The Gaza Strip is 41 kilometres (25 miles) long, from 6 to 12 km (3.7 to 7.5 mi) wide, and has a total area of 365 km 2 (141 sq mi). [28][29] As of 2010, its population mostly comprised Palestinian …

5 days ago · One Palestinian killed by Israeli army in Gaza, while two Palestinians, including a child, are shot dead in West Bank.

2 days ago · Since the cease-fire took effect, Israel says it has targeted only militants. But death can come for Gazans while on a family outing or sleeping in a tent.

Dec 17, 2025 · Explainer-What's Next for the Gaza Ceasefire and Will the Truce Last? Dec 17 - More than two months after Israel and Hamas agreed a ceasefire halting two years of devastating warfare …

Follow the latest news on the Israel Gaza war. Get live updates, maps, verified video reports and expert analysis from BBC journalists on the ground.

4 days ago · World Gaza’s ceasefire has stalled as both sides drag their feet, leaving few countries willing to step up and help

Gaza ceasefire talks are at a 'critical moment' as questions remain for second phase

6 days ago · Gaza has been split in two. Hamas is reconsolidating its control in the western half of the enclave that Israel withdrew from. East of the yellow line, in Israel-controlled territory, armed groups ...

Dec 14, 2025 · Gaza Strip, territory along the Mediterranean Sea just northeast of the Sinai Peninsula. It is densely populated and impoverished, in part due to the ongoing political situation of the region.

Dec 18, 2025 · President Trump's peace plan for Gaza hinges on international troops in Gaza, but Israel is skeptical and no country has yet agreed to send their soldiers.