the UN General Assembly to condemn the humanitarian consequences of the Gaza conflict and reaffirm Ghana's support for Palestinian statehood and a two-state solution. He called for stronger international action, criticised collective punishment and mass displacement, while also condemning acts of terrorism by Hamas.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazilian president commends Mahama's reparative justice effort
Brazilian President Lula da Silva commended Ghana's President Mahama for leading a UN General Assembly resolution, adopted in March with 123 votes in favor, that declared the transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans and racialised chattel slavery the "gravest crime against humanity." The resolution was spearheaded by Mahama alongside the African Union and CARICOM, and faced 3 votes against and 52 abstentions.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

Trump Board announces $2.45bn Gaza recovery plan
US President Trump's Board of Peace unveiled a $2.45bn Gaza recovery plan during the UN General Assembly, to be spread across 66 programmes over six months covering housing, diesel generation, and waste removal. The board estimates full recovery will require about $71.4bn over the next decade, though it acknowledged that $18bn has been pledged but only $280m handed over so far.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
UN agency reports surge in violence against women in Gaza
The UN Population Fund reports a sharp rise in gender-based violence against women and girls in Gaza, including early and forced marriage, with testimony from 230 women in displacement camps describing rape, forced marriages, and marriages conducted in exchange for food.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 21 September

Ed Sheeran apologizes for "mistakes" amid Macklemore tour removal
Ed Sheeran opened his first concert since Macklemore was dropped from his tour over pro-Palestinian remarks, apologizing to fans for making "mistakes" and addressing the controversy. He described the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attacks as "horrific" and called the situation in Gaza "unjustifiable," saying the decision to remove Macklemore was made by his promoters, not him.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

Israeli airstrikes kill three Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday
Israeli airstrikes killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday, including Basir Al-Bursh, son of the territory's health ministry director-general, near Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, according to health officials. Two others were killed in separate strikes in Shejaia and Sheikh Radwan district of Gaza City.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

Building collapse in Gaza kills 21, including eight children
At least 21 people, including eight children, have been killed and dozens are missing after a war-damaged six-storey building collapsed in Gaza City overnight. Witnesses said the building had tilted dangerously after an Israeli strike over a year ago, and displaced families were living inside because of limited shelter options.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 20 killed in Gaza building collapse
At least 20 people, including five children, have been killed and dozens are missing after a war-damaged six-storey building collapsed in Gaza City. Rescue teams say residents had been living in the apartments despite warnings they were unsafe, and between 70 and 100 people are believed trapped under the rubble.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Support acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore dropped
All remaining support acts, including Finneas and Lukas Graham, have quit Ed Sheeran's US tour after rapper Macklemore was removed from the line-up for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage. Sheeran said the decision to drop Macklemore was made by the promoter, not himself, and he called for understanding of his position.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

Israeli minister calls for revoking filmmakers' citizenship over Gaza doc
Israel's culture minister has called for the Oscar-winning Israeli co-directors of a documentary accusing the Israeli army of mass civilian killings in Gaza to be stripped of their citizenship over "treason against the state." The film, named Naza after a Hebrew military acronym for collateral damage, features interviews with 24 Israeli military and intelligence officers discussing the AI-powered targeting systems used in the Gaza war.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after Free Palestine remarks
Rapper Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's US Loop tour after making pro-Palestinian statements on stage, including saying "Free Palestine" at two concerts. Jewish groups criticised the performances, and Macklemore confirmed the separation while standing by his comments.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

Iran-U.S. military escalation kills dozens, alarms region
Iran reported 18 dead and 108 wounded from recent U.S. strikes, including four killed and 67 wounded at a wedding ceremony. The escalation has prompted concern over civilian casualties and prompted regional alarm, with Iran launching retaliatory missile and drone attacks.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama calls for urgent global action on Sudan, Gaza
President John Dramani Mahama has called for urgent global action to address the worsening humanitarian crises in Sudan and Gaza, citing the political stalemate in Sudan that has left thousands dead and millions displaced, as well as the ongoing war in Gaza following Israel's crackdown after the Hamas attack on June 7, 2023.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 20 August

UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement plans
Israel's announcement of tenders for approximately 1,200 settlement homes in the strategically important E1 area of the occupied West Bank has drawn joint condemnation from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Canada, who called the decision "unacceptable" and urged immediate retraction. The major Western powers warn that the development would undermine peace prospects and further isolate east Jerusalem.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader on Gaza peace plan
US President Trump's Middle East envoy Jared Kushner held rare talks with Hamas in Egypt to discuss implementation of a US-backed Gaza peace plan that calls for Hamas disarmament, Israeli troop withdrawal, and Gaza's rebuilding under Palestinian civilian administration. Israel has rejected the 15-point plan, and Kushner is now in Israel to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty
Lebanon's parliament voted to abolish the death penalty, making it the first country in the Middle East to formally end capital punishment. Capital punishment will be replaced with life imprisonment with hard labour, and the legislation must now be approved by the cabinet and president.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 6 August

Uganda approves military deployment to Gaza stabilization force
Uganda's parliament approved a defense minister motion to deploy troops to Gaza as part of an international stabilization force proposed by U.S. President Trump's Board of Peace, following the Israel-Hamas war. Morocco has also pledged troops for the 20,000-strong force, though some opposition lawmakers questioned Uganda's motives given its membership in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 4 August

Israeli attacks escalate despite Trump ceasefire roadmap announcement
Israeli forces have intensified military operations in Gaza since a ceasefire roadmap was announced last week, with at least 26 Palestinians killed over the weekend. Despite Hamas accepting the phased disarmament plan and Trump's hailing of the deal as a step toward security, Israel's government cites "serious security concerns" and Israeli politicians have resisted the agreement, raising questions about whether Palestinian factions might withdraw due to continued attacks.
4 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 2 August

Israeli airstrikes kill nine Palestinians despite Trump ceasefire announcement
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least nine Palestinians on Sunday across multiple locations, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a breakthrough in implementing last year's ceasefire agreement. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen, a member of Prime Minister Netanyahu's security cabinet, said there was no deal to halt attacks and that Israel should take full control of Gaza.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 1 August

Israeli settler justifies attacks on Palestinians as revenge killing
An Israeli settler from the West Bank outpost of Havat Gilad told the BBC that attacks on Palestinian villages last weekend were justified as revenge for the killing of the outpost's security guard. The settler said the attacks were a response to the death of an Israeli during a confrontation in the village of Tal, which also resulted in the deaths of four Palestinians and an Israeli soldier.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

Hamas disarmament plan offers hope despite serious obstacles
A new proposal would have Hamas hand over its weapons as Israel withdraws from 70% of Gaza it occupies, though the plan faces significant political and practical challenges. The arrangement comes amid catastrophic conditions for over 2 million Palestinian civilians and after tens of thousands of deaths during the war.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump's Board of Peace plan
US President Donald Trump announced the Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. A senior Hamas official confirmed to the BBC they have agreed to the plan, which includes Israeli withdrawal as disarmament is completed and reconstruction of Gaza.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →