CAIRO/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israeli forces advanced deeper into Gaza City on Thursday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu headed to New York to address the United Nations General Assembly, with U.S. President Donald Trump pursuing a deal to end the Gaza war.

Israeli forces advanced deeper into Gaza City on Thursday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu headed to New York to address the United Nations General Assembly, with U.S. President Donald Trump pursuing a deal to end the Gaza war.

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is addressing the United Nations virtually after the US barred him from attending in person. Meanwhile, two European countries have sent warships to protect aid heading for Gaza.

Israel's clubs and national teams could be suspended by UEFA next week. As first reported by The Times of London, it is understood plans are being put in place to hold an extraordinary meeting next week of UEFA’s executive committee to discuss this topic, though nothing has yet been firmly scheduled.

US President Donald Trump has taken drastic action over Israel's potential participation in the 2026 World Cup.

Palestinian statehood will be top of the agenda at the U.N. this week, with a number of countries announcing recognition Sunday and Monday.

A team of independent experts commissioned by the United Nations’ Human Rights Council has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, issuing a report Tuesday that

Israel's prime minister told the family of Alon Ohel, a hostage still held in Gaza, that there was a combined military-diplomatic effort that was being continuously pursued to defeat Hamas and bring back all hostages,

President Donald Trump returns to the UNGA 2025 stage as U.S. funding cuts, war in Gaza, Ukraine and global flashpoints on artificial intelligence and humanitarian crises dominate debate.