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Palestinians begin returning to north Gaza amid hostage deal

Palestinians have started moving back to northern Gaza following an agreement for the release of six hostages by Hamas. This development comes after Israel announced the deal, which includes Arbel Yehud, a civilian at the center of tensions. Hamas released four soldiers on Saturday but delayed freeing......

Israel halts Palestinian return to Northern Gaza amid hostage release controversy

Israel has suspended the planned return of Palestinians to northern Gaza, citing unresolved issues with the ongoing hostage exchange deal. The decision stems from complications surrounding the expected release of Israeli civilian Arbel Yehoud and four female soldiers. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin......

Israeli forces tighten restrictions in Jenin amid ongoing raid

Israeli forces have intensified their operations in Jenin, blocking four main entrances to the city and its adjacent refugee camp on Friday. The raid, now in its fourth day, has disrupted movement and escalated tensions in the region, according to officials. Mansour Saadi, the deputy governor of Jenin,......

Gaza death toll surpasses 47,000 as ceasefire enables recovery efforts  

Thousands remain missing, believed trapped under rubble as rescue operations resume   The death toll in Gaza has climbed to over 47,000 as recovery efforts intensify during a temporary ceasefire, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The pause in hostilities, which began on Sunday, has......

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......

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,......

Trump doubts Israel-Hamas ceasefire stability as truce enters day three

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has entered its third day, offering a brief respite in the ongoing conflict. However, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed skepticism about the durability of the truce, describing it as uncertain. As part of the agreement, humanitarian aid has begun flowing into......

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......

Palestinian Authority signals readiness for Gaza control as ceasefire deal advances

A significant diplomatic development unfolded Friday as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas declared the Palestinian Authority's preparedness to assume "complete responsibility" in Gaza, coinciding with Israel's cabinet approval of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas scheduled to begin......

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......