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…
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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…