Hamas has announced that it will hand over the bodies of two more Israeli hostages as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal with Israel. The group’s military wing stated that the bodies will be transferred at 10:00 PM local time after being recovered in the Gaza Strip earlier in the day. This development comes amid rising tensions following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to close the Rafah Crossing indefinitely, citing Hamas’s failure to fulfill its obligations under the

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump issued a stark public warning aimed at Hamas on Thursday, saying that if the group continues to carry out killings in parts of the Gaza Strip “we will have no choice but to go in and kill them.” The statement, delivered on social media and reiterated in later remarks, marked a notable hardening of tone after earlier comments by the president that suggested he had permitted a period of internal violence targeting criminal elements within Gaza.

President Donald Trump is earning rare praise from across the political spectrum for brokering a landmark peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, but the president is directing his ire toward Time magazine for what he described as an “unflattering” cover photo. In a post early Tuesday on his Truth Social platform, President Trump complained about the image featured on Time’s upcoming November 10 issue, which includes an in-depth story on the Gaza peace deal. “Time Magazine

United States President Donald Trump received a golden dove from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to Israel following the landmark Gaza peace deal. The symbolic gift was presented as a gesture of gratitude for Trump’s role in mediating the truce that brought an end to months of conflict between Israel and Hamas. The visit marked Trump’s first trip to the region since the ceasefire agreement, which led to the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. The

A brief but tense moment unfolded in the Israeli parliament on Monday, October 13, when an Israeli lawmaker interrupted United States President Donald Trump during his speech at the Knesset. The incident occurred shortly after Trump joined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the assembly following the release of hostages from Gaza earlier in the day. As the US president began his remarks, left-wing Israeli Member of Parliament Ofer Cassif interrupted the proceedings

United States President Donald Trump has announced that the conflict between Israel and Hamas has officially ended, marking what he described as a historic breakthrough in Middle East peace efforts. He confirmed that Israel’s cabinet approved the Gaza peace deal, a development that came after extensive discussions and negotiations. Standing before the nation, Trump said, “All Americans should be proud of the role our country has played in bringing this horrible war to an end,” emphasizing

United States President Donald Trump warned on Sunday, October 5, that his administration would launch fresh airstrikes against Iran if the country attempts to restart its nuclear program. Speaking at a Navy Day event at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia, Trump said the United States “won’t wait so long this time” to act. His remarks referred to the June 22 airstrikes that targeted Iranian nuclear sites, an operation he described as “perfectly executed.”

The conflict in Gaza has reached another turning point after Hamas announced its agreement to release all Israeli hostages, alive or deceased, while expressing willingness to negotiate a broader peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump. The statement, delivered on Friday, signaled a potentially pivotal moment in ongoing regional negotiations, though the group’s future actions remain uncertain as deadlines approach. Hamas leaders said they are prepared to work through medi

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was forced into a rare public apology this week, after US President Donald Trump pushed him to directly address Qatar over a deadly airstrike in Doha. The strike, which took place on September 9, killed five people, including the son of senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya, and rattled Washington as well as key mediators in the ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks. The White House r

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s new initiative aimed at ending the Gaza conflict, describing it as a comprehensive pathway toward long-term and sustainable peace. Modi’s support comes after Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed on Washington’s 20-point proposal during talks at the White House. In a statement posted on X, Modi said, We welcom

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday announced a comprehensive peace initiative aimed at ending the ongoing Gaza war, expanding the Abraham Accords, and setting the stage for long-term stability in the Middle East. The announcement came after an extended meeting at the White House, where both leaders addressed the press in the State Dining Room and described the day as historic. Trump declared that the plan was designed to end not just the fighting in

French President Emmanuel Macron has said that U.S. President Donald Trump’s ambitions to win the Nobel Peace Prize depend entirely on whether he can end the ongoing war in Gaza. Speaking to France’s BFM TV from New York, Macron emphasized that Trump is the only leader with enough influence to pressure Israel to halt the conflict. According to Macron, Washington’s role in supplying weapons and equip

Saudi Arabia’s decision to sign a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Pakistan has stirred debates across South Asia and the Middle East. The pact, which promises that an attack on one country will be treated as an attack on both, resembles a NATO-style commitment. For Pakistan, struggling with economic and diplomatic challenges, this deal is seen as a significant political win and a potential deterrence against India. Yet, beneath the surface, exper

At the Doha emergency summit attended by leaders from over 40 Muslim countries, the idea of an Islamic Nato gained momentum, with Pakistan aggressively pitching for an Arab-Islamic task force. The meeting followed Israel’s strike in Qatar and brought together Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and others under one forum. Pakistan, represented by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Is

The emergency Arab-Islamic summit held in Doha on Monday has triggered renewed calls for a NATO-style military alliance of Muslim nations. The push, spearheaded by Egypt, comes in the wake of Israel’s strike in Doha that killed Hamas operatives and a Qatari officer. While leaders differed on concrete action against Israel, the summit may have set in motion the groundwork for an Arab-Islamic defense pact. Egypt,

Israel has expanded its war beyond Gaza, striking the Qatari capital Doha on Tuesday in a military operation dubbed “Summit of Fire.” The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that the airstrikes were carried out to eliminate senior Hamas leaders, who it claims have long directed operations abroad and were central to orchestrating the October 7, 2023 massacre. The military said the strike was executed in

At least 15 people lost their lives on Monday after an Israeli airstrike struck the fourth floor of Nasser Hospital, the largest medical facility in southern Gaza. According to Gaza’s health ministry, the victims included three journalists who were reporting from the scene at the time of the attack. The strike has drawn renewed attention to the plight of civilians and medical workers trapped in the ongoing conflict, which has now spanned nearly two years

A disturbing incident at a daycare in Jerusalem has sparked outrage among parents and raised serious concerns about child safety and supervision. The case came to light when Moran Bracha, the mother of a young boy attending the facility, was shocked to discover that her son had been tied to a chair with duct tape during what was described as a lighthearted classroom activity. The unsettling revelation began when the daycare teacher shared a photograph of the bo

A deadly Israeli airstrike near Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City has killed five Al Jazeera journalists, the network confirmed. Among the victims were correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh, along with cameramen Ibrahim Zaher, Moamen Aliwa, and Mohammed Noufal. The strike targeted a tent used by the press outside the hospital’s main gate, killing seven people in total, according to Al Jazeera. Shortly

Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, one of Iran's most senior religious authorities, has issued a powerful fatwa condemning any threats against the nation's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top Shia clerics. The religious ruling, delivered in Arabic and widely circulated in Iran’s clerical and political circles, firmly states that such threats are not only unlawful but are considered a serious religious offense. The fatwa emphasizes that protecting the leadersh