Reporters Without Borders (RSF) stated on Tuesday that Israel was responsible for nearly half of all journalists killed worldwide in 2025. The group reported that 29 Palestinian journalists were killed by Israeli forces in Gaza during the year. RSF’s annual report recorded 67 journalist deaths globally, a slight rise from 66 in 2024. Read More: […]
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Netanyahu says Gaza peace plan phase two is close, key issues remain
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the second phase of a U.S.-led plan to end the war in Gaza is approaching, though several key issues still need resolution. Speaking in Jerusalem alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Netanyahu highlighted discussions on deploying a multinational security force as a critical component of the plan. […]
Lebanon seeks peace, urges Israel to respect ceasefire
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told a UN Security Council delegation that Lebanon does not want war with Israel. He stressed that the Lebanese people have suffered enough and “there will be no going back.” Aoun called for international support for the Lebanese army’s plan to disarm non-state groups. The president said the army aims to […]
Israel and Lebanon hold first direct civilian talks in decades
JERUSALEM: Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives held their first direct talks in decades on Wednesday, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. The meeting took place under a year-old ceasefire monitoring mechanism aimed at overseeing the conflict with Hezbollah. Read More: Historic Lebanon–Israel meeting signals cautious peace The talks were held at the UN peacekeeping force […]
Israel to reopen Gaza border amid hostage search
Israel announced it will allow Palestinians to leave Gaza through the reopened Rafah border crossing, following a U.S.-backed ceasefire deal. The move comes even as partial remains returned by militants did not match the hostages still in Gaza. Officials said the crossing will be coordinated with Egypt and supervised by the European Union. The first […]
Global icons call for release of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti
Over 200 prominent cultural figures from literature, film, music, art, and activism have signed an open letter calling for the release of Marwan Barghouti, a Palestinian leader jailed by Israeli forces in 2002. Barghouti, often described as the “Palestinian Mandela,” has been a central figure in the struggle for Palestinian statehood. Supporters view him as […]
Israeli-U.S. dialogue strengthens on Gaza peace and counterterrorism
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with U.S. President Trump on Monday. They discussed disarming Hamas and making Gaza free from militancy. The conversation also focused on advancing regional peace efforts and reducing civilian casualties. According to the Israeli Prime Minister’s office, both leaders stressed the importance of a peaceful Gaza. They agreed to work together […]
Trump warns Israel against destabilizing Syria
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has warned Israel not to interfere in Syria, following a deadly Israeli operation that killed 13 people in the southern village of Beit Jin. Trump emphasized the importance of maintaining dialogue with Syria and supporting the country’s efforts to stabilize and rebuild under its new leadership. Read More: Trump urges Israeli president […]
Gaza death toll surpasses 70,000 as Israel violates fragile ceasefire
The Gaza Health Ministry announced on Saturday that Israel has killed more than 70,000 Palestinians since October 7, 2023, marking one of the deadliest periods in the region’s history. The ministry’s latest statement reported the death toll at 70,100, even as Israel continues to violate what has been described as a fragile ceasefire. Read More: […]
Hamas urges mediators to secure safe passage for trapped fighters in Gaza
GAZA CITY, Palestine – Hamas has called on mediating countries to pressure Israel into allowing safe passage for dozens of its fighters trapped in tunnels in southern Gaza. The appeal comes after the Israeli military reported killing over 20 Hamas members in recent days and apprehending eight others who attempted to escape the underground network. […]