Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has urged the international community to pressure Israel into honoring the Gaza ceasefire agreement, which he said remains heavily one-sided due to ongoing violations. He emphasized that Israeli forces continue targeting Palestinians, including children, despite the formal ceasefire in place since October 10. He noted that at least 352 Palestinians have […]
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Ceasefire at risk: Kushner in Jerusalem for urgent Gaza talks
US envoy Jared Kushner met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday. Washington is pressing efforts to ensure the fragile Gaza ceasefire holds. The truce has been in effect since October 10. The first stage included several prisoner and hostage exchanges. Netanyahu confirmed the meeting but did not provide additional details. Kushner’s visit […]
Israel resumes Gaza ceasefire enforcement amid renewed tensions
Israel has resumed enforcing the Gaza ceasefire agreement following a wave of airstrikes launched across the enclave in response to alleged Hamas violations. The strikes, which began late Tuesday, killed dozens of people and marked one of the most serious challenges to the fragile truce in recent weeks. Israeli officials stated that their actions were […]
Vance pushes for fragile Gaza ceasefire to enter next phase
U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Israel on Tuesday to help advance the fragile Gaza ceasefire and push for progress. He met top Israeli leaders as part of efforts to move talks into a second phase under President Trump’s 20-point plan. The visit follows growing concerns about repeated ceasefire violations and the slow pace […]
Qatar condemns ‘continued violation’ of Gaza truce
Qatar’s ruler, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, strongly condemned Israel on Tuesday for breaking the Gaza ceasefire. The ceasefire has been in place for 11 days, but recent strikes targeted Hamas positions in Gaza. These attacks, according to the Emir, go against the truce and cause more suffering. He spoke during an annual […]
FIFA vows to rebuild Gaza’s football infrastructure after ceasefire
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has pledged to rebuild all football facilities in Gaza after a recent ceasefire ended a two-year war. Speaking at the Summit for Peace in Egypt, Infantino promised full support for Gaza’s recovery through football. He said FIFA will bring equipment, rebuild pitches, and organize local competitions in partnership with the Palestinian […]
Hamas releases all 20 remaining living hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire
Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza on Monday, as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that pummeled the territory, killed tens of thousands of Palestinians, and had left scores of captives in Hamas hands. Seven of the hostages were released early Monday, while the remaining 13 were freed […]
Shehbaz, Abbas hail Gaza truce in Sharm El Sheikh talks
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Sharm El Sheikh on the sidelines of the regional peace summit. The two leaders held a warm and informal discussion ahead of the formal signing of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain also joined parts of the meeting, adding […]
Trump arrives in Israel
TEL AVIV — US President Donald Trump arrived in Israel aboard Air Force One on Monday, marking the start of a high-profile Middle East peace tour just as the first Israeli hostages were freed after two years in Gaza captivity. Trump was welcomed with full honors at Ben Gurion Airport by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin […]
Hamas Publishes Names of 20 Israeli Hostages to Be Freed Under Ceasefire Deal
DUBAI — The Palestinian group Hamas has published the names of 20 Israeli hostages who will be freed under the first phase of a ceasefire agreement with Israel. The list includes Bar Abraham Kupershtein, Evyatar David, Yosef-Chaim Ohana, Segev Kalfon, Avinatan Or, Elkana Bohbot, Maxim Herkin, Nimrod Cohen, Matan Angrest, Matan Zangauker, Eitan Horn, Eitan […]