JERUSALEM/CAIRO/GAZA, Jan 25 — In a significant development aimed at stabilizing the ongoing ceasefire, the Palestinian group Hamas released four female Israeli soldiers on Saturday. In return, approximately 200 Palestinian prisoners were freed, marking the second phase of a prisoner swap agreement tied to the truce efforts in Gaza. The hostages, identified as Karina Ariev, … Read more
JERUSALEM/CAIRO, Jan 25 – In a significant development aimed at easing tensions, the Palestinian group Hamas is set to release four female Israeli soldiers on Saturday. This move is part of a broader ceasefire agreement designed to end over a year of conflict in Gaza. The agreement outlines a prisoner exchange, with Hamas agreeing to … Read more
GAZA/JERUSALEM, Jan 19 – A ceasefire between Hamas and Israel marked a significant pause in the 15-month conflict that has devastated the Gaza Strip and caused widespread suffering. As part of the truce, Hamas released three Israeli hostages, and Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners, signaling the start of a tentative peace process. The ceasefire allowed … Read more
JERUSALEM/CAIRO, Jan 18 – The Israeli government has formally approved a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, aimed at halting hostilities in the Gaza Strip and facilitating the release of hostages. The decision was announced on Saturday, with the agreement scheduled to come into effect on Sunday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed the cabinet’s approval following … Read more
Tensions remain high in Gaza following an overnight airstrike by Israeli forces that reportedly killed over 70 individuals and injured more than 200, just hours after a tentative ceasefire agreement was announced. The deal, which is intended to bring an end to over a year of violent conflict between Israel and Hamas, is set to … Read more
On January 15, negotiators managed to broker a significant agreement aimed at bringing an end to the ongoing Gaza conflict between Israel and Hamas. This deal marks a key moment in the 15-month-long war that has caused immense suffering, including the deaths of tens of thousands of Palestinians and the worsening political and humanitarian crisis … Read more
Doha/Cairo/Jerusalem — Negotiators reconvened in Qatar on Tuesday to iron out the final details of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, signaling potential relief after months of devastation. U.S. President Joe Biden expressed optimism, describing the breakthrough as the closest both sides have come to reaching a deal. Progress in Ceasefire Discussions Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, … Read more
On December 30, the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, urgently called for an immediate cessation of attacks on healthcare facilities in Gaza. His statement follows a series of troubling incidents in which hospitals in the region have become targets amidst ongoing violence. Dr. Tedros highlighted the escalating threat to the health … Read more
On November 11, a series of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza led to the deaths of at least 37 individuals, with the latest fatalities reported late on Monday at a café near Khan Younis in southern Gaza. The airstrike, which killed seven people, marked the deadliest day of an escalating conflict that has ravaged the Gaza … Read more
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East witnessed a deadly escalation as Israel launched significant airstrikes targeting Hezbollah facilities in southern Beirut and multiple locations across Gaza. The strikes were in response to rocket fire from the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, with tensions mounting following a reported drone attack aimed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin … Read more