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
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
DAMASCUS — On Monday, Syrians awoke to a reality that seemed almost impossible just weeks ago. After more than a decade of civil war and over five decades of the Assad family’s rule, President Bashar al-Assad fled the country, leaving Syria to begin a new chapter in its tumultuous history. The fall of Damascus into … Read more