TEL AVIV, Israel -- Israel faced sharp criticism as it stopped the entry of all food and other supplies into Gaza on Sunday and warned of “additional consequences” for Hamas if a fragile ceasefire isn't extended. Mediators Egypt and Qatar accused Israel of violating humanitarian law by using starvation as a weapon.

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Israel launched a major military incursion in the northern West Bank in August, which it called “Operation Summer Camps.” It sent armored vehicles into the cities of Jenin and Tulkarem, severing water and electricity and leading Palestinians to ration food, residents told CNN.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned of the consequences of an end to the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. "Every effort must be made to maintain the ceasefire so that lives are spared from hostilities,

Trucks carrying aid were sent back to Egypt on Sunday after Israel decided to stop the entry of all goods and supplies into Gaza.

Human remains returned to Israel by Hamas on Friday have been confirmed as those of former hostage Shiri Bibas, according to a statement from her family provided Saturday by the hostage relatives’ forum.

Hamas, which kidnapped 250 Israelis and killed 1,200 on Oct. 7, 2023, previously claimed Friday there was a possible mix-up of bodies before claiming the correct body was now released.

The Media Office of the Government in Gaza announced Wednesday that it held discussions with a delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) about Israel’s violations in Gaza and the "sensitive humanitarian and legal issues" in the ongoing prisoner exchange process.

The two countries accused Israel of violating humanitarian law by using starvation as a weapon. The decision comes after the first phase of a fragile ceasefire ended, which had previously permitted an uptick in humanitarian aid after months of worsening hunger in Gaza.

More than a year on, the plight of the hostages taken from Israel remains a priority and we call for their immediate and unconditional release. Since a ceasefire agreement was reached on 19 January 2025, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC ...

The militant group turned over four coffins it said contained the bodies of Israeli captives, and Israel began releasing Palestinian prisoners.

The International Committee of the Red Cross remains concerned about the exploitation of hostages in recent hostage handovers.