Biden says ‘guns in Gaza have gone silent’ as Hamas hands over 3 hostages
US President Joe Biden announced that the “guns in Gaza have gone silent” as Hamas handed over three hostages, the first group released under a ceasefire deal between Israel and the militant group that took effect on Sunday. “The deal that I first
Israel PM Netanyahu chairs crucial cabinet meeting to greenlight Gaza hostage deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently chairing a political-security cabinet discussion in Jerusalem on Friday afternoon, following confirmation from his office that a deal has been reached to release hostages held in Gaza and implement a ceasefire after intense negotiations between Israeli
Ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Gaza: a critical turning point
By: Dr. Avi Verma In a significant breakthrough, Israel and Gaza’s ruling faction have agreed to a ceasefire following 15 months of devastating conflict. Mediated by Qatar and Egypt, the agreement is set to take effect on Sunday, initiating a phased plan to
Trump claims credit for Gaza ceasefire deal, calls it an ‘epic agreement’
US President-elect Donald Trump has claimed credit for the recent ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas, which was announced just days before his return to power. In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump expressed excitement over
Israeli Government to Approve Gaza Truce Deal Today
The Israeli Security Cabinet and government are set to convene on Thursday to approve a landmark Gaza ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday. The Security Cabinet meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. local time, followed by a broader government meeting,
Sudanese army retakes key city of Gezira state
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have recaptured Wad Madani, the capital city of Gezira State in central Sudan, from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to a statement from the SAF spokesperson’s office. “The command of the SAF congratulates our honourable people
Trump warns Hamas of ‘deadly consequences’ if hostages in Gaza not released before his inauguration
US President-elect Donald Trump has warned that “all hell will break out” if Hamas does not release hostages in Gaza before January 20, when he will be sworn in as the 47th President of the US, signaling how much the incoming president wants
Egyptian, US top diplomats discuss developments in Gaza, Syria
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held phone talks on Saturday night to discuss the ongoing situations in Gaza and Syria, according to a statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. During the conversation, Abdelatty stressed the importance
Palestinian president, Irish PM discuss Gaza over phone
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris had a phone conversation to discuss the latest developments in the Palestinian territories, according to the Palestinian official news agency WAFA. During the phone call on Monday, Abbas highlighted the urgency of implementing
27 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza
At least 27 Palestinians were killed and dozens of others injured in Israeli attacks on residential houses in the refugee camp of al-Nuseirat in central Gaza Strip, Palestinian sources said. Palestinian Civil Defence spokesman Mahmoud Basal told Xinhua that the Israeli bombing targeted
Netanyahu thanks Trump for ‘strong’ statement warning Hamas to release hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked US President-elect Donald Trump after the latter called for the hostages held in Gaza to be released by Hamas the day he takes charge as president. In a post on X, Netanyahu on Tuesday expressed his
Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas to release Gaza hostages before he takes charge as president
US President-elect Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to terrorist group Hamas, demanding the release of the hostages it took from Gaza before his inauguration in January, or there will be “hell to pay” in the Middle East for those responsible. Writing on
Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on Israeli airbase, downing of US MQ-9 drone
Yemen’s Houthi group said it launched a “ballistic missile” toward Negev Airbase in Israel and shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Yemen’s Al-Jawf province. “In support of Hamas in the Gaza Strip and Hezbollah in Lebanon, we carried out a qualitative
94,000 children vaccinated in polio campaign in Gaza
The UN-supported third phase of the polio vaccine campaign concluded in the besieged northern Gaza Strip, with 94,000 children vaccinated, but thousands still remain out of reach, according to UN agencies. Nearly 79 percent of children in northern Gaza have been vaccinated against
War Sends Gaza Back to the 1950s: UNRWA Chief
According to the UN agency for Palestine refugees, the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has regressed the Gaza Strip to conditions reminiscent of the early 1950s. Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the
UNRWA Chief Warns of Rising Death Toll in Gaza, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire
The Gaza Strip is experiencing a sharply increasing death toll and severe shortages of food and medical supplies due to nearly three weeks of continuous bombardments by Israeli forces, according to the UN agency for Palestine refugees. Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner-general of the United
Hamas Claims Attacks on Israeli Forces in Gaza
The Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’s armed wing, announced that they targeted Israeli soldiers and military vehicles in several operations in the northern Gaza Strip. In statements on Sunday, the brigades reported attacking an Israeli Merkava tank with a “Yassin 105” missile and a Namer
Palestinian Envoy Calls for Emergency Arab League Meeting on Gaza Crisis
Palestine has called for an emergency meeting of the Arab League Council at the level of permanent representatives in response to what it describes as “intensifying Israeli aggression.” This request was made by Mohanad A. A. Alaklouk, Palestine’s permanent representative to the Arab
Jordanian King and Italian PM Discuss Gaza and Lebanon Situations
King Abdullah II of Jordan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met in Aqaba on Friday to discuss strategies for de-escalating tensions in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. During their discussions, they emphasized the urgency of achieving an immediate ceasefire, protecting civilians, and
US and Germany: Sinwar’s Death Could Help End Gaza Conflict
The United States and Germany have stated that the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could “create momentum to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip.” In a joint statement released on Friday, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and US Secretary of State