11 h. ago Israel strikes kill 32 in Gaza as ceasefire talks in Doha set to resume

GAZA CITY: At least 32 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Sunday, with 29 deaths reported in Gaza City alone, according to hospital sources. The bombardment came as Israel signaled a willingness to resume indirect ceasefire negotiations with Hamas in Doha under growing global pressure. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved sending negotiators for […]

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24 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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32 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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56 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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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Aid cuts threaten Ukraine’s lifeline as war and humanitarian needs persist

Ukraine faces growing challenges as key humanitarian aid from the US and Europe shrinks amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. The country, once the largest recipient of US foreign aid after the 2022 invasion, now struggles with reduced funding for vital services. Teenager Nazar from the eastern village of Nikopol depends on international aid for […]

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5 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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5 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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5 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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7 d. ago Iran holds state funeral for military personnel killed in Israel conflict

TEHRAN: Iran conducted a state funeral on Saturday for about 60 individuals, including military commanders, who were killed in the ongoing conflict with Israel. The ceremony, which began at 8:00 am local time in Tehran, saw government offices and many businesses shut in observance of the event. The funeral procession, broadcast live on state TV, […]

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7 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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7 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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8 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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8 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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9 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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1 week 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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1 week 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 Iran’s Parliament Approves Bill to Halt Cooperation with IAEA Amid Tensions

Iran’s parliament on Wednesday passed a bill that would suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a move that escalates tensions in the ongoing conflict with Israel. The bill, which still requires final approval from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, aims to halt surveillance, inspections, and the filing of reports to the IAEA, […]

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1 week ago Middle east tensions may push solar panel prices higher in Pakistan

Pakistan may face a sharp rise in solar panel prices due to the ongoing Middle East crisis, warn local importers. The conflict between Iran and Israel has disrupted shipping routes and caused freight costs to surge. Experts say if tensions continue, solar imports could become significantly costlier, putting pressure on consumers already burdened by high […]

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1 week ago Iran will honor ceasefire if Israel does, says President Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced that Iran is willing to honor the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in the ongoing conflict—but only if Israel also fully abides by its terms. According to French news agency AFP, President Pezeshkian made the statement during a phone call with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. He emphasized that Iran […]

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