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

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 return […]

Gaza peace summit: Hamas says hostage release to ‘begin on Monday’; Trump – Sisi to chair the meet

Relatives and families of hostages rejoice announcement of Gaza truce (AP) A senior Hamas official has confirmed that the release of 48 hostages, mostly Israelis, held in Gaza is scheduled to begin on Monday morning, under the terms of a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States.“According to the signed agreement, the prisoner exchange is […]

‘Gaza will be rebuilt’: Trump expresses optimism over Israel-Hamas ceasefire; will set up a ‘board of peace’

US President Donald Trump on Friday expressed optimism for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and said that after the hostage release, Gaza will be rebuilt, citing anticipated financing from wealthy Arab neighbors, and will set a board of peace.Answering the question over the Israel-Hamas deal, where key members signed the “first phase” on Wednesday, Trump said that […]

‘Everyone loves Israel again’: Donald Trump speaks to Netanyahu on phone; credits ‘luck’ in Gaza deal

Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu (AP) US PresidentDonald Trump recalled his phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the announcement of a hostage release and Gaza ceasefire agreement.“I spoke to Bibi Netanyahu just a little while ago,” Trump said in an interview with Fox News. “He called. He said, ‘I can’t believe it. Everybody […]

‘Move quickly, or else …’: Donald Trump warns Hamas again; thanks Israel

US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned Hamas to move quickly towards the peace deal with Israel or else “all bets will be off.”In a social media post on Truth Social, Trump thanked Israel for temporarily stopping the bombing to give the peace deal a chance to be completed. Trump also said that he will […]