Hamas has given initial approval to a U.S.-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire in Gaza, dropping its key demand for an upfront commitment from Israel to completely end the war, according to a Hamas official and an Egyptian official on Saturday. This compromise...
Hamas Agrees to Possible Cease-Fire in Gaza After Dropping Key Demand
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Netanyahu Signals Shift in Military Focus from Gaza to Lebanon Amid Intensifying Conflict
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Israel Issues Stark Warning of ‘All-Out War’ with Hezbollah Following Provocative Video
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Prime Minister Netanyahu has disbanded Israel’s war cabinet
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Israeli Operation in Gaza Rescues Four Hostages, Resulting in Heavy Casualties
In a daring military operation, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) rescued four hostages from Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp on Saturday, an effort that Gazan officials report resulted in over 200 deaths and 400 injuries. The rescued hostages—Noa Argamani, Almog...
Distinguishing Leadership from People: Understanding the Complexities of the Israel-Gaza Conflict
The conflict in Gaza has long been a focal point of international discourse, but the nuances often get lost in broad generalizations. Just as it is unjust to blame all Muslims for the actions of extremist groups like Hamas, ISIS, and Houthi militants, it is equally...
Investigation Reveals Israeli Airstrikes Killing 44 Civilians, Including 32 Children, in Gaza
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Gaza – Israel War: Gaza Authorities Warn Residents as Israeli Forces Claim Control, Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
Authorities in Gaza's northern region have issued warnings to residents urging them not to return to their homes amidst reports of Israeli military operations and claims of control over strategic border areas. The situation highlights the ongoing volatility in the...
Hamas Proposes Hostage Release for Ceasefire in Gaza
Gaza City – In a significant development in the ongoing Gaza conflict, Hamas has announced its readiness to release all hostages held in Gaza in exchange for Israel halting its military operations. The proposal, communicated to mediators on Thursday, outlines a...
Biden’s Response to Rafah Attack: A Balance of Condemnation and Support Raises Questions of Hypocrisy
Washington, D.C. — President Joe Biden recently addressed the deadly Israeli airstrike in Rafah that killed 45 civilians, a tragic event that has drawn international condemnation and raised questions about the U.S.'s stance on Israel's military actions. Despite...
Israeli Strike on Displaced Persons Camp in Rafah Kills At Least 45
Rafah, Gaza Strip — An Israeli airstrike on a camp for displaced people in Rafah on Sunday has resulted in the deaths of at least 45 individuals, according to the Gaza Health Ministry and Palestinian medics. The attack targeted a designated "safe zone" in Tal...
Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Leader’s Demand to End War for Hostage Release
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the demands made by Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar for ending the war in exchange for the release of hostages. Sinwar has called for the cessation of hostilities, the withdrawal of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) from the...
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