Israel Receives Body of Another Deceased Hostage from Hamas

Israel Receives Body of Another Deceased Hostage from Hamas

Israeli authorities have confirmed the recovery of the body of Tanzanian national Joshua Loitu Mollel, one of the foreign hostages killed by Hamas during the October 7, 2023, attacks. In a statement issued overnight, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Foreign Ministry reported that Mollel’s remains were identified by forensic experts after being returned […]

Leaders React to Agreement on First Phase of Trump’s Gaza Deal

Leaders React to Agreement on First Phase of Trump’s Gaza Deal

U.S. President Trump Announces Breakthrough in Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Plan Washington, D.C. – October 8, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on the first phase of his long anticipated Gaza peace deal, marking what could be a pivotal moment in efforts to end […]

Israel Strikes Hamas Leadership in Qatar During Ceasefire Talks

Israel Strikes Hamas Leadership in Qatar During Ceasefire Talks

On September 9, 2025, Israel launched an unprecedented airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting senior Hamas political leaders amid ongoing discussions over a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal. The strike unfolded at a residential compound in the Leqtaifiya district, destroying a heavily guarded Hamas political bureau location as top officials met to weigh the deal. While key leaders survived, six […]

Israeli Military Intercepts Missile Fired from Yemen as Houthi Attacks Continue

Israeli Military Intercepts Missile Fired from Yemen as Houthi Attacks Continue

The Israeli military announced on Wednesday that it had successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, which triggered air raid sirens across several regions of the country. The missile, believed to have been fired by Houthi forces, was detected and neutralized before it could reach Israeli territory, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). No […]

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Ukraine and Middle East

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Ukraine and Middle East

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday renewed his urgent appeal for peace in regions torn by armed conflict, highlighting Ukraine and the Middle East as areas in dire need of global solidarity and spiritual intervention. Speaking during his weekly General Audience at the Paul VI Hall in Vatican City, the pontiff announced a call for a […]

Hamas Agrees to 60‑Day Gaza Ceasefire with Hostage Exchange Underway

Hamas Agrees to 60‑Day Gaza Ceasefire with Hostage Exchange Underway

After nearly 23 months of conflict, Hamas has accepted a new 60‑day ceasefire proposal, brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and backed by the United States. Under the agreement, half of the Israeli hostages currently held in Gaza would be released in exchange for a temporary halt to hostilities and the release of some Palestinian prisoners. Ceasefire […]

Israel's Security Cabinet Approves Plan to Take Control of Gaza City

Israel’s Security Cabinet Approves Plan to Take Control of Gaza City

Cabinet decision signals further military escalation amid growing domestic and international criticism of prolonged war. Tel Aviv, August 6, 2025 — Israel’s political-security cabinet has officially approved a military plan to take control of Gaza City, marking a major escalation in its nearly two-year-long conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The decision comes as […]