U.S. President Donald Trump has declared the Gaza war officially over, following the final phase of a hostage-prisoner swap between Israel and Hamas, bringing an apparent end to months of intense fighting in the region. The announcement came after the last group of Israeli hostages were released by Hamas in exchange for a final batch […]
Israel Plans Tunnel Destruction Following Return of Captives A fragile but critical ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is holding, just hours before a planned hostage release and an anticipated visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to Israel as part of his ongoing diplomatic efforts in the region. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that the […]
Widespread relief and cautious optimism swept through Israel and Gaza on Wednesday after a ceasefire was officially announced, bringing a tentative halt to nearly two years of intense conflict. The agreement, brokered under the U.S.-led peace initiative spearheaded by President Donald Trump, marks the most significant breakthrough since the war began in October 2023. In […]
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 […]
Marking the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel, Pope Leo XIV has issued a heartfelt call for peace, reconciliation, and an end to what he described as a cycle of hatred and suffering in the Middle East. Speaking from St. Peter’s Square following Sunday Mass, the pontiff reflected on the […]
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed his willingness to collaborate with U.S. President Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia, France, and the United Nations to carry out a Gaza peace initiative approved at a conference held on September 22. He stated that the plan could lead to a fair resolution and enhance regional cooperation. Abbas delivered these comments […]
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 […]