4 h. ago Hamas says it delivered ‘positive response’ on US Gaza ceasefire plan

Hamas said on late Friday that it has delivered a “positive response” to mediators on the latest proposal for a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal put forward by the US. The Palestinian armed group said on Friday night that it was “seriously ready to enter immediately into a round of negotiations”, but it […]

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12 h. ago Hamas open to immediate ceasefire talks as Gaza death toll rises

Hamas has announced its readiness to begin talks “immediately” on a Gaza ceasefire based on a US-backed plan. The statement followed consultations with other Palestinian factions and marked a potential shift in the ongoing 21-month conflict. Hamas expressed willingness to negotiate a mechanism to implement the truce proposal. Meanwhile, Israel has yet to make a […]

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31 h. ago Germany to the rescue? Patriot deal in talks to shield Ukraine

BERLIN — Amid growing concern over the weakening of direct US military support to Ukraine, Germany is considering purchasing additional Patriot air defence systems from the United States on Ukraine’s behalf, a move aimed at bolstering Kyiv’s defences against intensifying Russian aerial assaults. Government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius confirmed on Friday that Berlin is engaged in […]

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36 h. ago 15 killed in Gaza airstrike as Trump awaits Hamas ceasefire reply

  At least 15 Palestinians died in an overnight Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza, local health officials confirmed on Friday. The strike hit a tent camp in Khan Younis around 2 a.m., targeting people already displaced by war. Families held funeral prayers later that day as grief spread across the community. A 13-year-old girl, Mayar […]

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61 h. ago House republicans push Trump’s $4.5 trillion bill to brink of approval

WASHINGTON – House Republicans are racing to pass President Donald Trump’s massive $4.5 trillion tax and spending bill by the July 4 deadline. The final push came after overnight talks led by GOP leaders and Trump himself to win over hesitant lawmakers. The House began final debates in the early hours of Thursday following a […]

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64 h. ago Likud ministers push Netanyahu to annex West bank before Knesset break

Fifteen Israeli cabinet ministers from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party have signed a petition urging immediate annexation of the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The push comes ahead of Netanyahu’s upcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, where they are expected to discuss a 60-day Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. The ministers, joined by Knesset […]

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3 d. ago House GOP pushes final vote on Trump’s tax bill amid criticism and tight deadline

WASHINGTON – House Republicans are rushing toward a final vote on President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending package, aiming to meet his July 4 deadline despite rising tensions and tight numbers. The bill already passed the Senate by a narrow 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie. House Speaker Mike Johnson […]

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4 d. ago Ceasefire on the table: Trump, Netanyahu to discuss Gaza truce

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed he will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House next week for high-level talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza and addressing rising tensions with Iran. This meeting comes amid mounting pressure on both leaders to halt the violence and facilitate humanitarian relief. Speaking to […]

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4 d. ago Israel strikes Gaza as officials head to Washington for ceasefire talks

Israeli airstrikes and tank operations continued across Gaza on Tuesday, destroying homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee, even as Israeli officials prepared to discuss a possible ceasefire in Washington. At least 20 people were killed in the latest wave of violence, according to local health authorities. Tanks pushed into Gaza City’s eastern districts, […]

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4 d. ago G7 pushes for renewed talks on Iran nuclear deal amid ceasefire

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) nations have called for the immediate resumption of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme, following a recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran. In a joint statement released on Monday, they emphasized the need for a comprehensive, verifiable, and long-lasting agreement. Since April, the United States and Iran have […]

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4 d. ago Israel pounds Gaza with airstrikes as ceasefire talks begin in Washington

At least 60 people were killed in Gaza on Monday during one of the heaviest Israeli airstrikes in weeks, just as Israeli officials prepared to begin ceasefire talks in Washington. The bombardment came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump urged both sides to “make the deal in Gaza” and secure the return of hostages. […]

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6 d. ago Trump pushes for Gaza ceasefire deal as talks show signs of progress

TEL AVIV – U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Israel and Hamas to finalize a ceasefire deal in Gaza, calling for the immediate return of hostages and an end to the 20-month conflict. His comments came as behind-the-scenes diplomacy suggested a potential breakthrough. “MAKE THE DEAL IN GAZA. GET THE HOSTAGES BACK!!!” Trump posted […]

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6 d. ago Israel orders Gaza evacuations as Trump urges immediate ceasefire

GAZA/CAIRO – Israel has ordered residents in northern Gaza to evacuate to southern areas as it intensifies its military campaign against Hamas. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly called for an immediate end to the war and urged both sides to “make the deal in Gaza” and secure the release of hostages. The Israeli […]

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7 d. ago At least 60 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza as ceasefire prospects inch closer

At least 60 people were killed across Gaza by Israeli strikes, health workers said Saturday, as Palestinians face a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and ceasefire prospects inch closer. The strikes began late Friday and continued into Saturday morning, among others killing 12 people near the Palestine Stadium in Gaza City, which was sheltering displaced […]

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7 d. ago Gaza on the brink: Trump sees hope for ceasefire as violence rages

US President Donald Trump expressed hope Friday for a new ceasefire in Gaza. He believes it could happen “within the next week.” This comes as the conflict worsens, with many civilians dying near aid centers. Trump’s comments show optimism as the US tries to broker peace. Meanwhile, criticism grows over Israel’s actions in Gaza, especially […]

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8 d. ago EU leaders demand Gaza ceasefire, review Israel’s human rights record

BRUSSELS – European Union leaders have called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages, urging a permanent end to the ongoing conflict. The appeal came during a summit of the 27 member states held in Brussels on Thursday. In their official statement, the European Council stressed the urgency of halting […]

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9 d. ago Trump, Netanyahu strike ceasefire deal: Gaza war could end in 2 weeks

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have reportedly reached a consensus on a Gaza ceasefire framework, according to Israeli media. The agreement came after a recent phone call between the two leaders, following heightened tensions due to a US airstrike on Iran. Sources claim the war in Gaza could end within […]

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9 d. ago Trump sees ‘progress’ toward Gaza ceasefire amid ongoing conflict

JERUSALEM – US President Donald Trump expressed hope on Wednesday that progress is being made to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, more than 20 months after the conflict began. Speaking before a NATO summit in the Netherlands, Trump said his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, informed him that “Gaza is very close” to a ceasefire. […]

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1 week ago Israeli opposition and hostage families urge Gaza ceasefire after Iran truce

TEL AVIV – Following the recently announced ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Israeli opposition leaders and families of hostages held in Gaza are now pushing for an end to the Gaza war. Opposition leader Yair Lapid called on the government to shift focus to Gaza, saying on social media, “And now Gaza. It’s time to […]

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1 week ago US democrats push back on Trump’s military actions against Iran

Three Democratic lawmakers in the US House of Representatives introduced a war powers resolution on Monday to limit President Donald Trump’s military actions against Iran. This move came shortly after Trump claimed that Israel and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire. The resolution is aimed at restoring Congressional authority over war-related decisions. Representatives Jim Himes, […]

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