ceasefire
“I pray to God that this will be the last day we need to use this kitchen.” Displaced Palestinians eagerly await their return home
Middle East
January 23, 2025
“I pray to God that this will be the last day we need to use this kitchen.” Displaced Palestinians eagerly await their return home
At a soup kitchen in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza on Friday, hundreds of Palestinians lined up for food for…
Israel’s West Bank military operation draws lessons from Gaza war, defense minister says
Middle East
January 22, 2025
Israel’s West Bank military operation draws lessons from Gaza war, defense minister says
CNN — Israel’s military is using lessons from the Gaza war in its new West Bank operation to ensure “terrorism…
Israeli military chief of staff resigns over failure to prevent October 7 attack
Middle East
January 22, 2025
Israeli military chief of staff resigns over failure to prevent October 7 attack
CNN — Israel’s military chief of staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, has said he will resign in March over the…
Trump says he’s ‘not confident’ Gaza ceasefire will hold
Middle East
January 21, 2025
Trump says he’s ‘not confident’ Gaza ceasefire will hold
CNN — US President Donald Trump said Monday he was “not confident” the Gaza ceasefire would last, despite claiming credit…
Egyptian politicians welcome Gaza ceasefire, delivery of aid to enclave
Egypt
January 21, 2025
Egyptian politicians welcome Gaza ceasefire, delivery of aid to enclave
CAIRO, Jan 19 (MENA) – Leaders of a number of Egyptian political parties have welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached recently…
Greek UN envoy praises Egypt, Qatar, US for Gaza ceasefire efforts
Egypt
January 21, 2025
Greek UN envoy praises Egypt, Qatar, US for Gaza ceasefire efforts
Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations in New York Evangelos Sekeris commended the effective mediation efforts of Egypt,…
Palestinians mark the first day after the ceasefire: “Our kids can play again”
Middle East
January 21, 2025
Palestinians mark the first day after the ceasefire: “Our kids can play again”
Children in Gaza woke up to a quiet, sunny day on Monday, the first morning in 15 months that passed…
Hamas gave the three hostages ‘gift bags’ upon their release. This is what was inside
Middle East
January 21, 2025
Hamas gave the three hostages ‘gift bags’ upon their release. This is what was inside
CNN — When Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, released its propaganda video of three Israeli hostages being released Sunday…
Gaza ceasefire brings hope but aid workers warn of major hurdles ahead
Middle East
January 20, 2025
Gaza ceasefire brings hope but aid workers warn of major hurdles ahead
Tel Aviv, Israel CNN — As the Gaza ceasefire takes hold, aid workers caution that the toughest challenges are yet…
In photos: Gazans wade through rubble, after Israeli bombing leaves enclave in ruins
Middle East
January 20, 2025
In photos: Gazans wade through rubble, after Israeli bombing leaves enclave in ruins
As the first full day of a ceasefire and hostage release deal bore out on Monday, displaced Palestinians surveyed the…