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
GAZA/CAIRO, Feb 1 – a significant development unfolded in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Three Israeli hostages were freed in the latest exchange, marking another step in the tentative process of securing peace and resolving the 15-month-long war. The hostages were released in exchange for dozens of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, continuing the … Read more
CAIRO/JERUSALEM/RAMALLAH, Jan 30 – In a tense and highly anticipated exchange, Israel released 110 Palestinian prisoners following the delayed handover of several hostages by Hamas. The process, which was momentarily stalled due to chaotic scenes during the hostage transfer, eventually proceeded under renewed assurances from mediators. Hostage Handover Amid Chaos The release of hostages by Hamas … Read more
JANUARY 25 – In the wake of the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Gaza, U.S. President Donald Trump has made a bold statement calling on Jordan and Egypt to take in more Palestinian refugees from the region. The crisis, triggered by Israel’s military offensive in Gaza, has resulted in massive casualties, including tens of thousands of … Read more
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