JERUSALEM (JTA) — Two Iranian Red Crescent ships are ready to sail for Gaza. The ships, which will carry food, medical aid and volunteer medical personnel, are awaiting permission from the ...

Ireland has asked Israel to allow an Irish-owned ship to break the blockade of Gaza. JERUSALEM (JTA) — Ireland has asked Israel to allow an Irish-owned ship to break the blockade of Gaza.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday welcomed news of a ceasefire deal for Gaza between Israel and Hamas, saying it "is crucial to achieving regional stability".

Yemen's Houthi rebels have indicated they will now restrict their attacks in the Red Sea to vessels affiliated with Israel, a move that comes as a fragile ceasefire in Gaza enters its second day.