News in brief
Tensions in Gaza and southern Lebanon escalated over the weekend as Israeli airstrikes claimed multiple lives in both regions. In Gaza, the Civil Defense reported that seven people were killed in new Israeli strikes targeting central and northern areas of the territory, amid renewed accusations between......
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Monday that Hamas remains determined to uphold the truce in Gaza, emphasizing the importance of Muslim nations taking the lead in rebuilding the war-torn Palestinian territory. “It appears that Hamas is committed to maintaining the......
Turkey is hosting on Monday, in Istanbul, the foreign ministers of several Muslim countries in an initiative aimed at shaping the future of Gaza, as the fragile truce remains in effect and the humanitarian situation on the ground continues to deteriorate. Attending the meeting are......
Germany and Jordan stressed on Saturday that the international force planned for Gaza under U.S. President Donald Trump’s post-war plan should be mandated by the United Nations. This “International Stabilization Force” is part of the agreement that led to a......
Hamas has expanded its search for the remains of Israeli hostages in Gaza, now actively aided by Egyptian recovery teams and the Red Cross. This effort follows Israel’s recent authorization for Hamas, Egyptian specialists, and the Red Cross to access designated zones controlled by the Israeli military......
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Israel would lose American support if it proceeded with plans to annex the West Bank, according to an interview published Thursday by Time magazine. Speaking by phone on October 15, Trump said he had made commitments to Arab nations while mediating ceasefire......
Jerusalem, October 21, 2025 — U.S. Vice President JD Vance voiced cautious optimism on Tuesday during his visit to Israel, insisting that the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas can hold despite renewed violence and mutual accusations of violations. Speaking at a news conference in southern......
As part of his ongoing Gulf tour, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presented an electric car of the Turkish brand TOGG to His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait. The gesture symbolizes the deep and friendly relations between the two nations and highlights Turkey’s......
The armed wing of Hamas announced on Monday, October 20, that it would hand over the body of an Israeli hostage at 7 p.m. local time. The group said the remains were recovered on Sunday in the Gaza Strip. According to the statement published on social media, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades confirmed......
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reignited tensions in Gaza by confirming a new round of airstrikes on Rafah, undermining the fragile ceasefire and sparking widespread condemnation. His statement described the attacks as a “measured response” following consultations with senior......
Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday have reportedly killed 11 people, according to Gaza’s Civil Defense, raising concerns over the fragile ceasefire in the region. Mahmoud Bassal, spokesperson for Gaza’s Civil Defense, said that six civilians were killed in a strike targeting......
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) have reportedly carried out airstrikes in Gaza, killing at least nine Palestinians between Monday night and Tuesday morning. The strikes, which occurred despite a ceasefire announced last week, have further exacerbated an already dire humanitarian crisis in the region. According......
The European Union is “very likely” to increase its presence on the ground in Gaza once a lasting ceasefire is established, said Jean-Noël Barrot, France’s outgoing foreign minister, on Sunday — a day before the Peace Summitscheduled......
