Palestinian born after father was jailed hugs him for first time

After a delay of several hours, there were jubilant scenes here in Ramallah where around 60 Palestinian prisoners were freed from Israeli detention into the arms of their overjoyed loved…

Palestine: Israeli strike kills 10 Palestinians in West Bank- health ministry

An Israeli air strike killed 10 Palestinians in the north of the occupied West Bank on Wednesday night, the Palestinian health ministry says. Video footage reportedly from the town of…

Palestine: Eight Israeli and Thai hostages released from Gaza

Eight more hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have been released amid chaotic scenes as part of the ceasefire deal with Israel. Three Israelis and five Thai nationals were handed…

Pakistan: US teen shot dead by father over TikTok videos

A man who recently moved his family back to Pakistan from the US has confessed to killing his teenage daughter because he disapproved of her TikTok videos, police have told…

Israel: Netanyahu invited to meet Trump at White House next week

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House next week. Netanyahu’s office said the visit would take place on 4 February and that…

Palestine: Israel’s looming Unrwa ban a catastrophe- UN

As Israel prepares to outlaw the main UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Thursday, there are warnings that it could undermine vital aid delivery and long-term chances of peace. Israeli…

Palestine: Three Israelis and five Thai hostages expected to be freed next by Hamas

Three Israeli hostages and five Thai nationals are expected to be freed from Gaza by Hamas on Thursday, Israel has said. Two women, civilian Arbel Yehud, 29, and military observer…

Australia: ‘Sinner will be one of greatest players we’ve ever seen’

Each time Jannik Sinner enters a tournament, records seem to tumble. The world number one’s commanding 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 win over second seed Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open…

Lebanon: Ceasefire deal extended as initial deadline passes

The US and Lebanon say the ceasefire deal with Israel – which had been due to expire on Sunday – has been extended until mid-February. Israel had kept troops deployed…

Palestine: US and Egyptian contractors screening vehicles at Gaza checkpoint

US and Egyptian security contractors are screening Palestinian vehicles travelling from southern to northern Gaza under the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, a Palestinian security official…