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Shin Bet acknowledges failure in preventing October 7th Hamas attack

On March 5, 2025, the Israeli internal security service Shin Bet admitted its failure to prevent the October 7th, 2023 attack by Hamas. In a public statement, Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar acknowledged the agency's inability to thwart the deadly assault, which resulted in over 1,200 Israeli casualties. The......

Trump’s speech to Congress: key takeaways

In a lengthy address before both houses of the U.S. Congress, former President Donald Trump declared that his return to office marked the beginning of the "most successful era in the history of our country." Speaking before the House of Representatives and the Senate, Trump boasted that his......

Arab leaders convene in Cairo to discuss alternatives to Trump's Gaza plan

Arab leaders are gathering in Cairo to explore alternatives to U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial proposal for Gaza. The plan, which aims to take control of the Gaza Strip and displace its Palestinian population, has sparked widespread condemnation across the Arab world and beyond. On the......

Netanyahu thanks Trump for military support in fighting Iran’s axis

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday for sending munitions that had been delayed by the previous administration, which he believes will help Israel “finish the job” against Iran's terror axis. Netanyahu has long been an......

Hamas rejects Israeli proposal to extend Gaza ceasefire

As the initial phase of the Gaza ceasefire concludes, uncertainty looms over the next steps in negotiations. Talks held in Cairo between Israeli officials, Qatari and U.S. mediators, and other stakeholders have yet to yield progress on a potential second phase of the ceasefire. The discussions were......

Kazakh Foreign Minister Praises King Mohammed VI’s Visionary Leadership

Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Murat Nurtleu, expressed admiration on Friday in Rabat for the royal initiatives launched by King Mohammed VI aimed at promoting peace, stability, and socio-economic development in Africa. Nurtleu also highlighted the various reforms......

Gaza 2025: The viral AI video that imagines a Trump-inspired transformation

A digitally crafted video envisioning Gaza as a luxurious tourist hub under the influence of former U.S. President Donald Trump has rapidly gone viral on social media. The 33-second clip, titled "Gaza 2025 – What’s Next?", presents a stark contrast between the war-torn present and......

Hamas Accuses Netanyahu of Sabotaging Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

A Hamas official has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of deliberately undermining the Gaza ceasefire deal by delaying the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Basem Naim, a member of Hamas’s political bureau, stated that Hamas would not......

Hamas Proposes Full Captive Release for Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza

Hamas has put forward a proposal to release all remaining captives in the Gaza Strip in a single exchange, contingent on a permanent ceasefire and the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the enclave. In a statement on Wednesday, Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem detailed the group’s stance on......

US-Israel strategy to defeat Hamas and address regional stability

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have presented a unified stance on eradicating Hamas in Gaza, emphasizing their shared approach to Hamas and Iran. Rubio's visit to Israel, part of his first Middle East trip as Secretary of State under President Donald......

Gaza ceasefire under strain as US diplomat pushes controversial plan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Sunday, seeking to bolster a fragile Gaza ceasefire amid ongoing tensions and controversy over the US-backed plan for the region. Rubio’s visit, his first to the Middle East as Washington’s......

Gaza’s reconstruction requires over $53 billion, says UN

The United Nations has estimated that Gaza will need more than $53 billion to recover from the ongoing war with Israel, which has also impacted other Palestinian territories. According to a report released on Tuesday, at least $20 billion will be required within the first three years of reconstruction.......

Netanyahu Threatens to End Gaza Ceasefire If Hostages Are Not Released

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that the ongoing ceasefire in Gaza will end if Hamas does not release Israeli hostages by midday on Saturday. His statement follows Hamas’ announcement that it would delay the scheduled release, accusing Israel of violating ceasefire terms. After......