The Israeli government confirmed that Hamas has handed over more hostage remains, though delays in recovering bodies from Gaza’s rubble are putting pressure on the ongoing ceasefire. Israel’s army identified one of the returned hostages as Ronen Engel, 54, who was abducted and killed during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks. His remains were brought […]
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Palestinians, Israel disagree on whether Rafah crossing will reopen tomorrow
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will reopen Monday for people returning to Gaza, the Palestinian embassy in Egypt said Saturday, but the territory’s sole gateway to the outside world will remain closed to people trying to leave. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office issued a statement within minutes, saying that the […]
World Bank, UN draft $70 billion Gaza rebuild plan
Global financial leaders have pledged support for rebuilding Gaza, as the World Bank and UN work on a $70 billion estimate. This effort follows a fragile ceasefire that paused months of deadly conflict. WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala confirmed that challenges were discussed in a key development committee meeting. Leaders welcomed the halt in violence and […]
Pakistan Launches Precision Airstrikes in Afghan Border Areas After Truce Ends
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has carried out precision aerial strikes in Afghanistan’s border regions, targeting hideouts of the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a senior security official told AFP on Saturday. Afghan Taliban officials also confirmed the strikes. According to the official, the operation focused on the Gul Bahadur Group, a faction Islamabad accuses Kabul of sheltering. […]
COAS Asim Munir Urges Taliban to Curb Proxies, Vows to Defend Pakistan
ABBOTTABAD — Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Saturday told the Afghan Taliban to stop militant groups that use Afghanistan as a shelter to attack Pakistan. He spoke at the passing-out parade of cadets at the Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul. Munir said these proxy groups carry out terrible attacks inside Pakistan […]
Turkish Diver Şahika Ercümen Sets New World Record
ANTALYA— Turkish national free diver Şahika Ercümen has set a new world record after diving 107 meters deep in the Mediterranean off the coast of Antalya. The dive, carried out under international supervision, marks another milestone in Ercümen’s decorated career. What made the feat especially poignant was her decision to dedicate the record to the […]
Hamas Returns One More Hostage’s Body as Ceasefire Holds in Gaza
Hamas returned the remains of one more Israeli hostage to the Red Cross on Friday night, saying it remains committed to handing over all bodies still trapped under Gaza’s rubble after two years of war. Israel confirmed it received the coffin and said the body will be identified at a medical center. The exchange took […]
Israel accused of organ theft from Palestinian martyrs’ bodies
Gaza officials have accused the Israeli military of stealing organs from the bodies of Palestinian martyrs. They claim many bodies showed clear signs of torture and murder. Over the past three days, Israel returned 120 bodies through the Red Cross, many in poor condition. Officials say some bodies had their eyes blindfolded, hands tied, and […]
Israel Urges Germany to Lift Arms Export Ban After Gaza Ceasefire
BERLIN: The Israeli government has urged Germany to lift its partial suspension of arms exports and travel warnings following the recent ceasefire in Gaza, signaling hopes for improved cooperation as peace efforts move forward. “We do expect the German government to lift those two restrictions now that the war is over,” said Israeli Deputy Foreign […]
Israel returns 45 Palestinian bodies amid Gaza aid crisis
Israel has handed over 45 more Palestinian bodies to Gaza authorities, increasing the total to 90 returned so far. The Gaza Health Ministry confirmed the transfer was done through the International Committee of the Red Cross. Medical teams are now preparing to examine the bodies and complete legal formalities. This process follows strict health and […]