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Israel ramps up Gaza strikes, kills over 250 including women and children

Fri, 16 May 2025 - 12:32 GMT

Hamas reported in a statement that the recent strikes across northern and southern Gaza have killed entire families, condemning the United Nations and its agencies for their “complete absence of any effective action” in response to these “acts of genocide.”

Hamas: Netanyahu’s ‘endless’ war in Gaza seeks to ‘buy more time’

Thu, 15 May 2025 - 01:26 GMT

Hamas described Netanyahu as “posing a danger to the region and the world,” calling for an international response amid the ongoing hostilities.

Trump views new Israeli offensive in Gaza as wasted effort: Sources to NBC News

Sun, 11 May 2025 - 03:02 GMT

The sources, a US official and another individual familiar with alleged tensions between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stated that the US president is disappointed with Tel Aviv’s decision to launch a new military offensive in Gaza.

US-Israeli tensions rise as Trump severs contact with ‘manipulative’ Netanyahu: Report

Fri, 09 May 2025 - 02:39 GMT

According to Yanir Cozin, a correspondent for Israeli Army Radio, Trump's decision came as he thinks Netanyahu is “manipulating him,” according to close associates who spoke to Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer.

‘Psychological warfare within me’: Israeli captive in Gaza says survived death twice

Sat, 03 May 2025 - 06:50 GMT

“If Mr. Netanyahu’s son or the son of one of the coalition ministers had been here, I promise you, this war would have stopped long ago and they would all have returned to their homes.”

Israel urges global help as 'worst wildfires in decade' threaten to reach Jerusalem

Thu, 01 May 2025 - 09:23 GMT

Israel has reached out to several neighboring countries for assistance as devastating wildfires near Jerusalem continue to spread for the second day, injuring many and rendering fire control efforts largely ineffective.

Netanyahu’s wife says ‘fewer’ than 24 captives still alive in Gaza

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 - 08:33 GMT

This revelation has sparked outrage among families of the captives, who are seeking clarity on the status of their relatives still being held in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

Egypt’s Journalists Syndicate urges suspending Camp David Accords after Israeli statements on Sinai

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 - 10:06 GMT

An Israeli security source was quoted by Israeli media on Monday as complaining about an alleged Egyptian military build-up in Sinai, which he claimed to be beyond the ceiling set by the peace agreement.

Israel to send delegation to Qatar to advance Gaza ceasefire talks Monday

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 - 09:12 GMT

The Israeli delegation’s visit comes in acceptance of an invitation from mediators.

Hamas slams Israeli extension of Gaza ceasefire’s phase one as ‘attempt to evade agreement’

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 - 10:15 GMT

The first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which took effect on 19 January and halted a war that devastated the enclave and killed tens of thousands of Palestinians since 2023, expired on Saturday.

Israel approves US plan for temporary extension of Gaza ceasefire

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 - 08:25 GMT

The announcement comes after the first phase of the ceasefire, which halted over 15 months of Israeli war that devastated the enclave and killed tens of thousands, expired at midnight on Saturday.

Erdogan says forced Palestinian displacement will be ‘pure atrocity’

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 - 03:06 GMT

Erdoğan stated, "It is absolutely unacceptable to approve this forced displacement. This would be a pure atrocity."

Hamas says ‘not interested’ in collapse of Gaza ceasefire as Israel threatens war resumption

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 - 10:19 GMT

"We are not interested in the collapse of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip; we are committed to its full implementation and ensuring that the occupation adheres to it completely," said spokesman Abdul Latif Al-Qanou on Thursday.

Hamas leader in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks as Israel threatens to resume war

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 - 01:42 GMT

Hamas said in a statement on Wednesday that the meetings, which already commenced, will follow up on the ceasefire and prisoner swap agreement through the dedicated technical committees and the mediators.

Hamas invites mediators to get Gaza ceasefire back on track as Netanyahu threatens war

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 - 09:55 GMT

In statements to the BBC, senior Hamas official Basem Naim blamed Israel for any complications or delays in the ceasefire implementation.

Arab states, Europe say Gaza integral part of future Palestinian state amid Trump’s takeover plan

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 - 10:44 GMT

At a joint press conference with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, Trump proposed that the US “will take over” the Gaza Strip and develop it, while moving Palestinians elsewhere.

Hamas frees 8 captives in 3rd Gaza ceasefire swap but Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 - 01:37 GMT

Netanyahu’s office indicated that he ordered the postponement of the Palestinian prisoners' release scheduled for today “until the safe passage of our hostages can be guaranteed in future releases.”

Hamas announces names of 4 female captive soldiers to be released, Saturday

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 - 04:02 GMT

Hamas announced on Friday names of 4 female captive soldiers scheduled to be released, Saturday as part of Gaza deal.

Gaza ceasefire takes effect as Hamas releases names of 3 captives to be freed

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 - 09:49 GMT

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced earlier that the Gaza ceasefire will come into effect on 11:15 AM local time.

Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire ‘will not start’ until Hamas releases names of captives

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 - 06:56 GMT

“The Prime Minister instructed the IDF (Israeli army) that the ceasefire, which is supposed to take effect at 8:30, will not begin until Israel has received the list of released hostages, which Hamas has committed to providing,” a statement by his office read.

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