March 29 – Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has taken a significant step in reshaping the country’s political landscape by announcing the formation of a new transitional government. The appointment of 23 ministers marks a pivotal moment in Syria’s shift away from decades of rule under the Assad family. This new government is expected to play … Read more
ISTANBUL, March 23 — In a move that has ignited political turmoil and public outrage, a Turkish court has ordered the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu ahead of his trial on corruption-related charges. The decision has led to one of the largest waves of protests seen in the country in over a decade, as … Read more
JERUSALEM/TEL AVIV/GAZA, Feb 27 – In a significant exchange amid a fragile ceasefire, Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages while Israel proceeded with the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. The overnight swap marked the conclusion of the first phase of an ongoing truce in Gaza, which has so far withstood numerous challenges … Read more
JERUSALEM, Feb 22 – Six more Israeli hostages were set to be released from Gaza on Saturday as part of an ongoing exchange deal between Hamas and Israel. This comes after Israeli authorities confirmed that a body handed over the previous night was that of Shiri Bibas, a woman taken captive along with her husband … Read more
JERUSALEM, Feb 20 – In a significant development, Hamas returned the bodies of four hostages, including infant Kfir Bibas and his four-year-old brother Ariel, who were among those taken captive during the October 7, 2023, attack. The handover, which took place on Thursday, marked the first time Hamas has returned deceased hostages since the conflict … Read more
CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Feb 15 – Three Israeli hostages, Iair Horn, Sagui Dekel-Chen, and Sasha (Alexander) Troufanov, were released in Gaza on Saturday following intense mediation efforts by Egypt and Qatar. Their release marks a crucial moment in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations, as both sides work to maintain a fragile truce that has been repeatedly tested. Hostage … Read more
CAIRO, Feb 11 – A senior Hamas official has emphasized that the ongoing ceasefire must be upheld if there is any hope of securing the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. The statement follows strong remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump, who warned of severe consequences if Hamas did not release all captives by … Read more
GAZA/JERUSALEM/CAIRO, Feb 8 – In a significant development amid the ongoing ceasefire, the Palestinian militant group Hamas released three Israeli hostages on Saturday. Their frail and malnourished appearance shocked many in Israel, underscoring the dire conditions they endured during captivity. In response, Israel commenced the release of dozens of Palestinian prisoners as part of the … Read more
WASHINGTON/PARIS, Feb 5 – President Donald Trump’s recent proposal regarding the future of Gaza has triggered an intense global backlash. His vision of transforming the war-ravaged territory into a luxurious tourism hub—dubbed the “Riviera of the Middle East”—while relocating Palestinian residents elsewhere has been met with widespread condemnation. The proposal, which would drastically shift U.S. … Read more
DOHA, Feb 2 – In a significant diplomatic push, Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has called on both Israel and Hamas to engage in immediate discussions to implement the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Speaking at a press conference alongside Turkey’s Foreign Minister in Doha, Sheikh Mohammed emphasized the … Read more