Articles in this Cluster
07-08-2025
Despite being severely weakened by nearly two years of war, Hamas continues to pay salaries to its civil servants and reward its supporters through a secret cash-based system. The payments, amounting to around 20% of pre-war salaries, are made every 10 weeks and have been confirmed by three civil servants. The system is complex and dangerous, with employees receiving encrypted messages to collect their salaries at secret locations. Hamas has managed to continue funding these payments despite the destruction of much of its administrative and financial infrastructure, allegedly using stockpiled cash and funds from various sources, including Qatar and Iran. However, the payments have caused resentment among some party faithful, who are struggling to survive amid soaring inflation and severe food shortages. The distribution of food parcels to Hamas members and their families has also fueled public anger, with many accusing the group of excluding the wider population from aid.
Entities: Hamas, Gaza, Israel, Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Sinwar • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
07-08-2025
Twenty people were killed and over 30 injured in central Gaza when four trucks overturned on a crowd. The incident occurred as crowds rushed to the vehicles on a rugged road under Israeli military control. The Hamas-run civil defence agency reported the incident, which was attributed to the drivers losing control as people climbed on top of the trucks. The area has been experiencing dire conditions, with 90% of Gaza's 2.1 million people displaced and living in overcrowded conditions. The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization reported that accessible farmland in Gaza has been reduced to less than a square mile, and the Hamas-run health ministry stated that 193 people have died of hunger and malnutrition since the start of the war. Israel has announced plans to allow the gradual entry of goods into Gaza via the private sector, but aid trucks are frequently looted, and there have been attacks on aid convoys.
Entities: Gaza, Hamas, Israel, Deir al-Balah, Jordan • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
07-08-2025
The article discusses the ongoing crisis in Gaza, where widespread hunger has become a major issue despite international efforts to deliver aid. The situation is attributed to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with the territory remaining dependent on outsiders for assistance. The article highlights the failure of Israel's strategy in the conflict and the challenges in achieving a ceasefire.
Entities: Gaza, Israel, Hamas, Donald Trump, United Nations • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: analyze
07-08-2025
The article discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, highlighting the deepening humanitarian crisis and the Israeli military's diminishing enthusiasm for continuing the war. Lieutenant-General Eyal Zamir, head of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), has indicated that the war has become pointless and that the army should prepare for a potential conflict with Iran instead. Despite this, a ceasefire remains elusive.
Entities: Gaza, Israel, Hamas, Lieutenant-General Eyal Zamir, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: analyze
07-08-2025
The article discusses how the ongoing famine in Gaza is a testament to the failure of Israel's strategy in its conflict with Hamas. Despite its military efforts, Israel has been unable to vanquish Hamas, and its actions have led to severe humanitarian consequences, including widespread starvation in Gaza. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has been forced to admit failure by announcing plans to parachute food into Gaza and implement 'humanitarian pauses' to allow international aid to reach the devastated area.
Entities: Israel, Gaza, Hamas, Israel Defence Forces (IDF), The Economist • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: critique
07-08-2025
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Israel of using US-supplied munitions to 'illegally and indiscriminately' attack school shelters in Gaza, resulting in significant civilian casualties. The report highlights that such attacks violate international law as schools are protected civilian objects unless used for military purposes. HRW has called on the US and other governments to halt arms sales to Israel due to the risk of facilitating 'serious violations' of international humanitarian law. Israel's military has denied these allegations, stating it operates in accordance with international law and takes precautions to minimize civilian harm. The conflict has led to widespread destruction in Gaza, with the majority of its population displaced and a significant number of casualties reported.
Entities: Israel, Gaza, Human Rights Watch (HRW), United States, Hamas • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
07-08-2025
Israel's security cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to occupy Gaza City, despite opposition from the Israeli military, international pressure, and domestic protests. The plan, which could take up to five months, aims to remove Hamas from Gaza and hand the territory to civilian governance. However, details of the plan are unclear, and it has been met with criticism from various parties, including Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid and families of hostages held in Gaza.
Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu, Gaza City, Israel, Hamas, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
07-08-2025
Israel's security cabinet has approved a plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to occupy Gaza City, despite warnings from the military chief and international community about the potential humanitarian crisis and long-term consequences. The plan involves a phased operation with the first phase set to begin by October 7, 2025, and is expected to last up to five months. The move has been met with criticism from various parties, including Palestinian leaders, Israeli opposition, and international organizations, who fear it will worsen the humanitarian situation in Gaza and lead to further conflict.
Entities: Israel, Gaza City, Benjamin Netanyahu, Hamas, Palestinian National Initiative • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
07-08-2025
A CNN video shows a Jordanian plane delivering essential aid to Gaza, including tinned food and baby formula. Israel began allowing airdrops of aid into the enclave in late July, but aid groups have criticized the delivery method as impractical and potentially dangerous.
Entities: Jordan, Gaza, CNN, Matthew Chance, Israel • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
07-08-2025
The Israeli Security Cabinet has approved a plan for the gradual military takeover of Gaza, despite opposition from the Israeli military and warnings of potential risks to hostages and civilians. The plan aims to achieve a decisive victory over Hamas and includes the provision of humanitarian aid to civilians outside combat zones. The decision comes amid stalled cease-fire negotiations and growing international pressure to end the nearly two-year war. Critics, including opposition leaders and hostage families, have expressed concerns about the potential consequences of expanding the military operation.
Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu, Gaza, Hamas, Israel, Israeli military • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
07-08-2025
The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation plans to quadruple its aid distribution sites in Gaza from 4 to 16, with the goal of increasing food delivery to civilians. However, funding for the expansion remains unclear. The foundation's operations have been criticized by UN agencies, who charge that its operations violate neutrality principles and 'militarize' humanitarian aid. The expansion plans come amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with tens of thousands killed and half the population facing 'famine-like conditions'.
Entities: Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, Gaza Strip, United States, Israel, Donald Trump • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
