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Israel escalates war with Security Cabinet approval for Gaza City takeover

Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved a plan to take over Gaza City, marking a major escalation in the country’s 22-month offensive, which began in response to Hamas' October 2023 attack. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed the decision early Friday, sparking international......

US envoy meets families of Israeli hostages as crisis deepens

In a visit that underscores the growing urgency of the hostage crisis in Gaza, American envoy Steve Witkoff met with families of Israeli captives in Tel Aviv on Saturday. These families have been demanding action for nearly 22 months, following the unprecedented Hamas-led assault on Israel on October......

Netanyahu expresses outrage over new hostage videos released by Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed deep outrage following the release of new videos showing two Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The disturbing footage, published between Thursday and Saturday by Hamas and its ally, Islamic Jihad, shows the captives in weakened and emaciated......

US envoy seeks Gaza ceasefire amid mounting humanitarian crisis

US special envoy Steve Witkoff has held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and revive stalled ceasefire negotiations. The discussions come amid growing international pressure on Israel over the destruction in Gaza and restrictions on humanitarian......

Jamaa Islamiya denies operating a training camp in Aley

The Jamaa Islamiya, a Lebanese Sunni political group affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood and aligned with Hamas, has firmly denied recent media allegations claiming it operates a military training camp in Aley, a mountainous region south of Beirut. The denial follows a report by the Saudi-linked......

Netanyahu explores alternatives with U.S. to recover hostages in Gaza

Israel and the United States are exploring new strategies to secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The announcement follows a breakdown in ongoing negotiations mediated by Qatar and Egypt. Netanyahu stated, “Together......

Netanyahu seeks swift resolution in hostage negotiations with Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed optimism on Thursday about finalizing a deal to secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas within the coming days. The announcement comes amidst ongoing ceasefire talks aimed at de-escalating tensions following a protracted and devastating......

Israel foreign minister optimistic about Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal amid ongoing talks

Israel’s foreign minister, Gideon Saar, expressed optimism on Wednesday about the possibility of reaching a ceasefire and a hostage-release agreement in Gaza, despite the lack of immediate progress in negotiations with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The talks, currently underway in Doha,......

Far-right Israeli minister calls for total siege on Gaza, rejects ceasefire talks

Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has publicly urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to terminate indirect ceasefire negotiations with Hamas currently taking place in Qatar. The controversial minister, a vocal supporter of hardline policies, called instead for a "total......