ISRAEL – A Palestinian prisoner under Israeli custody at the Ramon Prison in southern Israel died due to a deliberate medical neglect according to the prisoners affairs groups on Wednesday. Citing the Palestinian Civil Affairs Authority, which liaises with Israeli authorities, the Commission of Detainees Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoners Society, in a joint statement, […]
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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 […]
Cairo Agreement on Iran’s Cooperation with IAEA No Longer Valid; Abbas Araghchi
IRAN – The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said that the Cairo agreement on Iran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is no longer valid, following snapback sanctions. “The three European countries thought they could achieve results through the snapback mechanism, but that tool was ineffective and only made diplomacy more […]
Israeli Forces Haven’t Reduced Attacks, Gaza Strip Bombardment Continues
PALESTINE – Despite claims of reduced attacks on Gaza, Israeli forces’ bombardment of Gaza Strip continues, with at least 19 Palestinians killed and others injured so far on Sunday. Four Palestinians were killed while waiting for aid near the US-Israeli distribution hub in the Shakoush area northwest of Rafah. Since May 27, Israel has conducted […]
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 […]
Gaza Bound Aid Flotilla Attacked by Israeli Navy
PALESTINE – The Israeli navy attacked and detained the occupants of the Gaza bound aid flotilla according to the organizers on Wednesday. The Global Sumud Flotilla said Israeli forces surrounded the vessels as they sailed toward Gaza to challenge a years-long Israeli blockade. Activists reported signal jamming and communication cut aboard most of the boats. […]
Israeli Attacks Across Gaza Strip Kills Over 44
PALESTINE – At least 44 Palestinian civilians were killed and many others injured in new Israeli attacks across Gaza Strip on Wednesday. Seven people were killed and others injured when Israeli warplanes struck a home in the Al-Daraj neighborhood, east of Gaza City. 11 more Palestinians were killed and others wounded in a separate strike […]
Over 58 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Attacks Across Gaza Strip
PALESTINE – At least 58 Palestinians were killed and many other injured on Tuesday as Israeli forces continue their attacks across Gaza Strip. According to medical sources, one Palestinian was killed and several others were injured by Israeli fire in the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City. Since early Tuesday, the Israeli army has been […]
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 […]
Israeli Airstrikes Across Gaza Strip Kills Over 42
PALESTINE – At least 42 Palestinians were killed on Sunday and dozens others injured in indiscriminate Israeli airstrikes across Gaza Strip. Medical sources said that one Palestinian was killed in Israeli bombardment north of Al-Shifa Medical Complex in northern Gaza City. Five more people were also killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes across the […]
New Israeli Airstrikes Across Gaza Strip Kills Over 86
PALESTINE – Since Saturday dawn, at least 86 Palestinians were killed and many others wounded by Israeli airstrikes across Gaza Strip according to medical reports. Nine people were killed and others injured when Israeli warplanes bombed a house in the Kalboush area of the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. Three bodies were brought to […]