Joy in Israel and Gaza After Ceasefire Announced; Hostage Release Expected Saturday

Joy in Israel and Gaza After Ceasefire Announced; Hostage Release Expected Saturday

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 […]

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 […]

Turkish President Plans Talks on Palestine, US Ties, and Syria During US Visit

Turkish President Plans Talks on Palestine, US Ties, and Syria During US Visit

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan announced on Sunday that he plans to address Israel’s “massacres” in Gaza at the upcoming U.N. General Assembly and expressed optimism that increased international recognition of Palestine could accelerate progress toward a two-state solution. Before leaving for New York, Erdogan mentioned he would discuss trade and defence industry cooperation with U.S. […]

Belgium to Recognise Palestinian State at U.N. General Assembly

Belgium to Recognise Palestinian State at U.N. General Assembly

Belgium announced it will recognise a Palestinian state during the upcoming U.N. General Assembly, according to Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot. This follows similar moves by several other countries, increasing international attention on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The decision comes amid heightened global scrutiny of the situation in Gaza. Israel has expressed concerns about the growing number […]

Australia to Support Palestinian Statehood at UN in September

Australia to Support Palestinian Statehood at UN in September

Australia is set to formally support the recognition of a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly next month, according to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The move aligns Australia with growing international support for Palestinian statehood, following similar positions recently taken by countries such as France, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Albanese stated that […]