Palestinian medical officials say at least 13 people were killed by two separate Israeli strikes in Gaza. One of the strikes hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City’s eastern Tufah neighborhood.

The Arab Gulf nation, a U.S. ally that has been a haven for Hamas leaders for nearly two decades, also said it will no longer host the Palestinian militant group’s political office, an official said.

Qatar has suspended its role as a key mediator for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal after concluding that Hamas and Israel were unwilling to negotiate "in good faith", a diplomatic source told AFP Saturday.

UNITED NATIONS — There is a strong likelihood that famine is imminent in parts of northern Gaza, where Israeli forces are conducting a major offensive, hunger experts warned Friday.

Strong Likelihood' Famine Imminent in North Gaza, Say Food Security Experts LONDON/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - There is a "strong likelihood that famine is imminent in areas" of the northern Gaza Strip,