JERUSALEM, August 8 – Israel’s security cabinet has given the green light to a contentious plan to seize control of Gaza City, signaling a major step up in the almost two-year-long war. The move has sparked renewed criticism both domestically and internationally, as leaders weigh the implications for hostages still held by militants and the … Read more
JERUSALEM/CAIRO, Aug 5 – The Israeli cabinet is expected to discuss and possibly authorize a complete military takeover of Gaza on Tuesday, a move that would mark a significant escalation in the ongoing war with Hamas and shift a decades-old policy. The potential decision comes amid rising global criticism over the humanitarian crisis unfolding in … Read more
OTTAWA, July 30 – Canada has announced plans to officially recognize the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly meeting in September. Prime Minister Mark Carney shared the decision on Wednesday, highlighting worsening conditions in Gaza as a driving force behind the move. With humanitarian aid restricted and famine spreading, pressure is … Read more
JERUSALEM/GAZA, July 27 – In response to mounting international concern over severe hunger and malnutrition in Gaza, the Israeli military has declared daily pauses in combat operations across specific areas of the enclave. These halts are intended to allow life-saving humanitarian aid to reach starving civilians, many of whom have endured months of limited access … Read more
CAIRO, July 20 – Israel has issued fresh evacuation orders in central Gaza, targeting areas previously untouched by military operations. The directive, dropped via leaflets over densely populated neighborhoods in Deir al-Balah, has intensified fears among civilians and families of hostages, many of whom believe their loved ones may be held in those zones. As … Read more
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, July 19 – Israel and Syria have reached a ceasefire after a week of intense and deadly clashes in Syria’s southern Sweida region. The ceasefire, announced on Friday, comes after escalating clashes that have left more than 300 people dead and hundreds more wounded. The agreement, reportedly brokered with the involvement of regional players … Read more
WASHINGTON/GAZA, July 9 – As the Gaza conflict drags into its 21st month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the U.S. President Donald Trump have turned their attention toward securing the release of hostages still held by Hamas. During Netanyahu’s visit to Washington this week, both leaders emphasized the importance of freeing those captives while acknowledging … Read more
JERUSALEM, June 30 – Palestinians in northern Gaza endured one of the most harrowing nights in weeks as heavy Israeli bombardments rocked the region, following a sweeping evacuation order issued by the Israeli military on Monday. This escalation came as top Israeli officials prepared to arrive in Washington for high-level discussions on a possible ceasefire … Read more
TEHRAN, IRAN, June 28 – Iran mourned the loss of high-ranking military officials, prominent nuclear scientists, and civilians who lost their lives during the recent deadly conflict with Israel. Streets were lined with black-clad mourners on Saturday, a reflection of the national grief and defiance that has gripped the Islamic Republic following the devastating airstrikes and … Read more
WASHINGTON, June 25 – U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Israel to call off Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing corruption trial or issue a full pardon, praising the Israeli leader as a hero and expressing unwavering support. Trump’s remarks, posted on his social media platform Truth Social, reflect his belief that Netanyahu should be protected … Read more