Israeli plan to extend control in Gaza provokes German concern
Comments mark a shift in Berlin’s stance towards one of its key allies, of which it has long been a strong supporter.

Comments mark a shift in Berlin’s stance towards one of its key allies, of which it has long been a strong supporter.








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Senior Hamas official Basem Naim confirms death of Azzam Khalil al-Hayya on social media.
At least 17 others wounded in a targeted attack on Naseem al-Kalazani’s vehicle in western Khan Younis city.
Palestinian factions reject US-backed plans linking aid to weapons surrender, demanding clear political path forward.
Regional de-escalation may shift focus to Gaza, where deadlock over Hamas weapons, future governance threatens ‘truce’.
Palestinians are voting in Gaza’s first municipal elections in 21 years. Around 70,000 people are registered to vote.
Attacks come as Palestinian groups meet mediators from Egypt, Turkiye and Qatar in Cairo to discuss fragile ‘ceasefire’.
Armed men have raided Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza, apparently with support from the Israeli army.
Spokesperson Abu Obeida says calling for the group’s disarmament amounts to an attempt to continue Israel’s genocide.
Hamas’s armed wing says it will not discuss disarmament before Israel fully implements the first phase of ceasefire.