Less than a month following the release of a critical report by the Washington Institute, which questioned the plausibility of Gaza's reported death toll statistics, the Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health in Gaza admitted to possessing "incomplete data" for a significant portion of the fatalities it claimed. Specifically, on April 6, the ministry revealed that it had incomplete information for 11,371 out of the 33,091 Palestinian fatalities it had documented. An individual's record was deemed incomplete if it lacked any of the essential data points: identity number, full name, date of birth, or date of death.

09 April 2024

Read more: Gaza Ministry Finally Admits Flaws In Reported Fatality Data

The strategic dissemination of misinformation and staged propaganda has been a notable tactic employed by Palestinian activists, particularly through platforms such as the "Gaza Now" Telegram channel. Initially, this network focused on distributing misleading or out-of-context stories portraying alleged abuses of Palestinians in Gaza by Israel, a claim made despite Israel's absence from the Strip. The channel's influence and following saw a significant surge following the events of "Black Saturday," when Hamas initiated a ruthless attack on Israel, positioning "Gaza Now" as a prominent source of information.

09 April 2024

Read more: Global Effort Cripples 'Gaza Now', Halts Hamas Propaganda Machine

In a recent reaffirmation of his commitment to a critical military strategy, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has underscored the significance of launching a ground operation into Rafah, located in southern Gaza. This action, according to Netanyahu, is pivotal for Israel to decisively defeat Hamas, which he identifies as the primary adversary entrenched in this beleaguered area, one that has several terror groups operating within it. The urgency of this operation was highlighted against the backdrop of stalled ceasefire negotiations and the persistent refusal of Hamas to accept Israeli terms and even Qatari, American and Egyptian compromise suggestions.

09 April 2024

Read more: Netanyahu Pledges Rafah Invasion As Hamas Rejects Yet Another Deal

In a significant shift in the ongoing conflict in southern Gaza, residents of Khan Younis have started to return to their homes following the unexpected withdrawal of Israeli forces from the area. This development comes after a prolonged period of intense military engagement that has left the cityscape heavily scarred, with extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure, and the pervasive smell of decay underscoring the recent violence. 

08 April 2024

Read more: As Gazans Return To Khan Younis, Was IDF Pullout An Undeclared Ceasefire?

In recent times, the situation in Gaza has ignited discussions in the United States about the extensive military support and assistance it provides to Israel. The support is not only a testament to the strong bilateral ties but also a significant aspect of America's foreign aid strategy post-World War II, but it is often misunderstood. Unlike most the aid the U.S. doles out, the earmarks given to Israel are beneficial to America on several fronts, and are not merely handouts where nothing is gained in return.

08 April 2024

Read more: The Simple Fact: US Aid To Israel Provides A Tangible Benefit To Both Nations