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A history of Iran's nuclear programme and tensions with the US as an interim deal is reachedA landmark interim deal between the United States and Iran aims to end a protracted war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. This agreeme...
Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts new ceasefire talksIsraeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least nine people and wounded 20, hitting a police station and a vehicle. Mediators are working to sal...
How Trump's ceasefires are failing to stop Middle East violenceCeasefires in Gaza, Lebanon, and Kuwait are not stopping violence. Despite U.S. efforts, fighting continues in these regions. President Tru...
The ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran are stretching the term's meaningCeasefires have been announced but fighting continues across the Middle East - Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. Israeli forces advance in Gaza and L...
As Netanyahu spotlights Israel's ties to UAE, its rulers prefer to be discreetThe Israel-UAE alliance, typically discreet, was exposed by revelations of Iron Dome deployment and a secret Netanyahu visit, prompting a U...
Trump has paused 3 Mideast wars, but grievances remain and could reignite themThe Middle East faces a fragile peace after recent events. Conditional ceasefires are in place, but underlying issues persist. Millions rem...
Israel prepares assault on last Gaza town as truce talks stallThe previous truce expired in early May, plunging the conflict into a deeper crisis. Israel shuttered traditional aid distribution channels...
Who is Edan Alexander, the Israeli-American hostage released by Hamas?Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli held hostage by Hamas since October 7, 2023, has been released ahead of Donald Trump's visit. Seized fr...
Hamas says will free hostages if end to Gaza war guaranteedA senior Hamas official stated on Monday that the group is willing to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for a comprehensive prisoner...
Hell to Pay: Donald Trump’s final warning to Hamas; here’s what could happen next in the Middle East conflictUS President Donald Trump has warned Hamas to release all Israeli hostages in Gaza, threatening severe repercussions if they do not comply....
Release all hostages or face hell: Trump delivers stern warning to Hamas, promises total support for Israel’s military offensivePresident Donald Trump has issued a "last warning" to Hamas, demanding the immediate release of all remaining hostages in Gaza. Meanwhile, ...
Israel endorses plan to extend Gaza truce as first phase draws to closeIsrael has endorsed a proposal to temporarily extend the Gaza truce, with the potential release of half of the hostages as a part of the pl...
Hamas says bodies of Kfir, Ariel Bibas and their mother to be released on ThursdayThe bodies of Kfir and Ariel Bibas, who were just nine months and four years old, respectively, when they were abducted by Hamas militants ...
Tragedy in Gaza: Israeli detainee Shlomo Mantsur confirmed dead amid stalled prisoner deal talksIsraeli detainee Shlomo Mantsur has been declared dead in Gaza, intensifying the crisis over stalled prisoner exchange talks. Mantsur, 86, ...
Will Donald Trump take this big risk; use U.S troops to rescue hostages held captive by Hamas? His special envoy for hostages has this to sayIn a recent development it has been known that US President- elect Donald Trump has appointed a new envoy for hostage affairs. This recent ...
Egypt proposes two-day Gaza ceasefire to facilitate return of four Israeli hostagesEgypt has proposed a two-day ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate the exchange of four Israeli hostages for some Palestinian prisoners. While th...
Hamas tells Gaza mediators to implement Biden truce plan instead of 'more negotiations'Hamas "demands that the mediators present a plan to implement what they proposed to the movement... based on Biden's vision and the UN Secu...
Hamas official says hostage talks possible without permanent ceasefireHamas is open to discussing a hostage deal and ending the Gaza war without a complete and permanent ceasefire, as mediators work to facilit...
Qatar seeking Israel-Hamas deal to free 50 hostages and 3-day truce, sources sayIn a diplomatic effort spearheaded by Qatari mediators, negotiations are currently underway between Hamas and Israel. The discussions aim t...
Qatar hostage mediators press Hamas on civilian releases-diplomats, sourcesThe Gulf state, in coordination with the U.S., is leading mediation talks with Hamas and Israeli officials over the release of more than 20...