Gaza’s Rafah border crossing, a main entry and exit point for the territory, has reopened after eight months to allow sick and wounded Palestinians to cross over into Egypt to…
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Palestine: Prisoners released by Israel show signs of ‘torture, starvation’
Dozens of Palestinians released from Israeli jails show signs of torture and starvation, the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society said following the latest batch that was released on Saturday. As part of ceasefire agreement…
Palestine: Three Israeli hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners released
Three Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza were released from captivity on Saturday, in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Yarden Bibas, 34, Ofer Kalderon, 53,…
Palestine: British-Israeli hostage says Hamas held her at UN facilities
A British-Israeli woman who was held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for 15 months says she was detained for some time at United Nations facilities. During a phone call with…
Lebanon: Two killed in Israeli attack on Bekaa Valley
At least two people have been killed after Israel launched a wave of attacks on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley in its latest breach of a fragile ceasefire agreement with the Hezbollah…
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…
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…
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…