Israel strikes Hamas targets: Airstrikes launched on Gaza amid fragile ceasefire; over 20 killed

[ad_1] Palestinians inspect the damage to a house targeted by an Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, Saturday (AP photo) Israel launched airstrikes on Hamas targets in Gaza on Saturday, raising questions on the fragile ceasefire that began on October 10. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said five senior Hamas members […]

‘We will be involved’: Donald Trump says US will back Netanyahu in his criminal trial; calls charges against him ‘very unfair’

[ad_1] Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu (AP) US President Donald Trump said Washington will “be involved” in the criminal trial of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, claiming that the premier has been treated unfairly.“We’ll be involved in that to help him out a little bit because I think it’s very unfair,” Trump said in an […]

Ceasefire over? Israel drops 153 tonnes of bombs on Gaza; Benjamin Netanyahu says ‘campaign not over’

[ad_1] Benjamin Netanyahu (File photo) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday told parliament that Israeli forces had dropped 153 tonnes of bombs on Gaza in response to what Israel described as a breach of the ceasefire by Hamas.Speaking to members of the Knesset during the winter session, Netanyahu said: “One of our hands holds […]

What’s Next for the Gaza Cease-Fire Plan

[ad_1] new video loaded: What’s Next for the Gaza Cease-Fire Plan Israel and Hamas have reached a cease-fire deal in Gaza, but the hard part starts now. David Sanger of The New York Times describes the major obstacles to further agreement about Gaza’s immediate future. By David E. Sanger, Melanie Bencosme and Nikolay Nikolov October […]

‘New York should honour ICC warrant’: Zohran Mamdani on Benjamin Netanyahu; reiterates call to ‘arrest’ Israel’s PM

[ad_1] Benjamin Netanyahu; Zohran Mamdani New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has reiterated his call for the city to “honour” the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza.The Indian-origin politician has previously stated that, if elected mayor, he would “arrest” Netanyahu should the Israeli […]

Israel-Gaza Peace Summit: Jewish holiday or diplomatic resistance? Here’s why Netanyahu is skipping the meet

[ad_1] File photo: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (Picture credit: AP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not attend Monday’s multinational Gaza peace summit in Egypt, following objections from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Iraq, diplomatic sources have claimed.As per news agency AFP, the sources said Erdoğan’s intervention, supported by other leaders, prompted Netanyahu’s last-minute […]

Returning hostages: Netanyahu, wife pen handwritten note; Israel prepares kits with clothes and supplies

[ad_1] Netanyahu (File photo), wife pen note for hostages set to be return to Israel soon Israeli Prime Minister’s Office released on Monday a personal message written by PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara for the returning hostages. The hostages will also receive welcome packages containing clothing, personal items, electronic devices including a laptop, […]

‘Evening of tears, joy’: Benjamin Netanyahu accepts war mismanagement amid backlash; IDF launches Op ‘Returning Home’

[ad_1] Benjamin Netanyahu (agencies) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday acknowledged divisions over the Gaza ceasefire deal but urged citizens to unite ahead of the expected release of hostages held by Hamas under the prisoner exchange agreement.“This is an emotional evening, an evening of tears, an evening of joy, because tomorrow our children will […]

‘Thank you, Trump!’: Thousands gather in Tel Aviv expressing gratitude to US President after Gaza deal; Ivanka present

[ad_1] Ivanka Trump addressing the gathering (AP image) Tens of thousands of people gathered at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on Saturday, shouting “Thank you, Trump,” to express their gratitude to US President Donald Trump and his team for brokering a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitating the release of hostages held by Hamas.Addressing the crowd, […]

Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump? Israeli PM Netanyahu says ‘he deserves it!’; winner to be announced on October 10

[ad_1] Image shared Israeli Prime Minister’s office on X Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu, on Thursday, endorsed US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, following the US president’s announcement of a ceasefire agreement and hostage release arrangement between Israel and Hamas.“Give @realDonaldTrump the Nobel Peace Prize — he deserves it!” was posted […]