The Global March to Gaza aims to pressure world leaders to end Israel’s genocidal war in the Palestinian enclave.

The activists had set out to protest Israel’s ongoing military campaign in the Gaza Strip, which is among the deadliest and most destructive since World War II, and its restrictions on the entry of aid.

With the Gaza death toll rising and entire families obliterated as Israeli forces seek to strike diminishing numbers of Hamas targets, more impassioned appeals for an end to the violence have come from ecclesial and political leaders from around the world.

Israel’s blockade of Gaza may have been partially lifted – and a new US-backed plan to deliver aid has begun. But there are multiple indications that the plight of Gazans is rapidly worsening.

Greta Thunberg has been deported from Israel after the humanitarian aid ship she was aboard was intercepted by the Israeli military and towed to the port city of Ashdod.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas reportedly said that Hamas 'will no longer rule Gaza and must hand over its weapons.'

Palestinian firefighters and civil defence workers keep hope alive even as they bear witness to endless tragedy and grief – and the loss of their own.

In call on Monday, US president also reportedly told PM that threats to strike Iran 'aren't helping' nuclear talks; CENTCOM chief says White House has 'wide range of options' if negotiations fail