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Hamas's last stronghold: Why the IDF steered clear of Deir al-Balah - until now - analysis
Deir al-Balah is an important area of Gaza because it has been left relatively untouched throughout the war. This is the last real remaining area of Hamas' power.
WHO condemns Israeli attack on its Deir al-Balah facilities and calls for ceasefire
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that its staff accommodation and main warehouse in Deir al-Balah were subject to multiple Israeli attacks, including storming the building, forcing women and ...
Israeli tanks advance into Gaza city of Deir al-Balah for first time
The central city is one of the few parts of Gaza so far spared a major ground operation during the Israel-Hamas war.
Israel’s move to expand war seen as fresh attempt to pressurise Hamas
Israeli tanks on Monday pushed into the southern and eastern districts of Deir al-Balah in the centre of the Gaza Strip and ...
Smoke on Deir al-Balah's skyline after an evacuation order issued by Israel on Sunday
Gaza health officials said Monday at least 13 people, including two women and five children, were killed in Israeli strikes ...