Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his commitment to eliminating Hamas and securing the release of all Israeli hostages held by the group. His statement came after a fifth hostage-prisoner exchange took place on Saturday as part of a ceasefire deal in Gaza. In a video statement, Netanyahu declared, “We will eliminate Hamas, and…
In a major boost to its military capabilities, Ukraine has officially received U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets from the Netherlands. The announcement was made on Thursday by Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, who confirmed that these advanced aircraft will soon be deployed in combat operations. Ukrainian Defence Minister shared the news in a Facebook post, Umerov…
Israel has accused Hamas of breaching the terms of a ceasefire agreement that came into effect a week ago. The truce, which had initially raised hopes for a de-escalation, has facilitated the release of seven hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners. In a statement released on Sunday, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
The devastating impact of the Israel-Hamas war has set Gaza’s development back by six decades, according to the United Nations. Achim Steiner, head of the UN Development Programme, emphasized the immense challenges ahead, as the conflict has left an overwhelming majority of Gaza’s infrastructure in ruins. Approximately 65–70% of Gaza’s buildings have been either completely…
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has been ordered to halt its operations in Jerusalem and vacate all its premises by January 30, 2025. This directive was conveyed by Israel’s UN ambassador, Danny Danon, in a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The decision follows recent Israeli legislation banning…
The Kremlin announced on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to dialogue with U.S. President Donald Trump but is waiting for clear indications of willingness from Washington. Speaking to journalists, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, “Putin is ready. We are waiting for signals from the United States.” Both leaders have expressed interest in…
U.S. President Donald Trump has increased the pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump hinted at introducing tougher economic measures against Russia if a peace agreement is not reached soon. His warning comes as the Republican leader continues to tout his ability to end the…
The first three Israeli hostages were released on Sunday under a long-awaited truce between Israel and Hamas, marking a significant breakthrough in the devastating conflict that has gripped the region for over 15 months. The three women—Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher—were handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza City before being transferred…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stark warning: a ceasefire scheduled to take effect in Gaza will not proceed unless Hamas delivers a list of hostages slated for release. The truce, originally set to begin at 6:30 AM GMT, has been delayed due to what Hamas described as “technical reasons.” In a statement…
A significant breakthrough has been reached in the ongoing Gaza conflict, with Egypt announcing a truce that will see Israel releasing over 1,890 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 33 Israeli hostages. The agreement, mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, marks a critical step toward de-escalation and is set to begin at 06:30 GMT…
