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…

Palestine: Israel believes eight hostages due to be freed in first phase are dead

Israel says eight of the remaining 26 hostages due to be released by Hamas during the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal are dead. Government spokesman David Mencer told…

Lebanon: 22 killed by Israeli forces after withdrawal deadline missed

Israeli soldiers have killed 22 people and wounded 124 in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry says, as the Israeli military remained in parts of the country after the expiration…

Palestine: Huge crowds await return to northern Gaza after delays

Thousands of displaced Palestinians attempting to reach northern Gaza have gathered at an Israeli military barrier which is blocking their progress. Images showed massive crowds waiting to pass the Netzarim…

USA: Trump says he wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza

US President Donald Trump has said he wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza, which he described as a “demolition site”. In a phone call this weekend,…

Lebanon: Deadline for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon expires, but troops will stay

The deadline for the Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon expired early on Sunday, but troops will remain in some areas as Israel says a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah has not…

Palestine: Four Israeli hostages released by Hamas in carefully-staged handover

Four female Israeli soldiers taken hostage by Hamas on 7 October 2023 were released on Saturday as part of a ceasefire agreement which also saw 200 Palestinian prisoners freed. Karina…