The Israeli military said Wednesday that it has reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza, a key terminal for the … More
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Israeli government shuts down broadcaster Al Jazeera
Qatar-based network Al Jazeera on Sunday condemned as “criminal” a move by the Israeli government to ban the broadcaster from … More
Gaza ceasefire talks intensify in Egypt
Hamas negotiators arrived in Cairo on Saturday (May 4) for intensified talks on a possible Gaza truce that would see … More
Blinken urges Israel and Hamas to move ahead with a cease-fire deal and says ‘the time is now’
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was meeting with Israeli leaders on Wednesday in his push for a cease-fire deal between Israel and … More
As Hamas goes to Egypt, where do the Gaza truce talks stand?
A senior Hamas delegation is travelling to Egypt for the latest round of negotiations aimed at pausing – if not … More
Qatar ‘re-evaluating’ role as mediator in Israel-Gaza truce talks
Qatar’s prime minister has said Doha is re-evaluating its role as a mediator in negotiations aimed at bringing about a ceasefire … More
Hamas says it does not have 40 hostages who fit criteria for deal with Israel
The Palestinian militant group Hamas has indicated it does not have 40 captives who are still alive who meet the … More
Little escape for Rafah residents amid plans for offensive
“It will happen. There is a date,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video message on Monday, referring to … More
Hamas says Gaza truce talks still deadlocked despite reports of progress
A Hamas official said on Monday no progress was made at a new round of Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo … More
Israel-Hamas war: IDF pulls most troops from southern Gaza
Israel reduces troops in southern Gaza — military official The Israeli military said Sunday it has withdrawn most of its ground … More
Biden Urges Egypt, Qatar To Press Hamas To Accept Hostage Deal
US President Joe Biden on Friday asked Egyptian and Qatari leaders for help in getting Hamas to agree to a … More
Israel and Hamas dig in as international pressure builds for a cease-fire in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday vowed to press ahead with Israel’s offensive and blasted a UN Security Council resolution … More
US Unveils Draft UN Resolution Seeking Immediate Ceasefire In Gaza
The United States has circulated a draft UN Security Council resolution calling for an “immediate ceasefire linked to the release … More
Aid Trucks Reach Northern Gaza As Israel, Hamas Consider Truce Talks
Trucks of flour have reached northern Gaza for distribution to areas that have had no aid in four months, Palestinian … More
Middle East crisis live: ceasefire talks ‘expected to resume on Sunday’
Ceasefire talks ‘expected to resume tomorrow’ A source has told Reuters that David Barnea, head of Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, is expected to resume Gaza ceasefire … More
Ship leaving for Gaza as test of new humanitarian corridor, says top EU official
A ship will head to Gaza on Friday carrying humanitarian aid, the European Commission president said, as international donors launch … More
Gaza truce talks enter fourth day after US urges speedy deal
International mediators were set for a fourth day of talks with Hamas in Cairo on Wednesday after US President Joe … More
Gaza ceasefire talks extended in Cairo for another day, Hamas says
Hamas negotiators will remain in Cairo for another day at the request of mediators, keeping ceasefire talks going after two … More