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 […]

‘As soon as I say the word’: Trump says Israel could return to Gaza if Hamas violates ceasefire, vows all hostages will be freed

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that Israeli forces could return to Gaza on his command if Hamas compromises the ceasefire deal.Trump said that he could deploy the IDF “as soon as he says the word” if Hamas fails to follow through on the ceasefire agreement, reports CNN.“What’s going on with Hamas – […]

Inside Iran’s Museum of American Espionage

[ad_1] So we’re here outside the U.S. embassy compound in Tehran. Here we have an apple with the CNN logo. The Twin Towers interspersed with the dollar sign. The Statue of Liberty. This is one of the most photographed walls, probably in all of Tehran. Americans know this as the former U.S. compound. But to […]

Benjamin Netanyahu ‘not easy’ to work with? Israel PM reacts to Trump remark; calls himself ‘tough’ on national matters

[ad_1] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Knesset as President Donald Trump looks on at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 in Jerusalem. (Chip Somodevilla/Pool via AP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted to US President Donald Trump’s comment that he “isn’t the easiest guy to deal with.” “Well, I hope he […]

Gaza crackdown: Hamas posts video of public execution of ‘collaborators and outlaws’; 4 hostages’ remains return to Israel

[ad_1] Hamas published a video on Monday showing eight blindfolded and kneeling men being executed in the streets, branding them “collaborators and outlaws.” The footage surfaced amid armed clashes between Hamas security units and Palestinian clans, on the fifth day of a US-brokered truce between Israel and the militant group.Hamas proceeded to take control of […]

‘Phase two begins right now’: Donald Trump on Gaza peace deal; demands dead hostages from Hamas

[ad_1] After concluding the first phase of the hostage swap on Monday, in which 20 Israeli hostages were released by Hamas in exchange for 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, Trump appealed for a “phase 2” of the ongoing negotiations between Israel and Gaza.The MAGA leader said the “job is not done” and added that the dead have […]

Tears, hugs and kisses: Emotional reunions mark return of Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners; crowds gather at both sides of Gaza

[ad_1] Gaza hostages freed after 2 years of captivity Israel and the Palestinian territories saw an emotional milestone on Monday as long-awaited reunions unfolded on both sides of the conflict. In Israel, the last of the hostages held by Hamas for more than two years returned home, ending 738 days of captivity since the October […]

‘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 […]

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 […]