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 […]

‘It is working beautifully’: Israeli speaker jokes about UN teleprompter glitch before Donald Trump’s Knesset speech – watch

[ad_1] Israeli speaker jokes about UN teleprompter glitch before Donald Trump’s Knesset speech (Picture credit: AP) Israeli Knesset speaker Amir Ohana poked fun at a technical mishap during a previous United Nations appearance by US President Donald Trump while welcoming him to Israel on Monday. Speaking before the Knesset, Ohana said, “You stand before the […]

Joyful reunion: 7 hostages return from Hamas captivity; Israeli families share happy moments

[ad_1] One of the hostage Alon Ohel’s family celebrates the coming of their son (Image/X) Seven hostages held by Hamas for over two years have returned safely to Israel, reuniting with their families in emotional scenes of joy and relief. The hostages Eitan Mor, Gali Berman, Ziv Berman, Matan Angrest, Omri Miran, Guy Gilboa-Dalal and […]

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, […]

Middle East peace or government shutdown? Donald Trump asked which is harder; what he replied

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Sunday described achieving peace in the Middle East as a far more difficult challenge than resolving the ongoing US government shutdown, which he said has become “almost customary.” Asked by reporters, “What’s harder, Peace in the Middle east or ending a government shutdown?” Trump replied, “Well, I think the […]

Gaza peace accord: Will Israel confer its highest civilian honor on Donald Trump? – Here’s what we know

[ad_1] Donald Trump (AP image) and medal (AI-generated image) Israel President Isaac Herzog announced on Monday that he will present the country’s highest civilian award to his US counterpart Donald Trump. The award, Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor will be presented to US President in recognition of his role in securing the release of hostages […]

‘Commitment to seeing path forward’: Hilary Clinton’s rare praise for Donald Trump after Gaza accord; urges global support

[ad_1] Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton (AP images) In a rare moment of bipartisanship, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has praised President Donald Trump for his role in brokering a historic Gaza peace deal that aims to end the two-year war in the region.“I really commend President Trump and his administration,” Clinton said in […]

‘The war is over’: Donald Trump heads for Middle East to mark Gaza ceasefire; calls it ‘very special time’

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Sunday departed for a visit to Israel and Egypt, calling the trip a “very special” moment as he hailed a ceasefire and hostage release deal that he said had brought the Gaza war to an end.“This is going to be a very special time,” Trump told reporters before boarding […]

‘Muslims, Jews, Christians all unified’: JD Vance hails Donald Trump for uniting Israel-Gulf – ‘hostages going to live their lives’

[ad_1] Donald Trump and JD Vance (AP) US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday hailed President Donald Trump’s role in brokering the Gaza peace deal, saying it had united Israel, Gulf Arab nations, and communities across faiths. Vance said the release of the remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas was imminent and credited the US […]

Explained: US Shutdown Showdown – How Donald Trump plans to pay American troops

[ad_1] President Donald Trump is greeted by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth before speaking to a gathering of top U.S. military commanders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Quantico, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Even as the federal government shutdown drags into its third week with no end in sight, President Donald […]