Israel has rejected the idea of Turkish troops being deployed in Gaza under a U.S. plan to secure a lasting ceasefire in the Palestinian territory, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Monday. The U.S. plan envisions an international force in Gaza to help maintain a fragile truce that began this month, ending two years […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi, the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed Monday, amid growing internal disagreements over recent policy decisions including a controversial strike on Qatar. Hanegbi, who had served as head of the National Security Council since 2022, said in a statement that he was informed of the […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed gratitude to the United States for its continued support and reaffirmed his commitment to defeating Hamas. He defended a recent strike on Qatar, insisting it was not a failure and warning that Israel is prepared to carry out further actions if necessary. During a joint statement in Jerusalem with […]
For over two years, the Gaza conflict has seen intermittent ceasefires. A significant earlier agreement came into effect in January 2025 a phased, hostage prisoner exchange that began January 19, involved the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees, and included a temporary ceasefire. However, escalation resumed as Hamas and Israel disagreed over subsequent phases. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended the U.S. Independence Day reception held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem on Wednesday night, highlighting the close alliance between Israel and the United States while delivering a strong message on Israel’s security stance. Speaking at the event, which marked America’s 249th Independence Day, Netanyahu praised the enduring […]
A senior Hamas leader has arrived in Cairo for urgent ceasefire negotiations as Israeli airstrikes continue to pound Gaza City, intensifying a conflict that has already caused significant civilian casualties and destruction over the past week. The visit marks a renewed attempt by Egyptian mediators to broker a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas after […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has definitively ruled out pressuring Israel into a cease-fire amid its escalating military conflict with Iran, insisting that the U.S. supports Israel’s right to self-defense and will not “interfere” with its military objectives. Speaking at a White House press conference Friday afternoon, President Trump stated, “Israel has the right to defend […]
The Israeli military has confirmed the targeted killing of a top Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon, amid a fresh wave of Iranian missile attacks that injured over 20 people across Israel’s north and south. In a statement released early Friday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it conducted a precision drone strike that eliminated Mohammed […]