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Israel lifts State of emergency for communities near Gaza

Israel has lifted the state of emergency for communities bordering the Gaza Strip for the first time since Hamas’s October 2023 attack, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Monday. “I have decided to adopt the (Israeli military’s) recommendation......

Rubio says Israeli strike on Gaza did not breach ceasefire

Aboard Air Force One — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Monday that Washington does not consider Israel’s recent airstrike in Gaza a violation of the ongoing U.S.-backed ceasefire. According to Israeli authorities, the strike targeted a member of Islamic......

Vance denounces Israeli annexation vote as political provocation

US Vice President JD Vance has sharply criticised the Israeli parliament’s preliminary approval of a bill to apply Israeli law to the occupied West Bank, calling the move “a stupid political stunt.” He affirmed that President Donald......

Trump warns he would withdraw U.S. support if Israel annexes the West Bank

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Israel would lose American support if it proceeded with plans to annex the West Bank, according to an interview published Thursday by Time magazine. Speaking by phone on October 15, Trump said he had made commitments to Arab nations while mediating ceasefire......

World court urges Israel to support aid access in Gaza

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has called on Israel to cooperate with United Nations relief efforts in Gaza and the West Bank, emphasizing its obligation to facilitate humanitarian aid in territories widely recognized as occupied Palestinian territory. The advisory opinion, issued on Wednesday......

Vance voices cautious optimism in Israel as ceasefire strains appear

Jerusalem, October 21, 2025 — U.S. Vice President JD Vance voiced cautious optimism on Tuesday during his visit to Israel, insisting that the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas can hold despite renewed violence and mutual accusations of violations. Speaking at a news conference in southern......

UN court to issue ruling on Israel’s duty to facilitate humanitarian aid for Gaza

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to deliver its ruling on Wednesday regarding Israel’s obligations to allow and support the delivery of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza. The decision comes as relief organizations intensify their efforts to provide essential supplies following......

Gaza: Hamas says it will return another hostage’s body on monday

The armed wing of Hamas announced on Monday, October 20, that it would hand over the body of an Israeli hostage at 7 p.m. local time. The group said the remains were recovered on Sunday in the Gaza Strip. According to the statement published on social media, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades confirmed......

Netanyahu accused of breaking Gaza truce with unjustified strikes on Rafah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reignited tensions in Gaza by confirming a new round of airstrikes on Rafah, undermining the fragile ceasefire and sparking widespread condemnation. His statement described the attacks as a “measured response” following consultations with senior......