MUSCAT, April 26 – In a critical diplomatic move, senior negotiators from Iran and the United States are preparing to meet again this Saturday in Oman. The primary goal is to develop a new agreement aimed at curbing Tehran’s expanding nuclear program, amid growing international concern. As the new talks approach, U.S. President Donald Trump … Read more
JERUSALEM/CAIRO — April 16 – As international efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza continue to hit roadblocks, Israel’s Defense Minister has firmly stated that Israeli forces will maintain their presence in newly established buffer zones across Gaza, regardless of any future peace arrangement. In a declaration made following a strategic review with senior military … Read more
CAIRO, April 13 – In the early hours of Sunday, a pair of Israeli missiles struck Al-Ahli Arab Baptist Hospital in Gaza, severely damaging the facility’s emergency and reception departments. The targeted attack left the hospital incapacitated and forced a chaotic evacuation of patients and staff into the streets in the middle of the night. … Read more
DUBAI, April 12 – In a significant diplomatic development, Iran and the United States have begun indirect high-level negotiations in Muscat, Oman. These discussions come at a time of heightened volatility across the Middle East, fueled by ongoing conflict in Gaza, the collapse of the Syrian government, and increasing hostilities between Iran and Israel. The … Read more
JERUSALEM, April 6 – The Israeli military has issued revised details regarding the deaths of 15 emergency responders near the southern Gaza city of Rafah, an incident that drew widespread condemnation and demands for accountability. The military now concedes its initial explanation was flawed and confirms that investigations are ongoing to determine the full scope … Read more
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