Netanyahu confirms January assassination of Hamas’ ‘No. 4’ in Lebanon
Jerusalem, March 12 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that the Israeli army was responsible for the killing of Saleh al-Arouri, deputy chairman of the political bureau of Hamas, in a controversial cross-border airstrike in Lebanon in January.
Israel ‘welcomes’ maritime aid corridor from Cyprus to Gaza: Spokesperson
Jerusalem, March 9 - Israel has said that it "welcomed" the inauguration of the maritime corridor from Cyprus to the Gaza Strip aimed at boosting the humanitarian aid to the embattled Palestinian enclave.
Gaza’s situation unprecedented, indescribable: UNRWA
Gaza, March 9 - Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, has said that the situation in the Gaza Strip defies description and has not been seen "in any previous crisis".
European Commission launches Gaza aid project
Nicosia, March 9 - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced the immediate launch of a project to establish a maritime aid corridor from Cyprus to Gaza.
UN expert urges Israel to end ‘starvation campaign’ in Gaza
Geneva, March 8 - A United Nations (UN) expert has condemned Israel's "destruction" of the food system in Gaza and urged an end to the "starvation campaign" there.
US to build ‘temporary port’ in Gaza for humanitarian aid
Washington, March 8 - US President Joe Biden will announce in his State of the Union address that the country's military will build a temporary port in Gaza for the delivery of additional humanitarian aid to civilians, senior officials have said.
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s relatives shift to Egypt from Gaza
Tel Aviv, March 7 - Close relatives of 'wanted' Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar have reportedly crossed over to Egypt through the Rafah crossing.
Hamas seeks permanent ceasefire for releasing hostages
Tel Aviv, March 6 - Senior Hamas leader Osama Hamaden has said that the outfit will release the remaining 134 hostages only when the permanent ceasefire is in place and Israelis completely withdraw from Gaza.
Families of Israeli hostages seek ceasefire, details on kidnapped relatives
Tel Aviv, March 5 - The Hostages and Missing Families forum of Israel has demanded that the ceasefire deal be accelerated and information on their near and dear ones, who were kidnapped on October 7, 2023 by Hamas, be immediately ascertained.
Egyptian FM calls for Gaza ceasefire before Ramadan
Ankara, March 2 - Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has called for a truce in Gaza before the holy month of Ramadan expected to begin this year around March 11.
Iran elections: Polling underway, Supreme leader casts vote
Tehran, March 1 - Polling is underway for the Iran's 12th Parliamentary and Assembly of experts elections on Friday, during which Supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei has cast his vote, the state media reported.
Egypt to establish new refugee camp, field hospital in Gaza: Media
Cairo, Feb 28 - Egypt is setting up a third refugee camp in the Gaza Strip and preparing a field hospital for Palestinians displaced by Israeli attacks, media reported.
UN wants strengthened, empowered Palestinian govt: Spokesman
United Nations, Feb 27 - The United Nations (UN) wants to see a strengthened and empowered Palestinian government, a spokesman of the world body has said in response to the resignation of the government led by Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh.
Palestinian President accepts resignation of Shtayyeh’s govt
Ramallah, Feb 27 - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has reportedly accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh's government.
Palestinian govt submits resignation to President Abbas: PM
Ramallah, Feb 26 - Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh on Monday said that he submitted his government's resignation to President Mahmoud Abbas.
Netanyahu for stepping up attacks in Rafah even as truce talks underway
Tel Aviv, Feb 26 - Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that a military operation in Rafah was necessary to ensure victory in the ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza strip.
Jordanian king warns of Gaza conflict expansion during Ramadan
Amman, Feb 26 - King Abdullah II of Jordan has warned that a continued war in Gaza during the holy month of Ramadan could risk expanding the conflict.
Jordan to continue efforts to ensure aid reaches Gaza: FM
Amman, Feb 26 - Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has said that the Kingdom would continue to work extensively to ensure adequate aid reaches the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu to seek Cabinet approval for ground operation in Rafah
Jerusalem, Feb 25 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he will seek Cabinet approval next week for a ground operation in the southern Gazan city of Rafah, where more than half of Gaza's population seeks shelter from Israel's bombings elsewhere.
Israel-Hamas war: Ceasefire possibilities imminent as Hamas come down on number of demands
Tel Aviv, Feb 24 - A Hamas delegation -- which is in Paris for negotiations for a ceasefire deal with Israel -- has come down on many of its demands.