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Israeli military offensive on Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank

The Israeli military has conducted a deadly raid on the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, resulting in multiple casualties. Palestinian health authorities report that at least 10 people have been killed and 35 others wounded during the operation, which began in the early hours of Tuesday......

ADL faces criticism for defending Elon Musk's gesture

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has faced backlash after defending Elon Musk, who made a controversial raised-arm gesture during an event celebrating Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. The ADL dismissed the act as a "moment of enthusiasm" but faced scrutiny for its response, with......

Morocco advocates for lasting peace in Gaza amid regional stability talks

Morocco's stance on achieving lasting peace in the Middle East took center stage at the UN Security Council, as Ambassador Omar Hilale outlined a comprehensive vision for regional stability. Speaking at a session chaired by Algeria's Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf, Hilale emphasized the need to......

Israeli chief of staff resigns, citing October 7 failure

Israeli Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi has announced his intention to step down from his position in March 2025, acknowledging responsibility for the military's failure on October 7, 2023. In his statement, Halevi revealed that he had informed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant of his decision, emphasizing......

Escalation in Jenin: Israeli military operation claims lives

At least seven Palestinians were killed during an Israeli military operation in Jenin, a city in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The operation, described as a counterterrorism action by Israeli forces, involved soldiers, police, and intelligence services. However,......

Nearly 200,000 Syrian refugees return home after Assad's fall

The uncertain future of Syrian refugees continues to linger as many face difficult choices in the wake of the country’s ongoing conflict. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, revealed that nearly 200,000 Syrian refugees have returned to their homeland since......

China Commends Gaza Ceasefire and Advocates for Lasting Peace

China has lauded the commencement of a much-anticipated ceasefire in Gaza, marking a potential end to over 15 months of conflict in the region. The agreement, which came into effect on Sunday, facilitates the exchange of Palestinian detainees and Israeli captives, signaling a step toward de-escalation. During......

Hundreds of Egyptian aid trucks poised to enter Gaza as ceasefire takes hold

Egypt has announced the opening of its Rafah border crossing with Gaza to facilitate the delivery of much-needed humanitarian aid, following the implementation of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas on Sunday. The Rafah crossing, Gaza’s primary link to the outside world, has remained closed since......

National security minister of Israel threatens resignation over ceasefire agreement

Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has threatened to leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government if a ceasefire deal with Hamas is approved, following over 460 days of conflict in Gaza. Ben-Gvir strongly criticized the proposed agreement and stated that his far-right......

Trump’s role in Gaza ceasefire fuels Arab American discontent with Biden

In November, Samraa Luqman, an Arab American voter, chose Donald Trump over Joe Biden, hoping that even a minimal chance of Trump pushing for a Gaza ceasefire would be better than the Democrats' failure to end the conflict. After Trump’s victory, Israel and Hamas agreed to pause hostilities......

Israeli Drone Strike Kills Six in Jenin Refugee Camp

A drone strike by Israeli forces in the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank has claimed the lives of six Palestinians, including a teenager and three siblings, according to reports. The attack occurred Tuesday evening when an Israeli drone fired three missiles at a group near a roundabout in......

Gaza Ceasefire Deal Nears Finalization: Qatar Announces Progress

A potential ceasefire in the prolonged conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is reportedly closer than ever, according to the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Spokesperson Majed al-Ansari, addressing a press conference in Doha, highlighted that negotiations to resolve the 15-month confrontation......

Netanyahu and Biden Discuss Progress on Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Negotiations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden held discussions on Sunday about the ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate the release of hostages. The conversation also emphasized the critical importance of increasing humanitarian aid in the region. According......