ISRAEL – On Monday morning, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) announced that the process of releasing Israeli hostages had begun. The first 7 living hostages were handed over to ICRC teams earlier in the morning, with the remaining 13 later released at 10 am local time (0700GMT) from the central Gaza Strip. […]
Tag: Gaza Ceasefire
US Troops Begin Arriving in Israel on Ceasefire Monitoring Mission
ISRAEL – US troops begun arriving in Israel on Saturday as part of a joint task force to monitor the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire. Citing two US officials, ABC News reported that 200 troops will arrive in Israel “to set up a coordination center that will oversee implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza” […]
Progress of the Gaza Ceasefire
PALESTINE – Israel and Hamas reached a Gaza ceasefire agreement, with Israeli government approving the deal later, but despite all this, Israeli attacks across Gaza Strip continued on Friday. Several artillery shells hit the Al-Katiba area in the center of Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip, with drones spotted flying over the city, according […]
What Does the First Phase of Gaza Peace Plan Entail?
PALESTINE – On Wednesday, Donald Trump announced that Hamas and Israel had signed off on the first phase of Gaza peace plan, describing it as a “great day,” but what does it entail? “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. […]
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner Arrive in Egypt for Gaza Ceasefire Talks
EGYPT – Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner arrived in Egypt early Wednesday for the Gaza ceasefire talks. “President Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Sharm el-Sheikh on Wednesday morning to join the negotiations over the deal to release the remaining hostages held by Hamas and ending the […]
Progress of the Gaza Ceasefire Talks
EGYPT – Indirect Gaza ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel began on Monday in Egypt’s Red Sea city of Sharm el-Sheikh in preparation for a halt in Gaza war and a prisoner exchange deal. The two teams resumed their negotiations for a second day on Tuesday, with the talks being part of Egypt’s efforts to […]
Gaza War Death Toll Tops 67,160 as Israeli Bombardment Continue
PALESTINE – The Gaza war death toll is currently at least 67,160 according to the Health Ministry on Monday. A ministry statement said that 21 bodies were brought to hospitals in the last 24 hours, while 96 people were injured, taking the number of injuries to 169,679 in the Israeli onslaught. “Many victims are still […]
Israeli Attacks Continue In Spite of Hamas’ Response to Ceasefire Plan
PALESTINE – At least 70 Palestinians were on Saturday killed by Israeli attacks across Gaza Strip even after Hamas accepted the ceasefire plan and Donald Trump called for the halt to the bombardment. Trump had urged Israel to “stop bombing Gaza immediately” after Hamas announced its willingness to release Israeli captives according to his proposal, […]
First Phase of Gaza Ceasefire Plan to Begin; Netanyahu’s Office
ISRAEL – The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday said that preparations for the implementation of the first phase of the Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan are underway after Hamas’ positive response. The Israeli government would continue working with the US administration to end the war in line with the “principles set out […]
What Does Trump’s 20-Point Plan Proposal for Gaza Ceasefire Entail?
USA – Donald Trump on Monday released a 20-point plan proposal aimed at complete Gaza ceasefire and long-term peace after meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu. The proposal envisions transforming Gaza into “a deradicalized terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to its neighbors” while ensuring the enclave “will be redeveloped for the benefit of the […]
Hamas Hasn’t Received Ceasefire Proposal, Rejects Tony Blair; Husam Badran
PALESTINE – Hamas have rejected the appointment of Tony Blair, saying that he’s an unwelcome figure in the Palestinian context. The remarks came from senior Hamas political bureau member Husam Badran published by the group on Telegram. They followed a report in Israel’s Haaretz daily quoting an Arab political source as saying the US administration […]
Benjamin Netanyahu Trading Israel’s Security for Political Gain; Avigdor Lieberman
ISRAEL – Benjamin Netanyahu was on Thursday criticized by the Yisrael Beiteinu party chairman Avigdor Lieberman in what he calls trading Israel’s security for political survival. He accused Netanyahu for presiding over a political collapse of Israel. “We are in a political collapse; we have never been so isolated. There is no war management, only […]
US was Aware Israel Wanted Gaza War to Last Decades Without a Plan; Matthew Miller
USA – Former State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told Israel’s Channel 13 on Thursday that United States was aware that Netanyahu’s government planned the Gaza war to last for decades without a plan, but did nothing. He stated that the former Secretary of State Antony Blinken had warned Israel’s war cabinet early in the fighting […]
Netanyahu Secretly Blocked Gaza Ceasefire and Prisoner Swap Deal; Report
ISRAEL – A Channel 13 report on Monday revealed secret protocols used by Israeli political leaders led by Benjamin Netanyahu, and security leaders to block the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner swap deal. According to the report, Netanyahu rejected proposals that could have secured the release of all hostages and paused the war. The documents indicate […]
Hamas Says Have Positive Stance on Talks for a Gaza Ceasefire Deal, Surprised by Witkoff’s Claim
PALESTINE – Hamas has expressed surprise over the statements by the US presidential envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, adding that it has positive and constructive stance, which was welcomed by mediators at talks for a Gaza ceasefire deal. In a statement late Thursday, Hamas said: “We are surprised by the negative remarks made […]