31 h. ago Muslim nations condemn Israeli ceasefire violations, urge immediate withdrawal from Gaza

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and several other Muslim countries on Monday strongly condemned Israel’s violations of the fragile Gaza ceasefire and called for the immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces from the occupied Palestinian territory, according to the Foreign Office (FO). The ceasefire, signed on October 9 between Hamas and Israel, was part of a United States initiative […]

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41 h. ago Israel identifies remains of three hostages returned by Hamas

JERUSALEM: Israeli authorities have confirmed the identification of remains handed over by Hamas as those of three hostages taken in October 2023, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday. The deceased include American-Israeli Captain Omer Neutra, 21, Corporal Oz Daniel, 19, and Colonel Assaf Hamami, 40, the highest-ranking officer killed by the group. […]

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53 h. ago Pakistan hopes peace mechanism will ensure Taliban action against terrorists

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Sunday said that with the establishment of a joint monitoring and verification mechanism, the onus would be on Kabul to take action against terrorists using Afghan soil to launch attacks on Pakistan. A second round of discussions between Pakistani and Afghan Taliban delegations had begun in Istanbul on Saturday, but […]

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4 d. ago Israel hands over 30 Palestinian bodies as ceasefire progresses

Hospital officials in Gaza announced on Friday that Israel has handed over the bodies of 30 Palestinians, marking another step in the fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Officials at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis confirmed receiving the remains but said the identities and conditions of the bodies are yet to be determined. This […]

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6 d. ago Trump says Gaza ceasefire holds, affirms Israel’s right to retaliate if provoked

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a US-backed ceasefire in Gaza was not at risk after Israel launched airstrikes in the enclave, which killed 26 people in response to the killing of an Israeli soldier. Israeli planes struck in Gaza on Tuesday after Israel accused the militant group Hamas of violating the […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar may host exiled Palestinian prisoners

CAIRO – Pakistan has emerged as one of the possible destinations for resettling Palestinian prisoners exiled to Egypt following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Other countries reportedly under consideration include Qatar, Türkiye, and Malaysia, according to AFP. The ceasefire, which took effect on October 10, led Hamas to release all 20 living Israeli […]

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2 w. ago US steps up diplomacy after Israeli strikes shake Gaza truce

US envoys met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday aiming to corral Israel and Hamas to get the Gaza ceasefire plan back on track after an explosion of violence over the weekend that threatened to derail the week-old truce. Israel and Hamas have both recommitted to the ceasefire plan pushed by US President Donald […]

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2 w. ago Israeli military launches attack on Gaza amid faltering ceasefire

TEL AVIV: The Israeli military launched an attack on Gaza on Sunday, Israeli media reported, dimming hopes that a week-old US-mediated ceasefire would lead to lasting peace in the enclave as Israel traded blame with Palestinian militant group Hamas. An Israeli military official said on Sunday that Hamas had carried out multiple attacks against Israeli […]

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2 w. ago Israel Urges Germany to Lift Arms Export Ban After Gaza Ceasefire

BERLIN: The Israeli government has urged Germany to lift its partial suspension of arms exports and travel warnings following the recent ceasefire in Gaza, signaling hopes for improved cooperation as peace efforts move forward. “We do expect the German government to lift those two restrictions now that the war is over,” said Israeli Deputy Foreign […]

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3 w. ago Hamas hands over four bodies to Israel after releasing 20 living hostages

GAZA: Palestinian group Hamas handed over the bodies of four hostages to Israel after the release of 20 living hostages under a ceasefire agreement. Israeli media also confirmed that the military received caskets in the evening holding bodies of four slain hostages from Gaza which were handed over the International Committee of the Red Cross. […]

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3 w. ago Ceasefire holds in Gaza ahead of hostage release, Trump’s visit to Israel

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held in Gaza for a third day on Sunday ahead of the expected release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners and an address by US President Donald Trump to Israel’s parliament. Thousands of Palestinians continued to travel north towards Gaza City, the focus of Israeli attacks over the past […]

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3 w. ago Ceasefire in Gaza holds as hostage exchange and Trump visit near

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held for the third consecutive day on Sunday, raising hopes for lasting calm as both sides prepare for a major prisoner and hostage exchange. The truce comes ahead of US President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to Israel and his address to the Knesset on Monday. Thousands of Palestinians […]

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3 w. ago TLP heads to Islamabad following clashes over Gaza ceasefire

Thousands of Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) supporters began marching towards Islamabad on Saturday after violent anti-Israel protests in Lahore. The protests started Thursday, with TLP opposing the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. On Friday, demonstrations turned violent, leading to clashes between police and protesters in Lahore. Police responded with baton charges and tear gas after […]

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3 w. ago Nobel Peace Prize 2025 awarded to Maria Corina Machado, Trump’s hopes dashed

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 to Maria Corina Machado, a setback

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3 w. ago Trump hopeful for Nobel Peace Prize as Oslo prepares for announcement today

Oslo – The Nobel Committee will announce the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize today in Norway’s capital, Oslo, with expectations high

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3 w. ago Hamas, Israel sign ceasefire deal, rekindling hopes for peace in Gaza

GAZA: On October 9, 2025, Israel and Hamas signed a historic ceasefire agreement, marking a significant step toward peace in Gaza. The deal, brokered under the initiative of U.S. President Donald Trump, promises to halt fighting, partially withdraw Israeli forces from Gaza, and free hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The agreement was finalized after […]

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3 w. ago Timeline: Key Moments from Gaza War to Trump’s Announced Ceasefire Deal

WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, marking the first significant breakthrough in more than two years of devastating war that killed tens of thousands and displaced nearly the entire population of Gaza. Read More:  Breakthrough Near as Gaza […]

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3 w. ago PM Shehbaz welcomes Gaza ceasefire deal as hope for lasting Middle East peace  

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the agreement reached between Hamas and Israel for a permanent ceasefire and

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3 w. ago Trump Announces First Phase of Gaza Ceasefire Plan Between Israel and Hamas

WASHINGTON (Agencies) – United States President Donald Trump has announced that both Hamas and Israel have agreed to the first phase of his proposed plan for a ceasefire in Gaza and an exchange of captives. “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first phase of our […]

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3 w. ago Erdogan blames Israel for blocking peace, defends Hamas role

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said it is unfair to place the full burden of peace on Hamas or the Palestinians. Speaking to reporters after returning from Azerbaijan, he said Israel must stop its attacks for peace to be possible. He stressed the importance of the ongoing ceasefire talks in Egypt and expressed hope […]

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